Three R’s Make A Wright

Years after designing the entry ponds and landscape master plan for this home in South Eugene, Stangeland & Associates was asked to re-design the pool and access sequence to the house. What was an outdated design with materials at the end of their life-spans, was re-formulated to bring liveliness and longevity to a naturally quiet … Read more

Deep Shade to Dappled Light

When a small addition required the removal of two established trees, the Frichettes lost the shady feeling to their back yard. This created an opportunity to expand their living space by creating rooms and focal points spanning their garden. An outdoor kitchen and dining patio were necessities as were places to sit and enjoy the … Read more

Turning to Tuscany

A rectangular back yard with strong winds and roadway noise was what the Hughes family had to start with.  Neighboring houses loomed over the fence on two sides and powerlines were a visual barrier along the length of the backyard.  The back of the house seemed plain and, despite the width of the lot, the … Read more

Garden of Pattern and Light

Fir trees tower and statues stand guard over this well-balanced garden.  The center circle design was conceived with an aerial perspective in mind.  The owners of this garden enjoy the simple plan and clean lines of the design from the deck above.  Light and shadow play on the plants, walks, and trellis, while soothing water … Read more

The Next Generation

*STORMWATER ALLOWED TO INFILTRATE *INCORPORATION OF INDIGENOUS PLANTS *WOVEN PATTERNS AS A TRANSLATION OF PEPSI LOGO INTO LANDSCAPE FORM Serious renovation was required before Pepsi Co could move into their new headquarters in the old Emporium warehouse. They wanted to improve the visibility into the site, both for visitors and from their employees’ office windows.  … Read more

Seal Rock

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