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.

Benefits of artificial Turf: Saving water and money: Artificial grass does not need constant watering, allowing you to save water and money on your water bill. Low maintenance: No cutting, fertilizing or pest control required, freeing up time and effort. Durability: It is resistant to inclement weather and wear, allowing you to enjoy a perfect, green lawn for years. Versatility: It can be installed on any type of terrain, even in areas where natural grass does not thrive. Natural appearance: The latest models of artificial grass have a very realistic appearance, similar to natural grass. Ideal for pets: Will not be stained or damaged by pet urine. Safety: It is fireproof and non-toxic. Improve the aesthetics of your home: A green, well-kept lawn increases the value of your property. Comfort: It is pleasant to the touch and provides a cool and comfortable surface for walking or playing. Environmentally friendly: Does not require the use of chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides. Ideal for shady areas: Artificial grass does not need sunlight to grow, making it ideal for shady areas. No allergy problems: Does not produce pollen or other allergens. Easy to clean: It can be easily cleaned with soap and water. Long-term investment: Artificial grass is a long-term investment that will save you money and time in maintaining your garden. If you are looking for an alternative to grass that offers you all these advantages, artificial grass is the best option for you.

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.

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.

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. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2020.

The Lake Burton luxury custom home is a 7,000-square-foot high-performance residence overlooking Lake Burton in North Georgia. Built on a steep, remote lakeside site, the project required careful planning, site logistics, and construction coordination while taking full advantage of the property’s lake and mountain views. The home features a distinctive combination of natural limestone and cypress siding, extensive steel detailing, custom flat-bar railings, and expansive outdoor living spaces designed around the surrounding landscape. Building on Lake Burton presents challenges that differ from traditional residential construction. Steep terrain, limited site access, weather exposure, material deliveries, and long-term durability all require careful planning throughout the project. This Lake Burton luxury custom home reflects Eco Custom Homes’ experience building in the North Georgia mountains, combining craftsmanship, durable materials, high-performance construction, and thoughtful execution to create a lake home designed for year-round living and long-term performance.

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.

This custom floating deck was built to solve a tricky side-yard challenge—snow accumulation, uneven terrain, and obstructed access to basement window wells. We installed a sleek, weather-resistant composite deck system that floats above the grade and steps cleanly over two basement egress windows. The deck provides a dry, level walking surface in an otherwise sloped, icy zone. It’s built with proper clearance for drainage and venting, and framed with a self-supporting platform that keeps all utilities accessible. The fascia is mitered clean, matching the modern look of the home while protecting the framing below. Details Framing: Pressure-treated joists with adjustable deck blocks—no anchoring to foundation Decking: Grooved composite planks with hidden fasteners for a seamless surface Trim: Full-wrap mitered fascia around all visible sides Features: Cutout access over egress well; integrated step; zero-penetration design Conditions: Built during cold-weather season with snow on-site and minimal disruption to landscape Result The client now has year-round access along the home—no more slipping on ice or dodging around window wells. This deck brought utility and design together in a clean, functional install that looks like it was always meant to be there.

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.

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!!!

Photo by Jay Sifford
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

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

Architecture & Construction by: Harmoni Designs + Build Photography: Harmoni Designs, LLC.
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in Cleveland with a pergola