The problem this Memorial-Houston homeowner faced was that her sumptuous contemporary home, an austere series of interconnected cubes of various sizes constructed from white stucco, black steel and glass, did not have the proper landscaping frame. It was out of scale. Imagine Robert Motherwell's "Black on White" painting without the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston's generous expanse of white walls surrounding it. It would still be magnificent but somehow...off. Intuitively, the homeowner realized this issue and started interviewing landscape designers. After talking to about 15 different designers, she finally went with one, only to be disappointed with the results. From the across-the-street neighbor, she was then introduced to Exterior Worlds and she hired us to correct the newly-created problems and more fully realize her hopes for the grounds. "It's not unusual for us to come in and deal with a mess. Sometimes a homeowner gets overwhelmed with managing everything. Other times it is like this project where the design misses the mark. Regardless, it is really important to listen for what a prospect or client means and not just what they say," says Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds. Since the sheer size of the house is so dominating, Exterior Worlds' overall job was to bring the garden up to scale to match the house. Likewise, it was important to stretch the house into the landscape, thereby softening some of its severity. The concept we devised entailed creating an interplay between the landscape and the house by astute placement of the black-and-white colors of the house into the yard using different materials and textures. Strategic plantings of greenery increased the interest, density, height and function of the design. First we installed a pathway of crushed white marble around the perimeter of the house, the white of the path in homage to the house’s white facade. At various intervals, 3/8-inch steel-plated metal strips, painted black to echo the bones of the house, were embedded and crisscrossed in the pathway to turn it into a loose maze. Along this metal bunting, we planted succulents whose other-worldly shapes and mild coloration juxtaposed nicely against the hard-edged steel. These plantings included Gulf Coast muhly, a native grass that produces a pink-purple plume when it blooms in the fall. A side benefit to the use of these plants is that they are low maintenance and hardy in Houston’s summertime heat. Next we brought in trees for scale. Without them, the impressive architecture becomes imposing. We placed them along the front at either corner of the house. For the left side, we found a multi-trunk live oak in a field, transported it to the property and placed it in a custom-made square of the crushed marble at a slight distance from the house. On the right side where the house makes a 90-degree alcove, we planted a mature mesquite tree. To finish off the front entry, we fashioned the black steel into large squares and planted grass to create islands of green, or giant lawn stepping pads. We echoed this look in the back off the master suite by turning concrete pads of black-stained concrete into stepping pads. We kept the foundational plantings of Japanese yews which add green, earthy mass, something the stark architecture needs for further balance. We contoured Japanese boxwoods into small spheres to enhance the play between shapes and textures. In the large, white planters at the front entrance, we repeated the plantings of succulents and Gulf Coast muhly to reinforce symmetry. Then we built an additional planter in the back out of the black metal, filled it with the crushed white marble and planted a Texas vitex, another hardy choice that adds a touch of color with its purple blooms. To finish off the landscaping, we needed to address the ravine behind the house. We built a retaining wall to contain erosion. Aesthetically, we crafted it so that the wall has a sharp upper edge, a modern motif right where the landscape meets the land.

Пример оригинального дизайна: большой солнечный засухоустойчивый сад на склоне в стиле модернизм с подпорной стенкой, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия

A path moves up the hillside landscape.
Стильный дизайн: солнечный, весенний участок и сад среднего размера на склоне в стиле модернизм с садовой дорожкой или калиткой, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия - последний тренд

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Свежая идея для дизайна: солнечный засухоустойчивый сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с пустынными растениями, хорошей освещенностью, покрытием из гравия и с деревянным забором - отличное фото интерьера

A complete remodeled landscape from grass lawn to a drought resistant garden that incorporates the beauty of low maintenance plants, natural stones and modern look of rustic outdeco fence panels.

На фото: засухоустойчивый сад на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с садовой дорожкой или калиткой и покрытием из гравия с

Пример оригинального дизайна: маленький участок и сад на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с полуденной тенью и покрытием из гравия для на участке и в саду

JPM Construction offers complete support for designing, building, and renovating homes in Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, and surrounding mid-peninsula areas. With a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and professionalism, our clients can expect premium end-to-end service. The promise of JPM is unparalleled quality both on-site and off, where we value communication and attention to detail at every step. Onsite, we work closely with our own tradesmen, subcontractors, and other vendors to bring the highest standards to construction quality and job site safety. Off site, our management team is always ready to communicate with you about your project. The result is a beautiful, lasting home and seamless experience for you.

Стильный дизайн: тенистый участок и сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с садовой дорожкой или калиткой и покрытием из гравия - последний тренд

Photo by Valencia Howard
Пример оригинального дизайна: участок и сад на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с подпорной стенкой и покрытием из гравия

На фото: солнечный участок и сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с садовой дорожкой или калиткой, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия

Идея дизайна: маленький двор на заднем дворе в стиле модернизм с местом для костра и покрытием из гравия без защиты от солнца для на участке и в саду

Christian Schuler
Стильный дизайн: огромный двор на внутреннем дворе в стиле модернизм с покрытием из гравия без защиты от солнца - последний тренд

Design by Kelly Carlin Landscape Design www.carlingardens.com Installed and maintained by Lou Penning Landcapes Inc.
На фото: солнечный засухоустойчивый сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия с

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Свежая идея для дизайна: тенистый участок и сад среднего размера на склоне в стиле модернизм с покрытием из гравия - отличное фото интерьера

Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living. Photo by William MacCollum.
Идея дизайна: огромный солнечный засухоустойчивый сад на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с пустынными растениями, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия

Large sliding doors allow the indoor and outdoor areas to merge. The same exposed aggregate flooring is polished indoors, and slip rated in the outdoor areas. Natural breezes filter through the louvre windows, whilst sunlight lights the home. Thoughtful lighting will provide overnight illumination of the patio, feature gardens as well as multiple indoor configurations.

Allan block retaining wall and stairs. Beautiful azalea blooming agains the forest backdrop.
На фото: тенистый участок и сад на заднем дворе в стиле модернизм с подпорной стенкой и покрытием из гравия с

На фото: солнечный регулярный сад на заднем дворе в стиле модернизм с местом для костра, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия