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… Read more »
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Hillside Luxury in Harmony with Nature
Cita Avenue | Hillside Luxury in Harmony with Nature Tucked into the dramatic slopes of Southern California, Cita Avenue is a study in how bold design can transform a hillside challenge into a sanctuary of elegance, resilience, and possibility. From the outset, this project asked for more than just beauty—it demanded innovation, ecological sensitivity, and… Read more »
Hillside Renewal in Beverly Hills
El Roble Drive | A Seamless Blend of Nature and Luxury Nestled in the rolling terrain of Southern California, El Roble Lane exemplifies Ecocentrix’s dedication to landscapes that are as functional as they are breathtaking. This residence challenged us to harmonize the elegance of a contemporary home with the timeless beauty of its natural surroundings—delivering… Read more »
Hillside Living Reimagined
Perched high in the dramatic hills of La Cañada, Hillcrest Avenue is Ecocentrix’s most expansive and technically advanced residential design to date. This project transforms a steep, previously inaccessible slope into an immersive, multilevel sanctuary of luxury, resilience, and design-forward vision. A Bold Challenge Met with Creativity At first glance, the site presented nearly insurmountable hurdles—limited… Read more »
Meet John Feldman | Luxury Landscape Architecture Principal & Decorative Italian Plumbing Specialist
We had the good fortune of connecting with John Feldman and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi John, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success? The most important factor behind the success of both Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture and Sturgianni has been our unwavering commitment to quality, sophistication, and client satisfaction…. Read more »
A Culmination of Adaptation, Cultivation and Creativity
One of our favorite parts of this business is the connections we make with Clients, and getting to stop back by years later to see how their dreams – and our work – have flourished! Last month, we had an opportunity to visit one of our previously completed sites in Brentwood to see how it… Read more »
Celebrating Our Earth Day Birthday
Well, it’s official – Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture is behind the (metaphorical) wheel. This week we turn Sweet Sixteen! Blow out the reusable candles folks, because we’re celebrating another Earth Day Birthday. While it’s certainly odd to imagine this business being old enough to operate a vehicle, grow facial hair, and attend prom, it feels simultaneously… Read more »
Sunset Over Desert Oasis
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt.” – John “Father of National Parks” Muir. In case you haven’t seen our social media (which you should really check out, BTW), we had an incredible opportunity to lead the Exterior Design Team for Design Collaborative’s 2022 Show House. This… Read more »
Bringing Aloha Spirit to the Desert
When picturing Aloha Living, one might envision oceanic views and sun-soaked sands. It would be hard-pressed to find the first image in your mind to be that of the Coachella Valley. And yet, we’re at it again to cultivate reality from vision. Enter, the Desert Oasis Show House. This 4,350 square foot home, designed in… Read more »