La Canada Art Deco Estate

Landscape Construction, Swimming Pool Construction
La Cañada Flintridge

Relationship
Everything in this landscape connects and repeats, creating a balanced rhythm and a sense of harmony.
The fountain begins on one side of the driveway, flows gracefully under it, and finishes downstream. The Art Deco style of the house is seamlessly reflected in all elements: the colors of the walls and structural components either match or complement the house. The square pilasters with their stepped bottoms are a mirrored feature of the house, repeated in uneven numbers yet perfectly balanced. Architectural urns are placed in a triangular pattern of three, creating a subliminal connection and are exquisitely lit to complement each other.

The fountain is balanced on both sides of the driveway with matching features of highly reflective glass tile and light strips, including equal stepped waterfalls. The planting is repeated on both sides of the driveway, giving the effect that the driveway cut its way through the existing landscape and was/is connected, as is the overall visual effect, much like notes being seamlessly connected in a musical composition, enhancing the viewer’s vision.

In the backyard, much of the same thoughtful planning and relationship is evident. The dramatic infinity pool intersects the paving and lawns, creating a visual disconnect that still feels connected through the repeated materials, placed as if they would have naturally connected if the pool were not there. The pilasters are equally spaced apart and balanced on both sides of the pool. The triangular pattern of the pool and infinity edge exhibit symmetry, as do many elements of the landscape, but they are not perfectly equal, achieving a balanced effect without overt symmetry. The artistic tile sun pattern and waterline tile are all part of Mary’s artistic vision, enhancing the overall relationship and harmony of the landscape.