Austin Residential Landscape Design

Eight years after our first project together, this client reached out again to collaborate on the landscape design for their new home, designed by an architect. Having purchased a new property, they wanted to work with us once more to shape the outdoor spaces around their home.

 

The site presented a series of small, oddly proportioned outdoor spaces that needed clarity and purpose. The front yard, in particular, was deeply shaded with an obscured entry, and as a corner lot, one side of the home felt as though it had its back turned to the street.

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A key challenge was balancing privacy with openness—creating spaces that felt protected while still engaging the neighborhood. Perforated metal fencing allowed us to define boundaries without fully closing them off, striking a balance between enclosure and visibility. A large operable gate was introduced to connect the front and back yards when desired, allowing the landscape to open up for gatherings or children at play.

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A narrow residual space created by the home’s addition became an opportunity rather than a limitation. Drawing cues from our favorite urban streetscapes, we treated it like a downtown side street, paving it in brick to give it texture, rhythm, and intention.

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Throughout the site, the landscape unfolds as a gradient of privacy and intimacy: some areas are fully exposed to the street, others are enclosed yet visible, some offer only a fleeting glimpse to passersby, and one is completely tucked away—a private patio centered around a water feature.