Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

Nestled in an undeveloped thicket between two homes on Monmouth road, the Eastern corner of this client’s lot plunges ten feet downward into a city-designated stormwater collection ravine. Our client challenged us to design a home, referencing the Scandinavian modern style, that would account for this lot’s unique terrain and vegetation. Through iterative design, we produced four house forms angled to allow rainwater to naturally flow off of the roof and into a gravel-lined runoff area that drains into the ravine. Completely foregoing downspouts and gutters, the chosen design reflects the site’s topography, its mass changing in concert with the slope of the land. This two-story home is oriented around a central stacked staircase that descends into the basement and ascends to a second floor master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main entrance—a triangular form subtracted from this home’s rectangular plan—opens to a kitchen and living space anchored with an oversized kitchen island. On the far side of the living space, a solid void form projects towards the backyard, referencing the entryway without mirroring it. Ground floor amenities include a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, office and attached garage. Among Architecture Office’s most conceptually rigorous projects, exterior windows are isolated to opportunities where natural light and a connection to the outdoors is desired. The Monmouth home is clad in black corrugated metal, its exposed foundations extending from the earth to highlight its form.

Highlighting the dramatic transformation of the house and backyard landscape. The exterior of the home has been completely modernized with a fresh white and charcoal colour scheme, new siding, and updated black window trims. The lower-level exterior has been refreshed with new cladding, clean lines, and modern lighting fixtures that enhance the overall aesthetic. The backyard has been completely revitalized with a lush, even green lawn, replacing the previously uneven and patchy terrain. A well-defined garden bed with vibrant flowers runs along the base of the house, adding colour and structure. The area around the large trees has been neatly landscaped with mulch, creating a natural and polished look. A hammock has been installed between the trees, enhancing the backyard’s appeal as a relaxing outdoor space. The aging wooden fence has been refreshed, complementing the updated home design. This renovation has transformed the property into a stylish, inviting, and functional living space.

Nestled in an undeveloped thicket between two homes on Monmouth road, the Eastern corner of this client’s lot plunges ten feet downward into a city-designated stormwater collection ravine. Our client challenged us to design a home, referencing the Scandinavian modern style, that would account for this lot’s unique terrain and vegetation. Through iterative design, we produced four house forms angled to allow rainwater to naturally flow off of the roof and into a gravel-lined runoff area that drains into the ravine. Completely foregoing downspouts and gutters, the chosen design reflects the site’s topography, its mass changing in concert with the slope of the land. This two-story home is oriented around a central stacked staircase that descends into the basement and ascends to a second floor master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main entrance—a triangular form subtracted from this home’s rectangular plan—opens to a kitchen and living space anchored with an oversized kitchen island. On the far side of the living space, a solid void form projects towards the backyard, referencing the entryway without mirroring it. Ground floor amenities include a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, office and attached garage. Among Architecture Office’s most conceptually rigorous projects, exterior windows are isolated to opportunities where natural light and a connection to the outdoors is desired. The Monmouth home is clad in black corrugated metal, its exposed foundations extending from the earth to highlight its form.

Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

Nestled in an undeveloped thicket between two homes on Monmouth road, the Eastern corner of this client’s lot plunges ten feet downward into a city-designated stormwater collection ravine. Our client challenged us to design a home, referencing the Scandinavian modern style, that would account for this lot’s unique terrain and vegetation. Through iterative design, we produced four house forms angled to allow rainwater to naturally flow off of the roof and into a gravel-lined runoff area that drains into the ravine. Completely foregoing downspouts and gutters, the chosen design reflects the site’s topography, its mass changing in concert with the slope of the land. This two-story home is oriented around a central stacked staircase that descends into the basement and ascends to a second floor master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main entrance—a triangular form subtracted from this home’s rectangular plan—opens to a kitchen and living space anchored with an oversized kitchen island. On the far side of the living space, a solid void form projects towards the backyard, referencing the entryway without mirroring it. Ground floor amenities include a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, office and attached garage. Among Architecture Office’s most conceptually rigorous projects, exterior windows are isolated to opportunities where natural light and a connection to the outdoors is desired. The Monmouth home is clad in black corrugated metal, its exposed foundations extending from the earth to highlight its form.

Nestled in an undeveloped thicket between two homes on Monmouth road, the Eastern corner of this client’s lot plunges ten feet downward into a city-designated stormwater collection ravine. Our client challenged us to design a home, referencing the Scandinavian modern style, that would account for this lot’s unique terrain and vegetation. Through iterative design, we produced four house forms angled to allow rainwater to naturally flow off of the roof and into a gravel-lined runoff area that drains into the ravine. Completely foregoing downspouts and gutters, the chosen design reflects the site’s topography, its mass changing in concert with the slope of the land. This two-story home is oriented around a central stacked staircase that descends into the basement and ascends to a second floor master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main entrance—a triangular form subtracted from this home’s rectangular plan—opens to a kitchen and living space anchored with an oversized kitchen island. On the far side of the living space, a solid void form projects towards the backyard, referencing the entryway without mirroring it. Ground floor amenities include a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, office and attached garage. Among Architecture Office’s most conceptually rigorous projects, exterior windows are isolated to opportunities where natural light and a connection to the outdoors is desired. The Monmouth home is clad in black corrugated metal, its exposed foundations extending from the earth to highlight its form.

Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

Location: New York, NY, United States This Loft was tastefully renovated back in the '90s, but was due for an update and an expansion of the kitchen and dining areas to accommodate the client's cooking skills and entertaining needs. EnlargIing the island and adding cabinetry to delineate the office, bar and dining areas was a priority. The bathroom was updated to feel like a tranquil spa with beautiful new tile, plumbing fixtures and cabinets. Our biggest challenge was coordinating the entire renovation while our client was out of town for the Summer! Photographed by: James Salomon

This project is full of unique features, and as always lots of variation in textures and materials. The homeowners had just finished complety renovating the inside of this home, and were ready to tackle the outside environment surrounding it. Now the outside is just as gorgeous as the inside!!! We have a two tiered IPE (Brazillian Walnut) deck with a covered pergola over half of the space. Large 10"x10" cedar post & large cedar beams make this not just any........ "PERGOLA". Fans, TV, and lighting make this an area to enjoy all year long. The lower deck features a linear firepit stacked with dual 8' gas burners. Since its an elevated deck railing is important for saftey of their guests, but who wants to obstruct the view of those beautiful sunsets over the pond, so we decided to use custom cable railing to finish the deck space. We then hardscaped along the front of the home layering it into the natural terrain of the property. As you enter the front entrance there is a wonderful piece of artwork that is highlighted in hte space. As if that is not enough we then transformed the north end of the home with a private patio space with "ANOTHER" one of a kind pergola. It is so hard to put all this work into perspective in just photos, but we tried our best. We hope you enjoy the awsome transformation!!! Another reason to ask Fiano Landscapes to transform your world!!!

Our client desired a unique and expressive pavilion behind her Brentwood residence to accommodate frequent guests. A conservationist, art enthusiast, and philanthropist she asked for a modestly scaled intervention that would not impinge on the privacy of the neighbors or overwhelm the tranquility of the lush garden at the rear of the property. We developed a strategy to preserve the riparian natural setting by designing two distinct pavilions partially submerged into the hillside linked by a planted roofscape. The guesthouse forms a transition between the upper and lower terrace, and at certain points, disappears into the surrounding landscape to become part of the garden. Occupants are meant to experience each volume as similar in size and proportion yet individual in character and their relationship to the terrain; one introverted and the other extroverted. The bedroom pavilion offers a more contemplative experience. Partially submerged into the hillside, its roof is transformed into a planter of native grasses. The ceiling suspended above the bed in the shape of a boat hull, creates a cocoon-like space. Clerestory windows defer views to the canopy of trees and sky beyond. In contrast, the living pavilion frames views through apertures carved into the wood-paneled interior interspersed with strips of glass that allow slivers of light to seep in. Sheathed in weathered copper, both interior and exterior materials are highly textured, warm and natural. A large window opens to the garden and creek and the hatch-like roof enclosed by glass on three sides lifts to the sky, illuminating the space with the play of light throughout the day and dissolving boundaries between inside and outside.

Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

Nestled in an undeveloped thicket between two homes on Monmouth road, the Eastern corner of this client’s lot plunges ten feet downward into a city-designated stormwater collection ravine. Our client challenged us to design a home, referencing the Scandinavian modern style, that would account for this lot’s unique terrain and vegetation. Through iterative design, we produced four house forms angled to allow rainwater to naturally flow off of the roof and into a gravel-lined runoff area that drains into the ravine. Completely foregoing downspouts and gutters, the chosen design reflects the site’s topography, its mass changing in concert with the slope of the land. This two-story home is oriented around a central stacked staircase that descends into the basement and ascends to a second floor master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main entrance—a triangular form subtracted from this home’s rectangular plan—opens to a kitchen and living space anchored with an oversized kitchen island. On the far side of the living space, a solid void form projects towards the backyard, referencing the entryway without mirroring it. Ground floor amenities include a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, office and attached garage. Among Architecture Office’s most conceptually rigorous projects, exterior windows are isolated to opportunities where natural light and a connection to the outdoors is desired. The Monmouth home is clad in black corrugated metal, its exposed foundations extending from the earth to highlight its form. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2020.

Perched high above the coastline, this hillside oasis in Pacific Palisades boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. The outdoor living space features a covered patio with a wooden structure and a retractable textile cover, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The patio floor is adorned with concrete pavers and tiles, crisscrossed by channels of glued gravel, creating a unique visual appeal. Relax in style in the lounge area by the fire pit or gather around the modern dining table with a view that's second to none. Entertain effortlessly at the BBQ station with a freestanding grill and a sleek bar area complete with a sink and refrigerator. This design plays with the terrain's slope, creating multiple lounge spaces that frame and maximize the stunning vistas. Modern fountains and carefully selected plantings enhance the experience, with subtle Asian-inspired accents adding an air of sophistication. Experience the allure of Stout Design Build landscaping design build studio and construction design build studio in California. Redefine hillside living in Pacific Palisades with this modern coastal masterpiece.

The Columbia River Gorge offers a dramatic backdrop to this hill-side retreat for a young family. Careful positioning of the plan and windows provide views to Mount Adams and Mount Hood. The home is a linear composition of a two-level volume linked to a single-level guest suite and garage. Each volume was studied and articulated to successfully balance views & privacy. The first-floor living level spills out to the rugged landscape through glass doors that open to stepped patios of natural basalt. Vast expanses of windows assure a vivid display of seasonal changes from every room. Elements include standing seam metal roofs, dark horizontal cedar siding, and a full height board-formed concrete wall designed to retain the steeply sloped natural terrain. Inside an open floor plan employing high ceilings and materials such as exposed Doug Fir framing, radiant concrete floors and bleached wood ceilings guarantees a modern, timeless look. Incorporating the owner's stock of salvaged wood screens and vintage European light fixtures makes this home truly unique and full of personality. Photographer: Nakamoto Forestry

Limited space and steep terrain made this back yard virtually unusable. This design includes WOLF PVC in Amberwood field and Rosewood accent. The deck not only provides an outdoor living space but also bridges the gap from the back door to the patio with fire feature that was excavated into the side of the hill. Massive trees and granite ledge rock made this project not only a challenging design but also a challenging build. Due to topographic restraints helical stairs were fabricated on site with custom glue lam stringers. Access requirements for the client were to have access to both side yards, driveway and newly constructed patio. The faux bluestone steps lead up from the driveway and CST Pavers and Block wall were used to create built-in seating surrounding the fire pit and multiple areas to dine, entertain and relax. The faux bluestone steps lead up from the driveway to the patio featuring curved wall and built-in seating in CST Pavers and block wall surround patio and built in fire feature. Picture frame PVC skirting provides the finished look to this great space.

The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house. A series of low retaining walls/planter beds gather and release the earth upon the descent resulting in a fairly flat level for the house to sit on the top one third of the site. The entry axis is aligned with the celebrated stair volume and then re-centers on the actual entry axis once you approach the forecourt of the house. The initial desire was for an “H” scheme house with common entertaining spaces bridging the gap between the more private spaces. After an investigation considering the site, program, and view, a key move was made: unfold the east wing of the “H” scheme to open all rooms to the southeast view resulting in a “T” scheme. The new derivation allows for both a swim pool which is on axis with the entry and main gathering space and a lap pool which occurs on the cross axis extending along the lengthy edge of the master suite, providing direct access for morning exercise and a view of the water throughout the day. The Control/Shift House was derived from a clever way of following the “rules.” Strict HOA guidelines required very specific exterior massing restrictions which limits the lengths of unbroken elevations and promotes varying sizes of masses. The solution most often used in this neighborhood is one of addition - an aggregation of masses and program randomly attached to the inner core of the house which often results in a parasitic plan. The approach taken with the Control/Shift House was to push and pull program/massing to delineate and define the layout of the house. Massing is intentional and reiterated by the careful selection of materiality that tracks through the house. Voids and relief in the plan are a natural result of this method and allow for light and air to circulate throughout every space of the house, even into the most inner core. Photography: Charles Davis Smith