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composition of greens and bold textures, upper rockridge, oakland
form, foliage, and a focused color palette define the concept behind this thoroughly redesigned front entry area


dry stacked stone walls with sedum groundcovers


relocated front entry stairs, flagstone on concrete
the residence's eclectic architectural style along with thoroughly redesigned entry features and updated paint color provides a bold backdrop for well defined plant form, texture, foliage and color composition


progression of plant textures and colors creates a sense of journey


chartreuse sedum 'angelina' creates a bright setting for gold kangaroo paw


japanese maples and bold plant textures help scale down the house


entry stairs offer a walk through the clients' favorite plant textures


newly designed entry wall gives some privacy to the front door while complementing the building's architectural features


'before' view of the driveway and entry stairs


'before' view of the house and front garden


a planter adds a piece of history


front entry redesign, permit drawing


new free standing wall, construction detail


metal detail ideas for wall openings


metal detail ideas for wall openings


wall openings, finished metal detail


side gate sketch


side gate detail


front space before planting; dust bin enclosure adds depth to the facade


curly robinia makes a sculptural statement marking the side gate pathway


plant lined walk to side gate, flagstone on concrete


bold leaved bergenia contrasts with other part shade plants


heat loving yarrow thrives in the middle of pavement


king protea stands out next to japanese maple and sedum foliage


drought tolerant euphorbia provides dramatic texture
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