Joseph Cardoza Residence....

Claremont, California

Looking East in the North Garden

More photos below!



FIELD NOTES:

Joe Cardoza came into my life about 15 years ago when I was asked to serve on Claremont's Architectural Commission. At that time, he was chairman of the design review commission. The commission, comprised of two member from the design field, two from the community at large, one Architect and one Landscape Architect (which was my position). We reviewed any and all developments large or small in Claremont. Joe was a tremendous chair as he was a strong, fair leader who moved effortlessly though Parliamentary Procedure. During my tenure on the commission, he asked me to help design his back garden. His home located in a fashionable area of Claremont called Padua. The house previously belonged to Mrs. Gainey of Gainey Ceramics, the architecture has a 1950's Palm Spring feel. The property, even before Mrs. Gainey was part of the Sunkist Growers Association which was a Claremont institution.

His tastes are quite masculine with a hint of the Orient. We wanted to incorporate the existing mature citrus trees and a small lawn (referencing his East Coast roots). Joe also wanted a place for late afternoon drinks, as he frequently entertained the Architectural Commission and City Staff. The garden as one can see above (and below) has matured gracefully. Recently we have been back in his garden to refine what I originally designed, plus design and develop a garden for the front (West Garden), a small courtyard, and a very hot patio (South Garden). We also selectively pruned the magnificent citrus trees to reveal their stately structure, properly pruned the Japanese Maples (they are museum quality), developed a new plan for placing art in the garden and retrofitted the irrigation system (after 15 years it needed some work). It was a joy to see how a properly planned garden matures with grace and elegance. I am quite proud of the garden and Joe for his attention to detail.

~North Garden ~
Summer 2007

Back Garden Entrance featuring a trellis (which repeats design features of the arbor)

First view of the Back Garden from Trellis (photo above)

View of the garden featuring the arbor

Back Side of Trellis
Arbor Detail
Arbor Detail

Interesting shadow pattern cast from the arbor

Pavers offer a beautiful contrast with wall and plant materials, plus provide a strong sense of direction
When choosing a bamboo know whether it is a clumping or running variety.
Handsome Japanese Timber Bamboo

Pavers used with gravel to provide pattern and continuity with gravel under citrus trees

Part of the old Sunkist Lemon Grove

Beautiful Water Wise Gardening
Art in the Garden, whether Modern or Traditional speaks volumes about the owners
One of a Two hand carved marble Foo Dogs


~ Front Garden (West) ~


New Mailbox, using "Claremont potatoes" the native rock

Colors, Form and Texture---all water wise!

The art of placement

Front Garden; Riparian Area; Native Rocks

Front Garden, another view

Up the stream bed!

Peaceful Contrast

Magnolia floating in entry fountain

View Garden/Courtyard; Art Placement

Another view of the Front Garden

Miss Ellie says life imitates art

Indah Bulan's Michael Rodriguez


~ UPDATE: Spring 2009 ~


Interesting shadow pattern cast by Arbor

Rear entrance of Arbor

Shadow patterns always change

Left of Trellis

Trellis into North Garden

Right of Trellis

Vintage Sculpture; installed

The Cardoza Art Movement!

Concrete base; river rock facade set in mortar

Dry Stream Bed

Added gorgeous glass rocks...

just enough... not too much!




It was a beautiful Spring at Joe's!



Beautiful Fresh Spring Green

California's Lilac... Ceanothus

Beautiful contrast!

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