Elmwood
About This Project
Inspired by an electric car charging station, this project seamlessly blends functionality and creativity, enhancing the home’s modern aesthetic. Working closely with the homeowner, a graphic designer, we transformed the unremarkable front lawn into a striking, practical space.
Custom Corten steel retaining walls double as planters, framing the driveway and adding an architectural touch. The drought-tolerant plants soften the industrial steel with lush greenery cascading over the edges. The result is a bold yet balanced garden that merges sustainable design with artistic flair.
In the backyard, we reshaped a once dark, unstructured space into a bright, flowing garden that seamlessly connects the home to the outdoors. Three crushed granite courtyards were framed by custom concrete planters, while a modern horizontal fence paired with restored mid-century Mexican doors creates a perfect blend of past and present, resulting in a timeless, inviting garden.
Custom Corten Steel Retaining Walls Double as Expansive Planters
Lush Garden Gives the Ultimate Curb Appeal
EV Charging Gives Function To the Entryway
Functional Crushed Granite Courtyards in the Backyard
Timeless Doorways as Gated Entry Blend History and Modern Design
Before Photo