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Brillant Modern Design comes alive in this newly installed Red Ribbon Steel Bench that winds for a half a kilometer through the Tanghe River Park in Qinhuangdao, China.
The bench installation known as the Red Ribbon Project has won an honor award for the American Society of Landscape Architects , and was also selected by readers of Conde Nast Travel magazine as one of the seven wonders of the architectural world.
Zaterre on the Giudecca in Venice dates back to the 1500's and is one of the earliest examples of "forward thinking" landscape architecture - it perfectly complements the architectural facades and reflective canal. This promenade has remained nearly untouched and unrevised and yet draws thousands due to its ambiance and sense of place - "Genius loci." Those who know Venice love Zaterre.
Our goal for Zeterre Landscape Architecture is to create designs like Zaterre on the Giudecca that stand the test of time and truly stand out with unforgettable brilliance, undeniable beauty and uniqueness.
An exciting new project has come our way that allows us to feature dog friendly landscape architecture. This has made us think about ways that we can create landscapes for both humans and dogs to enjoy together for years to come. For these Silicon Valley software engineers in particular, spoiling their dog is a number one priority. This has included the purchase of the home adjacent to their main residence in an effort to combine the two yards to create a large dog friendly paradise for their favorite pooch.
There is no reason why we can’t have a dog and a beautiful landscaped yard. We certainly can have the best of both worlds. However what many people don’t know is that many commonly used plants that are not poisonous to humans are poisonous to dogs and can have consequences that range from the unpleasant to even fatal. We, being dog lovers ourselves, want to keep all dogs safe and healthy. UC Davis has a put together the following list of toxic plants to avoid planting to keep your animals safe: http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/poisonous.pdf.
Many people are switching to artificial turf which is made from recycled materials and can be great for dogs. In fact, several companies manufacture a special artificial design just for dogs. What better way to save water, money and spoil your pup.
In working with a dog behaviorist, we have found that dogs are creatures of habit and like to use the same path of travel each time…and usually right up against the fence or property line…therefore we accommodate our favorite mammals desire to run to and fro along the fence with thin gravel paths…just for them.
How about a dog cleaning area? For one client, we created a stainless dog wash station complete with warm water, a drain and latch to secure the pet. What better way to keep your pooch healthy and clean!
Zeterre goes green! One of our most exciting designs this year has gone green! This iconic historical home near downtown Palo Alto was built in 1936 by Pedro de Lemos, a celebrated artist/architect and the arts curator at Stanford University. This amazing home is being preserved and enhanced using sustainable design. The project creatively attacks climate change by focusing on Net Zero Energy and Water Conservancy by using sustainable methods and materials, and has been designed to inspire and teach others about green architecture. Unfortunately this is all that we are allowed to say at the moment – though, this project is making history and Zeterre is thrilled to be a part of this team of forward thinking professionals. Including the design build team at Timeline Design (www.tldesign.net) as well as the brilliant architects at William Duff Architects (www.wdarch.com)
Major Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Materials
- Landscape: Hardscape, Artificial Turf, Solar Lighting
- Water Conservation: On-demand Recirc, Low Flow
Check back for more info on sustainable garden architecture!
Brillant Modern Design comes alive in this newly installed Red Ribbon Steel Bench that winds for a half a kilometer through the Tanghe River Park in Qinhuangdao, China.
An exciting new project has come our way that allows us to feature dog friendly landscape architecture. This has made us think about ways that we can create landscapes for both humans and dogs to enjoy together for years to come. For these Silicon Valley software engineers in particular, spoiling their dog is a number one priority. This has included the purchase of the home adjacent to their main residence in an effort to combine the two yards to create a large dog friendly paradise for their favorite pooch.
