In Seattle's Montlake neighborhood, SCJ Studio designed a lush landscape for a modest new home.

A Seattle couple needed to take advantage of our amazing summer weather and asked for a way to watch movies outside.

A distinctly modern custom home in Kirkland needed a suitably fresh landscape treatment.

Small gardens benefit from shorter timelines and attention to detail that is sometimes lost on larger landscapes. Working from concept to installation took only four months! We’re excited to see this garden grow and evolve as the plants mature and grow together to form drifts and soften the edges of the spaces.

In Seattle’s charming Leschi neighborhood, this total backyard transformation was a test in efficient space planning where we created an inviting garden perfect for a quiet cup of coffee or a relaxing evening in the hot tub, while still providing space to entertain. Overhead lights span across the concrete paver patio and the artificial turf lawn creating one large outdoor room for gatherings of friends and family.

This newly constructed home needed an outdoor entertaining space and streetscape to match contemporary style of the architecture.

On Lake Washington, an existing pool terrace was disconnected from the rest of the yard and and waterfront. The site had a challenging slope, but it was no match for a thoughtful design and some earth moving equipment!

A Mercer Island couple wanted to transform their yard from mushy lawn into a more usable, beach-like space.

In south Seattle, a tiny, overgrown backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining.