Imagined as a magical retreat through the eyes of two young children, Studio John Sharp transformed this tucked away garden and balcony into an enchanting cohesive escape, with places to explore, discover, and experience.

Using modern lines in the architecture and incorporating woodland botanical specimens, the Studio  was able to tell a story and create a journey that unites  a landscape experience with the sacredness of the ancients.


Featured on  DWELL 2020 and nominated in the DWELL 2020 Design Awards.

The Japanese Treehouse & Garden

When Actor Charlie Carver first reached out to Designer John Sharp to reimagine his overgrown Silverlake backyard, the two aligned over the idea of Coastal Northern California meets Rustic New World.

Studio John Sharp created a three-tiered lush escape with places to gather, dine, lounge and wander. Charlie played a vital role in collaborating on the botanical story that compelled him personally from childhood memories, travels, and new inspiration.


The completed exterior renovation reads as a gentle oasis and evokes a sense of sophisticated wonder, both considered and natural.


Featured in the Hollywood Reporter, 2020.

Charlie Carver’s Silverlake Oasis