A modern backyard garden with outdoor seating, plants, and a white house with large windows and a patio.

Los Robles

2023

Palo Alto, CA

Full yard design service

This project started from “0” — the client remodeled their whole house, and everything outside was empty. When we were inside their new house, we felt the living room was quite spacious; indeed, the client valued their social time with friends, families, and their kids’ friends. 

We realized it is important to echo what’s going on inside, either programmatically or visually, so the ideas from inside have been transferred to outside: We created a playful concrete slab path and a ‘floating’ deck for a group of 8, with enough planting to strengthen them.

Our goal in Design Documentation was to document our design intent clearly for contractors so as to minimize discrepancies.

Entry Xeriscape Garden Design

An entry garden complements the building’s crisp colors, featuring matching plants and textures that enhance its modern, vibrant aesthetic.

A backyard patio with wood decking, outdoor furniture, and surrounding plants, including tall grass, flowering lavender, and a red maple tree.
Front view of a modern house with a brown and white exterior, a small garden with shrubs and lavender, a stone pathway, and a brown garage door, with trees in the background.
Backyard with green grass, stepping stones, a wooden patio with chairs, a small tree, and a modern house exterior with large windows and a patio area.

From Dinning Room to Deck

A seamless backyard extension connects the dining room to an outdoor oasis, offering a relaxing retreat. Flowing from indoor dining to cozy seating, it invites fresh air, natural light, and tranquility.

Aerial view of a backyard with a green lawn, a stepping stone path, a wooden deck with outdoor dining furniture, and surrounding trees and plants.

A Path to Nature

A versatile backyard provides space for gardening, exercising, and playing with kids, creating a vibrant, multi-use area. Lush plants, open space, and designated zones encourage family bonding, health, and relaxation in nature.

A backyard garden with a wooden deck, black metal table, and four chairs, surrounded by a green lawn, trees, and a red-leafed shrub, enclosed by a wooden fence.

Floating Deck + Stepping Concretes

A backyard floating deck offers a cozy retreat where you can relax as kids play nearby. With comfortable seating and open space, it’s perfect for family time, blending relaxation and fun outdoors.

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