Modern Garden Mission Hills
Beforehand, it was a really tight space in the backyard due to a wall that held up dual stairs to enter the home. Removed the division and opened up the entry into the garden using ipe wood, cast concrete slabs and orco block retaining wall planters. A water feature wall
Modern Patio Point Loma
When we first assessed this property, the backyard was a wide expanse of lawn with little structure or purpose. Despite the incredible San Diego Bay views, the space did not support outdoor living, entertaining, or everyday use. Our challenge was to transform the yard into a functional landscape that offered
Sunken Patio Cover La Jolla
When we first evaluated this Muirlands property, the homeowners wanted to expand their outdoor living space without interrupting the home’s historic character or sacrificing unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. Creating a comfortable gathering area at grade would have disrupted the view corridor, so the design needed a thoughtful solution
Old Town Outdoor Dining
Originally, the topography of this property made the backyard feel disconnected from the home and did not support the homeowners’ love of cooking and entertaining. The interior kitchen opened to a balcony that overlooked a mismatched flagstone patio, a storage shed, and a sloped lawn with elevation challenges. Our challenge
Tropical Del Mar Backyard
The main challenge of this Del Mar backyard was translating the homeowner’s love of Hawai‘i into a cohesive tropical retreat that felt natural within a Southern California coastal setting. The sloping terrain toward the waterfront and outdated elements made the space feel underutilized and disconnected. The design needed to balance
Coronado Outdoor Living Space
When we first evaluated this Coronado property, the backyard lacked a defined purpose and did not take full advantage of the home’s coastal setting. The homeowners wanted an outdoor living room that felt intentional and comfortable while standing up to coastal conditions like wind, sun exposure, and cooler evenings. Our