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Red Walls
Our clients wished for a modern garden with clean lines. They liked the idea of a Zen garden, a place for the kids to play, and a separate place for the adults to enjoy. The existing garden was challenging because there are two massive six foot tall walls that divided the existing back yard. We kept these walls to keep cost down. Other challenges were the extremely small space that we had to work with given the requested programming needs; the fact that the Clients did not have time for maintenance; and lastly, the extreme elevation changes. Early in the design phase, we decided color and texture were going to play important roles in the new landscape. By adding a bold red color to the existing walls and adding unifying natural elements like wood and boulders, the space instantly felt enlivened. We also proposed a water feature, a gravel garden, and bamboo to give the calming Zen like effect. We dedicated the upper garden to the kids by designing a climbing wall onto the new fence that would screen the existing upper wall in addition to installing a blue and green rubber tiles made from recycled tires as a play surface. The lower level features a custom corner sofa made with reclaimed wood from an old bridge in Oakland and a firepit that doubles as a table with a removable top to keep the kids from throwing the cranberry colored recycled glass around. We proposed low maintenance and minimal plant material because the adults wanted to spend their outdoor time relaxing and playing with their kids. From a sustainable design perspective, we reused many of the existing site materials including the walls, the wood from the existing deck to construct the new fence and climbing wall, and the existing concrete path as you enter the garden. Recycled glass tiles are installed on the fountain wall. The metal fountain spigots, handrail, and guardrail are all recyclable. We specified FSC certified cedar lumber be used for the new fence and gate and LED bulbs for all the lights. The plant palette is minimal and includes black and blue bamboo, native grasses, and a flowering vine to cascade over the red wall at the entry. This garden also includes a smart ET irrigation controller that downloads data from a weather satellite.
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