Greenleaf Road

On a broad hillside with ocean views, Greenleaf Road transformed from a sandy moonscape to a rolling garden. The neighbor, an accomplished litigator, complained of blocked views even before the design was set. The client directed us to keep all that we could a low as possible. We set the Jacuzzi spa down the hill, affording less distraction for the neighbor and privacy for the users. The spa offers the unexpected geometry of a circle of stone set against an oval and pushed against another oval. Meadows of native grasses informally separate the different areas, each with its own character. Working with natural grades, we provided distinct settings and additional privacy from those nice neighbors. With hidden qualities to discover over time, this site blends well, almost invisibly, within its context.