Matte Steel

A true challenge...This property had fallen out of escrow several times before it became our residence. Apparently, know one knew what to do with this 1954 California ranch. After several months, my former partner and I decided to blend my favorite "craftsman" and his "clean modern" elements together. Always listen to the home, consider it a type of architectural dance and the home will lead you. Strong use of horizontal warm native redwoods contrasting smooth exterior stucco. Water elements that greet you at the entrance and reappear in the geometrically inspired rear garden. This was personally, one of my favorite projects.

Bruce Mears

Beautiful modern pool and spa with water feature in Orlando, Florida. Featuring Pebbletec Caribbean Blue interior and Artistic pavers.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped lap pool fountain design in Orlando

Small white one-story wood exterior home idea in Detroit

Minimalist exterior home photo in Austin

Home design - coastal home design idea in Richmond

Photos by Saffron Russell
Design ideas for a huge rustic hillside formal garden in West Midlands.

We were asked to design a custom paver installation for the Hyundai Open Road dealership in Richmond. They had a big promotional weekend sale coming up in a few days, and asked if we could get everything done by then. The timing was tight: we had a crew of 3 working until 2:00am to finish on time—and we did! Design & Installation: TBO's Green Landscape Systems