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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignWe were contacted by a family that had just moved into a home built in the 1960s. The house had that classic “space age” look that was popular in the years that America ran the Space Race with the Soviets. During this time, architects envisioned a future where technology would eventually create a better world, and where Nature would be more or less replaced with human innovation. As such, the contemporary landscape we developed for this home was rather unique in terms of the typical projects we develop. It consisted mainly of a concrete patio and a custom fountain, but it had virtually no vegetation incorporated into its design. This was due to the fact that the homeowners had specifically requested an inorganic look and feel to the landscape that compliment the right-angled geometry and predominantly glass construction of the home.
The home was actually built in two linear wings that came together in a sharp right angle, forming a natural courtyard of sorts in the lawn. Since grass was something the homeowners wanted to minimize, we converted this rectangular green space into a contemporary-style concrete patio. We decorated the patio by making diagonal saw cuts in its surface. This had the effect of extending the home’s sense of linear movement by creating intersecting patterns of right angles that mirrored the right angles formed by the house. Then, in the corner where the two wings converged, we removed a rectangular portion of the patio and laid down alternating white and black gravel in a checkerboard of squares.
We added just a touch of greenery that lent some--but not too much— of a sense of Nature to the patio and surrounding landscape. We planted a solitary palm tree in the graveled corner, and we placed a contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright planter near one of the far patio corners. Just beyond both wings of the home, we then built small, square planters out of stainless steel edging. We planted Mondo grass in some of these squares, and we filled the rest with moonstones to maintain the sense of minimalism characteristic of custom, contemporary landscapes.
We then implemented the second phase of the landscaping project, which consisted of the construction of a highly customized fountain design. The intention in constructing this element was two-fold. First the back of the home had windows so large they looked more like sheer walls of glass than typical windows. Adding a custom, contemporary fountain to the center of the patio would create a feature that would reflect off the glass during the day, and compliment interior lighting when illuminated at night. On a functional level, the fountain was also intended to provide a special recreational area for the children, who loved to play in the water, but who were too young to swim unsupervised in a pool.
We decided that the best way to accomplish both tasks was to custom-build a rectangular platform over the fountain jets that could easily support the weight of multiple children. This platform would have to be constructed with both a sturdy frame and a permeable surface that would allow water to penetrate it as it shot up into the air from the jets below. In order to fulfill both functional and safety requirements, we custom designed the fountain platform with two very unique materials. First, we built a frame with very stainless steel bars that would not rust. Then, we selected a very fine mesh made from shredded steel wire that was folded over and over onto itself until all sharp edges were gone. This made the steel feel more like a sea grass rug than a piece of metal when we were finished stretching it over the frame. The design worked beautifully, and allowed part of the water to shoot straight up in streams, but also produced a fine mist that added to the play element of the fountain. To light our custom fountain, we then suspended special luminaires just under its surface to enliven the streams of water and fine sprays of mist that shot up into the night.
BEGA North AmericaBEGA's bollard luminaire used to provide even illumination for backyard landscape.
MeadowGreen GroupA.K. RIKKS
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Scope: Design, Landscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Irrigation Installation
Features: Cobblestone walks, courtyard with dry water feature, teak panels, sculpture garden, outdoor park & event space.
SportProsUSA, Inc.Custom Backyard Sport Court and Basketball Hoop Systems with painted lines for basketball.
Total Sport Solutions, Inc.The surface is our exclusive BounceBack ShockTower by SnapSports on top of a concrete pad. BounceBack ShockTower offers the greatest amount of flex available of any outdoor court tile.
Eco LawnYes please to backyard soccer and lounging!
Premium quality supply and installation of artificial grass.
Arbordale LandscapingHome owner loves to Barbecue and entertain guests. After we finished, they added some modern style patio furniture. Ipe wood is extremely durable and staining brings out the rich browns and beautiful wood grains. Shadows provided by existing Japanese Maples add a nice touch.
Orion RockscapesBackyard from corner of SportCourt.
Architect: Board & Vellum
Landscape Architecture: SHD Landscape Architecture
Photo: Travis Peterson
Roanoke Excavating and LandscapesDecorative rock can be a beautiful and practical choice for landscaping, particularly when it comes to storm management. In addition to adding visual interest and texture to your landscape, decorative rock can help to control erosion and improve drainage. By using landscape stone to redirect water flow and manage excess runoff, you can protect your property from damage and maintain the integrity of your landscape. Decorative rock is also a low maintenance choice that requires minimal upkeep, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for storm management.
Medford RemodelingThe turf was supplied and by DFW Putting Greens, and installed by Ron Hambrick. The angle of the cups, as well as the stint of the grass, which would determine the speed of the ball, were installed to the clients specifications.
American Coastal PropertiesMid-Century Alexander Redeveloped by American Residential Partners. Photo Courtesy of Chadwick Turner. Property located in Palm Springs, CA.
Modern Garden with an Outdoor Sport Court Ideas and Designs
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