Private Residence

Gardens for an estate on steep, denuded hillsides in Southern California utilizing plant materials suited to the semi-arid climate. Designed and built over a period of 17 years with significant additions to the property incorporated in phases.

The first stage reshaped the yard surrounding an existing Case Study House, adapting it to the redesigned structure. The second stage integrated a new structure on newly acquired land and created appropriate places for major art works. A large number of specimen trees and cacti from the original yard were transplanted and integrated into the new landscape.