Archive | September, 2005

Concrete Balustrade In The Garden

This home is perched on a raised piece of land with a magnificent view. But, there was a minimal amount of level land by the front entrance. This must have been why there was an undersized stone landing and front walk. And, as you’d expect, the looming “drop-off” caused an uneasy feeling while approaching the [...]

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An Elegant Outdoor Room

When this homeowner decided to add more garage space to the home the architectural firm Callori Architects had an interesting design & use planned for the level above. This elegant outdoor room has two sides open with columns and wood railings. The space looks out over a beautifully landscaped property. The french doors are part [...]

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Use Specimen Plants Sparingly

Often in our quest to produce a really creative and unusual design we neglect the boundaries of good taste. I frequently remind my design clients (and myself) of the old design rule “less is more”. Obviously this is a generalization and there are exceptions. In this case, however, I’m talking specifically about the use of [...]

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