Opening onto a preserved open space, this newly constructed site in Poway offers spectacular views for the owners.  With a blank slate, they desired to create a outdoor environment where their young family could relax, explore and entertain. Outdoor learning areas abutting the open space will allow their young child to

Located in the hip urban North Park neighborhood of San Diego, this active family wanted to add a modern pool to their compact backyard.  To accommodate the 3 foot height difference from the raised deck off the house to the backyard grade, the final design incorporated “bleacher” seating to ease

The existing backyard was a blank canvas for a dynamic new landscape that creates a series of outdoor areas for this active family to utilize.  Located in the casual beach community of Ocean Beach, the final design was installed by the homeowner. We were able to integrate a number of

An empty lot in this coastal mobile home development was transformed into a gathering place for the residents to enjoy.  Drawing inspiration from the beach, which was only a block away, design features a bocce court, a trellis, entry arbor and easy, low maintenance plantings. *work completed while at Ivy

  Located in the quaint San Diego neighborhood of Kensington, this scenic canyon inspired several design ideas for its owners – a young, growing family.  Design concepts evolved to create a series of outdoor rooms for the children and parents to enjoy with a hip, cottage vibe.  The final design