Cult Modern

As summer begins to come to an end I start to think about the various Fall landscaping projects that I might like to do and even begin to plan for some Spring projects. This usually means I find myself surfing the web for landscape design firms that have a modern aesthetic to their work like Lutsko Associates. Usually I find myself attracted to non-traditional applications of materials to creative solutions for small spaces. However, The Los Olivos Residence by Lutsko Associates is far from a small space (at 500 acres), but the application of materials around what appears to be a private pond is incredible. A low curving concrete wall runs along the water’s edge on one side, and a loose stone courtyard along the other. Buffering the other side of the courtyard is a natural loose stone wall, which appears to rest in front of a vineyard. The property is surrounded by prairie grasses, trees and water all making for an incredibly inviting scene. The focal point of the project is a cantilevered deck/dock that extends off of the concrete wall and out into the water—a stunning vignette for dining or relaxing.