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Landscaping

At their A. Quincy Jones house in Los Angeles, architects Cory Buckner and Nick Roberts used permeable pavers to help the soil retain moisture.
At their A. Quincy Jones house in Los Angeles, architects Cory Buckner and Nick Roberts used permeable pavers to help the soil retain moisture.
Australian firm Nest Architects drew inspiration from Palm Springs minimalism, California-style bungalows, and Australia's Queenslander homes.
Australian firm Nest Architects drew inspiration from Palm Springs minimalism, California-style bungalows, and Australia's Queenslander homes.
A mature Japanese maple was preserved during construction. The way we designed the entry sequence, with the front door not facing the street, but rather facing the Japanese maple tree relates to his concept of ‘entrance transition.’ A mature Japanese maple tree was preserved during the construction.
A mature Japanese maple was preserved during construction. The way we designed the entry sequence, with the front door not facing the street, but rather facing the Japanese maple tree relates to his concept of ‘entrance transition.’ A mature Japanese maple tree was preserved during the construction.
The upper floors are connected by a steel bridge.
The upper floors are connected by a steel bridge.
The 2,500-square-foot house has four bedrooms with ensuite baths. It also has an office that allows Bob to work remotely.  Twin Fork Landscape Contracting was hired to enhance the yard.
The 2,500-square-foot house has four bedrooms with ensuite baths. It also has an office that allows Bob to work remotely. Twin Fork Landscape Contracting was hired to enhance the yard.
Irregular stone pavers lead to the outdoor grill.
Irregular stone pavers lead to the outdoor grill.
A string of glass hallways connect the four pavilions, bringing a slice of the great outdoors inside.
A string of glass hallways connect the four pavilions, bringing a slice of the great outdoors inside.
Lockyer added native desert plants to a courtyard near the garage.
Lockyer added native desert plants to a courtyard near the garage.
The west patio opens up to a grass area that can be enjoyed by many.
The west patio opens up to a grass area that can be enjoyed by many.
East Elevation Entry Detail
East Elevation Entry Detail
A large wraparound deck can be accessed from each of the four upper level bedrooms, encouraging fluid connection with the home’s serene and peaceful natural surroundings. An Opalhouse Southport Patio Egg Chair from Target invites quiet lounging on the side deck.
A large wraparound deck can be accessed from each of the four upper level bedrooms, encouraging fluid connection with the home’s serene and peaceful natural surroundings. An Opalhouse Southport Patio Egg Chair from Target invites quiet lounging on the side deck.
Opaque, white masonry walls alternate with large glass expanses throughout to create a visual palette of shadow and light.
Opaque, white masonry walls alternate with large glass expanses throughout to create a visual palette of shadow and light.
Persin and her children, Lu, Mae, and Calvin, pose on their front stoop, built with ipe left over after the completion of the back deck. “It looks lush—almost like a fur blanket,” Persin says.
Persin and her children, Lu, Mae, and Calvin, pose on their front stoop, built with ipe left over after the completion of the back deck. “It looks lush—almost like a fur blanket,” Persin says.
Board-formed concrete retaining walls double as ramps from the deck to the garden’s highest point.
Board-formed concrete retaining walls double as ramps from the deck to the garden’s highest point.
Clear Oaks Residence is nearly hidden by the landscape, which makes this home a true retreat from the hubbub of the city. A Genesis GV80 sits surrounded by lush landscaping.

Preproduction model with optional features shown.
Clear Oaks Residence is nearly hidden by the landscape, which makes this home a true retreat from the hubbub of the city. A Genesis GV80 sits surrounded by lush landscaping. Preproduction model with optional features shown.

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