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
a palette of green, chartreuse, gold and burnt orange gently stands out against the house and hardscape colors