The Four Most Popular Landscape Design Styles In America
Much like genre helps describe the broad outline of a piece of fiction, categorizing architecture into schools of design help illustrate the details of how a building is structured and the details that go into its aesthetic. Gothic architecture, for example, is immediately recognizable by its pointed arches and sharp
A Natural Landscaping Facelift In The La Jolla Canyons
One of the primary contributors to the aesthetics of a manmade landscape and buildings is the counterbalance of nature and artifice, or how well the object blends into its surrounding environment. Many modern styles of both landscaping and architecture proudly up the ante on the artificial, creating lush jungle settings
Modern La Jolla Home Gets A Dash Of A Tropical Landscape
Trends in architecture develop, flourish, and decline over the space of decades and centuries. From Byzantine, to Romanesque, to Gothic, Baroque, Victorian and Modern, architecture morphs slowly from one form to another, with each style leaving its imprint on the next and thereby becoming timeless. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said
Rancho Santa Fe – Coastal Hillside Overlook
The increasing trend of marriage ceremonies and other events taking place on country club grounds is a testament to the draw and power of a beautifully constructed landscape. Simply owning land overlooking a pristine course might be enough for some, but one Rancho resident was determined to make the most
Coronado Chronicles: Creating The Ideal Outdoor Living Room
With its miles of pristine sandy beaches, beautiful historical hotels, and some of the finest entertainment found in the area, the city of Coronado lives up to its name as the crown jewel of the San Diego metro. Situated just across the bay from downtown San Diego proper, Coronado sits
The La Jolla Seaside Landscape Makeover
Old homes are desirable thanks to the decades of character that they accrue as they pass from owner to owner, but that character doesn’t always age gracefully. For one house on the rocky cliffs of La Jolla, facing the wild expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the new homeowners felt the
The Brick And Mortar Pt. Loma Seaside Escape
Not every landscaping project needs to be transformative or dramatic. Sometimes, you just want a simple yard where you can comfortably sit and observe the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it. That was the case with this Pt. Loma homeowner, who already had their taste for drama quenched by living in a
The Carmel Valley Redo
Even high-end developers can make mistakes when building or designing new homes, especially when faced with a tough topography that makes level development impossible. Planning out every nook and cranny of a neighborhood isn’t possible, and even the best-laid plans can run into unforeseen circumstances. Take, for example, this Carmel Valley
The Secret Garden Cottage of Rancho Santa Fe
There are many reasons to buy a property - some are bought thanks to their convenient locations, some for the beauty of the interior, while others buy them in the pursuit of a dream. For one homeowner in Rancho Santa Fe, this dream was the creation of a secret garden
La Jolla Jewel
With today’s architectural trends bending ever more towards ‘fast, cheap, and easy’, it’s rare to find a property built in the last 30 years made with the same craftsmanship as those made in the century prior. One of these rare finds can be found near the rugged coastlines of La