Add RSS FeedPosted in Landscape and Pool Design - Orange County / LA by solenala August 12th, 2011
Browsing through the HGTV website I noticed that they have a Designer’s Portfolio section set up with some of our past projects and just wanted to share this info.
To view these project photos click here.
Best Regards,
Distinctive Landscapes for the Finest Homes
438 Main Street, Suite #210 | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
PH: 714-960-8955 | FAX: 714-960-8951
info@solenalandscape.com
Posted in Landscape and Pool Design - Orange County / LA by solenala June 27th, 2011
I designed this “Asian Contemporary” themed pool & spa to compliment the updates of this mid-century style house in Huntington Harbor.
The ledgestone wall at the end of the pool serves two purposes; hiding the pool equipment and giving the patio a focal point. The trickling water down it’s face provides the space a serene sound and Zen feel.
Although I didn’t adhere to all of the principles of Feng Shui, the use of fire and water (and stone and wood) in the landscape allow the Chi to flow freely and make this small yard feel open and energized.
-Mitch
Best Regards,
Distinctive Landscapes for the Finest Homes
438 Main Street, Suite #210 | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
PH: 714-960-8955 | FAX: 714-960-8951
info@solenalandscape.com
Posted in Landscape and Pool Design - Orange County / LA, Official Blog of Solena Landscape and Mitch Kalamian by solenala June 2nd, 2011
We are very excited to announce the release of the 2nd edition of our coffee table book Distinctive Landscapes of Southern California, which features some of our award winning projects.
Click the image above to see the book in its entirety
Best Regards,
Distinctive Landscapes for the Finest Homes
438 Main Street, Suite #210 | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
PH: 714-960-8955 | FAX: 714-960-8951
info@solenalandscape.com
Posted in Landscape and Pool Design - Orange County / LA by solenala September 23rd, 2010
The hardscape construction of our driveway is underway!
We demolished the old concrete driveway to make room for a new entry and drive that would incorporated pavers, colored concrete and a much more contemporary design. Flow and function were very important, but the aesthetics are the reason landscape designer Mitch Kalamian was brought in for this project.
Once Mitch laid out the design, the concrete bands were poured to frame the tumbled pavers that would make up the driveway. Then preparation for the pavers began by laying out road base and compacting it to give the paver driveway strength. We lay out a 1″-2″ layer of sand, screed that and then begin to lay the pavers. Because Mitch’s design called out for the use of a specific Belgard paver that had a random pattern, a lot of conversation and forethought went into it before one paver could be laid. Details, such as, proper spacing, where the edge cuts would likely be and what the pattern would look like are very important to the overall vibe of the project…if the pattern looks too repetitive it will ‘feel’ busy and distract from the beauty of the yard, if the end cuts are small slivers of a paver, the workmanship will look sloppy and there is a chance that the small pieces could shift or pop out. We constantly strive for perfection and the quality of our craftsmanship is our calling card.
Best Regards,
SOLENA LANDSCAPE CO.
Distinctive Landscapes for the Finest Homes
438 Main Street, Suite #210 | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
PH: 714-960-8955 | FAX: 714-960-8951
info@solenalandscape.com
