Steveston Heritage
As you approach this heritage home in Steveston, the stone perimeter wall, wrought iron gate, and pergola give the property an immediate sense of arrival. The garden had already been carefully cultivated by the homeowner over the years. The lighting had one job, and that was to make sure none of it disappeared after dark.
Light washes up through the street tree canopy and across the stone wall, casting soft shadows that give the whole frontage a warm glow from the street. Through the gate, the Japanese maple takes centre stage, its deep red foliage lit from below so every branch reads clearly against the night sky. Roses and garden beds along the pergola hold their colour without competing for attention.
