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How It All Came Together



Excavation Process
Hardscape Installation

The installation of the hardscape elements took approximately seven days.

Call Before You Dig
Before any excavation began in the front yard, we contacted Gopher State One Call—a free service that coordinates with all utility providers to mark underground lines. This crucial step ensures digging is done safely, avoiding damage to water, gas, electric, or communication utilities.


The copper retaining walls are placed.



Delivery and Arrangement of the Wood 
Holistic Tree and Forestry used a small crane to lift large and heavy wood stumps.







The balance beams presented an opportunity to honor the origin of this tree by engraving its coordinates.





Runnel Placement

The runnels were carefully placed to balance performance and poetics—slowing and directing rainwater while introducing visual rhythm and the soothing sound of flowing water.