Nestled along a tree-lined Pasadena street, this project tells a story of connection—between homes, generations, and the landscape that brings them together. Two neighboring colonial-style residences—one belonging to the parents, the other to their daughter and granddaughter—share a garden designed to bridge daily life across two households.
A series of outdoor rooms reflects the family’s way of life with terraces, courtyards, and a new loggia connecting indoor spaces with shaded outdoor rooms for dining, cooking, and gathering.
A sunken lawn provides a place for the extended family to gather and children to play.
Reflecting the details of the architecture, a new welcoming entry sequence and plantings open the property to the street.
A historic 1917 Mediterranean villa inspired this elegant garden renovation, blending spaces for family gatherings and peaceful retreats. Thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the home’s architecture, the garden enhances both lifestyle and functionality for an active family.
Some things simply get better with age. That is certainly true of this in-town garden located in an idyllic historic neighborhood.
For over one hundred years this home has stood at the crest of a two-acre parcel in a bucolic neighborhood.