Private Residence – Carlsbad, CA

Private Residence – Carlsbad, CA

Therapeutic Gardens Portfolio Private Residence – Carlsbad, CA Project: Private Residence – Carlsbad, CA Intent: create a series of activity centers for a child on the Autism Spectrum; maintain privacy and reduce distraction from neighbors; provide opportunities to connect with the nuclear family through play shared interests; Features: tree fort/play structure with attached zip line; sibling’s vegetable/herb garden; campsite and parents’ recharge/retreat area; Role: Principal Designer Photo credits: Julie Sando Photography and owner  Previous Project Pricate Residence – Lock Haven, PA  Next Project Jeremiah’s Ranch – Fallbrook,...
Jeremiah’s Ranch, Fallbrook, CA

Jeremiah’s Ranch, Fallbrook, CA

Therapeutic Gardens Portfolio Jeremiah’s Ranch – Fallbrook, CA Project: Jeremiah’s Ranch (Residential Special Needs Community) – Fallbrook, CA (in planning phase) Intent: create a conceptual community master plan to serve as visual aid for investor packages; illustrate possibilities and opportunities for prospective residents; provide physical record of communities ongoing vision; Features: various home types to accommodate each level of need; central community center that is accessible to residents and the surrounding community; activity facilities such as an amphitheatre, walking/riding trail, community garden, and athletic fields; Role: Principal Designer Photo credits: Jeremiah’s Ranch  Previous Project Private Residence – Carlsbad, CA  Next Project Retreat To The Oaks – Escondido,...
Retreat To The Oaks – Escondido, CA

Retreat To The Oaks – Escondido, CA

Therapeutic Gardens Portfolio Retreat To The Oaks (Commercial Retreat) – Escondido, CA Project: Retreat To The Oaks (Commercial Retreat) – Escondido, CA Intent: utilize previously unused space to provide additional gathering/respite space; create an area for respite for returning missionaries; provide space for additional/overflow parking; Features: native plants and raised garden boxes for growing heirloom edibles for use on-site; memorial walking path and gathering space, dedicated to owner’s spouse; enhanced drainage system that doubles as a prominent aesthetic element; Role: Principal Designer and Construction Consultant Photo credits: SquareRoot Landscape Group  Previous Project Jeremiahs Ranch – Fallbrook, CA  Next Project Private Residence – La Mesa,...
Private Residence – La Mesa, CA

Private Residence – La Mesa, CA

Therapeutic Gardens Portfolio Private Residence – La Mesa, CA Project: Private Residence – La Mesa, CA Intent: create ADA compliant front entry to home; provide drought-tolerant solutions for reduced water use; create visually aesthetic concept for steep, bare, unused slope; Features: fully compliant grades for easier wheelchair accessibility throughout front yard; native, drought-tolerant plants and shade producing trees for greater summer comfort; native and locally sourced building materials; Role: Principal Designer and Construction Consultant (construction by Total Outdoors) Photo credits: SquareRoot Landscape Group and John Kennedy  Previous Project Retreat to the Oaks, Escondido, CA  Next Project Private Residence, Carlsbad,...