![A terraced garden with wide stairs, sitting areas, and plenty of plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiered-garden-landscape-design-140920-1203-01.jpg)
Architecture firm Shaaroffice, has recently completed a house in Shiraz, Iran, that sits on a steep-sloped lot and includes a large terraced yard.
Starting at the top of the yard, there’s a swimming pool, covered outdoor space, and BBQ area located directly off the living room and kitchen.
![A swimming pool with a covered outdoor area and an outdoor kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/modern-house-swimming-pool-140920-1204-02.jpg)
Wide stairs guide users from the house and swimming pool, down to the driveway and housekeeper quarters.
![Wide exterior stairs connect the driveway with the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/modern-landscaping-outdoor-stairs-140920-1204-03.jpg)
Along the way down (or up) the stairs, there are dedicated garden areas within retaining walls, along with places for sitting and relaxing.
![A terraced yard with wide stairs, small gardens, and places for relaxing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiered-garden-landscape-design-140920-1203-04.jpg)
At night, the garden comes alive with outdoor lighting that highlights the stairs, sitting areas, and the gardens.
![Outdoor lighting highlights the stairs, garden, and sitting areas of this modern house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiered-garden-landscape-design-outdoor-lighting-140920-1203-05.jpg)
Here’s a look at the overall layout of the terraced landscape.
![A landscape diagram for a terraced garden with a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiered-garden-landscape-design-140920-1203-06.jpg)