Example of a transitional home design design in Jackson

Example of a trendy home design design in Los Angeles

While the homeowners' choice to build their new ultra-insulated passive house on an urban infill lot made sense on many levels, it also led to some major challenges. A massive basalt outcrop dominated the site, resulting in the lot remaining vacant for decades as the neighborhood grew around it. The architect sited the home on top of the outcrop with retaining walls around the home to create a flat plane to build on. Even pushing the limits this way resulted in limited outdoor space, but the intimate courtyard areas provide make the most of what's available. To construct the retaining walls, a base course of basalt boulders was anchored into the existing outcrop, with the walls built up from there. The structural retaining wall is topped by another level that acts as a barrier to the steep drop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck remodel in Louisville with a pergola

Edible forest garden
Design ideas for an eclectic full sun hillside landscaping in Boston.

A closer look at the Blue Burned Fir Shou Sugi Ban that clads this mind blowing powder room.

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Burlington.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master carpeted bedroom design in St Louis with white walls

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard stone garden path in Toronto.

Mid-sized transitional enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

This landscape took on new life with a complete transformation into a French-country style retreat. On this smaller site, an existing pool was removed and the new one situated so as to maximize space. Sheer descent fountains add an elegant touch, and a hidden pool cover protects without detracting from the aesthetic. We created an upper terrace for dining, with staircases that flow out into the lower level, to a central fountain and a path that leads to a garden room with fire pit, terracotta accents, and dwarf olive trees. The sense of calm and enclosure is enhanced by tall hedges and custom screening arbors, and plantings of roses and lavender add to the Provençal charm.

Daylighted stream
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Philadelphia.

Light fixture made from salvaged metal, with garden fence constructed from rebar, redwood, and copper cap. Photo: Sarah Gronquist
Example of an eclectic home design design in San Francisco

next project previous project In the historic community of Casa Blanca in Paradise Valley sits this beautiful and simplistic garden--one that is both secluded and peaceful due to its walled-in enclosures. The elegant foliage palette harmonizes outdoor living at its finest. Cast concrete slabs set the rhythm for the space while succulents and trailing herbs sneak through the hardscape breaks. The sense of privacy and calm created by the vined walls is unparalleled, especially when juxtaposed with the uplifting color from the fields of flax surrounding this truly unique secret garden in the Sonoran Desert.

Elegant home design photo in Chicago

Example of a mid-sized tuscan backyard patio kitchen design in Seattle with no cover

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Mountain style basement photo in DC Metro

Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memories.' Moderate growth rate but repeat bloomer.