Amsler Rabe residence

This stylish modern house needed visual stablilization in the front yard, and a rectilinear design was chosen.  The backyard in contrast is curvilinear.    Many of the plants chosen for both areas are California natives. 

Textured walls

Amsler Rabe front yard

Amsler back yard

Photograph by William Rabe

The backyard is a relaxing space full of flowers, birds, butterflies and bees.  Instead of the lawn there is now a comfortable dining area and a colorful garden. 

Teucrium fruticans

Stapelia

Buddha bathing

The fountain receptacle is covered with pebbles to prevent evaporation, and to allow birds to sip as they contemplate Buddha.

Photography by Mitchell Mayer