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Abramson ArchitectsAt night, the interior lights dramatically illuminate the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
Photo: Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a small modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Inspiration for a small modern side rectangular lengths swimming pool in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignDesign ideas for a small modern side full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureSideyard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.
Avid Landscape Management LLCA clean and efficient side path in Ballard. The concrete slabs are Abbottsford Texada (natural color), 24" x 24".
Design ideas for a small modern side fully shaded garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Design ideas for a small modern side fully shaded garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Hsu McCulloughAt spa edge with swimming pool and surrounding raised Thermory wood deck framing the Oak tree beyond. Lawn retreat below. One can discern the floor level change created by following the natural grade slope of the property: Between the Living Room on left and Gallery / Study on right. Photo by Dan Arnold
besgen LandschaftsarchitekturDesign ideas for a small modern side formal partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a potted garden, decking and a wood fence.
Land AestheticWelded Wire Mesh trellis with redwood posts
Design ideas for a modern side full sun garden in San Diego.
Design ideas for a modern side full sun garden in San Diego.
lauri morrison studioThis was an exterior remodel and backyard renovation, added pool, bbq, etc.
Photo of a medium sized modern side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Photo of a medium sized modern side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
John Maniscalco ArchitecturePhoto of a medium sized modern side hot tub in San Francisco with concrete slabs.
Queenslander RenovationsThis fantastic large deck created a whole new living space and was the perfect addition for entertaining.
This is an example of a modern side terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension.
This is an example of a modern side terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension.
Long's Peak Landscape IncorporatedDesign ideas for a large modern side full sun garden in Denver with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
NexGEN DeckingNexGEN Grey birch composite decking
Installed by 5star decking
GWELLUP, PERTH WA
Modern side terrace in Perth.
Modern side terrace in Perth.
LawnPop Artificial TurfTanner L. Shepard
Small modern side patio in Austin with natural stone paving.
Small modern side patio in Austin with natural stone paving.
Mountford ArchitectsA side-yard which is designed and built with age in mine. A healthy, growing vegetable garden, a humble timber deck and plenty of room for pets, growth and entertaining.
Photographed by Stephen Nicholls
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignOur Houston landscaping team was recently honored to collaborate with renowned architectural firm Murphy Mears. Murphy Mears builds superb custom homes throughout the country. A recent project for a Houston resident by the name of Borow involved a custom home that featured an efficient, elegant, and eclectic modern architectural design. Ms. Borow is very environmentally conscious and asked that we follow some very strict principles of conservation when developing her landscaping design plan.
In many ways you could say this Houston landscaping project was green on both an aesthetic level and a functional level. We selected affordable ground cover that spread very quickly to provide a year round green color scheme that reflected much of the contemporary artwork within the interior of the home. Environmentally speaking, our project was also green in the sense that it focused on very primitive drought resistant plant species and tree preservation strategies. The resulting yard design ultimately functioned as an aesthetic mirror to the abstract forms that the owner prefers in wall art.
One of the more notable things we did in this Houston landscaping project was to build the homeowner a gravel patio near the front entrance to the home. The homeowner specifically requested that we disconnect the irrigation system that we had installed in the yard because she wanted natural irrigation and drainage only. The gravel served this wish superbly. Being a natural drain in its own respect, it provided a permeable surface that allowed rainwater to soak through without collecting on the surface.
More importantly, the gravel was the only material that could be laid down near the roots of the magnificent trees in Ms. Borow’s yard. Any type of stone, concrete, or brick that is used in more typical Houston landscaping plans would have been out of the question. A patio made from these materials would have either required cutting into tree roots, or it would have impeded their future growth.
The specific species chosen for ground cover also bear noting. The two primary plants used were jasmine and iris. Monkey grass was also used to a small extent as a border around the edge of the house. Irises were planted in front of the house, and the jasmine was planted beneath the trees. Both are very fast growing, drought resistant species that require very little watering. However, they do require routine pruning, which Ms. Borow said she had no problem investing in.
Such lawn alternatives are frequently used in Houston landscaping projects that for one reason or the other require something other than a standard planting of carpet grass. In this case, the motivation had nothing to do with finances, but rather a conscientious effort on Ms. Borow’s part to practice water conservation and tree preservation.
Other hardscapes were then introduced into this green design to better support the home architecture. A stepping stone walkway was built using plain concrete pads that are very simple and modern in their aesthetic. These lead up to the front stair case with four inch steps that Murphy Mears designed for maximum ergonomics and comfort.
There were a few softscape elements that we added to complete the Houston landscaping design. A planting of River Birch trees was introduced near the side of the home. River Birch trees are very attractive, light green trees that do not grow that tall. This eliminates any possible conflict between the tree roots and the home foundation.
Murphy Mears also built a very elegant fence that transitioned the geometry of the house down to the city sidewalk. The fence sharply parallels the linear movement of the house. We introduced some climbing vines to help soften the fence and to harmonize its aesthetic with that of the trees, ground cover, and grass along the sidewalk.
K & D Landscaping, Inc.Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA
This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Vetter ArchitectsThe owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest.
The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements:
- Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall
- Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space.
- Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room.
- Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters.
- Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge.
These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic.
The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept.
Overview
Chenequa, WI
Size
Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf
Completion Date
May 2013
Services
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWe transformed this unusable sloping side yard into a casual and modern outdoor living space. Complete with modern privacy fencing, fire bowl and an outdoor shower.
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