Bay Area Residence

Built for an exceptionally private client, this eclectic garden is a love letter to the natural world written in the love language of design details. Intimate spaces each show a unique celebration of biophilia, but together they form a collection of experiences.  A new native forest wraps the intimate spaces in a strong planted edge and separates the house from a public road. The materials palette for the garden appears predictable at first using tile, wrought iron, and flagstone. A closer look at each of these materials reveals the depth of detailing and refinement achieved.  For example, cast metal insects replace the geometric shapes in the wrought iron guardrail. A wrought iron trellis inspired by a dragonfly wing shelters an outdoor dining room. Painted floral patterns zipper through the cement tile recalling vines creeping along a wall. Though we are unable to show broader photos of this garden, this project is award worthy for the exquisite detailing of materials.

Location: Bay Area, CA
Client: Private
Project Size: .5 acres
Status: April 2016-Nov 2020
Role: Landscape Architect
Collaboration: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Frank + Grossman, Blank and Cables, Dehn Bloom Design

Awards + Recognition:

ASLA-NCC - Merit Award - Single Family Category, 2024