The Courtyard Garden
In dense urban environments, the courtyard offers a private slice of sky. We look at designing hardscaping, selecting shade-tolerant structural plants, and using water features for acoustic separation from city noise.
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Designing outdoor spaces as true extensions of the home.
Native-Inspired Planting
Moving away from water-heavy manicured lawns toward resilient, climate-appropriate native landscaping. Discover how ornamental grasses and indigenous shrubs create textured, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.
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The Outdoor Room
Blurring the lines by carrying interior flooring materials outside and installing architectural pergolas. We cover outdoor lighting design, durable furniture selection, and seasonal climate control for year-round use.
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Pacing and Pathways
How a well-designed garden path dictates the pace at which a space is experienced. Large, spaced pavers encourage slow, deliberate movement, while solid paths offer direct utility. A study in landscape choreography.
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