Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Exterior Designers
2009
Rose Circle & Porte Cochère:
Bottom of the Porch Landscape Design B/C: (323) 574-0347
Katharine Parra
500 East Avenue 39
Los Angeles, CA 90031
For the Rose Circle, the designer took inspiration from historic California gardens. Mediterranean plants are used in a “Jekyllesque” approach, i.e. drifts of overlapping perennials with colors that are various shades and tints of reds, red-violets and deep pinks. The perennials not only complement the reds of the existing roses, they are also full enough to hide the roses’ “knees.” Recycled cement is used to create “crazy paving” – a flagstone type look – with creeping thyme in between.
Container Vegetable Garden:
Greene with Ivy Landscape Design B: (626) 755-8043
Kristan Browne
Elsa Lucan
P.O. Box 51021
Pasadena, CA 91115-5021
www.greenewithivy.com
Circle Terrace:
Atlas Design Consultants, Inc B: (818) 669-1564
Brian Sullivan C: (818) 331-7235
Alex Flores F: (818) 952-4308
5529 Atlas St.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
The Circle Terrace is an intimate area off the main house where a couple can relax with a bottle of wine next to a small fire while they take in the view of the San Gabriel Mountains.
We are taking our inspiration from the circular shape of the Terrace. The centerpiece is a round coffee table with a built-in fire pit, which will be planted with Euphorbia “Sticks on Fire” to suggest a warm fire. When not in use, the fire pit can be covered to become a flat surface. Two chairs, ottomans and side tables will be placed around the coffee table. Custom cushions will be made from Sunbrella fabric in a botanical print with citrus-colored accents.
The Circle Terrace is flanked by two formal columns that will be decorated with sculptural plants in glazed terra cotta containers arranged symmetrically to enhance the formality of the columns. Sculptural plants include Mexican Grass Tree and Weeping Atlas Cedar.
Three circular pendant lights will be hung from the tree that sits in the adjacent terrace providing a focal point and casting ambient light.
Pool Kitchen & Bar:
Design Details B: (818) 752-0991
Karen Tandy C: (818) 568-0504
Julie Putman F: (818) 980-5604
12020 Iredell St.
Studio City, CA 91604
The Pool Kitchen and Bar is a space for year-round living - an extension of the indoors...outside. The area was unified by designing a wooden arbor on both sides of the colonnade to unite the top, while constructing a deck from eco-friendly Trex to create one level on the bottom.
The designers created an area where a family could not only prepare an outdoor meal, but also entertain friends while watching a sports event, sit by a fire and sip cocktails, or share a gourmet feast - al fresco. This was accomplished by adding the warmth of a fireplace from Lennox Hearth - both beautiful and functional, while being energy efficient and again, eco-friendly. The Sunbrite TV allows for viewing perfection with its exceptional resolution. The kitchen and bar area were given a personal touch when the owners were invited to select a favorite scenic memory from their travels to be painted as the mural behind the bar. The look was completed with a counter and bartop fabricated from one of the newest Caesarstone quartz colors.
A desire for serenity, nature, and harmony with the design of the house dictated the soft color palette of greens, browns and beiges and inspired the mix of iron, teak, ceramic, stone, glass and sea grass in the furnishings and accessories. The final touch is the surrounding plants and potted vines which will create a living canopy to this refreshing space, while adding some welcome relief to all of the surrounding hard surfaces. Enjoying the beauty of nature while dining, entertaining and relaxing, this outdoor living space of the home will always be occupied.
Pool Area:
Arcadia Pool Construction & Design
Robert Rush B: (626)447-8181
Casey (in office) C: (626) 945-3252
122 East St. Joseph St.
Arcadia, CA 91403
Courtside Terrace:
FormLA Landscaping (Formerly C & K Landscape Design)
Kirk Aoyagi B/C: (818) 353-7030
Cassy Aoyagi F: (818) 353-6837
James Soltero
Isara Ongwiseth
P.O. Box 441
Tujunga, CA 91043
This doesn’t look like a desert at all! These are native and low-water plants, with a lush and rich appearance. Away with the stereotypes of “drought-tolerant” gardens. Feast your eyes on this sustainable ecosystem – inviting for humans, nature, energy efficient and water saving.
FormLA’s (formerly C & K Landscape Design, Inc.) commitment to designing, installing and maintaining landscapes that reduce everyone’s carbon footprint. From source purchasing, to organic materials, sustainable intrinsic practices, implementation and product selection, FormLA is defining how landscaping needs to be approached.
How about practicalities? Most definitely! This garden is designed to bridge the gap between the formal home and the active area below at the tennis court. It’s a transition that offers fragrance, beauty, nature, a place to watch your competitors and plan your strategy on the tennis court.
There will be a new grand stairway centered on the garden with a central retreat composed of decomposed granite, providing a permeable paving for housing a hammock and lounge furniture. It’s a perfect spot to breathe fresh air or watch your friends practice their serve. Adorned with architectural ornaments, magic mushrooms, antique lanterns, large iron plant stands for hanging baskets and a native dry river garden that ties it all together, this space becomes the favorite of them all!
The space features LED landscape lighting, a first for Showcase. Beautiful moonlighting, up lights and path lights will be incorporated that use only 20% of the energy compared with low-voltage lighting.
Low-flow, cutting-edge irrigation will be installed to save 50% or more water in a space that covers 7,600 square feet, almost ¼ of an acre. Long-term maintenance reduction is a saver, too.
Lastly, using native plants will attract birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects that rely on specific species of plants that are becoming scarce.
The Botanist’s Studio (Greenhouse) & Musical Garden:
Padua DK Designs B: (626) 796-0629
Dolores Kroop F: (626) 796-1142
2650 Mission St., #105 C: (626) 482-0138
San Marino, CA 91108
The existing greenhouse will be transformed into a botanist’s studio with specimen plants and watercolors. The Musical Garden is a secluded oak garden enhanced by the placement of oversized exterior musical instruments that invite performance.
Lower Tea House Terrace:
Pacific Outdoor Living B: (818) 247-9595/244-4000
Terry Morrill C: (818) 429-9000 (Terry)
Trent Morrill F: (818) 248-6925 (Terry)
Chad Morrill
Todd Vann B: (818) 636-6021 (Todd)
Athena & Deanna (in office) F: (818)522-3193 (Todd)
2727 Foothill Blvd.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
www.pacificoutdoorliving.com
Follow the flowing stream down from the Tea House to this beautiful Zen-inspired garden, where ornamental plants and a collection of bonsai trees are waiting to soothe all your cares away. Here you are able to take a moment to sit on the unique seating wall and relax to the sound of cascading waterfalls. Then, have some fun on the putting green which has been enhanced by a natural grass fringe. Overlooking the rest of the gardens of this magnificent estate, the trellised vines and beautiful flagstone patio will inspire and transform you.
Koi Pond Retreat:
Debra F. Rabb Landscape Architecture B: (626) 792-4900 (Debra)
Debra Rabb F: (818) 952-8080 (Debra)
Ken Coll B: (818) 257-2474
P.O. Box 94325
Pasadena, CA 91109-4325
www.dfrdesigns.com
Leave your rod and reel behind…bring your body and soul to be recharged.
Relax in a cozy chair and enjoy the sounds of a nearby fountain, beautiful plants and mesmerizing fish.
Welcome, you have arrived at the Koi Pond Retreat.
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