Tonglu Outscape Landscape Design Studio
Project Introduction
This landscape project is located in Redwood, California, on a sloped site of approximately 15,000 sqft. Responding to the client’s aesthetic and functional needs, the design uses retaining walls to create terraced spaces, forming a sequence of small themed courtyards with clear circulation. The entry landscape features a California desert-style planting palette to define the boundary and enhance arrival experience.
The first level includes two added structures—one private and detached, the other connected to the main courtyard. The second level offers a meditative water garden, a playful wild-style retreat, and a central viewing garden. The third level, adjacent to the main house, features a Bocce court. Gravel paving, wood furnishings, layered planting beds, and pocket gardens at corners enrich the spatial experience. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plants are selected to suit the California 10a climate zone and ensure long-term sustainability.
Time
March 2025- April 2025 Duration: 2 months
My position
Landscape Architect
My main contribute
-Landscape analysis
-Concept design
-Reference research and case study
-Master planning and design
-Planting design and provide the planting list
-Communicate with the client about landscape construction
In summery, this project strengthened my ability to integrate site analysis, conceptual thinking, and planting strategies into a cohesive design, while also enhancing my communication skills through direct client engagement on landscape construction matters.
Tonglu Outscape Landscape Design Studio
Project Introduction
This project located in San Jose, this 2,300 sqft residential landscape project was developed in close coordination with the client to balance aesthetic preferences and functional needs. The front yard was designed as a drought-tolerant garden eligible for California’s rebate program, while the backyard emphasizes a clean, serene, and Zen-inspired atmosphere. One side of the yard features a rose garden and synthetic lawn, with step stones providing a transitional path throughout the space.
The design also includes two wooden decks—one extending from the living room for social use, and a more private one adjacent to the master bedroom for quiet retreat. To address drainage challenges caused by elevation differences with the neighboring property, a central French drain was integrated into the layout to ensure proper water management.
Time
April 2025- May 2025 Duration: 2 months
My position
Landscape Architect
My main contribute
-Site anlysis
-Landscape Planning and design
-Dessert garden design
-Assist the client to book the Plastic-wood platform
-Planting design and provide the planting list
In summery,through this project, I enhanced my ability to apply site analysis and planting strategies to small-scale residential design, with a focus on drought-tolerant planting and sustainable landscape solutions. I also gained hands-on experience in coordinating material selections, such as assisting the client with booking the plastic-wood deck, and deepened my understanding of how to align design intent with practical construction and maintenance needs
+Buxus microphylla
+Leptospermum scoparium
