garden

A zigzag hedge garden is meant to “feel a bit like a garden in England,” says Gina Peterson.

The property is divided into zones, including a shade garden with a meandering path of staggered concrete pavers flanked by bamboo. As this area is sloped, the designers created a swale effect with permeable river rocks on one side.

With input from her clients, Barensfeld used a computer to generate the circular patterns that were carved into a pair of Cor-Ten steel screens with a water-jet cutter. The perforations allow light and the green of the surrounding Koi bamboo to filter into the space while preserving privacy.

A small terrace outfitted with an H55 easy chair by Björn Hultén offers a view of the San Francisco Bay.