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IT’S ABOUTCREATIVITY DISCIPLINE INGENUITY SIMPLICITY

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THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREOF PAUL SANGHA

THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OF PAUL SANGHA BY CAROLYN DEUSCHLE

EXPLORATIONS IN THE SPIRIT OF PLACE AND BEINGBY BYRON HAWES

THE PROJECTSTWELVE CASE STUDIES

THE EPIPHANYBY PAUL SANGHA

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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PUBLICATIONS

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Right. Glass railings replace existing carved wood panels along the ramp and upper patio, opening the space to the views beyond.

Above. The terminus of an existing ramp connecting the upper patio and pool terrace is reconfigured from its pre-vious location against the wall of the residence, to move through the garden.

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Right. Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica), Spurge (Euphorbia) and Smoke Bush (Cotinus) embrace a sculpture from the client’s collection.

Above. Red Masterwort (Astrantia) and Wisteria frame a view of an abstract stone sculpture.

Previous Spread. Copper sheets of peeling Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) contrast with the fine, geometric texture of Hebe.

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Left. A site-specific fractured Corten steel sculpture forms the north wall of the bocce pavilion.

Above. At the bocce court, crushed oyster shell and sand-stone form a harmonious palette of texture and colour.

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Above. Birdhouses punctuate the embankment walk while transitions in the pathway hinge around sculptural elements.

Right. Fall colour and sculpture bring a sense of whimsy to the experience of the embankment.

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Above. Rolling lawn provides ample space in which to play. Right. Supported on one side only, the arbor embraces the lawn and walkway while framing the axial entry to the ravine pavilion.

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Right. Contrasting textures and colours provide lush visual interest throughout the year.

Left. In the ravine, Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) cascades over a pathway of crushed basalt.

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Left. Inspired by an abstract red chandelier in the home’s interior, the custom sculpture on the great lawn was de-signed as a counterpoint to balance the garden architecture.

Right. Sculpture concept development.

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Next Spread. A timeless tapestry of water, pebbles, slate and planting.

Above. Ornamental Onion (Allium), Plantain Lily (Hosta) and Gingko (Gingko biloba) create a richly textured, yet ap-propriately restrained composition.

Left. Rhododendron leaves reach towards the fine blooms of Ornamental Onion (Allium).

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Right. Approaching the terrace, layered planting draws the mature forest into the space of the garden. The integration of rough and refined textures throughout the hardscape and planting gives the space a timeless quality.

Next Spread. A simple palette of Boxwood (Buxus), Laven-der (Lavandula) and Hebe (Hebe) are clipped into sculptural forms that contrast with the lawn and hedge beyond

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Left. A juxtaposition of the organic against the refined, the lower pool terrace links to the beach beyond.

Above. Concept exploration drawing. Next Spread. Nestled in the beach grasses, the rectilinear glass tiled pool provides an architectural contrast to the organic.

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Above. Ornamental Onion (Allium) flowers float over Laven-der (Lavandula) blooms.

Left. Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica), Ornamental On-ion (Allium), and Boxwood (Buxus) create a whimsical and dramatic entry.

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Above. Rose garden concept. Above. Planting Plan.

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Right. Boxwood (Buxus) parterres lead the eye to the pool terrace.

Left. Against a backdrop of Rhododendrons, the abstract sculpture juxtaposes colour, texture and geometry.

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Right. Solid carved limestone benches and tree trunks in-voke a clear rhythm along the east property line.

Next Spread. Twin sculptures frame the view of the garden from the pool house.

Above. Globe Bean Tree (Catalpa bignoniodes ‘Nana’) and limestone benches define the east edge of the pool terrace.

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Left and Above. Crafted by a local glass artisan, the gar-den’s sculptural recycled glass elements reference the lu-minous colour of glacier-fed pools.

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Left and Right. Framed by the columns of the gateway pavil-ion, a Matt Devine sculpture is both pivotal and invites the eye into the Koi pond garden.

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Right. A large iron urn focuses views and provides a terminus for the axial garden path.

Above. Bold textural contrast and forms create drama in the evening light.

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Above and Right. Cantilevered stairs float through a sunken courtyard behind a filigree of Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra).

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Left and Above. After a summer rain, the clean lines of the hardscape are punctuated by the reflected sculpture.

Next Spread. The articulated volumes of the entry court and east elevation of the residence allow for a play of light and shadow. Semi-private and private space are subtly de-fined through the integration of low walls and partitions.

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STAFF

CURRENT STAFFArteaga Melgoza, MarioBishop, DavidDavis, LaraHowu, Joe Chun LungSangha, PaulSrivastava, MohitTanwar, VikasVogt, MeganWu, MicoleAvideh SheikhMahsa AzariJazmin Cendeno-Orozco

FORMER STAFFAndrushko, Melanie Bennett, Chloe Bonde, Bhavana Brewer, Brenda Carver, Sarah Charrey, Kaline Demers, Dave Downie, Amelia Fielding, Bernice Gentry, Anita Green, Anita

Guppy, Blair Burnett, KacieJones, Helen Kennedy, ClaireKovar, Martin Laing, Allison Laing, Elizabeth Lewinberg, Tanya Mackay, Sharon Main, Alan Markham Zantvoort, Kate McBeth, Laurie McIntosh, Stewart McMaster, Michelle Nguyen, Elizabeth Nielsen, Linda Pang, Fanny Pesa, Susanna Reda, Vincenzo Revoczi, Tamás Sleigh, Dana Stern, Yaron Stewart, Ian Turner, Wayne Xu, Lu Zygalo, SylviaMatthew, Tammyanne