Inspired by the old clinker brick on this home, when it came time to remodel the existing pool we used similar brick for the terrace walls, fireplace, in-ground spa, and water feature. This family needed more space and more amenities for outdoor living. We carved out room for the kitchen and some intimate seating areas. … Read more
When the owner of a hilltop home in Eugene needed to rebuild a cracked swimming pool, we were asked to re-imagine the entire yard. As we studied the site’s contours and views, we spotted an opportunity — and realized the old pool, while conventionally positioned, was in the wrong spot. We rotated it to achieve … Read more
This modest home on the McKenzie River needed a new back deck, and that was an opportunity to tackle another problem: The house lacked a front door on the driveway side, and guests had no clear way to arrive and announce themselves. We designed a more intuitive entry, through a gate at the front, along … Read more
Be it an extension of the house, an embellishment of fence, a portal or passageway, a shade creator or rain cover; varying the wood sizes, saw cut, stain color and accompanying materials makes each a one of a kind. PHOTO 1: Gateway to a view. PHOTO 2: Inviting entry. PHOTO 3: Indoor comfort outdoors. PHOTO … Read more
No matter the personal taste or the individual details, a pool can be the excitement of the party or a calm mirror to the sky. PHOTO 1: Stone-clad blue with lawn surround. PHOTO 2: Shimmering reflections with specialty glass tile. PHOTO 3: Vanishing edge in garden. PHOTO 4: Pool nestled above the valley.
Since everybody gathers in the kitchen anyway, bring it outdoors to enjoy the company and the scenery. We have experience building many custom styles and sizes. PHOTO 1: Built-in BBQ with flair. PHOTO 2: All needs are met in this outdoor gathering space. PHOTO 3: Composite deck with accompanying bench and BBQ. PHOTO 4: Indoors … Read more
Cut joints or natural, mortared or dry stacked; the most beautiful way to retain ground and the most elegant way to descend is with stone. PHOTO 1: Stone retaining walls. PHOTO 2: Pennsylvania Bluestone in a carpet of green. PHOTO 3: Stone as the primary element. PHOTO 4: Bending watercourse.
Additional samples of natural stone sitework, built by a variety of local craftsman. From local stone to imported, each has a unique look and feel. PHOTO 1: Stone spiral with lamp. PHOTO 2: Mortared stairs with cheek walls. PHOTO 3: Precision cut circular patio. PHOTO 4: Stone terraces with seamlessly connected stairs.
Used to mark the transition from one outdoor room to another, these individualized and fully custom gates are designed for varying levels of privacy and are based on the needs of the individual client and project.
The creation of various landscape rooms adds a sense of destination and surprise, while strong sinuous forms unify and lengthen the garden space in what was a shallow, rectangular back yard. The added garden wall and water feature address exterior privacy and noise issues. The overall result is a backyard getaway with many places to … Read more