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
Rancho Santa Fe Mediterranean Gardens
Once an unassuming lawn, the outdoor spaces of this Mediterranean-inspired home presented the challenge of balancing intimate garden experiences with expansive views of the surrounding golf course and chaparral hills. The homeowner wanted a landscape that reflected the home’s Spanish Mediterranean architecture while enhancing its elevated setting. Changes in elevation,
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
Rancho Santa Fe Formal Pool House Garden
It started as a modest project centered around a patio cover and outdoor kitchen, but the homeowners vision for their house expanded as time went on, transforming it into one of the most sophisticated and beautiful projects. Before the pool house was built, the landscape was majority lawn that lacked
Butterfly Garden Rancho Santa Fe
When we first stepped onto this Rancho Santa Fe property, the landscape felt closed off. Tall, uniform hedges surrounded the home and blocked light, limited color, and offered little connection to the surrounding environment. The clients wanted a garden that felt more open and inviting while also supporting wildlife and
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
Spanish Style Rancho Santa Fe
The primary challenge of this Rancho Santa Fe property was transforming a large, sloping landscape into a secluded garden that felt immersive, while still remaining functional and cohesive. The homeowner envisioned long, winding walkways that concealed views and revealed destinations only at key moments. Achieving this sense of discovery required