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Sweet Smiling LandscapesWhen I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.”
This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat.
The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings.
Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up.
The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation.
When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space.
Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.
Sweet Smiling LandscapesWhen I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.”
This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat.
The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings.
Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up.
The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation.
When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space.
Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Ispirazione per un soggiorno tropicale di medie dimensioni e aperto con sala formale, camino ad angolo, cornice del camino in pietra, moquette e pavimento grigio
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Delpino Custom HomesIdee per una grande scala a "U" tropicale con pedata in legno, alzata in legno e parapetto in cavi
Beau Corp Aquatics & ConstructionImmagine di una piscina a sfioro infinito tropicale personalizzata dietro casa con pedane
Refresh InteriorsEsempio di una piscina monocorsia tropicale rettangolare nel cortile laterale con pedane
sheilyharoon architectsAbdul Jaleel
Idee per una cucina a L tropicale di medie dimensioni con ante lisce, ante bianche, pavimento con piastrelle in ceramica, 2 o più isole, pavimento rosso e top nero
Idee per una cucina a L tropicale di medie dimensioni con ante lisce, ante bianche, pavimento con piastrelle in ceramica, 2 o più isole, pavimento rosso e top nero
romainbuissonRomain BUISSON
Ispirazione per una cucina tropicale con ante lisce, ante beige, top in legno, paraspruzzi a effetto metallico, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro, pavimento beige e top marrone
Ispirazione per una cucina tropicale con ante lisce, ante beige, top in legno, paraspruzzi a effetto metallico, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro, pavimento beige e top marrone
Blackband DesignInterior Design: Blackband Design
Build: Patterson Custom Homes
Architecture: Andrade Architects
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Idee per una stanza da bagno tropicale con ante in stile shaker, ante in legno scuro, piastrelle beige, piastrelle a mosaico, pareti bianche, lavabo sottopiano, pavimento marrone e top bianco
Idee per una stanza da bagno tropicale con ante in stile shaker, ante in legno scuro, piastrelle beige, piastrelle a mosaico, pareti bianche, lavabo sottopiano, pavimento marrone e top bianco
12/12 Architects & PlannersThis 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white.
The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture.
The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner.
Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
ARQUITECTURAArchitect- Marc Taron
Contractor- Trend Builders
Photography- Dan Cunningham
Landscape Architect- Irvin Higashi
Interior Designer- Wagner Pacific
Immagine di una grande cucina tropicale con lavello sottopiano, ante in stile shaker, ante in legno scuro, top in granito, paraspruzzi in marmo e elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile
Immagine di una grande cucina tropicale con lavello sottopiano, ante in stile shaker, ante in legno scuro, top in granito, paraspruzzi in marmo e elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionThe gorgeous pool house continues the design style of the main house with wood framed glass pocketing doors and floor to ceiling windows. Designed to double as a guest house the pool house sits adjacent to the pool and main house and is framed by lush tropical landscaping.
Foresite HomesIdee per un ingresso o corridoio tropicale con pareti bianche, una porta a due ante e una porta in legno scuro
sticks and stones Landscape DesignPhoto by Peter Brennan
Ispirazione per un piccolo giardino formale tropicale esposto in pieno sole in cortile in estate con un muro di contenimento e pedane
Ispirazione per un piccolo giardino formale tropicale esposto in pieno sole in cortile in estate con un muro di contenimento e pedane
Summer Thornton Design, IncMarble master bath with symmetrical vanity sinks overlooking the pool. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design.
Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton.
Images by Brantley Photography.
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BenjaminSometimes it's nice to have your own little space and create some privacy for yourself, family and guests. Some outdoor spaces are shared. This beautiful portable outdoor wicker folding panel privacy screen is attractive and functional and goes with most outdoor decor. Standing 6ft tall and covering 6ft of floor space, these sturdy privacy screens are very versatile. Very affordable. Less than $300 with free shipping.
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