The goal for the front yard was to create an estate-like experience in the midst of inner-city Highland Park, Texas. The landscape was designed in a fashion that was not be experienced from the street, but instead experienced as one arrived, and as viewed from the interior, out. Ten foot tall laurel hedges surround the property and black granite cobblestones mixed with grey limestone lead the way through the intimate arrival gardens. A small courtyard fountain with serpentine carved coping is the centerpiece upon arrival.

This small backyard was all about maximizing space and creating function. The main lawn area is covered in artificial turf to provide 365 days a year of mud-free use. Plus, artificial turf can also function just like a paved surface so it gave the space tons of flexibility. To extend the back porch and provide additional shade, an arbor structure was designed along the west side-yard. It utilizes the antique brick and large cedar beams. The water-feature functions both as a decorative fountain, plunge-pool, and spa. Its heated and has interior bench seats. The water-spouts were custom designed and crafted by our foundry.