Greg Premru

Also note the xeriscaping which, amidst so many other green features, eliminates all lawns. For more information and additional photos of this project, which we both designed and built, go to http://a1builders.ws/2013/04/green-home-among-the-trees/

Ben Carpenter

HEJM - Interieurfotografie © 2015 Houzz

JS Photography

chadbourne + doss architects reimagines a mid century modern house. Nestled into a hillside this home provides a quiet and protected modern sanctuary for its family. Flush steel siding wraps from the roof to the ground providing shelter. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

View of entry from bonus room. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

The landscape design for this private residence brings together a diverse array of elements to create an ethereal, multi-sensory experience where sound, movement, colour and scent are simultaneously evoked. Shielded by a forty foot hedge, the site challenged us to create an exterior, yet interior, world where Asian and Western influences intersect. In honouring the traditions of Feng Shui, the retaining wall does not sit directly on the entrance. Meditation pathways lead to areas of retreat and socialization (including an outdoor fire, a restored pool and covered seating area). An ergonomic garden and potting station lined with fruit trees allows the client to grow her own plants and vegetables. A multi-leveled water feature is framed with lush camellias and peonies; the landscape is lined with evergreens and decorated with Chinese basalt and local granite. The multi-sensory design comes to life in the grove of Shirofugen cherry trees as it sheds its petals to the music of a custom Corten steel wind chime sculpture made by English artist David Harber. A weather station was placed on site for a month to determine the weight of the chimes—each one set to the pentatonic scale. This is a space where our clients can grow and evolve their lives with the seasons.

©Nathan Kirkman Photography

Spotted gum cladding with retained heritage garage

Photo - Urban Angles

Noel Ortiz

A welcoming gate and entry path lead visitors to the front door. Gate and fence by Cedarcraft Construction, Llc. Garden installation by Bridgman Landscape & Stone.