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Above Evergreens 20 feet tall and larger remained throughout the remodel, and more were added to scale down open areas around the home and break up the prevailing winds. Sixteen-foot evergreens were placed on the downhill side of the property to push the wind up and over the site without blocking the view. Middle The patio, walls, columns and seat walls were faced with 'Heber Red' flagstone and 'Park City Gold' sandstone about 3-4 inches thick, cut to specified sizes to match the existing stonework. Two weeks later, a large construction crane set the boulders in place, and following some minor adjustments and plantings to fill in the landscape, the entry drive met the client's desire for an impressive yet natural effect. Stone columns with custom designed hood lights were installed along the drive for visibility, and to tie the architecture further into the landscape. This theme continued down to the street, where native landscaping was retained and replanted. Large flagstone pieces were used to create wide banding, and what became known as a 'Tiger Tooth' pattern around the focal point areas. The smaller 6, 9 and 12-inch cut blond sandstone was used to create a lighter feel for the large patio spaces. In all, over 4,000 square feet of stone patio was laid over a concrete rat slab, and radiant heat was installed to make the patios accessible year-round. 36 Landscape Architect and Specifier News The client's interest in the local culture led Northland to study and discover Native American pottery and basket patterns native to Utah, which the team weaved into the stone patios. The 'Tiger Tooth' pattern came from a basket weave, and the spirals were found on samples of clay pottery. The client immediately approved this idea and it became the thread that tied the overall project together. Due to the complexity of the installation and the need for true craftsmanship, Northland retained C&R; Stone, owned by Cory and Rhett Robison of Mapleton, Utah, as the project masons, who coordinated ordering, purchase and installation of all the stonework on the project. Art, Park City Style The homeowners were also avid art collectors, and wanted to see art and sculpture added to the landscape. Artistic elements were added to the