Contemporary & Traditional

Project Summary


Year Completed: 2015
Project Type: Residential

Despite this client having a small lot, our aim was still to create something with many different aspects. With this in mind, the first task was to create some level areas to work with whilst not taking up to much of the valuable space.

This beautiful contemporary home features several levels to accommodate the many different grades.

residential outdoor renovation
seating area
contemporary and traditional renovations
Traditional fences

Project Highlights:

  • 52,000lbs of Rundle 3-5″ beautiful hand stacked walls built around front yard to create a level area.
  • Hand crafted Old Country Stone patio pavers built-in front and back for seating areas.
  • 4 custom built steps with incorporated LED step lights to front upper patio.
  • Stairs with landing, shelf and 2 directional split; going to back patio and deck above garage. All built with footings, piles, rebar, and block for strength and longevity, and then faced in pavers to match patio’s.
  • Cedar Fence, Gate and Arbor; built-in custom horizontal design with lighting along side path and along back concrete wall for privacy.
  • 4×6 Pressure-treated retaining wall on West side to deal with neighbors grade built with concreted posts 3ft into ground every 4 ft.
  • Plantings throughout the concept to enhance hardscapes.
  • Nutri-loam premium soil for best-growing results.
  • Fully automated irrigation system with conduits for future pots along upper deck, by front door and on mid-level back stair landing.
  • Low voltage lighting system.

Obstacles to Overcome:

  • Installation completed without machine access, due to a existing tree blocking the side and a new concrete sidewalk preventing any access at front. Heated driveway allowing for very little storage at back.
  • Running conduits to all areas for current and future possible irrigation and lighting options.
  • Dealing with drainage in upper level.
  • Planning included designing stairs built using patio pavers, that went in three directions to two separate levels, whilst working with many different wall angles.