Fire Features in Bay Area Landscape Architecture Fire features are among the most transformative components in luxury outdoor living design — especially in the Bay Area’s mild Northern California climate. At Montgomery Robbins, Inc., we integrate fire features not just as functional elements, but as design-driven focal points that extend seasonal living and [...]
How Corten Steel is Used in Landscape Architecture Corten Steel, also known as weathering steel, is a durable material increasingly popular in luxury landscape architecture. Designed to form a rust-colored patina that protects against corrosion, it offers both longevity and striking visual appeal. Its warm, earthy tones pair beautifully with stone, [...]
Smart Landscape Design: Luxury Outdoor Automation for the Modern Bay Area Home In high-end residential design, luxury is no longer defined by appearance alone—it’s about experience. Today’s discerning homeowners want spaces that not only look exquisite but also respond intelligently to their lifestyle. At Montgomery Robbins, Inc., our residential landscape architecture [...]
High-End Drainage for Residential Landscapes When designing a high-end luxury drainage system for residential landscape architecture, the goal is to balance performance, durability, and aesthetics so the system feels like a refined design element rather than a utilitarian necessity. The most sophisticated solutions are subtle, often disappearing seamlessly into the [...]
California Casual Landscape Designs Landscape Architecture has seen many movements and style trends that influence the aesthetic of designed outdoor space. The variety of definitions of beauty is one thing we love about our work, and we are always looking forward to what is coming next. Northern California has always had its own [...]
Timeless Stone in the Landscape: Bay Area Designs by Montgomery Robbins Stone has been appreciated by people for its qualities for at least 2.5 million years - for its durability for use in tools, lasting stability in architecture, and for its natural beauty. In more recent history, stone continues to be [...]
Embellishments For The Landscape In creating outdoor living spaces, design is often in the details! Whether designing a landscape from scratch or adding to the existing landscape, stylistic embellishments can completely change the overall effect of the space. Embellishments personalize the home landscape and reflect your unique style, for a fun, relaxing outdoor [...]
Feng Shui for the Landscape Feng Shui is often discussed in relation to Interior Design, and whether or not you believe in the life-enhancing powers of orienting elements, there are many Feng Shui principles that may surprise you with their ability to enhance your landscape as well as your interior. It’s [...]
Pet Friendly Landscaping If you have a canine (or feline) companion in your life, or expect to have one in the future, pet-friendly landscape architecture and design may pique your interest. Like all of our clients, each pet is unique, and while many are the easygoing sorts when it comes [...]
Designing Cozy Spaces Landscape design is an interesting challenge at any scale – to incorporate all of the important elements in a practical and aesthetic way, at the highest level of comfort and with the right style and mood, designers have a lot to think about. But when we are working with a [...]
