Harrington

In addition to a large patio and skate ramp, the tiered backyard also features a treehouse.

The architects design for the backyard showcases an outdoor deck, bleacher seating, a lush grass area, and a deck with seating and a fire pit.

In another section of the yard, Cooper added varying-sized circular cement stepping stones, which lead toward an elevated planter filled with California-native plants.

The entrance to the home was painted in a uniform, dark blue-gray to visually unify the different elements and make it more contemporary. The existing latticed timber awning was exchanged for a more minimal, robust awning that provides shade and shelter from the rain, and the light fitting above the door was replaced.

The ruins on Ana’s land were removed ahead of construction, but Fala saved the original retaining walls in the back garden. The studio also attached massive mirrors to the walls to make the penned-in yard feel more open and spacious.