QPH photo

Scott Jacobson

French country inspired back yard living spaces.

Todd Bush Photography, Various projects featured on jbryson.com

Kohei Owatari

Jay Weiland

Might Photography

Situated between oak woodlands and valley meadows, the landscape for this Santa Lucia Preserve home consists largely of California native plants, particularly those that are deer tolerant and able to withstand the rugged Carmel climate. The design's main goals were to preserve views and nestle the Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects-designed home into the site. Much of the home was constructed using PISE (pneumatically impacted stabilized earth) and this technique of rammed earth is echoed in walls that stretch out from the house. Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.

Jeff Miller Photography (www.mountainlens.com) This project affectionately named "Casa Melanzana" (melanzana is Italian for "eggplant" referencing the purple exterior siding color) is a 9,500 sf estate comprised of guest house, main house, and garage. Quantum provided a myriad of Signature Series Windows, and Single and Double Hinged Doors in Sapele with a natural light finish. Signature Series Windows feature back to back mullions, 1 1/8” muntins and subsills with 6” legs beyond side jambs. True divided lites are found throughout all windows and doors. The push-out sashes have oil rubbed bronze Bronze Craft handle and strike hardware, and four bar stainless steel friction hinges. Window details were specified with interior ovolo sticking and exterior ovolo glazing stops. Sash weather-stripping is bronze. Wood framed insect screens are interior inswing and removable, with overlay hinges, ball catches and brass knobs finished to match sash fasteners. The doors throughout this project are complete with Stanley full mortise butt hinges, with 4½” x 4 ½” square corners in a dark oil rubbed bronze, and Sapele door sills. All product glass is Cardinal LoE2-272 with Black Edgetech SuperSpacers.

Warm and inviting front entry.

A luxurious Mediterranean house and property with Tuscan influences featuring majestic Live Oak trees, detailed travertine paving, expansive lawns and lush gardens. Designed and built by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. House construction by Bob Thompson Homes.

This Mediterranean style garden near the American River is reminiscent of a great vacation. Its all about warmth, dining al fresco and of course, water.

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