New Mexico Oasis Expands Horizons for 2 Generations

New Mexico Oasis Expands Horizons for 2 Generations The "New Mexico Oasis Expands Horizons for 2 Generations" completed by Serquis + Associates Landscape Architecture is a beautiful showcase of landscaping to provide a multi-generational family home in Santa Fe, New Mexico with both a peaceful and vibrant outdoor environment in tune with the natural aesthetic of the surrounding region. It employs a variety of native xeriscape plantings, stone pathways, and water features that both complement and embody the dry climate of New Mexico and the regional aesthetic. A materials palette of earthy tones, including local flagstone and adobe walls, was utilized to form a cohesive design that harmonizes with some of New Mexico's unique architectural styles. In addition, the team skillfully addressed challenges of sloped terrain and drainage considerations to implement bioswales, terraced beds, and native boulders that considered minimal adverse impact to the natural properties, yet enhance interactions within the outdoor landscape. Central to the oasis is an outdoor living area that includes a shaded pergola, climbed by flowering vine, to create a comfortable family gathering area. A custom fire pit, surrounded by native boulders, entered into a thermal comfort zone that undeniably invites families to congregate around the warmth and engage beneath the New Mexico starry sky. The delight of a butterfly garden, along with other native plants, was included not only to attract wildlife but also to educate future generations biodiversity and our role in conservation efforts. The end result is an unforgettable landscape experience (not to be confused by the notion for a "finished landscape") that specifically catered to the unique needs of the family, while providing a rich potentially even sustainable experience for unfold for future user generations. Most importantly, the clients conveyed their utmost satisfaction with the , and the indoor/outdoor functional design has unequivocally expanded horizons they did not know were possible, to experience the outdoor world in a completely new and positive way. Furthermore, the serquis + associates team most certainly delivered another opportune honest to goodness quality and innovative effort that resonated beauty and purpose in the life-giving, captivating landscape of New Mexico.