Structures
Shelter, Shape & A Sense of Place
Pavilions. Pergolas. Possibility.
The right structure gives a garden form, offering shade, intention, and permanence. In the layered hillsides of Mill Valley or the open terraces of Kentfield, a well-designed pavilion, pergola, or pool house doesn’t dominate the landscape, it belongs to it.
At Heritage Landscapes, structures are never added in isolation. They are designed and built as part of a complete landscape vision, aligned with the land, the architecture, and the way you live outdoors.
Quiet Architecture for Outdoor Living
We see structures not just as protection from the elements, but as an opportunity to frame experience. A pavilion becomes a place for long meals and late evenings. A pergola softens light and defines space. A pool house offers privacy, storage, and architectural balance to a larger environment. Each one anchors the garden and creates room for life to unfold—brought to life with craft, proportion, and careful alignment that makes the structure feel like it’s always belonged.
Common elements include:
Timber and steel-framed pavilions with open-air or solid roofs
Cedar, redwood, or hardwood pergolas, finished for long-term weather resistance
Custom pool houses or garden buildings with architectural detailing and utility coordination
Integrated lighting, drainage, and site-specific footings
Material finishes that echo nearby stonework, plant palettes, and the home itself
Every structure is designed to age well—visually and functionally—and to bring clarity and comfort to the garden it’s built within.
Our Process
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Site Walk & Discovery
We assess the space, sun patterns, and purpose of the structure—framing ideas around how you want to use and move through the site.
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Design With Intention
Each structure is scaled and finished in conversation with the broader plan to balance visual weight and functional need.
Build With Integrity
We coordinate expert trades and execute with care, from foundations to finish—so the result feels settled, enduring, and aligned with the land.
Client Testimonials
"David and team helped us plan and execute an entire property landscaping project including a pool, multiple retaining walls (concrete and wood), a custom outdoor kitchen and pergola."
Michael G. via Google
Always Part of a Larger Vision
Heritage Landscapes structures are integrated into full-site overhauls. This allows us to design them in harmony with surrounding walls, paths, plantings, and lighting. Nothing stands apart and everything works together to shape the landscape.
Let’s Build What Holds It All Together
We design pavilions, pergolas, and pool houses as part of complete landscape transformations. Let’s walk your site and imagine how structure could shape something lasting.
