豪华住宅

Residential landscape design, to me, is not a secondary layer added after architecture—it is part of the residence itself. It should be conceived together, shaping how one lives, moves, and experiences the space from the very beginning. See my blog https://www.walterryu.com/blog/residential-garden-design.

Art is not decoration. It is the initiation of the concept—the origin of both form and detail. When thoughtfully integrated, it does not sit atop the architecture; it is absorbed into it, becoming inseparable from the whole.

This approach does not necessarily require excessive materials or cost at the outset. It is about intention. With a clear idea, even modest means can create a place with depth, identity, and lasting value.

A compelling example can be seen in the work of John Portman. One of his residential projects, recognized as a record-setting sale in Georgia, demonstrates how architecture, interior, and landscape can be unified into a singular living experience—where space itself becomes art, and art becomes space.

Over time, this way of thinking reveals its true return—not only in property value, but in the quality of living. A home becomes more than a structure; it becomes a meaningful environment where moments accumulate, where daily life is elevated, and where memory and space are quietly intertwined.

See John Portman's residence as an example and an inspiration here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9OQP6wyeAo

YANGMING MOUNTAIN MODERN VILLA

This residential project is located in Taipei, in Yangming Mountain.  Worked with HASSELL with architect Jean Wu's collaboration.  Images from HASSELL and Jean.

RETRO STYLE ELEGANT RESIDENTIAL GARDEN

Usually, the sketch with the vision is merged into a drawing to communicate with the client at the initial meeting after the site visit. https://www.walterryu.com/blog/residential-garden-design

Concept Sketch Plan

Every project originates in a sketch—an initial translation of idea into form that ultimately brings the vision to life.

before the design and construction phase

after condition

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