Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Photo of a small contemporary shade courtyard gravel formal garden in Philadelphia for summer.

Transitional powder room photo in Denver

Photography: David Matheson
Contemporary mixed siding exterior home idea in Chicago

Inspired by local fishing shacks and wharf buildings dotting the coast of Maine, this retreat interweaves large glazed openings with restrained and simple taut-skinned New England shingled cottages. The cottages are small outbuildings housing single functions - essentially sleeping and living. They're knit into the site via a series of grade level decks, small water features and natural plantings. The locations of the cottages were carefully planned to reveal different views to the adjacent site from arrival to departure and circulating between each cottage - each is intended to be a unique experience. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott + Elliott Architecture Photo: Tom Crane Photography, Inc.

Borgert Circle pavers, matching approach and modular block retaining walls, water fall feature.
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard brick patio fountain design in Minneapolis

Instead of a grand formal entry, the main door is at the intersection of two paths of circulation. To the right is the kitchen. In the foreground is the hall leading to the mudroom, powder room, and garage.

Intersecting limestone paths lead to the pool, and towering limestone-clad panels counteract the western sun of this modern desert home. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Exterior limestone: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/

A small outdoor seating area in the backyard provides space for the homeowner and guest to relax. The area is decorated with greenary and flowers to brighen the outdoor space.

Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary brown two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in DC Metro

Barbara Hilty, APLD
Inspiration for a large modern shade front yard concrete paver garden path in Portland for spring.

Intersecting masses of ferns (ostrich, ghost, holly, tassel, wood, autumn, beech, lady, cinnamon, maidenhair, sensitive and Christmas) run along the banks of the small creek while Japanese maples and dwarf hemlocks create rhythm. Photo by Jay Sifford.

This is an example of a modern retaining wall landscape in San Francisco.

Blue Fescue at the front entry draws the eye and contrasts with the light stone, concrete and pavers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Providence for summer.

Photo by. Jonathan Jackson
Modern exterior home idea in Austin

This is an example of a contemporary full sun hillside landscaping in San Francisco for summer.

view of flagstone patio and planting areas photo: R. Mechur
Inspiration for a tropical stone patio remodel in Los Angeles

Photo of an eclectic landscaping in New York.

Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

Won 2013 AIANC Design Award
Transitional brown two-story wood house exterior photo in Charlotte with a metal roof