Outdoor Living at Its Best
Reimagining outdoor spaces can affect the feel of a home just as profoundly as an interior update can. Homeowners tasked Serquis + Associates Landscape Architecture, experts at creating beautiful outdoor surroundings, with modifying an existing landscape to complement a modern home. Solange Serquis, principal at the company, says that at times contemporary homes can be devoid of comfort, but the soft lines of vegetation can provide this feel. The firm hoped to create this atmosphere for its client while meeting several design challenges.
A new water feature and streamlined planter by the main entry assists with wayfinding by funneling visitors’ sightlines toward the entrance. The company designed another new area with the family’s lifestyle in mind: a yard where homeowners and their dogs can spend time together without the pets escaping. Previous landscape plans, which illustrated existing lighting and irrigation, paved the way to an efficient and cost-effective remodel.
Serquis + Associates designers say the home exemplifies how listening to their clients and creating strong design can result in aesthetically pleasing, comfortable living spaces outdoors.
