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local vernacular."
Helping to anchor the landscape into
the local community, the green house
and vegetable planters remain open
to welcome neighbors. "I've always
believed that this balance of hardscape
(patios, paths, walls) and softscape
(plants, lawns, trees) is critical to
achieving a state of connection to nature
— essential to come down from the
busyness of modern living," continues
Donohoe.
In this oasis, architecture (by Garret
Cord Werner), interiors and landscape
go hand in hand, resulting in a sense of
calm, coherence and enduring elegance.
focus was a construction approach that
prioritizes performance as much as
finish."
Acting as the ultimate space for
entertaining, the pool house and deck
are a reminder of the homeowners'
previous lifestyle in California. "The
p l a n t i n g a r o u n d t h e p o o l h a s
summertime vibes with Smoke Bush,
Hollywood Junipers, Sedums, Heather,
and Switch Grasses," says Donohoe. "A
backdrop of Japanese maples creates
a canopy above Tassel Ferns, Japanese
Forest Grass, Rodgersia, and Irish Moss.
Throughout the rest of the project, the
planting is stitched together with mostly
native plant species to stay within the
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