Posts Tagged ‘Entry Greeting & Social Space’
High Desert Harmony
In this distinctive design, the harshness of Oregon’s high desert desolation and scarcity are contrasted with lush floral display. This multi-faceted design is characterized by sustainable functionality with a contemporary aesthetic. Soft organic textures of native and hardy indigenous plants offset durable stone flatwork and garden walls. As the plant material matures, the garden ripens;…
Read MoreNature’s Edge Entry Courtyard
Once just a boring lawn and entry step, this new design now offers a lovely, lush greeting space to welcome our client’s guests with vibrant charm and thoughtful design. We adopted the byzantium/ fuschia shades of our client’s lovely house trim, and repeated these tones in the sequential and seasonal color palette of the plant…
Read MoreRock & Rhythm
A sleek new front entryway invites guests in, offering a small dining space to enjoy the sweeping dry creek that runs throughout. Concrete slabs create a bold, linear pathway, guiding the eye and providing structure against the organic flow of the stream bed. A tranquil area for relaxation and connection, this minimalist yet striking design…
Read MoreA Windy Mountain Terrace Garden
Overlooking the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley and views of the distant mountains, a vibrant array of colors, textures and seasonality offers this unique landscape new beginnings. With the use of drought and deer resistant plant selections, this landscape is hardy, vibrant and brimming with life. Upon entry an enclosed gardening space with raised…
Read MoreA Waterwise Terraced Garden
Showcasing a selection of drought resistant plants this lovely garden aims to reduce water flow issues on site through the incorporation of a dry creek path that flows throughout the property. Taking inspiration from the neoclassical garden movement and contemporary aesthetics, a fire garden is featured with a surrounding bosquet of pyramidal trees. Highlighted in…
Read MoreA Serene Sanctuary
This front entryway exudes serenity and craftsmanship, welcoming visitors with a harmonious blend of nature and design. A gently winding stone pathway leads through carefully placed elements, including lush green foliage and native plantings. Custom woodwork accents, such as a beautifully crafted entry gate showcase the artistry of traditional Japanese design. Subtle lighting highlights the…
Read MoreA Vibrant Flowered Frontage Garden
A vibrant display of flowering perennials and year round color offer an inviting upgrade to this former lawn entry way. A mix of textures and colors make this pollinator-friendly plantings of ornamental grasses, characteristic bulbs, flowering shrubs, and blooming perennials that provide continuous blooms throughout the seasons. This inviting space strikes a perfect balance between…
Read MoreA Riverside Meadow Garden
In the wake of a devastating fire that swept through the area, this property situated along a tributary of the Willamette River aims to restore an altered landscape through the use of native planting. Set within the forest, this residence balances native plantings, ornamental grasses, and a perennials that compliment the surrounding architecture and natural…
Read MoreA Special Spirit Garden
“Gazing out upon the vista of an opening year, The sight is as misty as the early dawn: never clear, We know not what our trials will be; A few simple outlines are all we can see ” -EB An adoring husband is appreciating more about his late wife’s love for the art of gardening,…
Read MoreA Moorish Courtyard Design
The influence of the Islamic kingdom is underestimated in the historic development of the classical architecture of Europe. In particular, the intricate adornments, the repeating patterns, characteristic archways, lattice and fretwork, ironworks and other elements have been the architectural underpinnings of the vernacular we now accept as “English” garden design fundamentals. In this project, a…
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