Private Family Landscape Retreat in Mallorca — A Sanctuary of Mediterranean Elegance
A private family retreat in Mallorca blending Bohemian Minimalism with Mediterranean elegance. This sanctuary features orchards, spa, healing gardens, and panoramic sea views — a landscape where art, ecology, and timeless beauty evolve together.
“An exclusive private estate garden blending Bohemian Minimalism with Mediterranean heritage, designed as an evolutionary landscape system for well-being, art, and nature.”
This confidential landscape design in Mallorca transforms a private family estate into a living sanctuary. Inspired by Mediterranean ecology, timeless artistry, and evolutionary systems, the garden supports both biodiversity and the refined lifestyle of its owners. Spaces unfold as curated experiences — from shaded patios and healing gardens to orchards, dining terraces, and infinity-like water features. Every element speaks to balance: luxury intertwined with ecological intelligence.
This short film presents the Private Family Landscape Retreat in Mallorca, designed by LASD Studio. The project transforms a secluded estate into a Mediterranean sanctuary — a garden that is at once private, ecological, and artistic.
Every space reflects our philosophy of evolutionary intelligent landscapes — places where people, art, and biodiversity come together in harmony.
~ A Sanctuary for Mind, Body & Soul ~
Garden Features
Welcoming Allée — A Journey into Serenity
A lush, unstructured jungle that instantly transports you away from the demands of daily business life. As you step into this immersive green corridor, the mind unwinds, welcoming you into a sanctuary of freedom, serenity, and security.
Parking Area
Spacious accommodations for five outdoor parking spaces and two indoor garage spots, ensuring seamless arrivals and departures.
Grand Entrance & Arrival Experience
An elegant, expansive porch—perfect for receiving guests, welcoming loved ones, and bidding them farewell in a space that reflects warmth and hospitality.
The Bionic Garden — A Living Work of Art
A masterfully curated experience of lush botanical diversity:
Shaded Garden Patio – Relax beneath a tree canopy, surrounded by vibrant plantings, while gazing at a serene koi pond.
Mediterranean Healing Garden – A poetic composition of succulents, desert flora, and water-wise plants, evoking the raw beauty of wilderness while offering balance to structured modern life.
Fruit & Olive Grove – A classic Mediterranean orchard, designed for moments of spontaneous fruit-picking, while ancient olive trees impart a sense of stability and grounding.
Side Yard Patio
A secluded retreat with calming views of the olive grove, perfect for quiet reflection and intimate gatherings.
Dining & Social Spaces — Where Family Life Evolves Outdoors
A shaded pergola extends seamlessly from the house, cooling the interiors while offering a refined outdoor dining space. A handcrafted wooden table with elegant seating invites moments of leisure—whether enjoying a book, sipping fine wine, or indulging in conversation.
Contemporary English Garden
Flowing naturally from the dining patio, this space features a soft lawn and stepping stones leading to the lounge, spa, and pool area. A planted slope of Pennisetum and Agapanthus enhances the lush greenery, bridging nature into the living space.
Spa, Pool & Fire Lounge — Luxury Rooted in Nature
A 12m x 4.5m pool provides a cooling escape during Mallorca’s warm summers, while an adjoining 4m x 4m jacuzzi offers the perfect spot for evening relaxation with family, accompanied by a glass of fine wine. Positioned at one of the highest points in the garden, this area boasts breathtaking views of the bay. A cozy pergola shelters three Baja sun loungers, where one can breathe in the fresh sea air, enhanced by the scent of aromatic herbs planted nearby.
Fire Pit Lounge
A circular stone patio with a sculptural fire pit, surrounded by comfortable seating. A hidden pathway leads to this secluded space—offering an ideal vantage point for watching the sunset, reflecting on the day, and cherishing time with loved ones.
This garden is more than a landscape—it is a therapeutic retreat designed to restore balance, spark joy, and create lasting memories. Every element is thoughtfully composed to provide a sense of refuge, rejuvenation, and inspiration.
HOA Landscape Design in San Diego — Sustainable Community Transformation
A comprehensive HOA landscape design in San Diego that balances aesthetics, sustainability, and long-term value. Featuring drought-tolerant planting, community gathering spaces, and ecological water-smart systems, the project enhances livability while reducing costs.
Reimagining St. Malo Heights as a living system: a landscape that reduces costs, restores ecology, and enriches community life.
A short film presenting LASD Studio’s transformation of St. Malo Heights HOA in San Diego — from water-intensive turf to a sustainable community landscape. The design combines native planting, ecological systems, and artful outdoor spaces, reducing costs while enhancing beauty, biodiversity, and quality of life for residents.
This HOA landscape renovation in San Diego redefines community living. Designed by LASD Studio, the project blends California native plants, water-smart strategies, and artful design to create a resilient, low-maintenance, and inspiring environment for all residents.
By cutting water use by up to 50% and maintenance costs by 70%, the design not only saves resources but also adds long-term value to every property. Beyond numbers, the project restores ecological balance, enhances social interaction, and transforms St. Malo Heights into a model of sustainable community design.
Economic Benefits — Smarter, Lower-Cost Landscaping
The design incorporates drought-tolerant native species and efficient irrigation systems to reduce water consumption by 50% and maintenance costs by 70%, ensuring long-term economic
savings for the community.
By enhancing the visual appeal with carefully selected plants that thrive throughout the seasons, the project aims to elevate the market attractiveness of St. Malo Heights, benefiting property
values.
Social Benefits — Spaces that Bring People Together
Zone A (Main Island) is envisioned as a vibrant community hub, featuring inviting paths, shaded seating areas, and fragrant plantings to foster social interaction and leisure.
The project targets a reduction in the Heat Island Effect by 2-3 degrees, creating a more comfortable outdoor environment for residents.
A focus on non-allergenic, non-toxic plant selections ensures a safe and inclusive landscape for all community members, from children to seniors.
Environmental Benefits — Restoring Ecology & Biodiversity
The introduction of diverse California native plants will create a lush, natural environment that flourishes year-round, offering seasonal color and texture while requiring minimal water. These
native species will support local wildlife, enhance biodiversity, and promote a thriving ecosystem.
The planting strategy emphasizes a balanced ecological microsystem that evolves organically over time, fostering resilience, self-sufficiency, and a dynamic landscape that continues to
beautify and enrich the community.
Project Zones — A Design for Every Corner of the Community
The renovation project is thoughtfully divided into zones to maximize usability, sustainability, and aesthetic value, ensuring each area contributes to the overall vision of a
flourishing, green, and welcoming St. Malo Heights.
The project consists of three main zones:
Zone A: Main Island, serving as a community space.
Zone B: Front Yard Landscape.
Zone C: Streetscape along Grandview St. and Couch St.
Zone D: Slope
General Design Intent — From Turf to Thriving Landscape
The primary goal of the design is to transform the existing space, which includes turf, some invasive trees, and an outdated irrigation system into a beautiful sanctuary that has a high level of
efficiency and performance. The new landscape will feature California native plants with low water requirements, bioswales to capture rainwater, and a drip irrigation system.
Maintenance costs are projected to be reduced in designing area (Zone A, B) by 70%.
Water consumption is projected to be reduced by 50%.
Existing Condition Drone Images
Existing Condition Analysis
Overall Current Landscape Performance
St. Malo Heights HOA is currently facing high maintenance, repair, and water consumption bills each year. The existing Landscape Architectural Plan, developed in 1985, no longer meets
today's needs. The current landscape includes numerous topiary-shaped bushes requiring extensive maintenance. Additionally, many trees have invasive root systems that damage concrete
driveways, pedestrian walkways, and potentially building foundations. This issue needs urgent attention. (reference to Appendix 3, 4)
Moreover, the existing irrigation system is outdated, characterized by very high water consumption, frequent repair needs, and insufficient coverage.
Projected Financial Impacts of Maintaining the Current Landscape Design
Given the current environmental and economic conditions, it is essential to consider the financial implications of maintaining our existing landscape. In Southern California, rising inflation and
escalating water costs are expected to significantly increase the expenses associated with landscape maintenance and water usage.
As of today, the annual cost for maintenance, water bills, and necessary repairs amounts to $74,255. However, this figure is projected to rise each year due to the compounding effects of inflation and the increasing costs of water resources. Without changes to the landscape, these financial burdens will continue to grow, placing an even greater strain on our budget over time.
HOA Challenges
Given the current state of the landscape and associated liabilities, we can anticipate that the annual budget for maintenance, repairs, and water bills will continue to rise. Considering
inflation and the increasing costs in construction, it is reasonable to assume that any future landscape adjustments at St. Malo Heights HOA will be more expensive compared to today's
prices.
Proactive landscape improvements now could help mitigate these rising costs, ensuring a more sustainable and cost‐effective approach for the community moving forward.
3D Visuals
Planting Plan selection
The new design introduces California native species, including native lawns, to the main common area (Zone A). Initially, these plants will require regular watering during their establishment
phase, but after two years from installation, we plan to significantly reduce water consumption.
By selecting plants with very low to low water requirements, we ensure that we avoid significant financial liabilities. It's also important to note that the chosen plant varieties require minimal
maintenance. For the first two years after installation, maintenance will be limited to occasional leaf collection and routine checks. After the second year, maintenance will involve trimming
some plants once or twice a year, which represents a significant cost reduction compared to the current landscape maintenance requirements.
Additionally, by utilizing a variety of plant heights, the new landscape will provide more shade, help cool the environment, and refresh the air.
Based on our estimates, we project that by 2030 (2031 with Asphalt sealing), the cost of implementing and maintaining a new landscape design will be comparable to the current
expenses of maintaining the existing landscape.
Are you looking for Landscape Architect firm that would help to convert your HOA into a Sustainable Beauty incl. economical, environmental and social aspects? Then you are in a right place.
Bohemian Minimalism — Spanish Revival Garden in Mission Hills
A unique landscape design blending Bohemian Minimalism with the timeless character of Spanish Revival architecture. This project celebrates simplicity, texture, and ecological intelligence, creating a garden that feels both artistic and enduring.
Honoring historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with a modern, minimalist landscape design.
This Mission Hills project reimagines a historic Spanish Colonial Revival estate through the lens of Bohemian Minimalism. The garden celebrates the architecture’s heritage while introducing fresh, contemporary rhythms that connect indoor and outdoor life. Drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants, sculptural hardscape, and layered textures create a space that is both timeless and forward-looking — a living work of art that evolves with the family and the land.
A short film presenting LASD Studio’s transformation of a Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Mission Hills. The design blends Bohemian Minimalism with Mediterranean resilience — drought-tolerant planting, sculptural hardscape, and timeless architectural dialogue. The result is a garden that honors history while embracing contemporary outdoor living, creating a sanctuary where heritage and modernity coexist in harmony.
The Spirit of Spanish Revival — Architecture and Landscape in Dialogue
At the heart of our work is the art of listening—listening to our clients, to the architecture, and to the natural surroundings. We were entrusted with a remarkable project: a historic Spanish Colonial Revival property in Mission Hills, originally built in the early 20th century.
Minimalist Geometry Meets Bohemian Flow
Our design challenge was to create a landscape that not only harmonizes with the architectural style of this Spanish Revival home but also establishes its own distinctive voice. Clean lines and minimalist geometry provide structure, while layered textures and bohemian flow bring warmth and movement. The balance of order and spontaneity allows the garden to feel curated yet alive — a setting where history and contemporary living evolve together.
Planting Palette — Mediterranean Resilience and Elegance
The planting palette draws inspiration from Mediterranean resilience: drought-tolerant shrubs, sculptural succulents, flowering perennials, and aromatic herbs create a garden that thrives in San Diego’s climate. Manzanitas, sages, rosemary, and grasses combine with modern groundcovers to soften architectural edges while respecting the spirit of Spanish Revival heritage. Seasonal shifts bring fragrance, color, and texture, making the garden a living, evolving artwork. This project has become one of our favorites, embodying how thoughtful design can both preserve tradition and spark renewal.
Outdoor Living — Spaces for Contemplation and Gathering
Beyond planting and form, this landscape was envisioned as a framework for life. Shaded terraces and intimate alcoves invite quiet moments of reflection, while open courtyards and garden rooms welcome family gatherings, celebrations, and artful living. The garden flows with the rhythms of daily life — equally suited for private contemplation and social connection. By blending historic elegance with modern comfort, the outdoor spaces extend the home’s architecture into a sanctuary where people, art, and nature coexist.
Existing Condition — From Heritage to Renewal
PROJECT DESIGN DRAWINGS
LASD Studio taking project from beginning, through permitting process untill full realization. whether it is new construction of historical designation or landscape renovation private and comercial properties.
PROJECT EXPLANATION
Sanctuary of YUM: Exotic Orchards & Wellness Programs. Bonsall, California.
The Sanctuary of YUM in Bonsall, San Diego, is a landscape of exotic orchards, healing gardens, and wellness programs. Designed as a retreat, it integrates ecological intelligence with community, art, and regenerative farming practices.
A private estate reimagined as a sanctuary of wellness, exotic orchards, and ritual spaces.
The Sanctuary of YUM in Bonsall, California is a landscape designed to nourish both body and spirit. Blending exotic orchards with native California systems, the garden creates a place where food, art, and wellness come together. At its heart lies a ritual labyrinth — a space for walking meditation and reflection. Every element is designed as part of an evolutionary intelligent system, supporting ecological cycles while providing spaces for contemplation, community, and healing.
A short film of the Sanctuary of YUM in Bonsall, a four-acre retreat blending exotic orchards, a meditation labyrinth, wellness spaces, and farm-to-table gardens. Designed by LASD Studio, it is a living sanctuary for restoration, community, and ecological beauty.
Concept Vision — Landscape as Healing Sanctuary
The Sanctuary of YUM was imagined as more than a garden — it is a living sanctuary where every element contributes to restoration, wellness, and beauty. The design draws inspiration from both ancient ritual landscapes and contemporary ecological science, creating a place where visitors feel grounded in nature while connected to something larger than themselves. Pathways, water, and planting flow as one continuous system, offering an experience of balance, serenity, and renewal.
Exotic Orchards & Edible Gardens
At the heart of the design lies an orchard of exotic and Mediterranean fruit trees, weaving productivity with artistry. Citrus, figs, olives, pomegranates, and subtropical species form a lush edible landscape, supporting both culinary delight and ecological resilience. Interplanted herbs and pollinator-friendly groundcovers attract bees and butterflies, ensuring that the garden is as alive with biodiversity as it is with flavor. The orchard becomes a daily ritual of nourishment — a reminder of the cycles of growth and harvest.
Ritual Labyrinth — Path of Reflection
The labyrinth is conceived as a sacred journey — a place for meditation, mindfulness, and personal reflection. Inspired by traditional forms yet adapted for this site, its spiraling path encourages slow movement and inner focus. Surrounded by aromatic planting and shaded by native trees, the labyrinth serves as the spiritual core of the sanctuary, a space where landscape, body, and spirit come into alignment.
Outdoor Living & Wellness Programs
The estate is structured around a series of outdoor rooms designed for wellness, family life, and celebration. Shaded terraces, yoga decks, water features, and contemplative seating areas invite both activity and stillness. Every gathering space is framed by views of orchards and hills, reinforcing the connection between healthy living and ecological abundance. The garden becomes not only a place to inhabit, but a lifestyle rooted in nature’s rhythms.
Ecological Foundations — Water, Soil, and Biodiversity
Beneath its beauty, the Sanctuary of YUM is built on strong ecological foundations. Advanced irrigation systems optimize water use, while soil restoration techniques improve fertility and resilience. Native California species are interwoven with exotic plantings to support biodiversity and ensure long-term sustainability. By aligning horticultural practices with ecological intelligence, the landscape thrives as a self-sustaining system that evolves gracefully over time.
EXISTING CONDITION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This four-acre estate in Bonsall has been transformed into a sanctuary of exotic orchards and wellness programs, designed to host both private and group retreats. Our collaboration began in 2020, when owners Laurence and Yulia reached out with a dream of creating a retreat center but were unsure how to bring it to life.
Together, we developed a holistic vision for the landscape. Over the course of two years and many thoughtful refinements, that vision evolved into the sanctuary you see today. What impressed us most was the passion of Laurence and Yulia — not only did they understand the design intentions, they became deeply engaged in shaping every step of the process.
Originally, the land held fifty-year-old avocado and pomegranate orchards in decline. Through careful pruning, planting of cover crops, and natural methods to attract pollinators, the owners lovingly restored these orchards. We complemented their work with new design layers:
A temple garden for meditation and spiritual practice
The Dragon’s Den, a multipurpose retreat space with hot/cold tubs, dining and dance areas, and a Balinese entryway
An eighty-foot pergola farm table for farm-to-table events
Over 3,000 square feet of vegetable and flower terraces
A new waterfall and pond adding movement and reflection to the landscape
Today, the Sanctuary of YUM is a true oasis — a place where people come to restore energy, celebrate life, and connect with nature through food, art, and community.
Please check Sanctuary of YUM - https://sanctuaryofyum.com/
Chula Vista Mid-Century Garden Design — Timeless Modern Living Outdoors. San Diego, California
A Mid-Century Modern garden in Chula Vista that celebrates simplicity, geometry, and Southern California light. Designed as a private retreat, it blends architecture, planting, and outdoor living into a timeless modernist landscape.
Reviving the spirit of mid-century modern design with clean lines, functional outdoor rooms, and California-native planting.
LASD Studio works across garden design, landscape architecture, urban design, and regional planning — rooted in San Diego and active internationally.
This project is an interpretation of Mid-Century Modernism, expressed through a balance of simple curved and straight lines, bold color contrasts, and decorative details such as retaining walls painted in sapphire blue. The design embodies the philosophical essence of the style: structured order for functionality, paired with simplicity and unpretentious arrangements.
Key elements include a large enclosed front lawn framed by planting, a spacious deck accommodating up to 20 guests, a fire pit lounge, vegetable garden, and BBQ area. Each space has its own clear function, yet they are unified in a coherent design language — tied together by the sapphire blue accents, a playful round window cut into the hedge, and a planting palette of shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers that complete the composition.
CONCEPTUAL 3D WALK-THROUGH, MID-CENTURY MODERN GARDEN
A short film of LASD Studio’s Mid-Century Modern garden in Chula Vista, featuring structured lawns, a sapphire-blue retaining wall, fire pit lounge, vegetable garden, and outdoor deck — a timeless blend of order, simplicity, and modern living.
Design Concept
The project embraces the mid-century modern ethos — simplicity, openness, and harmony with the environment. Structured geometry frames the garden while allowing for fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor living.
Patio & Pool Terrace
Concrete, stone, and minimalist detailing create an elegant pool terrace and patio that extend the home’s modernist architecture into the landscape.
Planting Palette
A mix of California natives and Mediterranean species delivers structure, seasonal variety, and drought-resilience. Textural grasses, succulents, and accent trees evoke the timeless look of modern California gardens.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Gathering areas — from a fire pit lounge to dining terraces — were designed to be versatile, serving both intimate family moments and lively social occasions.
DEFINITION OF THE DESIGN
The movement spanned from about 1933 to 1965 and included architecture as well as industrial, interior, and graphic design. Sleek, cool, clean, sophisticated, functional, colorful, mod, and curvy-those are apt words to describe mid-century modern design. This term encompasses the trends that influenced architecture and interior design in prosperous, post-war America. Elements of mid-century modern Exterior design include clean lines, muted tones, a combination of natural and manmade materials, graphic shapes, vibrant colors, and integrating indoor and outdoor motifs. Well-known landscape architects like Garrett Eckbo, Dan Kiley, and James Rose rebelled against the neo-classical design, conventions and theories of the time (20'-30s). They were influenced by modernist architectural ideals of simplicity, function, scale, and unity.
EXISTING CONDITION
PROJECT DESIGN DRAWINGS
Wedding Garden Design — Red Hawk Ridge, Alpine, San Diego County
A wedding ceremony garden in Alpine, San Diego, blending contemporary design with Craftsman traditions. Designed as a living sanctuary for celebration, it combines timeless architecture, native planting, and open views at Red Hawk Ridge.
“A private estate transformed into a ceremonial landscape, blending California’s rugged beauty with timeless elegance for weddings and gatherings.”
3D VIDEO CONCEPTUAL PRESENTATION
A short 3D film of LASD Studio’s landscape architectural design: Wedding Garden at Red Hawk Ridge in Alpine, a private estate transformed into a ceremonial and reception landscape. Featuring a wide ceremonial lawn, reception terraces, Mediterranean planting, and evening lighting, the garden offers a timeless setting for weddings and celebrations against the backdrop of San Diego’s mountains.
3D VISUALIZATION OF PROPOSED VENUE DESIGN
Design Concept
The garden was envisioned as a celebratory landscape — a place where architecture, planting, and open space frame life’s most important moments.
Ceremonial Lawn
A wide, enclosed green framed with shrubs and trees creates a stage for weddings and events, offering views of the surrounding mountains.
Reception Terraces
Generous terraces provide flexible areas for dining, dancing, and gathering, designed to accommodate both intimate and large celebrations.
Planting Palette
Native California plants mix with Mediterranean perennials and roses, ensuring year-round beauty, fragrance, and resilience.
Evening Ambience
Subtle lighting transforms the garden into a romantic night setting, with illuminated pathways, trees, and terraces creating a magical experience.
EXISTING LANDSCAPE CONDITION
PROJECT DESIGN DRAWINGS
INSTALLATION, LANDSCAPE DESIGN WORK IN PROGRESS
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Mission Hills Sanctuary Garden — Spanish Colonial Revival Reimagined
A Sanctuary Garden in Mission Hills, San Diego, designed in the spirit of Spanish Colonial Revival. This project unites front and backyard into a coherent vision, blending architecture, ecology, and cultural heritage.
“A garden sanctuary in Mission Hills, San Diego, designed as an evolutionary landscape system rooted in Spanish Colonial Revival heritage.”
A short film of LASD Studio’s Mission Hills Sanctuary Garden, reinterpreting the Spanish Colonial Revival style in San Diego. The design unites front and backyards into a coherent vision, blending historic architecture with Mediterranean planting and the studio’s philosophy of Designing Landscapes as Evolutionary Systems.
LASD Studio works across garden design, landscape architecture, urban design, and regional planning — rooted in San Diego and working internationally.
This Garden Sanctuary in Mission Hills, San Diego reinterprets the Spanish Colonial Revival style, connecting architecture and landscape into a unified vision.
From the earliest design discussions, we emphasized the importance of architectural gravity: the garden must feel as though it belongs to the style of the property. This approach establishes a coherent identity rooted in Spanish Colonial Revival, while leaving space for new elements to emerge over time.
The philosophy behind the project reflects our broader vision of Designing Landscapes as Evolutionary Systems — landscapes that honor tradition, embrace the present, and remain open to future growth and transformation.
Design Philosophy
The project draws on the architectural gravity of Spanish Colonial Revival style. The garden becomes an extension of the house, uniting front and backyard in a coherent vision. While the front yard reflected the historic style, the backyard lacked it — our design bridges the gap, ensuring a seamless identity and space for future evolution.
Concept Vision
The design embraces structured order and fluid openness, inspired by revival-era courtyards and sanctuaries. It leaves space for new elements to emerge organically, aligning with our philosophy of Designing Landscapes as Evolutionary Systems.
Existing Condition
Before the redesign, the backyard was disconnected from the home’s style. The transformation began with unifying elements — walls, planting, and courtyards — into a holistic Spanish Revival sanctuary.
PROJECT DESIGN DRAWINGS
LASD Studio developed the concept with the vision of the garden as the heart and spirit of the property, rooted in the timeless elegance of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The project is composed of three main zones: the welcoming front yard and entry sequence, a spacious deck for gatherings, and the intimate backyard Sanctuary Garden.
To enhance the gentle yet powerful aesthetic of the space, we introduced design elements characteristic of the style: wavy hedges, trellises, water features, patios, and arbors. Each element carries both functional and symbolic weight — creating rhythm, shade, and a sense of timeless beauty. In the backyard, a curved pathway system was designed to follow an organic flow of energy, guiding movement through the Sanctuary Garden and reinforcing the essence of harmony, reflection, and connection to nature.
Post-Classicism in Transition to Modernism. Omaha, Nebraska
A private garden in Omaha, Nebraska, designed as a dialogue between classical traditions and modernist innovation. Pergolas, pools, sculptural planting, and outdoor rooms create a landscape where history transitions into contemporary living.
“A Modern Garden Design in Omaha”
Philosophy of the Design
The Omaha Modernist Garden is a living dialogue between Post-Classical architecture and contemporary landscape design. Our goal was not to fix the property within a rigid historical style but to allow it to evolve — freeing the Post-Classical home to transition gracefully toward Modernism.
This vision dissolves boundaries, opening space for eclectic combinations of styles that celebrate unpredictability and the richness of future transformations. The result is a landscape that is both a sanctuary for people and a living system for nature.
Elegant rear garden design with rectangular pool on an oval terrace, bold steps, sculptural urns, and outdoor lounge seating, blending post-classical symmetry with modernist garden design principles.
Post-Classicism in transition to Modernism 3D visualization
A cinematic presentation of LASD Studio’s Post-Classicism Modernist Garden in Omaha, where architecture, art, and ecology converge. The film reveals a garden that transitions from classical order to modernist freedom — with pergolas, water features, organic forms, and ecological planting creating a living system that unites people and nature.
Guiding Principles
The design is grounded in global ecological thought and a lineage of visionary designers, architects, and scientists:
Design with Nature — Following Ian McHarg’s groundbreaking philosophy, we place ecological systems at the center of design.
Evolutionary Landscapes — Nature is never static; it evolves. Our design embraces flux, change, and interconnectedness.
Regeneration & Recovery — The garden aids the land’s healing from human impact, restoring ecological processes.
Do No Harm — Materials and methods respect the earth, ensuring resources for future generations.
Integrated Systems — Humans and nature are not separate; this garden functions as a single living organism.
Aesthetic Simplicity — Inspired by natural forms, the design language is bold yet understated, where elegance meets sustainability.
Landscape architecture rendering of a front entry garden featuring a central fountain, formal axis, urn planters, and layered planting beds, expressing the transition from post-classicism to modernism.
Pergolas as Transitional Elements
Pergolas have always played both a functional and aesthetic role in garden design. They act as focal points, create vertical definition above patios and pathways, support climbing vines, and provide shaded areas for seating. Rooted in classical traditions, pergolas are essential features of historical gardens. In this Omaha project, LASD Studio reinterpreted the pergola for contemporary living — framing an outdoor dining space that seamlessly connects the interior and exterior, embodying the modernist principle of fluid transitions between house and garden. Check our special project series - Styles and Epochs of Art that influenced Landscape Architecture and Garden Design.
Water as Sculpture and Experience
Water features have long been central to garden design, from the Renaissance and Neoclassical estates of Italy to modernist landscapes. They provide reflection, movement, and sensory delight. At the Omaha residence, water elements were placed at both the front and rear of the home: a circular pool welcomes guests at the entry, while in the back, a rectangular pool set within an oval platform disrupts rigid geometry, creating a bold sculptural gesture characteristic of modernist garden design.
Modernist Principles — Function and Simplicity
Authentic Modernist gardens are defined by their strong link between house and garden, often structured around pools, terraces, barbecues, and outdoor dining. Ornament is minimal, detail is pared back, and the garden functions as an extension of everyday life. In Omaha, this approach shaped spaces that are not about decoration but about clarity, usability, and experiential flow — landscapes where simplicity itself becomes luxury.
Classical Influences — Kenneth Lynch and Garden Art
The tradition of sculpture and fountains in landscape design is continued here through references to Kenneth Lynch, who in the 1950s brought European garden artistry to the United States. His reproductions of limestone fountains and statues made classical craftsmanship accessible to American landscapes. By integrating such references, the Omaha project situates itself within a continuum of garden history — from European tradition to modern reinterpretation.
Organic Forms and Abstract Geometry
Earlier Modernist designs often combined severe linear grids with organic curves, creating tension between order and freedom. In Omaha, this dialogue is visible in the kidney-shaped pool, abstract sculptural elements, and curved garden margins. Such biomorphic forms, fashionable in mid-20th-century America, were inspired by Surrealist art, Cubist theory, and the idea that space can be perceived simultaneously from multiple viewpoints. Here, geometry becomes a language of modern art expressed in landscape.
Space as the Core of Modernist Landscape Architecture
If architecture defines buildings, modernist garden design defines volumes of space. Trees, shrubs, and structures are used not simply as decoration but as spatial walls — shaping outdoor rooms, linking house and garden, and creating depth and perspective. In this Omaha project, space itself becomes the medium, echoing modern architecture’s focus on volume, openness, and continuity.
Genius Loci — A Garden of Place and Spirit
Every site carries a genius loci — a spirit of place. LASD Studio’s design honors the climate, geography, and vegetation of Omaha, ensuring the garden is not an imported style but an ecological interpretation of its setting. The result is a landscape that encourages a relaxed way of living, integrating new materials, building techniques, and ecological awareness. It is both a modernist sanctuary and an evolutionary system, where architecture, art, and nature form a single living composition.
Back garden perspective with large pergola dining area, central stairway, formal hedging, perennial borders, and pool terrace, designed as part of LASD Studio’s Post-Classicism Modernist Garden in Omaha.
A New Entrance Experience
The entry sequence blends classical formality with modern abstraction. A large water feature and sculptural element anchor the arrival, offering a bold statement that resonates with the architecture while inviting guests into a renewed spatial narrative.
Garden Paths as Experiences
Curved and linear pathways guide visitors through a series of garden experiences, where each transition evokes unity and flow. Walking becomes an act of contemplation, a choreography of space, light, and seasonal change.
Winter Garden & Pottery Retreat
Designed for year-round use, the Winter Garden provides shelter and intimacy. With pottery, seating, and observation points, it becomes a sanctuary during colder months — a place for stillness and reflection.
Outdoor Dining & Social Spaces
The dining terrace and private lounge extend living outdoors, framed by ecological planting and subtle architectural gestures. These are spaces of gathering and sanctuary — equally vibrant in summer’s abundance or winter’s quietude.
Parterre Garden — Classical Meets Contemporary
A reinterpreted parterre garden bridges the classical and the modern. Trees, evergreen plantings, and herbs weave geometric structure with ecological depth, creating a timeless dialogue between order and wildness.
Stairs as Central Axis
A new grand stairway organizes the garden as a central line of movement. Bold, wide steps lead from the home to the landscape, transforming circulation into a ceremonial descent into nature.
Pool and Open Terrace
The pool area forms a luminous open space, a threshold between architecture and ecology. Here, post-classicism transforms into modernist clarity, framed by water, art, and sky.
3D visualization of the front entry courtyard with a circular fountain, formal paving layout, layered perennial planting, and mature trees, designed as part of a Post-Classicism Modernist Garden in Omaha.
EXISITNG CONDITION
A Living System of Art and Ecology
This Omaha garden is not only a design; it is an installation of life itself. Each space is both art and ecology, where sculpture, planting, and architecture converge into one evolutionary whole.
By freeing Post-Classical architecture into the openness of Modernist landscapes, the project becomes more than a garden — it is a cultural statement and an ecological restoration. It embodies the LASD Studio philosophy:
Designing Landscapes as Evolutionary Systems — where people, art, and biodiversity evolve together.
Capistrano HOA Urban Scape – San Diego, California
The Capistrano HOA Urban Scape in San Diego transforms streetscapes with bold planting and unified design. A purple Coprosma hedge frames diverse garden rooms, creating elegance, cohesion, and an enhanced neighborhood identity.
The Capistrano HOA Urban Scape is an example of how a single unifying design element can transform a community. By introducing Coprosma repens ‘Pacific Sunset’ hedges, LASD Studio created a bold yet elegant framework that ties the entire site together while leaving room for diversity and layered experiences.
Video presentation of LASD Studio’s Capistrano HOA Urban Scape in San Diego, featuring the bold use of Coprosma repens ‘Pacific Sunset’ hedges, redefined streetscapes, and ecological planting design that enhances community identity and urban biodiversity.
Design Philosophy
Urban landscapes are more than visual settings — they are shared ecosystems. Our approach focused on enhancing daily life for residents while addressing larger ecological needs. The hedge becomes both a design spine and ecological corridor, creating pockets of space where planting diversity can thrive.
Perspective view of the Capistrano HOA urban scape project featuring California native planting, shaded benches, and sustainable pathways integrated into the residential building frontage.
Key Features
Unifying Hedge Design
A continuous purple hedge acts as the backbone, framing the community and creating a recognizable identity.
Diverse Planting Pockets
Spaces within the framework allow for seasonal variation, native planting, and microhabitats that attract pollinators and wildlife.
Streetscape Redefined
Pathways, edges, and circulation are softened, reducing heat island effect and enhancing comfort for residents.
Community Identity
The project creates a shared aesthetic that strengthens pride and connection among residents.
Ecological Impact
Beyond aesthetics, the design supports urban biodiversity, soil restoration, and water efficiency. By reducing hardscape and increasing green mass, the project contributes to cleaner air, cooler streets, and healthier ecosystems in San Diego’s urban fabric.
PROJECT DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTATION
Concept plan for the Capistrano HOA landscape renovation in San Diego showing coherent design elements, waiting areas, service paths, and sustainable plantings for community use.
Detailed planting and hardscape plan for the Capistrano HOA urban scape project with decomposed granite paths, retaining walls, hedge planting areas, and drought-tolerant design.
HOA Landscape Renovation for Vibrant Community - San Diego, California.
Client Reflection
“We never really thought of red hedge. Such a simple and strong element creates a huge difference for the appearance and aesthetic of the building. Thank you for your effort in this design.”
- Capistrano board HOA
The Sanctuary Garden of Tranquility, San Diego
A Sanctuary Garden in San Diego designed for a family home. Terraced orchards, vegetable beds, water features, and lounge areas create a landscape that nurtures biodiversity, celebrates daily life, and connects generations through nature.
“A space where family life, biodiversity, and artful garden design come together in harmony.”
LASD Studio designed this San Diego sanctuary garden as a living tribute to family, memory, and the enduring relationship between people and nature. The project is divided into three main zones — each crafted with intention, functionality, and ecological richness.
Video presentation of the Sanctuary Garden in San Diego designed by LASD Studio. The project showcases terraced fruit gardens, outdoor living spaces with pergola dining and lawn, and a backyard slope with a cascading waterfall that enhances biodiversity and attracts wildlife. A sustainable family garden where nature and people thrive together.
Front Yard Terraced Fruit Garden
The front yard has been transformed into a terraced orchard, designed for both beauty and practicality. Fruit trees cascade across gentle levels, allowing for easy harvest while celebrating the seasonal rhythm of nature. This edible landscape provides nourishment and a connection to the land — a reminder that gardens are not only to be seen, but lived with and cared for.
Living Space at the Heart of the Garden
At the core of the design lies the social heart of the garden — a generous lawn area paired with a lounge zone beside the BBQ island, and an outdoor dining terrace sheltered by a pergola. A morning terrace captures the first light of the day, while raised vegetable beds allow for homegrown harvests. This zone balances everyday living with the joy of outdoor gatherings, creating a place where family life unfolds in harmony with nature.
Backyard Slope & Waterfall Sanctuary
The backyard slope is a lush sanctuary anchored by a cascading waterfall. More than a visual centerpiece, the water feature serves as an ecological engine, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. Layers of native and adapted planting restore biodiversity and give life to the slope, turning a challenging area into a thriving ecosystem.
Rendered view of a lush backyard slope with cascading waterfall, native plantings, and a pergola dining area, designed to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and enhance biodiversity.
Our Philosophy
Water, planting, and thoughtful design weave together a coherent system where humans and nature coexist. This garden embodies LASD Studio’s mission: to create sustainable sanctuaries that nourish people while restoring ecological balance.
Rendering of a shaded pergola dining area framed by wildflowers and ornamental grasses, connecting indoor living to a sustainable outdoor sanctuary.
Rendering of a backyard BBQ island with seating and lounge spaces, blending family living with sustainable planting and contemporary hardscape design.
Black and white site plan of the Sanctuary Garden showing three main zones: terraced fruit garden, central lawn with pergola and BBQ island, and a sloped backyard with a waterfall for biodiversity and water management.
Detailed garden layout drawing showing pergola, BBQ zone, waterfall, terraced planting beds, and slope restoration for sustainable living and biodiversity support.
Join us in shaping landscapes where nature and humanity grow together — sustainable now, and for generations to come.
Heaven Del Mar Sanctuary Garden – A Coastal Landscape of Harmony
“Heaven” is a sanctuary garden in Del Mar, San Diego, inspired by Claude Lorrain’s pastoral visions. With contemporary structures, lush planting, and timeless philosophy, the design creates unity between people and nature.
Blending Sustainable Design, Native Planting, and Coastal Living
The Heaven Del Mar Sanctuary Garden transforms a coastal property into a living sanctuary where architecture, ecology, and lifestyle seamlessly connect. Designed by LASD Studio, this project balances California coastal resilience with a refined garden aesthetic, creating spaces for relaxation, biodiversity, and sustainable living.
A cinematic video tour of the Heaven Del Mar Sanctuary Garden in California, showcasing outdoor living areas, pergolas, water features, and coastal native planting that supports biodiversity and sustainable living.
Project Description
Nestled in the coastal town of Del Mar, this sanctuary garden is designed to embrace both the natural rhythms of the ocean and the refined character of a private residence. The design integrates multiple functional and ecological layers, making the garden both timeless and forward-looking.
The project is divided into interconnected zones:
Entry Garden
A welcoming approach framed by native and drought-tolerant planting, setting a serene tone.
Living Spaces
Outdoor dining under pergolas, a BBQ island, and family lounge areas that extend the indoor lifestyle into the garden.
Water and Biodiversity
Reflecting pools and planted slopes that attract pollinators, birds, and butterflies while managing stormwater.
Coastal Plant Palette
Native California and Mediterranean plants selected for resilience, seasonal color, and ecological function.
PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
The plan integrates Mediterranean and California-native species, including olive trees, manzanita, and Ginkgo, designed for resilience, biodiversity, and timeless beauty.
3D Landscape Design Perspectives - Del Mar, San Diego, California.
By weaving together these layers, LASD Studio created a sanctuary where people and wildlife thrive side by side. The garden is not just designed for today—it is a living, evolving system that will continue to mature, adapt, and give back to the land for generations.
Traditional Garden in Kattrup, Denmark
A traditional garden in Kattrup, Denmark, designed with rich Baroque-inspired elements. Featuring walled gardens, pergolas, and an orangery, the project unites classical architecture with contemporary craftsmanship.
“Timeless Heritage and Danish Craftsmanship in Garden Design”
This project reflects the spirit of traditional Danish garden design, created for a historic estate in Kattrup. Rooted in European garden traditions yet adapted to the unique landscape of Denmark, the design emphasizes symmetry, craftsmanship, and lasting ecological value. Every element — from stone details to drainage solutions — was carefully crafted for generations to come.
Designed by two outstanding landscape architects – Gregory Brian Kobett and Yura Lotonenko in 2016, Denmark.
LASD Studio’s Traditional Garden in Kattrup highlights heritage-driven design with precise detailing, timeless planting, and ecological resilience.
Project Description
The Kattrup Traditional Garden celebrates the artistry and precision of classical design while ensuring resilience in Northern Europe’s climate. Inspired by historic precedents, the garden blends structural order with horticultural richness, resulting in a space that feels both timeless and alive.
Symmetry and Structure
Pathways, parterres, and hedges define a sense of permanence and balance, echoing centuries of European tradition.
Craftsmanship
Every detail, from the hand-laid brickwork to millimeter-precise drainage holes, reflects a dedication to durability and heritage-level quality.
Planting Design
Seasonal flowers, fruit trees, and clipped hedges bring rhythm and color, while native plant choices support the Danish ecosystem.
Cultural Continuity
This garden embodies the values of Danish landscape tradition: beauty, function, and respect for nature’s cycles.
The result is not just a garden, but a living cultural landscape designed to endure across generations — a sanctuary where tradition, ecology, and design meet in harmony.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Baroque gardens were intended to illustrate the mastery of man power over nature.
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EXISTING CONDITION BEFORE LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
Existing Condition - before landscape installation
This project designed and built to last for generations.
WORK IN PROGRESS & SUPERVISION
ORANGERY, ORCHARD, POLLINATOR GARDEN DESIGN IN DENMARK
French Garden – La Mesa, California
A French-inspired garden in La Mesa, California, blending classical and contemporary design. With soft, drought-tolerant planting, outdoor rooms, and ecological features, the landscape enhances biodiversity and timeless beauty.
“A Contemporary Reimagining of Classical French Garden Traditions”
This private estate in La Mesa transforms the elegance of French garden traditions into a modern living landscape. Clean architectural lines are balanced with lush planting, ecological sensitivity, and carefully composed “garden rooms” inspired by Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary influences. The design enhances biodiversity, supports pollinators, and manages stormwater naturally, while creating refined outdoor spaces for dining, leisure, and family life. By merging history with innovation, this French Garden exemplifies LASD Studio’s vision: landscapes as living works of art that evolve in harmony with nature.
French Garden La Mesa – LASD Studio landscape architecture project video showcasing a modern interpretation of classical French garden design with symmetrical layouts, outdoor rooms, ecological planting, and elegant living spaces in Southern California.
This project reimagines the elegance of classical French gardens for modern California living. Symmetry, geometry, and refined details set the tone, while ecological planting ensures the garden evolves as a living, sustainable system.
While architecture, style and atmosphere of the space are important, we also considering enhancing of wildlife, biodiversity, solving stormwater issues, and reaching a new standards for social, economical and environmental sustainability.
Structured Outdoor Living
The garden is organized into distinct outdoor “rooms,” framed by hedges and pathways. These spaces support family gatherings, dining, and leisure, while maintaining the sense of order that defines French garden design.
Planting for Elegance and Ecology
Formal structure is softened with pollinator-friendly planting, seasonal flowers, and Mediterranean species well-adapted to Southern California’s climate. This ensures year-round beauty, reduced water use, and a thriving habitat for biodiversity.
Water, Shade, and Comfort
Fountains, shaded seating areas, and tree canopies create a comfortable microclimate. These features honor French garden traditions while adapting them to La Mesa’s sun-filled environment.
A Garden That Evolves with Time
More than a static design, this landscape is intended to grow, adapt, and evolve. As plants mature, pathways settle, and wildlife finds refuge, the garden becomes a cultural landscape — blending history, family life, and ecological intelligence.
Spanish Revival Garden – Coronado, California
A Spanish Colonial Revival garden in Coronado, California, blending Moorish details, courtyards, fountains, and lush planting. This design complements historic architecture with timeless Mediterranean elegance.
“A Timeless Landscape Inspired by Spanish Colonial Heritage”
Pool Garden Sketch
This Coronado estate reinterprets the elegance of Spanish Revival architecture through a carefully composed garden design. Rooted in the traditions of Mediterranean, Moorish, and Gothic influences, the landscape features courtyards, pergolas with vines, colorful tiles, and terracotta details that harmonize with the home’s historic architecture. A grand swimming pool, shaded outdoor rooms, and lush fruit tree plantings create both beauty and functionality, offering serene transitions from the street to private living spaces. Designed as a living cultural landscape, the garden merges history, ecology, and comfort, reflecting LASD Studio’s commitment to creating landscapes in balance with nature.
We began this journey by looking at historical documents about the property and dive into Spanish Revival essence.
Spanish Revival (Colonial Revival) 1915-1931.
This style appears in North America during Panama - California Exposition. This is eclectic combination of early Spanish colonization of North and South America, started in Florida and California. Roots of this style coming from traditional Spanish, Mediterranean architecture with earlier influence of Moorish and Gothic architecture. This style became known as Spanish Revival, Colonial Revival or Spanish Eclectic. The main elements of this style are: Curves and arches, white stucco exterior and wall, colored tiles with Spanish ornament, terracotta roof tiles, plenty of balconies with beautiful ironwork, wooden doors and gates, cozy courtyards and patios with large terracotta pots small fountains. Sometimes we can see influence of Moorish architecture like lanterns with colorful glass and pavement of with special ornament.
Spanish Revival Style Diagram
Referred to as Spanish Revival, Colonial Revival, or Spanish Eclectic, the style is distinguished by:
Curved forms and graceful arches
White stucco walls and exteriors
Decorative, hand-painted Spanish tiles
Terracotta roof tiles and flooring
Balconies with wrought-iron railings
Heavy wooden doors and ornamental gates
Intimate courtyards and patios with fountains and terracotta pots
Moorish touches: colorful lanterns, geometric pavements, patterned tiles
This project in Coronado, California celebrates that tradition, reinterpreting it for a contemporary lifestyle while honoring the architectural heritage of the estate.
Historic Site Plan and Garden Details
Historic Architectural Elevations
Historical Research and Foundations
Our journey began by studying historical documents and original architectural drawings of the property. This research allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the essence of Spanish Revival, ensuring that the garden design would not only complement the home but also expand on its cultural narrative.
Visual boards and material palettes were prepared to experience the spirit of the style before design development began. From tiles to lanterns, from pergola structures to Mediterranean planting, every element was carefully selected to harmonize with the house.
Herb Garden Mood Board
Hardscape & Paving Mood Board
Herb Garden Mood Board
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Designing Transitions and Garden Zones
One of the main responsibilities of this design was to respect and enhance the architecture while creating fluid outdoor transitions. Key design strategies included:
Main entrance courtyard: A welcoming sequence with fruit trees and a pergola covered in vines, leading visitors toward the front door with the sound of a small fountain.
Street buffer: Planting fruit trees along the street edge creates privacy, reduces noise, and strengthens the sense of arrival.
Garden circulation: From the entrance, pathways extend toward the main garden, vegetable garden, guest house, and outdoor dining terrace.
Private courtyard & pool: A secluded courtyard integrates a 40-foot swimming pool, surrounded by Mediterranean and Moorish-inspired planting. Pergolas and shaded seating areas create comfortable gathering spaces for family and guests.
Spanish Colonial Revival - Full Site Masterplan - Coronado, Southern California
Moorish Influences
Subtle Moorish elements were integrated into the design — patterned paving, ornamental lanterns, and tilework — which blend seamlessly into the broader Spanish Revival vocabulary. These details add layers of history and texture, while maintaining authenticity and elegance.
Entrance Courtyard Detail
LASD Studio Philosophy
At LASD Studio, we design landscapes as living cultural systems — shaped by history, but always evolving with ecology. Every project aims to close the cycle of clean water, fresh air, fertile soil, and biodiversity for future generations.
Our Spanish Revival Garden in Coronado reflects this vision: it honors architectural tradition, enriches ecological performance, and creates a timeless sanctuary where people and nature thrive together.
Entrance Courtyard Perspective
Here we solved important issue of the traffic from the street by planting a fruit trees. Pergolas with vines will create a great transition, that will be followed by little additional courtyard fountain.
What a great way to come home.
From here, we can go to main garden, vegetable garden, guest house and garden table.
Garden Axis Plan with Fountain
Private courtyard shared with guests. Here we will have 40ft size swimming pool.
Pool and Patio Plan - enclosed patio - Spanish Revival Garden Design
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Sanctuary Garden – San Diego, California
A Sanctuary Garden in San Diego designed with front-yard infinity stripes and a backyard butterfly garden. Featuring stormwater ponds, patios, and biodiversity planting, this project creates harmony, intimacy, and ecological resilience.
“A Private Retreat Rooted in Nature and Balance”
The Sanctuary Garden in San Diego was designed as more than a private residence—it is a living system, a peaceful retreat that restores balance between people and nature. Our goal was to create an ecological sanctuary where biodiversity, beauty, and function seamlessly merge.
Front Yard – Infinite Lines of Greenery
The front yard embraces the concept of green stripes, a design principle inspired by fashion and architecture. Stripes extend across the entrance, visually expanding the property and creating a sense of infinity. This technique transforms large, open spaces into elegant passages that guide visitors toward the home with rhythm and clarity.
LASD Studio works across garden design, landscape architecture, urban design, and regional landscape design. Our goal is to live in balance with nature. With landscape design, we have to close the cycle of clean water, fresh air, ready to plant soil, and other vital resources for the next generation.
Backyard – Intimate, Lush, and Alive
The backyard unfolds into a more intimate sanctuary. Here, visitors encounter:
A private patio for relaxation and gatherings.
A butterfly garden, designed to attract pollinators and enhance local biodiversity.
A dry creek bed that doubles as a stormwater pond during rains—turning a functional system into an aesthetic feature.
Together, these elements create a holistic outdoor living space that is cooling, life-supporting, and deeply restorative.
Conceptual Rendering of Backyard
Ecological Balance and Living Systems
At LASD Studio, we believe that landscape architecture is a form of ecological renewal. With each project, we close the cycles of clean water, fresh air, fertile soil, and biodiversity. The Sanctuary Garden was designed not only for beauty today but for resilience tomorrow.
The first year after installation, the garden begins to heal and adapt, forming its own microclimate and ecosystem. By the second and third years, plants knit together into a lush, thriving environment—a living sanctuary for both people and wildlife.
Sanctuary Garden Planting Plan
Front Yard Sanctuary Garden Design
Master plan of the property
Sanctuary Garden Masterplan
Work in progress during the installation
Temecula Sanctuary Garden video during installation
Behind-the-scenes video of LASD Studio’s Sanctuary Garden in San Diego, showcasing planting installation, sustainable garden design elements, and the creation of a private ecological retreat.
EXISTING CONDITION
A Garden That Evolves Over Time
Every sanctuary begins with a seed. In this San Diego retreat, we planted a future of beauty, biodiversity, and ecological intelligence. With time, the garden matures into a lush, layered sanctuary—an everyday miracle unfolding season after season.
‘We love this garden. Amazing design that really works. We use our outdoor every day now.’
Cynthia
Innovation Hub Düsseldorf – Evolutionary Landscape Design
The Innovation HUB in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a visionary urban design project uniting landscape architecture, ecology, and digital creativity. A space for education, collaboration, and innovation dedicated to shaping a sustainable future.
“A Living Public & Cultural Landscape”
The Innovation Hub in Düsseldorf is not just an architectural project — it is a living, evolving cultural landscape. Designed by LASD Studio, the hub integrates art, ecology, and digital innovation into one continuous environment where people, biodiversity, and creativity thrive together.
Evolutionary Design Approach
Unlike static buildings, landscapes are alive. Our approach views time as a material, ensuring that with every season the hub becomes richer in biodiversity, healthier in soil, and more resilient to climate change.
Soil Regeneration – enhancing soil structure, aeration, and pH balance for long-term fertility.
Biodiversity-Driven Planting – introducing native and adaptive species that provide habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife.
Climate Resilience – creating low-water, adaptive planting palettes to reduce long-term maintenance and costs.
Cultural Integration – blending ecological design with urban identity and creative expression.
Planting Plan that Supports Life
Our planting plan functions as an ecological network:
Nectar and pollen sources for bees and butterflies.
Multi-layered shrubs and trees for shade and bird habitat.
Groundcovers that enrich the soil and protect against erosion.
Together, these create a self-sustaining ecosystem that grows stronger year after year.
Abstract & Contemporary Expression
The Innovation Hub is designed with freedom and asymmetry — pathways and gardens follow organic, curvilinear forms inspired by natural systems. Abstract compositions balance textures, heights, and colors to create a dynamic, contemporary urban space where every corner tells a new story.
A cinematic walkthrough of the Innovation Hub Düsseldorf landscape design by LASD Studio. The video showcases the abstract red architectural façade, public plaza spaces, and dynamic planting plan designed to regenerate soil health, support pollinators, and create a resilient biodiversity network. The animation highlights pathways, gathering areas, and ecological planting compositions that evolve with time, blending art, innovation, and nature in a cultural urban setting.
Vision for the Future
LASD Studio designs public, cultural, and ecological landscapes that regenerate life. The Innovation Hub Düsseldorf embodies this vision:
A creative environment for digital innovation.
A green infrastructure that educates and inspires.
A landscape of resilience, closing the cycle of water, air, soil, and biodiversity for future generations.
Butterfly Garden – Poway, California
A butterfly garden in Poway, California, created to restore biodiversity and wildlife. With pollinator planting, native habitats, and ecological balance, this project celebrates harmony between people and nature.
“A Private Sanctuary for Biodiversity and Pollinators”
The Butterfly Garden in Poway, California, is designed as a living ecosystem — a garden that blossoms year after year and evolves into a sanctuary for wildlife. This project was nominated among the best landscape designs for nature restoration in San Diego.
By weaving together native plants, nectar-rich flowers, and ecological design strategies, the garden supports butterflies, bees, and pollinators while providing a serene outdoor retreat for the homeowners.
Butterfly garden at sunset with birdbath and seating, Poway, California
Design Approach: Living in Unity with Nature
Our vision was to create more than a decorative garden — it is a synergetic system where plants, pollinators, and people coexist. Carefully selected planting palettes ensure year-round color, fragrance, and habitat. The dry creek feature provides both an aesthetic focal point and a functional stormwater solution, creating a microclimate that cools the backyard naturally.
Cozy seating patio with fire bowl in butterfly garden, Poway, California
Key Features of the Butterfly Garden
Native & Pollinator-Friendly Plants – Supporting biodiversity and year-round blooms.
Butterfly Habitat – Milkweed, salvias, and other host plants attract butterflies to breed and thrive.
Seasonal Flower Strips – Stripes of greenery and color create a sense of infinity and expand the space visually.
Sustainable Water Features – A dry water creek transforms into a pond during storms, enriching the ecosystem.
Ecological Balance – A garden that matures gracefully, becoming lusher and richer with each season.
A Garden that Evolves with Time
As with all LASD Studio designs, this garden is conceived as an evolving landscape. The first year focuses on establishing ecological balance, while by the second and third year, the planting becomes denser, the wildlife more abundant, and the garden reaches its full vibrancy.
This project reflects our mission: to restore balance between people, art, and biodiversity and to leave a legacy of sustainable, beautiful outdoor spaces for future generations.
Bishop Lucey Park – Cork, Ireland
Bishop Lucey Park in Cork, Ireland, reimagined as an urban “Timeline.” This design proposal blends movement, accessibility, play, and multifunctionality into a vibrant public space that reflects community life and future city aspirations.
“A Contemporary Public Park Redesign Rooted in History and Ecology”
Bishop Lucey Park, located at the heart of Cork City, is one of Ireland’s most important urban green spaces. LASD Studio’s redesign reimagines this beloved park as an evolutionary landscape – a living, adaptive environment that honors Cork’s cultural history while supporting urban biodiversity, social diversity, and climate resilience.
Artistic Site-plan of Bishop Lucey Park in Cork, Ireland.
This project goes beyond traditional park design. It creates a dynamic public space where heritage, ecology, and community life intertwine. The park’s new layout provides a variety of experiences, ensuring that people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can feel connected and included.
Video walkthrough of the Bishop Lucey Park redesign in Cork, Ireland. The animation highlights inclusive public spaces, historic city walls, biodiversity-rich planting, open lawns, seating areas, and adaptive features that support community life and urban ecology.
Key Design Elements
Inclusive Spaces for All Generations
The design integrates open lawns, shaded seating areas, water features, and intimate gardens. Each element serves different age groups – from children’s play areas to quiet retreats for reflection – creating a truly multigenerational park.Evolutionary Landscape Approach
Inspired by natural systems, the park is designed as a self-sustaining ecological network. Planting strategies emphasize native and pollinator-friendly species, ensuring year-round biodiversity support and stronger ecological balance.Cultural Heritage Integration
The design respects the historic city walls and cultural context of Cork. Pathways and viewing points frame heritage features, blending modern landscape architecture with Cork’s layered urban history.Biodiversity & Climate Resilience
Pollinator gardens, diverse tree plantings, and rainwater-sensitive landscapes cool the urban microclimate and mitigate flooding, while creating habitats for birds, bees, and butterflies.Flexible Public Realm
Open spaces are designed to adapt over time for cultural events, markets, performances, and seasonal celebrations. This makes Bishop Lucey Park not only a green refuge but also an active cultural hub.
Side Perspective, rendering of Bishop Lucey Park
The Importance of Diverse Public Space
Bishop Lucey Park represents a new era of public park design in Ireland. Its strength lies in diversity – cultural, ecological, and social. By weaving together biodiversity support, inclusive spaces, and adaptive design strategies, the park becomes more than just a place to visit. It becomes an evolving system where:
Children play, families gather, and communities celebrate.
Wildlife thrives in carefully designed ecological niches.
Cork’s heritage is preserved and experienced in daily life.
The city gains resilience against climate challenges.
Baroque Garden Design in Hillcrest, San Diego
A Baroque-inspired garden in Hillcrest, San Diego. Designed with symmetry, geometric parterres, and sculpted greenery, this project revives the grandeur of European tradition while adapting to California’s climate and lifestyle.
“A Timeless Symphony of Geometry, Ornament, and Elegance”
Baroque Garden design in Hillcrest, San Diego
The Baroque Garden in Hillcrest, San Diego, reinterprets one of Europe’s most iconic landscape traditions for a modern private residence. Inspired by 17th-century Baroque gardens, this design showcases dramatic geometry, strong axial views, and ornamental detail — all while being adapted to Southern California’s climate and lifestyle.
Video walkthrough of a Baroque-inspired garden in Hillcrest, San Diego, showcasing parterres, symmetry, clipped hedges, fountains, and ornamental design adapted to Southern California living.
Baroque gardens were intended to illustrate the mastery of man over nature in a well structured composition to support architecture of the estate.
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Central to the design is the orchestration of space through symmetry, parterres, and focal points, creating a theatrical garden experience where every path and vista is carefully choreographed. Sculptural plantings, clipped hedges, and decorative paving set the stage, while water features and garden ornaments add layers of refinement.
Beyond its architectural beauty, the garden has been carefully planned with sustainable planting selections that honor the spirit of Baroque grandeur while ensuring year-round vibrancy in San Diego’s environment. This fusion of heritage and innovation results in a living work of art — a private sanctuary that reflects both cultural richness and modern luxury living.
