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.
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
