http://www.jaythayer.com/presidio-hts2 daily 0.75 2018-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392510063603-C1DMGVEEWY9AQIUI05GU/DSC_0017.JPG Presidio Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391704530077-FO04NFZYPCITMIJVYY48/DSC_0010.JPG Presidio Hts 2 - An entertaining showplace for an active family The Owners of this garden, which was completely renovated, requested spaces to accommodate elegant parties and large family gatherings, as well as play space for their four children. Beautiful flowering plants surround a large lawn and a stone terrace with a columned arbor. They also added a bronze water feature/sculpture by Archie Held to their art collection. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391704589983-3YJ7IQP66LCBHYQY1GUZ/DSC_0028.JPG Presidio Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391704589173-VA7Z67KTY4Z8MWTVMUN0/DSC_0025.JPG Presidio Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391704564417-E9Z504QGZ172ED5XB0MW/DSC_0017.JPG Presidio Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391704551143-TN45IR50HZXBETV2CLV7/DSC_0015.JPG Presidio Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391704575338-Y50BDSZIEOMKDQD3G4G7/DSC_0021.JPG Presidio Hts 2 http://www.jaythayer.com/berkeley daily 0.75 2018-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392916307369-RC3Z58A2HVOYNSUHZG5R/DSC_0072_2_v2.jpg Berkeley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391847279815-2L2C1FWGUK1K62NIISEE/DSC_0027_2.jpg Berkeley - A tropical hideaway This small, worn-out urban garden had outlived its usefulness. The Owner, a busy teacher, requested a secluded tropical retreat with a spa and lush, colorful plantings, as well as a terrace where she can enjoy the garden with her family. The stucco walls and many of the flowers are purple, her favorite color. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391847255916-30U57Z5Z64NM39HJ1ZQ9/DSC_0011_2.jpg Berkeley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391847280238-X53IUVY76L32QOAMOF6J/DSC_0026_2.jpg Berkeley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391847297739-9KF1VWIMM2XWL8Q9Y7UT/DSC_0062_2.jpg Berkeley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392916243924-3EHJUDAOJJ7F2W9YV3QT/DSC_0072_2_v2.jpg Berkeley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391847308705-4OHVGFZKLC4TF4LDCLIC/DSC_0083.JPG Berkeley http://www.jaythayer.com/lucas-valley daily 0.75 2014-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392680530316-XCT9VJ6ZYOG0CAPDTIXF/_20010612jtl1001.jpg Lucas Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392680276025-2Y0B1FIPT1SIX55CIMYT/_20010612jtl1002.jpg Lucas Valley - Setting for a light-washed Eichler The Owner of this transparent house requested privacy as well as a seamless transition between the interior and the garden, which share a spare geometry and elegant details. 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Souvenirs from a lifetime of collecting were edited, and augmented with understated containers and beautiful plants, to create a calm and elegant sanctuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519067575295-XOL2F6FU3OIDR5HS3QSP/Flagged+-+07.JPG Pacific Hts 2 - Refuge from the fog The west-facing enclosed terrace overlooking San Francisco's Presidio was cluttered with beautiful European and Asian antiques and art. Souvenirs from a lifetime of collecting were edited, and augmented with understated containers and beautiful plants, to create a calm and elegant sanctuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519067587214-BSNM1YBZVFDCBVAIPD2C/Flagged+-+01.JPG Pacific Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519067608899-P26AO74PSU8H37BXB5RC/Flagged+-+03.JPG Pacific Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519067619686-JSR8ROYL20WJYMCQ9Z9P/Flagged+-+04.JPG Pacific Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519067630399-E1BQ09I394KLC2FTJ3Q0/Flagged+-+05.JPG Pacific Hts 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519067645752-GG8RYZ68VSQ9BJ5X682E/Flagged+-+06.JPG Pacific Hts 2 http://www.jaythayer.com/sunset-august-2011 daily 0.75 2018-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519083588667-IH3SFVWQZZLH0898C9N5/Sunset_0811.jpg Sunset - August 2011 Sunset Magazine, August 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519083588667-IH3SFVWQZZLH0898C9N5/Sunset_0811.jpg Sunset - August 2011 Sunset Magazine, August 2011 http://www.jaythayer.com/sf-projects daily 1.0 2022-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391834086275-JZ2PFLNZBBJX6WRWDMRJ/WalkerWarner-PenninsulaRes-0384.jpg Featured Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391849796134-KI8FZ695TSEQ5ULW71A1/DSC_0079-3.JPG Featured Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392666869071-7W6NW1IPGEVI1UZI8P98/DSC_0069438_v2.jpg Featured Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1393807788036-CZIDHT8XV8ZAO4WXO0WH/Wilson_01594_v2.jpg Featured Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392935671203-Y7FT9AZM8BL4VP98O37S/20060721_jtl_07_hires.jpg Featured Projects - Erasing urban boundaries Long-time neighbors and friends combined their narrow lots into one expansive garden for entertaining, relaxing, and working. Warm colors and exuberant plantings reflect the distinct and passionate personalities of the two Clients. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Jay Graham, Sausalito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391703811653-4ZOEXYAQ9W1LHM2DCQ9E/DSC_1069263556.jpg Featured Projects - An Italian piazza This garden is almost like a piece of Italy for a couple who travels there as often as possible. The small space includes multicolored limestone walls and paving, artisanal plaster, a water feature lined with Italian glass tile, rare and antique marble urns, and understated plantings. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Howard Hill, San Rafael https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519603197138-O08CG6O2EPGIGGNJFHGT/Kimm_Hughes-Lakeside-0684_v2.jpg Featured Projects - A modern update for a suburban home This mid-century ranch home was completely reimagined by a Bay Area architect and her husband, who owns a high-end furniture and accessories showroom. The landscape draws on the simplicity of form and materials used in the home, to create a unified whole Architect: Lorissa Kimm, San Francisco Photography: Matthew Millman, San Francisco; Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1631064508825-K4YTPZI2932B42JY3SX8/DSC_0336.jpeg Featured Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1629313050986-AZSOE93NUOFVSP2QTABR/DSC_0428.jpeg Featured Projects - Glen Park After decades of focusing on their careers, now-retired clients wanted to create a classical, low-maintenance garden for themselves and their two beloved dogs. The garden features new multi-level gravel and stone terraces with simple plantings and screening for privacy. Contractor: Abel Landscaping, Petaluma Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1631059339441-89P9YVRH6A6D8ZM4TRN8/DSC_4251.jpeg Featured Projects - Liberty Hill A long-time client, looking to downsize, renovated a small mid-century home and wanted a beautiful outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining friends. The garden creates a calm, private space, while maintaining expansive views of Noe Valley and Twin Peaks beyond, through the use of creative and beautiful screening materials. The Ipe wood deck and citrine-colored furnishings add a note of warmth. Contractor: Abel Landscaping, Petaluma Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519072211525-2WFQG9BYXQDXOTFJLK9D/Kelly%3AKlein+Residence4.JPG Featured Projects - Outdoor living in limited space With no rear garden, this couple entertains on three roof decks. One is for sunning and roses, one is for outdoor dining, and one is the husband's private retreat. The elegant street frontage is tailored to complement the historic architecture. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1630279760073-ZM94D3ZV7KRE5O11MRLL/DSC_3427.jpeg Featured Projects - Pacific Heights 3 With children now in college, our clients wanted to create an inviting and peaceful outdoor space with an Asian sensibility. Bluestone paving accents interrupt the concrete ground plane to harmonize with the color and geometry of the existing deck and stairs. Japanese maples, timber bamboo, and a camellia hedge provide needed privacy from neighboring houses. Contractor: Abel Landscaping, Petaluma Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1629676650964-HEUJTSV03PQK29Q8MNO6/DSC_1653.jpeg Featured Projects - Presidio Heights 3 A family with young children wanted to create a garden for outdoor living and play. Adjacent to the family room, the outdoor kitchen and raised limestone deck and planters create a warm space for entertaining. A beautiful fence surrounds a small lawn for children’s play. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1633732471988-41ODEIO2AM297J7DL2Y5/_20010612jtl1002.jpg Featured Projects - Setting for a light-washed Eichler The Owner of this transparent house requested privacy as well as a seamless transition between the interior and the garden, which share a spare geometry and elegant details. Contractor: Dan Fix Landscape Construction, San Rafael Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1629501566536-7YN5U9I87GMYUDX5N7RS/DSC_9571.jpeg Featured Projects - Napa The renovation of an historic mid-century home, with its stunning interior-exterior connection, was enhanced through the use of materials that honored the era in which the house was built. Seeded aggregate, concrete paving, and simple plant material was used in an architectural way to define the outdoor living spaces surrounded by a beautiful oak grove. Contractor: Cline Landscapes and Maintenance Services, El Verano Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1629846656784-E31DND04D9TPH9FJN14D/DSC_0037.JPG Featured Projects - Pacifica A young tech entrepreneur renovated a vintage seaside cottage, adding a garage and home office with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. His love of surfing and seaside location inspired the tapestry of native, low-water use, and salt-tolerant plant material. A contemporary picket fence and mailbox are linked to materials used to highlight the entry of the home. Contractor: Vonnegut Thoreau Construction, San Francisco; Louis Devereux Landscapes, San Francisco Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519075486074-YCO8PPUJ0VA11MDA2KR4/DSC_7044.jpg Featured Projects - Resort-like outdoor entertainment and play in the suburbs The Owners of this remodeled suburban home wanted a new vision for their outdated back yard. We designed a series of interconnected spaces framed by a fresh, elegant planting palette to improve the connection between the home and garden, create a sense of privacy, and provide opportunities for entertainment and play for this active family of four. Landscape Contractors: Harris Company Concrete, Penngrove; All Access Bobcat, Cotati Photography: Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1391848631009-K0PXRXEGCP1PQBBJJFZB/_20040907jtl1015.jpg Featured Projects - Restored Thomas Church garden This successful collaboration between Landscape Architect and Client solved functional problems, replaced dated and deteriorating materials, and added beautiful plantings. The classic and contemporary garden now works for the family and is true to Thomas Church’s original design. Contractor: Myers Landscape, Lincoln Photography: Jay Graham, Sausalito; Jay Thayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1650840780315-KE4NHH5P4QLBJ0N1K4OL/Jumby_Brochure_+4.png Featured Projects - "Frangipani" This tropical island paradise was created as a retreat for a large family to gather away from the chaotic world. After assessing the existing landscape, we worked closely with a local contractor to modify the design while honoring many existing site features. The result is a vibrant mix of palms, native trees, and colorful tropical flowers that has a relaxing effect. Contractor: Jumby Bay Island Services, Patrick Langhorne Architects: Walker Warner Architects, San Francisco Photography: Jumby Bay Island Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1629842888499-DUTP8DTPZLYOHO4EN8G2/IMG_5510.jpeg Featured Projects - Upper Terrace A New York City transplant renovated her stately home in Ashbury Heights and desired a whimsical garden full of color and texture. Brick paving, utilizing a variety of patterns, draws you from the house to the circular terrace, surrounded by poetic drifts of flowers in purples, pinks and blues. Architect: Butler Armsden Architects, San Francisco Contractors: Abel Landscaping, Petaluma; Clayton Timbrell & Company, San Francisco; Spoor Masonry & Tile, San Rafael Photography: Jay Thayer http://www.jaythayer.com/archive daily 0.75 2021-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392688215275-735J2COTRCWR70FPRP6V/20050926_jtl_0003_v2.jpg Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1392934577902-3HHGA7S1FKFFDHQXC7U5/20060602_jtl_01_hires_v2.jpg Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f3b4e5e4b0877c0db495ad/1519069072006-8PC15IZ4F6H0BD69UOMY/La+Mar+Residence5.JPG Archive - Intimate havens for beachside living The front decks have breathtaking views of the sea, but harsh marine conditions limited the plant palette to tough, wind- and salt-tolerant selections. The small rear garden, surrounded by paving and parking lots, was transformed into a sheltered retreat with a bluestone terrace and seeded aggregate concrete to match the existing paving. The planting, which emphasizes the Owner's favorite red and orange colors, include New Zealand Christmas trees, 'Yuletide' camellias, 'Jack Spratt' flax, Clivias, and a dwarf red Japanese maple. 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