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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A Memorial-area art collector residing in a chic modern home wanted his house to be more visible from the street. His yard was full of trees, and he asked us to consider removing them and developing a more modern landscape design that would fully complement the exterior of his home. He was a personal friend of ours as well, and he understood that our policy is to preserve as many trees as possible whenever we undertake a project. However, we decided to make an exception in his case for two reasons. For one thing, he was a very close friend to many people in our company. Secondly, large trees simply would not work with a landscape reflective of the modern architecture that his house featured.
The house had been built as story structure that was formed around a blend of unique curves and angles very reminiscent of the geometric patterns common in modern sculpture and art. The windows had been built deliberately large, so that visitors driving up to the house could have a lighted glimpse into the interior, where many sculptures and works of modern art were showcased. The entire residence, in fact, was meant to showcase the eclectic diversity of his artistic tastes, and provide a glimpse at the elegant contents within the home.
He asked us to create more modern look to the landscape that would complement the residence with patterns in vegetation, ornamentation, and a new lighted water fountain that would act like a mirror-image of the home. He also wanted us to sculpt the features we created in such a way as to center the eye of the viewer and draw it up and over the landscape to focus on the house itself.
The challenge was to develop a truly sophisticated modern landscaping design that would compliment, but in no way overpower the façade of the home. In order to do this, we had to focus very carefully on the geometric appearance of the planting areas first. Since the vegetation would be surrounding a very large, circular stone drive, we took advantage of the contours and created a sense of flowing perspective. We were then very careful to plant vegetation that could be maintained at a very low growth height. This was to prevent vegetation from behaving like the previous trees which had blocked the view of the house. Small hedges, ferns, and flowers were planted in winding rows that followed the course of the circular stone driveway that surrounded the fountain.
We then centered this new modern landscape plan with a very sophisticated contemporary fountain. We chose a circular shape for the fountain both to center the eye and to work as a compliment to the curved elements in the home’s exterior design. We selected black granite as the building material, partly because granite speaks to the monumental, and partly because it is a very common material for modern architecture and outdoor contemporary sculpture. We placed the fountain in the very center of the driveway as well, which had the effect of making the entire landscape appear to converge toward the middle of the home’s façade. To add a sense of eclectic refinement to the fountain, we then polished the granite so that anyone driving or walking up to the fountain would see a reflection of the home in the base. To maintain consistency of the circular shape, we radius cut all of the coping around the fountain was all radius cut from polished limestone. The lighter color of the limestone created an archetypal contrast of light and darkness, further contributing to the modern theme of the landscape design, and providing a surface for illumination so the fountain would remain an established keynote on the landscape during the night.
Roger Webster Garden Design
This west facing garden lies in front of and below a recently modernised house in a semi rural location, with fields to the front and other gardens on either side.
A reflecting pool fed by a small stone fountain is flanked by geometric parterres of boxwood inspired by Moorish gardens of the Alhambra, with more varied and informal planting around the sides. Pleached hornbeam trees along the two sides provide further symmetry and enclosure.
Beyond the pool is a roofed gazebo and steps down to a small orchard of plums and apples.
Outdoor Innovations
Ken Hoffman
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Chicago with a water feature and brick pavers.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Chicago with a water feature and brick pavers.
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Dining area nestled underneath large existing mesquite trees.
Photos by Meagan Hancock
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.
JOSE E TORRES
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Salt Lake City with a water feature and brick pavers.
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street.
The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways.
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Landworks Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded formal garden in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers.
Terra Verde
Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Providence with a water feature and brick pavers.
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
We designed a new driveway, gated entrance, brick walls, fountain, portico, and parking court plus all the plants, drainage and details.
Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
An after visit a couple of years later!
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.
Leyva & Wilde, Inc.
Expansive traditional courtyard full sun formal garden in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers for summer.
Taylormade Landscapes, LLC
Mid-sized backyard garden in Las Vegas with a water feature and brick pavers for summer.
Pleasant View Construction
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for fall in St Louis with a water feature and brick pavers.
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and brick pavers.
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and brick pavers.
SGK Landscapes
Brick entry water feature in front of 1847 Classical Revival home. Photo by: Tyler Robinson
Design ideas for a traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Jackson with a water feature and brick pavers.
Design ideas for a traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Jackson with a water feature and brick pavers.
BCI Border Creations, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden in Tampa with a water feature and brick pavers.
Embassy Landscape Group
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway in Kansas City with a water feature and brick pavers.
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
next to the front door and right outside the office window a bubbling pot reflects sky views for the office and greets company with a cheerful gurgle.
Photos by Dustin Hancock
Robinette Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.
Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature and Brick Pavers
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