This San Carlos family wanted a backyard with generous paving for their young son to play—but it was essential that the hardscape feel integrated with the home’s architecture. Poured-in-place concrete pavers echo the home’s rhythmic angles, while two concrete benches help define and enclose the space. A curved bench marks the grade change and frames a striking view, while a linear bench anchors a row of three new trees along a tall concrete wall. California native plantings and carefully placed boulders soften the edges, tying the garden seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
