MARTINEZ RESIDENCE | LOS ANGELES, CA
Site:
The site is located in the Los Angeles suburb of Pacoima, California. It is a flat residential landscape that receives full sun for most of the day.
Uses:
The primary goal for the garden is to serve the multiple leisurely and recreational activities that accompany a young family of four.
Concept:
The concept is based on utilizing drought tolerant plants in a high use recreational environment. The concept also strives to provide a visually stark contrast between the wild and manicured landscape.
Elements:
Primary access from the front yard to the back yard is made available by a winding path along the side of the house. The path is studded on both sides with organ pipe cactus. Other elements include a fire pit with a seat wall, and a circular patio that has a water spigot recessed into its center. A rectangular lawn area with a long seat wall is also incorporated into the design. All planting beds consist of a rough arrangement of native California drought tolerant plants, and rocks.
