Painterly Approach
This hillside garden responds to the movement of the wind, flow of the water and warmth of the sun. Undulating landforms and a grassy swale integrate storm water management in an artful way as they divert surface water away from the house.
Following this sinuous swale, the cascading stairway creates a helix-like pattern and links the top of the property to the pool area below. Along this path we nestled a cozy sitting area, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and taking in the panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
The warm-colored planting palette was a conscious choice to counter the cool breezes and saturate this hillside canvas with painterly sweeps of fiery color. Drought tolerant, low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants attract hummingbirds and bees, providing nectar and habitat. This project is a shining example of functional goals achieved with artistry.
Painterly Approach
This hillside garden responds to the movement of the wind, flow of the water and warmth of the sun. Undulating landforms and a grassy swale integrate storm water management in an artful way as they divert surface water away from the house.
Following this sinuous swale, the cascading stairway creates a helix-like pattern and links the top of the property to the pool area below. Along this path we nestled a cozy sitting area, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and taking in the panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
The warm-colored planting palette was a conscious choice to counter the cool breezes and saturate this hillside canvas with painterly sweeps of fiery color. Drought tolerant, low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants attract hummingbirds and bees, providing nectar and habitat. This project is a shining example of functional goals achieved with artistry.
PROJECT TEAM
Nick Pontaza
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER
PROJECT TEAM
Nick Potanza
LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER