With new construction, the house must nestle into the landscape.
Part of that involved addressing the slope toward the street to reduce
mowing requirements where mowing would be difficult.
click to see "before" picture

A newly installed pool with fencing immediately enclosing it
is softened with plantings, inside and out of the fence
lines to draw attention away from the fence.
click to see "before" picture

A pergola, replicating the roof lines of the house, guides you
into the back yard. Plantings along the edge of the property
provide safety from the severe drop in grade.
click to see "before" picture

A patio extends to the property line for greater functionality, and
is sheltered and made private with the bench/trellis. The slope is retained
with natural stone while stairs allow access into the upper property.
click to see "before" picture