The original dry-laid patio was given a new life in this vegetable, the original natural cleft blue stone patio was lifted and reformatted into walkways to incorporate raised beds, edged in new thermal blue stone. The garden was designed and masonry installation was by Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC, The fence and arbor were installed by Walpole Outdoors.

This arched arbor was a custom job that included planters and a pair of benches built to the exact size for the hardscape. We can build any of our structures to the size you need and with the options that will work best for you.

This Berkeley property had overgrown vines, concaving fences, rotted deck, dead lawn, broken concrete, and poor drainage. After removing about 30 yards of soil from this lot, we were able to begin leveling and sculpting the landscape. We installed new concrete pathways, synthetic lawn, custom swing and arbor, Thermory wood decking with metal railings, paver patio with masonry stone wall seating, and stone mosaic water feature with stainless steel wire to match. Many elements tied together nicely in this modern Berkeley backyard.

The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.

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The Torii gate is actually the arbor structure (and not the swinging gate inside the arbor). This project utilized clear Western Red Cedar for the fence and arbor, and ipe (also known as Brazilian Walnut) for the swinging gate. The swinging gate is constructed using mortise & tenon joinery.

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Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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Closeup of the swing bed pergola area. The wood columns and white picket fence gives you the coastal feel and the dramatic lighting features gives you that romantic feel. Don't forget about the swing from the large oak tree.

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Gazebos are larger structures perfectly suitable for dining and entertaining or just a little private time. The shape of the structure adds curves to the geometry of a backyard and is a wonderful complement to your landscapes trees, shrubs and plantings.