Howard Roberts
Inspiration for an eclectic pool remodel in New York

Large concrete paving slabs with gravel joints create a geometric pattern in this garden courtyard. Curved white retaining walls soften the layout and frame layered planting beds with white roses and climbing greenery. A rectangular concrete fire feature with blue glass adds a colorful focal point against the surrounding landscape.

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.

Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.

Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.

Maxwell Monty Photography
Patio - mediterranean patio idea in Portland

This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun courtyard garden path in San Diego.

Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a contemporary stone and rectangular pool remodel in Chicago

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.

The formal lawn leading to the fountain in the distance. Aged terra cotta pots with lemon trees add to the european feel. Lavender plants, decomposed granite and white roses complement the garden setting

Large beach style gray two-story wood gable roof photo in DC Metro

Winchester, MA landscape renovation. A New England granite seat wall surrounds the fire pit. The patio is a thermal finish bluestone in a random rectangular pattern. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2015 Brian Hill

Example of a large arts and crafts side yard stone and rectangular lap hot tub design in New York

The clean rectangular pool design was set inside a mixed pool deck of synthetic turf, colored brushed concrete and Belgard Mirage Porcelain Pavers (Noon - Plank Style) set on a compacted gravel base with their pool coping product. Phase two area in the background to complete soon.

Large traditional blue two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Milwaukee with a clipped gable roof and a shingle roof

Pool fountain - large traditional indoor rectangular and brick indoor pool fountain idea in Austin

Drawing inspiration from the traditional design of the house, Juergen’s team utilized bold linear elements like a rectangular pool with cascading water features to provide an elegant contrast to the landscape. Subtle details such as rectangular flower beds, an interlocking stonework design on both the patio and pool deck, and the patio furniture abound, providing visual balance and symmetry that accentuates the elegant simplicity of this unique landscape. Finally, the large patio with a built-in barbeque for entertaining unites the various elements of this design, making it a zen space for relaxation and play.

Design ideas for a modern landscaping in San Francisco.