Santa Monica Residence

Building on a strong sense of place, this outdoor retreat is designed for various restorative activities, including a pool, firepit seating area, sauna, and meditation garden. A wooden walkway, inspired by the Japanese ‘engawa’, guides visitors across the threshold between interior and exterior spaces. The raised swimming pool, elevated by thick slabs of limestone, sits above a cobble court adorned with diverse groundcover and plantings. Redbud trees and native wildflowers offer seasonal changes, while Japanese Yew Pine provides a sense of seclusion. The meditation garden, featuring soft groundcover and colorful Japanese Maple trees, encourages contemplation. Visitors are invited to sit on the stone bench and enjoy the sound of water from the wildlife-friendly fountain.

Project Team
Studio Grey Green
Harold Jones Landscape
Avanti Pools

Photographer
Saxon Holt