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Before the concrete was poured for the terrace sub-slab, the existing PVC plumbing that fed the old water feature was located and modified to feed a new 6′ wide Sheer Descent Waterfall. This feature is a self-contained, stainless steel unit that will rest on the cinder block wall. The sheer waterfall unit must be set [...]

The homeowners of this California ranch wanted a landscape renovation throughout the property including the existing terrace and pool area. Their motivation was to achieve a new look, but there were also some existing problems and weaknesses that we could address at the same time. The raised terrace had a stucco wall supporting it that [...]

The back of this swimming pool including the raised jacuzzi spa was built close to the edge of the wetlands line. For those not familiar, land that is declared wetlands is protected by law and can not be disturbed. The engineered height of the new pool was approximately 30″ above the wetlands ground level.  And [...]

A Key Landscape Design Principle With landscape design you must appreciate that your composition will most likely be seen from multiple viewing points. Landscapes are part of our lives – we live in and around them.  It’s a three dimensional, dynamic experience.  The same could be said for architectural and engineering design – close partners [...]