Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 Considered Design Awards categories, on both Gardenista and Remodelista.
Project 1
Rees Roberts & Partners | New York, NY | Croatian Tower Garden.
The design creates a series of distinct outdoor spaces while seeking to preserve the existing planted and natural landscape, which includes a centuries-old olive grove and rambling stone walls.”
“New trees and landscape features were added strategically to enhance and protect the existing flora.”
“An intimate outdoor sitting area is used daily for evening gin and tonics.”
“The cool silvery green tones of herbs and other plantings complement the stone ruins throughout.”
“The variegated heights and densities of the landscape mimic the site’s built environment.”
Project 2
Arterra Landscape Architects | San Francisco, CA | Homestead on Whiskey Hill.
Design Statement A young family with a love of the land wanted to turn a tumbledown overgrown hillside into a contemporary agrarian setting for...
...entertaining and recreation Equally important was celebrating the site through preserving all native oak trees and accentuating the panoramic views Photographs Michele Lee Willson
“Our clients were our greatest inspiration for this gracious and comfortable landscape.”
“Paths meander through the garden to areas for recreation, like the bocce court and stables.”
“The outdoor kitchen by the pool house is a gathering spot for the family.”
“An indoor/outdoor fireplace is a focal point when evening falls.”
Project 3
Steve Martino | Phoenix, AZ | Baja Garden.
Woven into this garden is a strong representation of the region’s ecology: Native plants link the garden to the ecological processes of the site.” Photographs: Steve Gunther.
“Juxtaposing manmade elements against a naturalistic landscape gives a connection to the site and region.”
“Rebar “˜spines’ extending from the tilted outdoor shower wall mimic the Ocotillo plants.”
“The ‘secret’ Baja Garden fire pit with rebar heat-sink.”
“The sunken Baja Garden was inspired by the ancient kiva ruins of the Southwest.”
Project 4
Flora Grubb Gardens | San Francisco, CA | Mediterranean Retreat.
Chosen by: Michelle Slatalla, who had this to say about the project: “Essentially, this project achieved what we all dream of: it add a brand-new room of living space onto a home–and made that space feel as welcoming as an indoor living room.”
“A specimen Aloe barbarae is the focal point for this Mediterranean palette.”
“A new ipe deck gave the outdoor area an additional 14 feet of living space.”
“Detail shot of Calamondrin, Elegia capensis, Rosmarinus bowles, Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow, and Olea Bonita.”
“The arched seating area backdropped by a three-stain process on an existing concrete wall.”
Outer Space Landscape Architecture | San Francisco, CA | Northern California Modern.
Project 5
Chosen by: Carolyn Mullet, who said, “Modern in form, materials, and plantings. A garden that makes one think of easy entertaining and family fun.”
“Doors open on two sides of the living room to entertainment area (shown) and private courtyard.”
“An arbor creates shaded seating for watching bocce.”
“Native grasses complement modern elements including a basalt gabion wall and frosted glass screen.”
“A frosted glass screen defines the entry and creates a private courtyard off the living room.”