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Tasked with renovating a 1950s ranch in Northern California, Ogawa Fisher Architects revived an existing Japanese garden at the center of the home as a central organizing element. Low-slung, wide decks (inspired by the Japanese “engawa,” or elevated walkway) and deep roof soffits expand the living spaces, frame views, and blur the boundaries between inside and outside. The garden is the second of three courtyards that orients the various wings of the home from front to back, creating a vast sense of openness while also maintaining privacy from other areas of the house and the street.
Tasked with renovating a 1950s ranch in Northern California, Ogawa Fisher Architects revived an existing Japanese garden at the center of the home as a central organizing element. Low-slung, wide decks (inspired by the Japanese “engawa,” or elevated walkway) and deep roof soffits expand the living spaces, frame views, and blur the boundaries between inside and outside. The garden is the second of three courtyards that orients the various wings of the home from front to back, creating a vast sense of openness while also maintaining privacy from other areas of the house and the street.
For the past decade, Sasha has gradually transformed a thirsty and parched, Petaluma adobe backyard into a food-producing mini-farm, eco-friendly homestead and sustainable living center. She focus on using sustainable permaculture landscaping practices toward building a more resilient existence, rooted in wiser water use.
For the past decade, Sasha has gradually transformed a thirsty and parched, Petaluma adobe backyard into a food-producing mini-farm, eco-friendly homestead and sustainable living center. She focus on using sustainable permaculture landscaping practices toward building a more resilient existence, rooted in wiser water use.
Petaluma Springs urban garden provide essential wildlife habitat and produce an abundance of food. Our goal is to reduce waste and pollution, conserve natural resources and create vibrant landscapes and gardens. GARDEN OVERVIEW: California native, Drip Irrigation, Drought tolerant, Edible garden, Graywater system, Lawn conversion/replacement, Lawn-free landscape, Permeable surfaces, Pesticide free, Rainwater harvesting system, Rain garden/Swales, Reclaimed/Recycled materials, Sheet mulching, Smart irrigation controller, Urban homestead, Wildlife Habitat
Petaluma Springs urban garden provide essential wildlife habitat and produce an abundance of food. Our goal is to reduce waste and pollution, conserve natural resources and create vibrant landscapes and gardens. GARDEN OVERVIEW: California native, Drip Irrigation, Drought tolerant, Edible garden, Graywater system, Lawn conversion/replacement, Lawn-free landscape, Permeable surfaces, Pesticide free, Rainwater harvesting system, Rain garden/Swales, Reclaimed/Recycled materials, Sheet mulching, Smart irrigation controller, Urban homestead, Wildlife Habitat
Louis did much of the woodworking in the house, including the fabrication of the white oak stair treads. The ironwork was crafted by Alex and Gio Welding. A Glo Ball pendant by Jasper Morrison for Flos hangs in front of the staircase.
Louis did much of the woodworking in the house, including the fabrication of the white oak stair treads. The ironwork was crafted by Alex and Gio Welding. A Glo Ball pendant by Jasper Morrison for Flos hangs in front of the staircase.
In a historic section of Raleigh, North Carolina, a modern home designed by Louis Cherry became the subject of a lengthy court battle. The house is clad in local cypress and HardiePanel siding in Stormy Monday by Benjamin Moore.
In a historic section of Raleigh, North Carolina, a modern home designed by Louis Cherry became the subject of a lengthy court battle. The house is clad in local cypress and HardiePanel siding in Stormy Monday by Benjamin Moore.
A section of the facade—a cross between a shoji screen and a barn door—slides open. Planter boxes contain edible varieties that fuel Mary’s culinary explorations.
A section of the facade—a cross between a shoji screen and a barn door—slides open. Planter boxes contain edible varieties that fuel Mary’s culinary explorations.