St. John’s Academy

This military high school in Wisconsin wanted to incorporate a columbarium for the interment of alumni funeral urns. The challenge was finding a way to integrate a quiet contemplative space into an active campus populated by several hundred seventh- through 12th-grade boys. We designed a space sunken slightly below ground level and adjacent to the … Read more

Sheldon Village

The goal for this housing development in north Eugene was to make it feel like a small village within the city. Working integrally with architects David Edrington and Bergsund/Delaney and the Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County, we struck on the idea of long, narrow buildings with alleys between them, echoing an old … Read more

Turtle Creek

The goal was to plan a small cohesive neighborhood in northwest Eugene that would seem more like it evolved over time, and less like a typical development. We worked with the city and the Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County to design a village with both single and multifamily homes, a loop road, … Read more

Bluestone Classic

The owners of this seven-acre property in Eugene’s southeast hills wanted to add a swimming pool to their garden. They would need a way to get from the main living area of the home, on the second floor, down to the pool, and they wanted to be sure any new construction looked like an original … Read more

Private Waterfall

We were asked to help with landscape design as this southwest Eugene house was under construction. The homeowner wanted a hot tub, outdoor seating areas and a fire pit. The home designer, Steven Robinson, had the idea of a waterfall off the top of a garden outbuilding that had been built on the site. We … Read more

Countryside Pool

The owners of this large property in southwest Eugene wanted a pool and outdoor seating area added seamlessly into their existing garden. We took advantage of the natural contours of the yard and oriented the pool so it would have a “vanishing edge” as viewed from the house across the water down toward the lower … Read more

Decks & Patios

No matter the shape or the materials these elements help create gathering spaces sized to fit the needs of the client and located to enhance the garden experience. PHOTO 1: Tumbled concrete pavers with a breathtaking view. PHOTO 2: Exotic Ipe deck with graceful arch. PHOTO 3: Stone textured concrete with slate brick inlay. PHOTO … Read more

Fountains & Ponds

Creating a cooler microclimate or adding soothing sounds to the garden, water features come in many forms from naturalistic to formal, from larger than life to small detail. PHOTO 1: Water sheeting over honed stone. PHOTO 2: Double falls by the patio. PHOTO 3: Basalt by the golfcourse. PHOTO 4: Floating bridge over serene water.

Fireplaces & Fire Rings

Extending the outdoor season is essential. How its done may depend on the architectural features of the home and the desired ease of use.  We take care to match materials with the architecture and the surroundings. PHOTO 1: Freestanding fireplace enveloped by trellis work. PHOTO 2: Outdoor luxury. PHOTO 3: Stone Mumford. PHOTO 4: Family … Read more