Los Angeles Case Study: 187 Highland Ave — Modern Anti-Climb Detailing for a Corner Lot

Los Angeles Case Study: 187 Highland Ave — Modern Anti-Climb Detailing for a Corner Lot

· Near Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA

Modern wood privacy wall topped with a fine saw-tooth Ninja Deterrent™ edge, framed by agave leavesA continuous GIZA saw-tooth edge crowns the wood wall—subtle from afar, decisive up close.

Context & Location

On a busy corner near Hollywood, this modern home presented multiple climbable surfaces facing a high-traffic intersection. The design brief: maintain the crisp architectural language while adding a discreet yet effective anti-climb layer.

A second nearby residence, set back from the main street around 187 Highland Ave, requested a coordinated solution for a side gate in a quieter, classic-meets-modern setting.

Design & Installation

For the corner lot, we installed a Ninja Deterrent™ GIZAGIZA saw-tooth profile along the top of the exterior wood wall. The razor-clean rhythm blends with the horizontal cladding and drought-tolerant agave planting, delivering a minimalist silhouette that denies hand purchase without visual clutter.

For the Highland Ave side gate, we specified Ninja Deterrent™ GIZAGIZA Heart along the gate’s upper rail. The heart-cut geometry pairs naturally with the home’s black steel, wood fence elements, and wrought-iron window accents—modern yet classically detailed.

Black steel entry gate with keypad and slim saw-tooth anti-climb edge between tall hedgesGate integration: a slim saw-tooth line matches the steelwork and continues the perimeter defense.
Front view of modern steel gate with mesh panels and continuous anti-climb spikes along the topThe anti-climb line reads as a neat architectural cap while remaining highly functional.
Sunlit silhouette of saw-tooth anti-climb edge above a tall gate in Los AngelesBacklit profile shows the fine tooth spacing that eliminates grip points.
  • Corner lot: GIZA saw-tooth edge on wood wall for continuous, low-profile deterrence.
  • Side gate: DTgizHL (GIZAGIZA Heart) for a refined accent that matches wrought-iron details.
  • Finish: Matte black—low glare, UV-stable, weather-resistant powder coat.
  • Approach: CPTED layering—physical deterrent + visibility; unobtrusive from the street.

Product Specification

Product Model / Profile Finish Application Origin
Ninja Deterrent™ GIZA Saw-tooth Edge Matte Black Wood Wall Top Cap Crafted in Japan
Ninja Deterrent™ DTgizHL (GIZAGIZA Heart) Matte Black Side Gate Top Edge Crafted in Japan

Client Testimonials

5/5 ★★★★★

“The spikes are understated and match the modern look. Since installation we’ve had no issues, even on our busy corner.”

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