GARDENS
Verdant Walls
Located in the Pacific Heights district of San Francisco is a residential garden that was conceived as outdoor architecture for everyday living . The intimate urban garden surrounds a single family home and is tucked in between a series of historic and modern homes , garden courtyards and a sunken carriage house . The home was designed in 1990 by the noted Bay Area architectural firm EHDD under the tutelage of the late Joe Esherick . Both the residence and the garden enjoy views of San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz .
San Francisco-based Lutsko Associates designed the landscape , and the two-year project was completed in 2011 . Ron Lutsko Jr . says the client was looking for “ modern , artistic and a good view from the upper levels of house .” He continues , “ Given its small scale , the garden was envisioned as architecture without roofs ; a space to both appreciate from the upper levels of the house , as well as an intimate set of restful courtyards to be enjoyed from within . The design pays careful attention to the sensory experience of materials and planting , which contribute to the richness and beauty of the garden .”
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