The Surrealism-inspired courtyard inverts interior and exterior. The custom woven vinyl and “grass” tiles are by Bolon.
A bronze chandelier with solar-powered, waterproof LED bulbs encased in resin illuminates the abundant vertical garden.
Gilded objects add luxe to the terrace.
Naoto Fukasawa’s Déjà-vu dining chairs and a mirror-top table literally reflect the garden and extend it indoors.
Herrman designed a glass ceiling to maximize the flow of natural light to the first floor. The tree-stump stools are also by the architect.
This article appears in the April 2015 issue of SFC&G (San Francisco Cottages & Gardens).