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This all-American getaway ranch is located in Kingsville; home of the King Ranch. It features a formal entrance and whimsical drive. Multiple seating areas are nestled between a pond, guest house, main house, and groves of trees. Finally, fabulous waterfront outdoor entertaining, grilling, field stone walkways, solar panels, and open lawn spaces complete this unique and fabulous residence. Talk about enjoying the 4th of July weekend in style.
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The construction on the Southwest Sculpture Park is complete. This art collector’s estate was transformed by the careful placement of native plants and stone to enhance the wide variety of outdoor sculptures. Sustainable themes of xeric plants, reusing existing materials, and reducing lawn area were blended into the existing retaining wall system. The marriage of Southwest style and a fabulous art collection create an exceptional outdoor space. The dramatic before and after images show the power of a proper landscape design.
This Texas contemporary estate features a formal entrance and whimsical drive. Multiple seating areas are nestled between a sun deck, pool, pool house, outdoor kitchen, orchards, and groves of trees. Nature play areas, labyrinth, native gardens, and a meadow offer a wide range of options for the kids.
The home has an understated entrance with specimen plant material and guest parking areas that lead to the guest quarters. Finally, fabulous waterfront outdoor entertaining, grilling, and open lawn spaces complete this unique and fabulous residence. The community greenspace of this multifamily tiny home development near Austin features a variety of amenities that make it easy for one to be outdoors. Outdoor recreation options include a central park with walking trails, dog park, shaded picnic tables, bbq grills, restrooms, nature play area, and traditional playground. Near the community central building is a hub of outdoor dining, dog wash station, and open green space. Smaller pocket parks are scattered throughout the development that include putting greens, casual seating areas, and pollinator gardens. Streambank stabilization methods are incorporated to protect the stream that weaves through the development. This project will provide the residents with a wonderful place to play, exercise, and build a stronger community.
A premier South Texas school district requested a complete renovation of one of their early college high school campus. Currently the 2,200 students change classes, eat lunch, and socialize in a completely concrete environment. Our design concept is to integrate as many natural elements as possible. Stone patios with cell phone charging stations, a cor-ten steel clock tower, a hanging garden landmark sign, rain gardens, ephemeral streams, umbrella shades, tree groves, meadows, and pollinator gardens will be added. New entrance-way experiences will greet students, staff, and visitors. Lighting will add interest and expand the use of outdoor spaces at night.
Earlier this year the state of Texas took a hard hit with the unprecedented freeze, however, it is time to bounce back. New plantings with a pop of color were recently added to the Tres Lagos entranceway. A series of palms along the boulevard lead you to the accented subdivision entrances that feature freeze tolerant native palms and flowering trees.
Change your home from blah to beautiful with a professionally designed landscape plan. The dramatic before and after images show the power that a proper landscape design has to enhance your home’s architecture. The plant palette features foxtail ferns, agapanthus, gulf muhly grass, and Gregg's mistflower that provide a layering effect. In addition, we integrated dry river beds to manage roof runoff and added a flagstone walkway that leads to a herb garden. We always strive to create a design that results in the best house on the block!
This garden home's key focus is on symmetry and balance. Features include geometric shapes, neatly trimmed hedges, gravel and paver pathways, and a simple but elegant color scheme. Crape myrtle, Japanese blueberry, Italian cypress, and waxleaf ligustrum are a few of the trees incorporated into the landscape beds that offer freeze hardy vertical elements. The pool and entrance courtyards include water features and trellises that add a touch of tranquility and a French flair.
Shortlisted! From a vast number of firms, we were shortlisted to provide conceptual design services for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Our proposal was to elevate the entrance signage to landmark status by including outdoor sculptures, enhancing the visual impact of the specimen oak, integrating the west side of the entrance for an immersive entrance experience, and adding realism to the cascade elements. The central cascade was integrated with the site by adding large boulders and plantings, adding signature signage, and lanterns in the trees. In the meadow we added screening and a layering of plant material to offer a sense of enclosure and privacy while framing views to the existing cascade. We added landmark elements like a series of outdoor fire features with seating and a spectacular element like a human nest that certifies that the space is Instagram worthy!
This art collector’s estate will be transformed by the careful placement of native plants and stone to enhance the wide variety of outdoor sculptures. Sustainable themes of xeric plants, reusing existing materials, and reducing lawn area were blended into the existing retaining wall system. The marriage of Southwest style and a fabulous art collection create an exceptional outdoor space. Stay tuned for updates as the project will be under construction soon.
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AuthorAndrew Heffner is a registered landscape architect in Michigan and Texas. He earned his Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from Michigan State University. Categories
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