Contemporary Garden – Del Mar, California
“A Modern Garden Inspired by Movement, Ecology, and Ocean Proximity”
Landscape design is more than decoration—it is the art of shaping land and living systems to enrich daily life. From private gardens to city parks, every designed landscape reflects the dialogue between nature, architecture, and people. In Del Mar, a coastal town where the ocean meets modern living, this Contemporary Garden was conceived as a living artwork: abstract, asymmetrical, and ever-changing.
What is Abstract Landscape Design?
Abstract landscape design breaks free from traditional symmetry and rigid geometry. Instead of identical hedges, mirrored axes, or a central focal point, the design embraces curvilinear lines, contrasts, asymmetry, and layered textures. A tall hedge may balance a short one; a curved pathway may guide the eye toward unexpected plant groupings. Every space tells its own story.
This approach creates a garden that feels alive, fluid, and dynamic—more like a forest or meadow than a structured parterre. Plants are not lined up in rigid rows but arranged in natural rhythms, with intentional randomness that mimics the patterns of wild landscapes.
Lounge Area Under the Pool with Glass
Abstract Garden Elements in Del Mar
Curved paths and fluid geometry that invite movement and discovery.
Asymmetry and contrast—each corner is distinct, offering new perspectives rather than uniformity.
Planting palettes with Mediterranean and native species, resilient in Del Mar’s coastal climate, reducing water use and supporting pollinators.
Play of textures and colors, from ornamental grasses to bold architectural shrubs, creating depth and visual rhythm.
Outdoor living zones, designed for relaxation, gatherings, and the enjoyment of sea breezes.
Ecology Meets Art
This garden is not just for beauty—it is sustainable and ecological. By selecting drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly plants, the garden thrives with minimal maintenance while restoring balance to the coastal environment. Water management and soil health were carefully considered, ensuring the garden adapts and evolves with time.
Video presentation of Contemporary Garden in Del Mar, California, featuring abstract landscape design with asymmetry, sustainable Mediterranean planting, and modern outdoor living inspired by the ocean.
A Garden That Grows With You
Unlike static architecture, landscapes live, change, and transform. The Contemporary Garden in Del Mar captures this truth: plants grow, seasons shift, and light plays across pathways and textures. The result is a timeless garden—modern yet rooted in ecology, structured yet free, intimate yet expansive.
At its heart, this project reflects LASD Studio’s philosophy: landscapes as evolutionary intelligent systems, where people, art, and biodiversity evolve together in balance.