Barton Hills Residential Landscape Design

Priorities: Site-Responsive Design – Stormwater Management – Native Plantings
Challenges: Onsite Design Constraints – Integrating Existing Natural Features
Solutions: Graded Gravel Walkways – Limestone Masonry Borders – Native Landscape Installation

This residential project in the Barton Hills neighborhood of Austin was shaped through close collaboration between the client and the Maas Verde design team. Working dynamically and designing onsite, the team ensured the landscape responded directly to existing conditions and preserved the site’s natural character.

Masonry was used to construct gravel walkways bordered by artistic limestone rockwork and native plantings. These walkways were intentionally designed to function as stormwater outlets, making precise grading a critical component of the project. By integrating drainage into the circulation paths, the landscape manages runoff naturally while enhancing usability and visual interest.

The result is a highly site-specific landscape that demonstrates how trust and collaboration between client and designer can lead to a cohesive, functional, and ecologically responsive outdoor space.