Marpa Landscape Architecture

Board-formed concrete provides a crisp, geometric contrast to the rugged, natural stone steps and lush rock garden plantings. By introducing movement and sound through this sleek weir, we’ve transformed a steep grade transition into a multi-sensory focal point.
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Finding rhythm in the raw materials. We’re constantly inspired by the textures and geometry found in nature—these flowing bands of quartz for example.

On the theme of rooftop gardens, this swath of goldmoss stone crop has the best seat in the house. Highlighting this green roof—goldmoss stonecrop is an hardy, low-water ground cover that proves a low water garden can be striking.

This rooftop garden offers a surreal juxtaposition, skylights seamlessly integrated into a flagstone patio to create a rooftop escape that feels grounded in nature.
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Look closely and you can spot the breezeway dining area nestled in this garden—the perfect spot for an al fresco dinner party.

Cobble steppers lead you to the garden gate. An elevated utilitarian path.
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It’s our busy season…mentally, we’re here.
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An understated planting around this bespoke copper spa mimics the natural form and cadence of the foothills beyond the property line.
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We love how lush this planting turned out, with so many lovely shades of green anchoring the brick facade in the landscape.

The gentle sound of a water feature brings tranquility to any outdoor living space.