Milpitas retaining wall and stair

The brief.

Set the wall height, step risers and drainage, then choose a board-formed texture for the exposed faces.

The decisions.

Board-formed wall faces and cast-in-place steps, with the texture selected from physical samples. The scope follows the existing conditions, with materials considered in the light and setting where they will be used.

The result.

The detail is in the surface. The finished concept shows how a small number of coordinated choices can make the space feel resolved. Care instructions and a final walkthrough complete the proposed scope.

This is a fictional case study, using illustrative imagery. It is not a claim of completed contractor work.