CAMP AND CAMP: IN THE NEWS
IN THE NEWS: CAMP AND CAMP’S “A RED FARMHOUSE'“
October 24, 2019
“A Red Farmhouse” Delivers Understated but Elegant Landscape Design
Standing proudly on land that previously hosted a little red farmhouse and orchard resides an iconic, brand-new tribute to days gone by. Camp & Camp collaborated with the new owners of the property and Mike Mussano of Ward Young Architects to create a ranch design motif respectful of the modest scale and massing appropriate for this property.
The landscape subtly descends to the orchard through a mixture of blond and full range Calistoga boulders, rock walls and hand honed rock stairs. Lavender, rosemary, sage, blue oat grass, Penstemon, yarrow and kangaroo paw are interspersed among the rockwork.
IN THE NEWS: CAMP AND CAMP’S DIABLO VALLEY ESTATE
June 27, 2019
Estate master-planning is more than a collaboration with the building architect in the siting of structures within the border of large properties—it is the synthesis of the owner’s specific desire while acknowledging the opportunities and constraints of the site. These larger estates require recognizable sequence of outdoor event and destinations.
Camp and Camp’s design of this Diablo Valley estate blends an informal, yet disciplined, assembly of plant material surrounding the motor court and provides a natural sloping base for the home while connecting it to the more natural areas of the site.
The property also hosts a main terrace equipped with sculptures, fireplace, Amphitheatre-styled terrace, six-foot copper birdbath and reflecting pool, plus a magnificent outdoor kitchen. Additional site features include the pool bathhouse, studio, bocce ball, multi-sport court, putting green and extensive garden paths.
Go “behind the greens” of this spectacular project in this month’s issue of Diablo Magazine (pg. 115).
IN THE NEWS: ORINDA HILLS COTTAGE GARDEN
April 23, 2019
How Camp & Camp transformed an Orinda hillside home into a Cottage Garden complete with areas for dining, bocce ball, an edible garden, and meandering garden paths to stroll. See the final space in the current issue of Diablo Magazine.
Read it here on page 123.