SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

🌳 World Landscape Architecture Month | Week 5: Action Through Leadership ⭐

Leadership in action looks like taking a client’s vision and guiding it through every phase: from schematic design to construction administration.

For this residential project, the client sought a sleek, modern landscape to complement their midcentury home. As Project Manager, Alyse Wright, PLA, ASLA, led the process through collaborative design, clear communication, and thoughtful ex*****on.

The entry was reimagined with custom floating stairs, a new driveway, and concealed utility elements for a cleaner arrival experience. In the backyard, we transformed the space into a functional outdoor retreat with a custom patio, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, built-in seating, and improved circulation throughout.

Each before-and-after image highlights a specific portion of the site, showing how targeted design interventions improved function, flow, and overall experience, from the front approach to the backyard living spaces.

Swipe through to see how each area of the landscape was transformed. 📸

Today marks the Spring Equinox: the moment when day and night are perfectly balanced.
In the Pacific Northwest, it also signals the beginning of the garden’s awakening. Soil warms, pollinators return, and the landscape prepares for a season of growth.

Wishing you a beautiful start to spring. 🌿
-SCJ Studio