Residential Design

The landscape of this new contemporary home includes a unique spa-stream combination, a metal trellis with eight foot waterfalls into an adjacent swimming pool, intricate paving, and plantings.  Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group worked extensively

This large wooded site underwent a major renovation.  The shape of the pool and surrounding patios were dramatically altered and now include a fire pit, kitchen, and multiple arbors.  An existing tennis court was removed

Located on the ridge of Santa Cruz Mountain Range on the San Francisco Peninsula, this contemporary home features spectacular views towards Butano Ridge, the Pacific Ocean and acres of protected open space. But is is

Landscape renovations of this 1930’s era home took place concurrent with the installation of a full basement beneath the existing home.  The style and theme of the landscape elements were selected to reflect the details

The homeowners were seeking an outdoor entertainment area that could be used by their large extended family for cooking, dining and relaxing. They were also very concerned with how the potential shade structure would impact