A Bold Vision for Hillside Living

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Durand Drive | A Bold Vision for Hillside Living

Perched high in the Hollywood Hills, Durand Drive demonstrates how imaginative landscape architecture can transform a steep and complex site into a sanctuary of drama, luxury, and resilience. This project is as much about engineering and problem-solving as it is about creating beauty—an interplay of architecture and ecology that redefines hillside living.

Outdoor dining terrace under tree canopy with hillside views
A Steep Challenge Meets Elevated Design

The hillside presented unique constraints: difficult access, severe grade changes, and the need to safeguard both views and slope stability. Instead of treating these as limitations, our team used them as inspiration—designing a multi-level outdoor environment that embraces the topography while protecting its integrity.

Hollywood Hills hillside retreat with preserved trees and terraced decks
Key Features of The Design

      • Cantilevered terraces and decks suspended over the slope, offering immersive canyon views

      • Fire-conscious planting palettes that prioritize both beauty and defensible space

      • Sculptural retaining walls that stabilize the site while doubling as design elements

      • Private lounge and retreat zones woven into the hillside for moments of serenity

Outdoor dining terrace under tree canopy with hillside views

Designing for Luxury and Resilience

Every decision at Durand Drive balanced form and function: luxury outdoor living spaces paired with technical precision in slope stabilization, planting, and circulation. The result is a landscape that feels effortless yet is grounded in deep technical rigor—a bold vision realized against one of California’s most dramatic backdrops.

Discreet fencing and planted barriers for wildlife coexistence

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