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Charles and Sheree
Moffat Residence
Koko Kai, Hawaii
Kai, Hawaii
The sense of WAVES
of the Pacific Ocean is the first thing that is noticed upon approaching
the Moffat Residence. The WAVES is the theme that the landscape design
is centered around. Charles and Sheree Moffat wanted a space to enjoy
spending time to garden and entertain their family and friends. Despite
a limited area, Charles and Sheree wanted a swimming pool for both
entertaining and exercise. The salt water pool combined a 25’ lap pool,
a heated spa, an area for water volleyball and an underwater seat wall,
which followed the flow as that of a WAVE’s edge. The blue ceramic
tiled pool mimics the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean.
The planter edges
repeat the curves of a wave. As the planter “wave” undulates into the
garden space, it provides easy access to the plants. Charles and Sheree
can now pick their own fruit with choices of Oranges, Surinam Cherries
and Meyers Lemons. Their daughter can make Haku Leis with the variety
of Native plants, such as Kupukupu Ferns and Palapalai Ferns. Flowering
plants, such as Native Gardenia, Red Gingers and Tahitian and Amy
Yoshioka Gardenias were planted to fill the air with a sweet fragrance
and for Sheree to pick the flowers to place in the house.
The 14th
green of the golf course located inches from the property line of the
backyard seems to extend endlessly to the mountains beyond. MacArthur
Palms and Joannis Palms were planted both as a screen from the neighbors
as well as to help frame the mountain an ocean views. The Palms
provided a tropical feeling around the patio with their fronds casting
beautiful shadows on the pool deck. The concrete headers, that separate
the Mondo Grass and Grass from the Dwarf Laua’e Fern, repeat the WAVE
theme. Low berms within the planters help to bring height and interest
to this intimate backyard. Moss rocks were personally carried by
Charles and were set in the low berms as rock outcroppings and natural
seating areas.
The patio deck
topped with ‘golden ray’ flagstone paving, is a perfect setting for
night entertaining with the open feeling to view the moon and the stars
that shine above. Tiki Torches, which were carefully selected by
Charles and Sheree, help to create a romantic and mysterious glow. The
Moffat Residence is a perfect setting for spending time with family
and friends in their beautiful new garden space.
Charles and Sheree Moffat Residence was
recognized by Scenic Hawaii for a Betty Crocker Landscape Award of
Appreciation in the year 2007.
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