Residential- Pacific Northwest
This corner-lot transformation in Mercer Island brings natural curb appeal and layered seasonal interest to the front, with a welcoming entry path framed by thoughtfully selected plantings.
This luxurious Medina landscape centers around a modern pool with a sculptural bridge that leads to an outdoor kitchen and custom fire pit lounge, complete with a built-in bench designed for effortless gathering.
Rooted in a deep sensitivity to architectural context, neighborhood character, and surrounding landform, this residential design in Seattle’s Queen Anne Neighborhood invites users on a heightened experiential journey.
On a beautiful corner lot in Kirkland overlooking Lake Washington, a once magnificent garden had become tired and needed a refresh.
SCJ Studio created a landscape fulfilling their desire for outdoor living spaces including dining, lounging, and gathering around the fire
Nestled in a sunken patio surrounded by lush planting, a gas firepit invites guests to linger in the tamed wilderness near all the comforts of home.
A guest house with sweeping ocean views is nestled into lush planting on a Seattle bluff overlooking the Salish sea.
On Lake Washington near the Seattle Tennis Club, an existing home was extensively remodeled by Stuart Silk Architects.
In Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects.
In Madison Park, a narrow property left just enough room for a small beach cove, logs and large boulders for sitting and enjoying the lake, and native planting along the water’s edge.
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.