Deerfield HOA | Irvine
Client | Deerfield Community Association
The Deerfield Community’s journey on their first major capital improvements in 40 years, took them through reimaging their plant palette, repurposing underused areas, and a pool renovation project within a span of two years. Care was taken to maximize value through turf replacement and efficient irrigation rebates, low maintenance plants and materials, and replacing an unused sand volleyball into a play area, shaded with existing elms.
Project completed pro bono.
The Pool Yard | Huntington Beach
To meet the homeowner’s need for more outdoor dining and entertaining spaces, we shortened the pool while upgrading it at the same time. A baja shelf and depressed seating area was optioned. However, a raised custom concrete banquette with firepit won out instead. Grand steps from the upper floor was removed in favor of a clean simple spiral steps. This opened up the backyard for better circulation from the upper floor and views over the new backyard upgrades. The prevailing paving grid with turf inserts worked to enlarge the backyard visually.
The Flint House | La Cañada Flintridge
A hidden main entry to a home spells confusion and a sense of discontent. To create a sense of arrival, a sweeping gesture took form from the main vehicular gate to the home’s main door. It also gave the existing mighty specimen Coast Live Oak it’s well-deserved focus on the property. This communal place became a popular open flex destination for all things celebratory and passive at the same time. The back yard was challenged with the introduction of a modern ADU placed next to an aesthetically outdated pool. By tweaking the finishes, the uniquely shaped pool was salvaged and celebrated. Tucked in at the corner was a serene space for respite and contemplation away from the pool.
