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A little New Orleans in St. Paul
Brick, bluestone, lanterns, and water give a city courtyard its own atmosphere.
Southview DesignSt. Paul, MinnesotaThe project collection
Life looks good out here.
Step inside courtyards, pool gardens, porches, and planted retreats. Meet the designers and builders behind them.
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A lakeside garden designed for a crowd
Catered gatherings, a serving kitchen, and routes from the driveway shape a lakeshore retreat.
Mom's Design BuildEdina, Minnesota
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Privacy and stormwater on a corner lot
A residential landscape works around visible stormwater infrastructure.
Surrounds Landscape Architecture + ConstructionArlington, Virginia
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A pool framed by texture and planting
A rectangular pool is set against stone, horizontal fencing, and a planted edge.
Platinum Pools
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A compact Santa Maria yard finds its center
A pergola, a defined patio, and a restrained set of surrounding elements make the gathering place clear.
Pacific Outdoor LivingSanta Maria, California
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Trading a deck for a sequence of terraces
A sloping Edina yard finds a new relationship with the ground.
Southview DesignEdina, Minnesota
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A city yard with room to stay awhile
A porch, fireplace patio, and garden edges reshape everyday use of a St. Paul property.
Mom's Design BuildSt. Paul, Minnesota
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When the pool moves to the side yard
A constrained site leads to a pool garden with a strong architectural edge.
Mom's Design BuildCarver, Minnesota