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Golden Sunrise Drystack Stone Wall & Stone Steps
Photo of a traditional backyard landscaping in Seattle.
Photo of a traditional backyard landscaping in Seattle.

Wall complete.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional shade front yard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Columbus for summer.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional shade front yard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Columbus for summer.

We had the awesome opportunity to complete this 8ft Western Red Cedar board-on-board privacy fence that included metal gate frames with industrial hinges and 2x6 single stage trim cap. We used exterior rated GRK screws for 100% of the installation, not a single nail on the entire project. The project also included demolition and removal of a failed retaining wall followed by the form up and pouring of a new 24” tall concrete retaining wall. As always we are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing clients who allow us to turn ideas into reality. If you have an idea for a custom fence, retaining wall, or any other outdoor project, give 806 Outdoors a call. 806 690 2344.
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keeping our clients walkway entrance safe and helps visitors access the front with ease
Inspiration for a large rustic partial sun front yard brick retaining wall landscape in New York.
Inspiration for a large rustic partial sun front yard brick retaining wall landscape in New York.

Retaining Wall & Drainage Project , Peekskill Homeowners Association
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in New York for summer.
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in New York for summer.

Stone steppers with multi-tiered boulder retaining wall
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard mulch retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard mulch retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Overhead drone view of a curved boulder retaining wall enclosing a concrete patio with a central hanging fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and natural log stump seating. A decomposed-granite walking path curves along the upper terrace against a white vinyl privacy fence, with black aluminum fencing lining the lower tier and a second stone wall below.

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Sunbury, OH
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The main spaces are organized around an interior courtyard and a series of large-scale skylights that help to stream sun into the depths of the building, while retaining a great amount of privacy.

Design and construction by New Beginnings Landscape Inc. in Ohio.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless side yard brick patio remodel in Other
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless side yard brick patio remodel in Other

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection.
A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible.
Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

Photo of a mid-sized rustic full sun backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in San Francisco.

This room was redesigned to accommodate the latest in audio/visual technology. The exposed brick fireplace was clad with wood paneling, sconces were added and the hearth covered with marble.
photo by Anne Gummerson

This is the third retaining wall we poured to stop the yard from continuing to wash away
This is an example of a modern landscaping in Austin.
This is an example of a modern landscaping in Austin.

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Columbus, OH
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Here is a top down view, you can see the inlet for the french drain we installed which runs behind our retaining wall and picks up the gutter down spouts aswell

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection.
A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible.
Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

This outdoor kitchen has everything a backyard chef could ask for (including a great view of the lake). Notice the detail in the custom mosaic backsplash.
Photo by John Bishop

Industry: Building Design and Construction
Location: USA
The Objective
Develop a 3D model for retaining wall design plan meant to block the flood water from a nearby river
The Solution
Several elements as specified by client were incorporated to design a retaining wall and a detailed 3D model was developed.
Technology/Software Used
3Ds Max
An environmental consultant had to assess a site and provide a plan to the client for retaining wall design meant to block the flood water from a nearby river from entering the site. Some old hand drawn sketches of a retaining wall structure and a PPT with landscaping plans, was all that was provided. Improvising the basic design and preparing a well rendered 3D model, to facilitate the consultant to give final presentation of the design to the client, was the task.
Challenges
1. Client expected a design improvement based on a landscape PPT & some handmade designs developed in 2008.
2. Files were without any exact dimensions or additional inputs from the client
3. No plans, elevations and CAD files were given to support the team for further design revisions and 3D modeling
4. Client’s verbal explanations were to be used as a base to analyze and understand the requirements.
5. Numerous brainstorming sessions, repeated iterations and approvals.
6. Client was accessible only through email and conference call
Engineering Solution
Retaining the wall to stop flood water from a nearby river entering the area filling it with debris
1. Hi-Tech team deftly handled the communication, approvals and design development process.
2. Built a retaining wall to extend the useful area towards the flood plain of the river.
3. Retaining wall was designed as a 3 stepped structure with property (7 – 8 homes and a swimming pool) at the top.
4. Terraces with trees and shrubs were included. This design feature made the entire wall look like a natural retaining boulder covered with greenery.
5. Narrow walkways and stairs that led to the terrace were incorporated in the design
6. Subterranean garage under the flat ground surface of the property was also included as a part of the design
Benefits
1. In a short span of one month, the team managed to develop a fully fledged design and plan for the retention wall.
2. Vacant space was effectively utilized; the stepped wall not only stooped the flood water from entering the client’s property, but also created space for 7-8 homes.
3. The designed structure looked very much a part of the natural terrain, and in fact added to the beauty of the surround

For our client, who had previous experience working with architects, we enlarged, completely gutted and remodeled this Twin Peaks diamond in the rough. The top floor had a rear-sloping ceiling that cut off the amazing view, so our first task was to raise the roof so the great room had a uniformly high ceiling. Clerestory windows bring in light from all directions. In addition, we removed walls, combined rooms, and installed floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall sliding doors in sleek black aluminum at each floor to create generous rooms with expansive views. At the basement, we created a full-floor art studio flooded with light and with an en-suite bathroom for the artist-owner. New exterior decks, stairs and glass railings create outdoor living opportunities at three of the four levels. We designed modern open-riser stairs with glass railings to replace the existing cramped interior stairs. The kitchen features a 16 foot long island which also functions as a dining table. We designed a custom wall-to-wall bookcase in the family room as well as three sleek tiled fireplaces with integrated bookcases. The bathrooms are entirely new and feature floating vanities and a modern freestanding tub in the master. Clean detailing and luxurious, contemporary finishes complete the look.

Photo of a large contemporary full sun backyard vegetable garden landscape in San Diego.
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