他の地域にある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (パーゴラ、半日向、砂利舗装) の写真

Land Studio C
サンフランシスコにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、擁壁、砂利舗装) の写真

small garden big impact
ハートフォードシャーにある高級な小さな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、パーゴラ、半日向、砂利舗装、ウッドフェンス) の写真

Custom steel screen covered in ‘Tangerine Beauty’ crossvine, with specimen Agave weberi and creeping fig ivy vine. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

While the homeowners' choice to build their new ultra-insulated passive house on an urban infill lot made sense on many levels, it also led to some major challenges. A massive basalt outcrop dominated the site, resulting in the lot remaining vacant for decades as the neighborhood grew around it. The architect sited the home on top of the outcrop with retaining walls around the home to create a flat plane to build on. Even pushing the limits this way resulted in limited outdoor space, but the intimate courtyard areas provide make the most of what's available. A double-fall poured-concrete water feature is paired with a linear fire pit to create a dynamic statement in the main courtyard. It is visible from the main living areas and the master bedroom for year-round enjoyment. The upper basin is integrated into the basalt rock wall, with basalt columns forming part of the surround.

A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior. This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool. Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design. The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool. While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture. At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool. We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth. The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.

This front garden was designed to reflect the clients' taste in modern design and had to incorporate parking for two cars. The design was based around squares using steel edging and resin bound gravel to give the clean lines required for this functional, contemporary front garden.

New shrubs Podocarpus maki were installed as an instant screen to replace an existing shrub. They were selected because they are quite narrow and have an open elegant habit and wouldn’t be overbearing in the small space. They will grow thicker and taller but can be easily managed with some shaping which is highly recommended. The existing wooden screen was replaced with a Kempas Screen (vertical slats) a natural timber and to harmonise two extra screens (horizontal slats) were installed, these break up the large expanse of the grey walls and add some contrast. This makes the space more intimate and contained. A Chinese Star Jasmine (Thachelospermum jasminoides) was installed in front of one screen to replace a Pandorea jasminoides that wasn’t performing well. Wires were installed across the top from one wall to the other so the vine could climb across and create a frame looking from indoors. The pond was newly waterproofed, a new pump installed and a Pond Filter, to keep the water clean for the fish. Ground cover plants include, Mini Mondo, Midyim berry (Austromyrtus dulcis) ,Maidenhair fern, Native violet (Viola hederacea), Dichondra and other assorted ferns. White pebbles (20mm) and larger were used with pieces of Serpentine Rock to decorate around the planting and stepping stones. The Serpentine was chosen for its dark blackish tones to blend in with the pond and existing stepping stones. David Hogan

Anna Batchelor
ロンドンにある高級な小さな、春のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、日向、砂利舗装) の写真

Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Peta North
パースにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな前庭 (日向、砂利舗装) の写真

Urban ornamental landscape Anne Roberts Gardens, Inc.
シカゴにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな横庭 (ゼリスケープ、庭への小道、日陰、砂利舗装) の写真

Metro Greenscape
シャーロットにある高級な小さな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日向、砂利舗装) の写真

jill Davis Design
シカゴにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日向、砂利舗装) の写真

Dramatic LED landscape lighting. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

While the homeowners' choice to build their new ultra-insulated passive house on an urban infill lot made sense on many levels, it also led to some major challenges. A massive basalt outcrop dominated the site, resulting in the lot remaining vacant for decades as the neighborhood grew around it. The architect sited the home on top of the outcrop with retaining walls around the home to create a flat plane to build on. Even pushing the limits this way resulted in limited outdoor space, but the intimate courtyard areas provide make the most of what's available. The natural basalt retaining walls create a sheer drop along one side of the house, so decorative metal screens alternate with vertical continuations of the basalt wall.

Curvy path for kids to run around plus play equipment (trampoline has been removed) and seating area. Australian native planting
メルボルンにある高級な小さな、春のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、庭への小道、日向、ウッドフェンス、砂利舗装) の写真

Urban ornamental landscape Anne Roberts Gardens, Inc.
シカゴにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな横庭 (ゼリスケープ、庭への小道、日陰、砂利舗装) の写真

Chris Hosford of Helios Design Group
ボストンにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日向、砂利舗装) の写真