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Belvedere: For this waterfront residence (featured in A House on the Water) existing mature olive trees were preserved, relocated, and joined in a shoreline palette of sea lavender, Mexican feather grass, and princess flower. Site: Belvedere, California. Architect: Cass Calder Smith Architecture.
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Cole Valley: A garden offering both social gathering space and meditative solitude features a mysterious bubbling rock fountain surrounded by Arizona and Three Rivers Flagstone pavers hidden in a woodland grove. Site: San Francisco, California. Architect: Cass Calder Smith Architecture.
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Pacific Heights: A brick patio and lawn-and-stone terraces overlook a garden area with stone seat walls, Japanese maples, and a vine covered arbor. Site: San Francisco, California.
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Sea Cliff: Coast-tolerant olive trees, rosemary, Indian hawthorn, and climbing roses frame brick walkways. Site: San Francisco, California.
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Woodside: An estate entry and poolscape uses cobblestones, split-rail fencing, and deer resistant plantings of dogwood, Mexican orange, and heavenly bamboo to create a serene, woodland environment. Site: Woodside, California.
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Buckner Ranch: An 8-acre vineyard of pinot noir grapes, a 4-acre olive orchard, and lavender fields are sited around a main house, guest house, and outdoor living area in this 30-acre masterplan and in-progress landscape development. Site: Boonville, California. Architect: William Scott Ellsworth.
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Olive Avenue: Extensive analysis of topography, biotic communities, and seismic factors are incorporated into this 55-acre community masterplan set in a wetlands environment. With David Heldt Associates. Site: Novato, California. Architect: John Powers Associates.
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Rush Creek: This 400-acre, environmentally-sensitive community masterplan includes preserved open space, bike and horse trails, and drought-tolerant plants that complement the grassland setting. With David Heldt Associates. Site: Novato, California.
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Wild Horse Valley Ranch: An Olympic equestrian jumping course is featured in this 400-acre horse ranch masterplan. With David Heldt Associates. Site: Napa, California
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Frantoio: The courtyards of this 6000-square-foot Tuscan-inspired restaurant and olive press feature rosemary, lavender, cypress, and olives set against floors of warm-toned decomposed granite. Site: Mill Valley, California. Architect: Cass Calder Smith Architecture. Photographer: Michael Bruk.
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Pisces: Pear trees and effervescent plantings of Egyptian paper plant, fortnight lily, and Santa Barbara daisy run the length of this repurposed historical train station that houses San Francisco Aqua's sister restaurant. Site: Burlingame, California. Architect: Cass Calder Smith Architecture.
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Zibibbo: Mediterranean-themed plantings of citrus, herbs, flowers, and spectacular courtyard olives tie together this 400-seat restaurant housed in three buildings. Site: Palo Alto, California. Architect: Cass Calder Smith Architecture. Photographer: Michael Bruk.
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Arizona Center: An 8-block mixed-use redevelopment comprises 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurant, 775,000 square feet of office, and parking for 2,700 vehicles. With SWA Group. Site: Phoenix, Arizona
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Draegers: Streetscape paving, specimen olive trees, and entry courts with Mediterranean-themed plantings enhance this Gold Nugget Grand Prize-winning market. With David Heldt Associates. Site: San Mateo, California. Architect: Field Paoli.
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Kaiser San Rafael: Pedestrian walkways, sun terraces, and a planting plan featuring perennials with seasonal color accents tie together this 12-acre medical center. With David Heldt Associates. Site: San Rafael, California. Architect: HOK.
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111 Jones: This Gold Nugget Grand Prize-winning affordable housing development in the inner city provides a spacious but secure central courtyard with abundant greenery, seating areas, and play structures. With David Heldt Associates. Architect: HKIT. Site: San Francisco, California.
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Newark Gardens: Site planning for this assisted living facility includes parking areas, a large central courtyard, and small gathering areas. With David Heldt Associates. Site: Newark, California. Architect: HKIT.
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