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Hardy Hardscape

A study in hardscape options and applications for landscaping

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Dubbed the Stealth House in part for its windowless perimeter, the project began as an exploration designing comfortable, private living spaces in dense urban areas.
Dubbed the Stealth House in part for its windowless perimeter, the project began as an exploration designing comfortable, private living spaces in dense urban areas.
Yakisugi—commonly known as shou sugi ban in the West—graces the home’s exterior. “We focused our efforts on creating direct and elemental relationships between the materials,” says SHED design principal Prentis Hale. “Yakisugi shou sugi ban siding in contrast with white bricks, shou sugi ban in relation to concrete, shou sugi ban and black steel.”
Yakisugi—commonly known as shou sugi ban in the West—graces the home’s exterior. “We focused our efforts on creating direct and elemental relationships between the materials,” says SHED design principal Prentis Hale. “Yakisugi shou sugi ban siding in contrast with white bricks, shou sugi ban in relation to concrete, shou sugi ban and black steel.”
Entry courtyard at twilight
Entry courtyard at twilight
The poured concrete foundation is clearly visible when viewing the back of the home.
The poured concrete foundation is clearly visible when viewing the back of the home.
Friche Atelier landscaped the shaded backyard, where an Établi table and Le Balconier chairs cater to alfresco dining.
Friche Atelier landscaped the shaded backyard, where an Établi table and Le Balconier chairs cater to alfresco dining.
Main Access
Main Access
Stepstone's narrow concrete pavers add a graphic touch to the garden in the Mill Valley home of Dwell founder Lara Hedberg Deam and architect Chris Deam. Photo by Dustin Aksland.
Stepstone's narrow concrete pavers add a graphic touch to the garden in the Mill Valley home of Dwell founder Lara Hedberg Deam and architect Chris Deam. Photo by Dustin Aksland.
A view from the kitchen back into Atherton's wing of the house, separated by the front door and walkway.
A view from the kitchen back into Atherton's wing of the house, separated by the front door and walkway.
Allée
Allée
On the exterior, floating steel siding shields the home from the elements while allowing fresh air to flow in and out.
On the exterior, floating steel siding shields the home from the elements while allowing fresh air to flow in and out.
Layered landscaping by Boxleaf Design transforms the property.
Layered landscaping by Boxleaf Design transforms the property.
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.
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.
Faceted forms clad in ipe slats provide an unexpected theater for fun in Tiburon, California. The landscape, by James Lord and Roderick Wyllie of Surfacedesign, was created for a family with young children. A walkway of pavers arranged in braille spells out a poem by Christopher Marlowe; this element was conceived by local landscape architect Topher Delaney.
Faceted forms clad in ipe slats provide an unexpected theater for fun in Tiburon, California. The landscape, by James Lord and Roderick Wyllie of Surfacedesign, was created for a family with young children. A walkway of pavers arranged in braille spells out a poem by Christopher Marlowe; this element was conceived by local landscape architect Topher Delaney.
After the home was assembled, a local contractor built the outdoor concrete patio and barbecue on site.
After the home was assembled, a local contractor built the outdoor concrete patio and barbecue on site.
A backyard garden.
A backyard garden.
A concrete walkway connects the living and dining rooms to the exterior, and concrete forms a built-in bench for lounging by the Solo Stove fire pit.
A concrete walkway connects the living and dining rooms to the exterior, and concrete forms a built-in bench for lounging by the Solo Stove fire pit.

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