Project details
- Location
- North Park, San Diego County
- Project type
- Hardscape
- Primary trade
- Hardscape Contractors
- Features
- Raised planters
- Scope
- Garden fireplace and hearth
The goal
Give the fireplace a strong central presence while balancing its tall chimney with lower elements on both sides.
Design & construction approach
Repeated arches connect the central firebox visually to the smaller storage openings.
The finished result
Textured facing, pale caps, and paired red planters give the composition contrast and balance.
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Materials & planting
- Natural-looking stone facing
- Brick firebox lining
- Pale stone-like caps
- Masonry storage openings
- Decorative planters
Trades used on this build
The build was led by our hardscape contractors crew, with custom masonry. Every trade is in-house.
Building in North Park
Design and construction are both in-house, so grading, drainage, masonry, planting and lighting are solved together. Licensed C-27 Landscape Contractor — CSLB License #1159370.
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