Homestead Valley

This project was part of a full home rebuild — down to the studs, with a raised roof over a small addition and a completely reorganized interior layout. By considering the relationship between indoors and out from the very beginning, we were able to find efficiencies in the home’s compact footprint and create new, seamless connections to the​ outdoors.

In the ​g​arden, we started by replacing an astroturf lawn with plant​s inspired by the nearby ​Oak and ​Redwood understory. The soil has been brought back to life, inviting beneficial insects and local wildlife to return. The garden has become an integral part of the living space, and a source for joy, play and respite. It’s a labor of love, a work in progress, and a place for creatures of all kinds. 

Location

Mill Valley, CA

architecture and landscape architecture

Liz Richmond

photography

Ellen Keith Shaw and Liz Richmond

built by

PK Construction (house build, deck, fences, and hardscape) and Carlos Martinez (planting and irrigation)