MODERN FARMHOUSE

Nestled among mature trees, the homeowners envisioned an outdoor space that blends seamlessly with their new home, invites everyday use, and feels in harmony with the established neighborhood. Being involved from start to finish allowed us to create a thoughtful series of features, including bluestone hardscapes, a low property fence, expansive lawn areas, a communal fire pit, and a custom play environment.

LOCATION: ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA

ARCHITECTS: FERGUS GARBER YOUNG

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MOROSO CONSTRUCTION

PHOTO CREDIT: RACHEL MOISES

A modern white house with a metal roof surrounded by trees and a curved driveway in a lush green yard, during early evening.
A backyard view of modern white houses with black roofs, a swimming pool with lounge chairs, outdoor dining area, and trees during sunset.
A modern garden with a stone pathway, small shrubs, and trees, leading to a wooden fence and a covered structure in the background, during dusk.
Modern backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by grey stone pavers. There are six white chairs around a fire pit in the foreground and four white lounge chairs along the right side. At the back, there is a white pool house with a black
A concrete pathway with succulent plants on both sides leads to a wooden gate, with a modern house and tall trees in the background.
A backyard with a wooden treehouse platform with a black net hammock, surrounded by tall trees and dense green bushes, sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A fire pit filled with smooth gray stones, with flames rising among the stones, placed on a wooden deck.
An outdoor basketball court with black surface, white lines, and a Kansas Jayhawks logo at the center. A basketball hoop with backboard is mounted on the wall beside a white building, with trees and bushes in the background.