soft + sound
nestled among redwoods on this berkeley hilltop, former home of once uc landscape architecture department head, robert tetlow. refreshing where the craftsmen of the 70s left off, and reintroducing space for the body—to recline, stretch, and move.
firewise fencing within reach of the home replicates the original japanese pagona style. and new pergola and deck with built-in seating provides midday cover.
quiet drama plant palette complements the curator craftsman warmth of rudy shingles and ochre doors and windows with ever-green hues and subtle seasonal pops of cream and orange.
plants bring the cozy
after 40 years after its landscape architect homeowner, plants had been shaded out as the tree canopies grew
pergola filters midday sun
summer
spring + fall
winter
pergola + deck awaiting permit approval — 12 months and counting . . .
patience, patience
garden design
terrene
contractor
rock & rose landscape
maintenance
sage + bay
client
mother + daughter
location
berkeley, ca
year
2026
