Hayward

Perched on a hill overlooking the city, this property faced significant challenges, including a disjointed and confusing entries, inconsistent and numerous paving materials, a steep, inaccessible hillside, and a lack of shade in gathering areas. The renovation prioritized resolving these constraints while preserving the home's essential outward views of the Bay.

• Unified the site by selecting paving materials that complement the home's architecture, and implemented a custom trellis and selected planting to clearly define the main entry.

• Installed low retaining walls to create functional pathways and support terraced planting beds on the steep slope.

• Designed a custom pergola to provide necessary shade for the pool deck without obstructing the views.

• Created diverse zones, including an entertaining patio with panoramic views, secluded quiet areas, a relaxing hammock space, a kitchen garden with fruit trees, and water-wise, fire-resistant plantings with a tropical aesthetic

Landscape Contractor: True Magic