José Mandojana

José Mandojana is a photographer born to Argentine parents, educated at the Art Center in Pasadena, and is currently based in Seattle. When not working, he can be found building forts with his three year old, pulling espresso, or suffering on his bike.

What Outdoor Garden Structure Is Right for You?

Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)

The Desert Can Yield a Bounty of Vegetables—Just Ask One of Arizona’s Sustainable Farmers

Horticulturist Alfonso Chavez is helping return his Tucson community to the traditional and Indigenous practices that were...

How a Los Angeles Landscape Architecture Firm Is Reclaiming a Hillside for Native Plants

Terremoto is spearheading an experimental grassroots project to transform a neglected patch of public land with native species.

An L.A. Family Gets Creative With Materials to Make Their Net-Zero Home Undeniably Their Own

A couple enlist their architect parents to build a wonderfully eclectic house, taking on the challenges of a precipitous site and...

A Laser-Cut Pergola Completes a Tranquil Garden in L.A. That’s Perfect For Entertaining

A laser-cut metal pergola anchors a tranquil garden near Los Angeles.

This Backyard Triumphs Over Trouble to Become an Oasis of Calm

Prompted by a collapsing retaining wall, a couple transform their Hollywood Hills backyard into a modern retreat.

The New Home on the Block That Uses 90% Less Energy

A Seattle engineer builds an energy-efficient house with an assist from a prototype smart-home system.

Wouldn't You Like to Have Your Own Private Concerts at Home?

An old barn in a Beverly Hills canyon inspires a new, clean-lined guesthouse and concert venue.