I’m fascinated by the way homes integrate into their surrounding neighborhoods – or don’t. For me, the low stone retaining wall, the variety of plants, the low wooden fence with generous spacing and then the front porch – all gradually receding and rising towards the house – present an inviting, approachable, natural, organic transition from public space to private. All of this gives me a feeling that the house and its occupants are happy to be part of the surrounding neighborhood.