Mixing Materials: Wood, Concrete, and Stone in SoCal Outdoor Spaces

A renovated backyard that combines wood with stone and concrete. An example of mixing outdoor materials.

After two decades of designing and building outdoor spaces across Los Angeles and Orange County, I’ve come to appreciate how Southern California’s character is rooted in contrast. The light, the textures, the way architecture opens to the outdoors; all of it invites a layered approach to materials. When I design a backyard or patio, I’m … Read more