Hilltop Modern | San Luis Obispo, CA

This modern residence nestled in the cleft of a ridgeline in San Luis Obispo boasts a restrained yet refined landscape design to maximize appreciation and functionality from the unique setting. A large, curved lawn echoes the strong curves of the custom residence, transitioning softly through waving grasses to the native shrubs behind. Various moments around the house are accentuated through elegant used of rock and cobble combined with a a thoughtful planting palette. Various native species including Muhlenbergia, Juncus, Arctostaphylos (Manzanita), and Clinopodium lend an extra sense of belonging, with key species framing views, softening lines, and defining pathways around the site.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape