Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
In the Redwoods Located in a tranquil, forested canyon of Mill Valley, the project site is a steep hillside with over 100 feet of grade change. Working with the site’s vertical terrain, the primary design intent was to create a series of usable outdoor spaces for an active family that enhance and integrate the natural […]
On the Edge of the Continent On a windswept grassy ridge high above the Pacific Ocean sits a pyramid with awe inspiring views of the hills rolling down to the sea. Although breathtaking, the site posed the challenge of designing usable spaces and effective circulation on a steep hillside while still maintaining the natural character.
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Hilltop Hideaway Located on a hilltop surrounded by oak savannah, this estate’s entire landscape was re-envisioned. The new owners sought to create a home for their family by remodeling the two existing houses and adding a pool area in addition to redesigning the gardens and entrance area. A new pool, spa, and bocce court create
Treasure Island Shades of Green’s work includes the design of the site’s interior courtyard, roof top terrace and assitance in perimeter streetscape and shared public way design for a new Mixed-Use Multifamily Development at Treasure Island Strong emphasis on the comfort and functionality of the spaces was placed to create multiple types of use. Work
The Lark This project is to freshen up the landscape elements of an existing Apartment complex in San Mateo, to make it as a center of the thriving and sustainable community. The newly added landscape amenity includes, a pollinator program and an old bocce court turned into a thriving community garden with fruit trees and
Contemporary Living This contemporary garden for a LEED Platinum residence melds sophisticated design, luxury, and advanced technology. An upper rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and barbecue establishes a sophisticated outdoor room for entertaining against a backdrop of the cityscape and Golden Gate Bridge. Pavers and a no-mow lawn create a multi-use area in the
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On the Beach For the garden of this modern home, we sought inspiration from the nearby coastline. Layered drifts of golden and blue grasses create dynamic movement and textures; invoking the feeling of coastal dunes. The calm-hued plantings step up as they approach the home, softly nestling the residence into the landscape. Raw concrete and
Waters Edge An existing house underwent a complete remodel, and so did the garden. Existing mature trees were kept in the front and side yard, screening the house from the street. A beautiful existing fig tree welcomes you as you enter the home. A new, low wood fence was added along the street, and large
In the Vineyard The extensive remodel of a Napa Valley estate allowed us to create a beautiful farm garden that retains its identity as part of the productive Napa Valley landscape. The existing swimming pool and massive palms at its corners were integrated into the design and became an organizing feature of the design. The
Sierra Towers The two office towers share an entrance plaza that was in need of updating. The plaza presented several challenges: it is shaded by the towers for most of the day and the two towers create a wind tunnel through the plaza. The area is on bay fill and the soil is unstable and