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Collection by MICHAEL TOM

Boardwalk/Sidewalk Garden

Our front yard is paved with aggregate concrete; the rest is on hillside. The hardscape was not inviting for our young children to play in pandemic isolation and lacked sidewalk appeal. We envisioned a wood platform with free forms that invite creative play. The enclosure with shelf planters also hides the unsightly curbside waste bins.

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A "before" photo." We liked all the parklets that sprung up recently to allow outdoor dining. More than that, we liked the idea of reclaiming our hardscape for usable space and social distance conversations with neighbors and friends.
A "before" photo." We liked all the parklets that sprung up recently to allow outdoor dining. More than that, we liked the idea of reclaiming our hardscape for usable space and social distance conversations with neighbors and friends.
The view from above. A blended transition from the hillside landscape to the deck and sidewalk.
The view from above. A blended transition from the hillside landscape to the deck and sidewalk.
The fencing around the waste enclosure folds out and up to form tiered planters.
The fencing around the waste enclosure folds out and up to form tiered planters.
It can also be an inviting space for our neighbors, young and old, to linger. The simple build has activated a former unused area.
It can also be an inviting space for our neighbors, young and old, to linger. The simple build has activated a former unused area.