A spacious front yard is transformed to include a contemporary concrete paver patio framed by colorful Northwest planting. A built-in Cedar bench is nestled against Clumping Bamboo. Dark gray Mexican Pebbles fill the gaps between the custom poured concrete pavers. A concrete planter provides height for architectural planting as well as a backdrop for address numbers. Photography by Suzy Bichl. ... Read More
This Seattle backyard originally contained a lawn and an old vegetable garden separated by a picket fence. It was transformed into an open-concept outdoor living space, complete with a gas firepit and concrete paver dining area. The 24"x24" concrete pavers are separated by 3" of dark gravel, and the gathering area has a formed in place concrete fire pit with a gas insert. A no-mow meadow, which includes Creeping Thyme, Geum, Scotch Moss and Leptinella, thrives under the part shade of the Plum trees. Installation by Northwest Landmark. Photography by Suzy Bichl. ... Read More
A collection of various details and features in the landscape. ... Read More
A sampling of perspective sketches for various projects, as part of the Full Design package. ... Read More
This yard encircles a recently built townhouse in Columbia City. The builder of the house had put gravel around every non-lawn surface in the yard, so we wanted to turn this challenge into an opportunity by re-purposing as much existing gravel as possible. In addition, we wanted to get rid of the plain narrow strip of lawn, create a seating area, and add some privacy planting. The lawn does not currently serve much of a purpose, except space for maybe throwing a ball, or a dog run. The house also borders a couple parks, so this lawn space is not as desirable compared to the expanse of the parks. Another aspect of this design was taking advantage of the soil (if any) below the existing ... Read More
More space was created by retaining and flattening out the hillside of this Leschi back yard. A gravel terrace allows for ample seating room around a fire pit and a new deck off the kitchen facilitates the flow between all the living spaces. New planting provides a lush backdrop to this private back yard refuge. Landscape Contractors: 4 Brother’s Landscaping, Advanced Concrete LLC and Ryan Parshall of Cedar Craft Construction Architecture: Make Design Studio, Nicole Starnes Taylor Photography: Copyright © Erin Lau ... Read More
A new landscape for a recently remodeled Mid Century Modern home in the Uplake neighborhood of Kenmore. New concrete entry steps lead the way, surrounded by and existing weeping maple and new planting. Landscape lighting sets the mood in the evening, and fully complements the house. Landscape Contractor: Pablin Loredo Landscaping and Advanced Concrete LLC Architecture: Cary Westerbeck Architecture Photography: Copyright © Will Austin ... Read More
Year-round seasonal interest and a multitude of colors, flowers and textures were the driving forces behind this West Seattle Oasis. Nestled at the edge of a wooded Right of Way, this garden site provided a mixture of sun and shade, with dappled afternoon light. The back yard features a steel pipe sculpture with succulents, bursting out from scotch moss below. And the front yard allows for dining and gathering on a small patio surrounded by blooming plants. Landscape Contractor: 4 Brother’s Landscaping Photography: Copyright © Tian Xia ... Read More
In collaboration with Architect Alix Day and Interior Designer Anna Thomassen. A compact urban patio in Capitol Hill complements a newly remodeled home. Several key functions needed to fit into the space- a new wood burning outdoor fireplace with seating, outdoor kitchen/ grilling station, a dining table and space to grow vegetables and herbs. It all fit in this 500 sf space with plenty of room leftover for plants to spill over the walls. Landscape Contractor: Sage & Stone Architecture: Alix Day Interior Design: Anna Thomassen Photography: Copyright © Kathryn Barnard ... Read More
The front yard rockery was transformed into a concrete retaining wall, and new meadow like flowering plants and grasses were added. In the backyard, space was designed for dining, playing, vegetable gardening and more. New concrete steps allowed for greater access to the upper yard area. Landscape Contractor: Imperial Hardscapes LLC and Advanced Concrete LLC Photography: Copyright © Suzy Bichl. ... Read More
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