Surfer's Paradise

Perspective sketch: Hoerr Schaudt.

Surfer's Paradise

Malibu, CA · Residential

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Role — Landscape design, garden design, project managementStatus — In PermittingPractice — Project created while employed by Hoerr Schaudt

Overview

A Malibu residential landscape conceived as a relaxed coastal retreat for family life and professional entertaining.

My contribution

  • —Developed design inspiration and conceptual sketches into coordinated landscape designs.
  • —Led permit and construction-document development, including details.
  • —Worked to maximize usable site area while maintaining the intended relaxed coastal character and entertaining program.
  • —Directed planting design in response to Malibu requirements, including native planting, spacing, density, and compatible plant communities.
  • —Developed the fuel-modification layout, directed staff drawing production, and reviewed the plan through Fire Department approval.
Aerial view from property entry
Overall site plan
Flower garden with citrus trees
View from second-floor balcony
Materials at the entry
Fuel Modification Plan

Permitting — reviewed through Fire Department approval · Project work completed while employed by Hoerr Schaudt

Project Information

Status
In Permitting
Role
Landscape design, garden design, project management
Credit
Project created while employed by Hoerr Schaudt
Involvement
John's involvement concluded when he founded The Lili Group; the project continued with Hoerr Schaudt.
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