Leslie Golden, Landscape Architect
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LLAMAS BUILDER'S CREW
I am a licensed landscape architect with over forty years of experience transforming the environment through sustainable landscape solutions. For twenty years I was the principal of a mid-size landscape architecture design firm, specializing in urban design and economic revitalization. After retirement from that practice I chose to focus my practice on residential design.
My goal is to help you to maximize the potential of your property. I specialize in California native plants and drought tolerant plant material. Plants are selected to provide seasonal color and improve animal habitat. I love to use plant that attract butterflies and hummingbirds!
In addition, I have a contractor with whom I have worked for over 17 years that can implement any size project.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your project.
Leslie Golden
510 589 5580
Landscape Projects
Interior Projects
Previous Professional Work
LANDSCAPE WORK
Lafayette - Before
Existing trellis was a flat overhead that did little for the elevation of the house and the existing brick planter (overgrown with Lantana) was obstructing the circulation from the house door to the pool area and the short brick wall and concrete steps left the upper patio wide enough to function as a circulation area.
Lafayette - Trellis After
New redwood trellis along the south facing side of house elegantly follows the elevation of the house. Three bays provide separation between the lounging, serving and dining spaces. Cafe lights provide evening glow and the new enlarged flagstone patio and steps gracefully connects to the existing pool level below.
Constructed by Llamas Crew
Danville - Front
East Bay MUD rebate was obtained for removing existing lawn and installing drought tolerant plants and permeable paving.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Danville - Pergola
18' x 20' pergola was designed by Landscape architect and built per structural engineers details. Permeable materials and landscaped with plants that are drought tolerant, low maintenance and provides seasonal color. Decorative rock dry creek bed also reduces the overall water needs and provides an alternative decorative feature.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Larkspur - Deck
1,400 square foot deck constructed of PTDF and Trex. Raised patios sections are constructed of tile surface. from the deck. Assisted with furniture and planter selection .
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Larkspur - Outdoor Kitchen
11' long outdoor kitchen constructed with Epi wood features a gas grill, gas burner, sink, refrigerator, icemaker, storage as well as garbage and recycling drawer.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Moraga - Before: Lawn to Meadow
Received $2,000 EBMUD credit for removing existing lawn and installing drought tolerant plants, irrigation and mulching.
Moraga - After
Landscaped with plants that are drought tolerant, low maintenance and provides seasonal color. Decorative rock also reduces the amount of planting and irrigation.
Constructed by Llamas Crew
Flagstone Path
New flagstone path completes the connectivity throughout the site .
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Dry Creek Bed -After
Stones were selected by owner and placed by Landscape Architect.
Constructed by Llamas Crew
Moraga - Entry
Shifting concrete slabs create an impressive entry to the residence. California native plant material and low maintenance drought tolerant plants provide seasonal interest.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Moraga - Secondary Path
Shifting concrete slab pathway smaller scale for the secondary path connecting the entry and the driveway. California native plant material and low maintenance drought tolerant plants provide seasonal interest.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WORK
Before 2000
sorry photo not the best quality - before iphones
After 2001
removed ceiling of attic, installed glue lam beam, new skylights to create the vaulted ceiling and opened up the space
Before 2000
Although the living room had a floor to ceiling window - it was north facing and provided very little light, creating a very dark interior.
After 2022
The ceiling of the living room was removed to expose the existing attic space and a glue lam beam installed to create the vaulted ceiling thereby opening up the volume of the space.
Two new skylights were installed to balance the light and the space was transformed.
Orinda - Before Basement space
Empty space under a residence located on a hill.
Orinda - After ADU
850 square foot ADU. one bedroom and bath.
Rossmoor - Before
Non descript fireplace brick veneer painted white.
Rossmoor - After
Slate veneer with over-sized wood stained mantel and a gorgeous 4" thick slate hearth.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Lafayette - Before
Two existing structural walls separated the living room, breakfast room and kitchen. The demolition of both walls and new beam allowed us to open up the space into one great room.
Lafayette - After
Kitchen Island separates the beakfast room from the dining
Lafayette - Before
One partial wall separated the kitchen from breakfast room and there was secondary circulation access to the dining room with floor to ceiling windows which showed the junk stored against the house.
Lafayette - After
The partial wall was removed, the house was extended 24" into the patio area and the sink was relocated with a view of the garden.
Lafayette - Before
One partial wall separated the kitchen from breakfast room and there was secondary circulation access to the dining room with floor to ceiling windows which showed the junk stored against the house.
Lafayette - After
The partial wall was removed, the house was extended 24" into the patio area and the sink was flipped from the right side of kitchen to the left side where the owner can admire the view.
Lafayette - Before
One partial wall separated the kitchen from breakfast room and there was secondary circulation access to the dining room with floor to ceiling windows which showed the junk stored against the house.
Lafayette - After
The partial wall was removed, the house was extended 24" into the patio area and the sink was flipped from the right side of kitchen to the left side where the owner can admire the view.
Lafayette - Bathroom
Was a typical 5 x 8 bathroom until we borrowed some space from the oversized walk-in closet. New walk-in shower, skylight, heated tile floor and grab bars make this bathroom functional yet evokes the spa-like experience desired by owners.
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
Lafayette - After
A new wooden media center closed an opening to a samll room to define the
Constructed by Llamas Crew.
PREVIOUS WORK at GOLDEN ASSOCIATES
Specializing in Design of: Specializing in Construction:Sustainable Landscape Solutions Planting & IrrigationDrought Tolerant, Low Maintenance Design CarpentrySite Master Plan Fences Hardscape Design Retaining wallsDrainage
Architectural Designer Interior Construction Spatial Design Remodel or RepairKitchen Design KitchenBathroom Design Bathroom