A narrow bridge of precast and steel leads into this East Bay garden, set among redwoods and inland oaks. Small garden rooms fit between the trees, with decomposed granite, bluestone, and brick underfoot. Carex and ligularia grow alongside volunteer bay laurel.

Reclaimed-timber seating rests on weathering-steel supports. Steel edging defines parts of the garden, while moss and leaf litter soften the paving. The materials are simple, with the existing trees providing much of the garden’s scale and character.

Photography: Caitlin Atkinson