28 July 2011

Small Garden Spaces

A spacious garden can be hard to come by in many Southern California beach communities.  The lots are usually maximized to accommodate as much house as possible which means the remaining exterior space must be well designed, like a jewel box.  We installed this Venice project in early 2008.  The waterwall, lush with ferns, was meant to invoke the Santa Monica mountain canyon walls with their beautiful seeps and waterfalls.  It is a major focal point for the house; glimpsed from the front door then transformed into the dining area wall with a 12' long glass door. 

After
From the wood trellis on the adjacent wall hangs boxes which contain succulents and herbs, this helps to create a more usable, intimate space. 

Before

No comments:

Post a Comment