Farmhouse Retreat Private Garden – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin This charming Lake Geneva home was originally constructed as the carriage house of the former Black Point Lakefront Estate in 1901. It was lovingly restored by the current homeowner into a quiet getaway from their California residence. The garden balances a formal layout with casual fieldstone walls…
Formal Property Private Garden – Winnetka, Illinois Sitting on a prominent corner property in Indian Hill golf course, this white brick Georgian celebrates symmetry and balance; balconies with Chippendale railings embrace views to the landscape beyond. To maintain these sweeping vistas, the front yard was largely designed as open lawn to flow into the fairway.…
Lake Geneva Property Private Garden – Linn, Wisconsin Overlooking scenic Geneva Lake, this sprawling home makes for a great summer respite. A long gravel driveway winding through mature shade trees makes for a relaxing approach to the home. As the woodland opens up, a drive court and stone entry walls invite visitors into the front…
North Pond Rooftop Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois From the 17th floor, this Lincoln Park rooftop terrace offers striking views to the city’s skyline and lakefront. The existing space was completely undeveloped, making it a blank slate for some exciting design work. Raised ipe planters surround the large space to add as much vegetation as…
Urban Modern Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois The expansive windows and clean lines of this new home set it apart on the active neighborhood street. A small front garden is enclosed with an artistic corten fence that will fully rust over, further enhancing its beauty with time. The garden’s interior has a soft palette of…
Hyde Park Bus Stop Public Work – University of Chicago The old bus stop, adjacent to a pharmacy loading dock, consisted of a 70’s era planting scheme and absolutely no seating. The new design pulls the circulation away from the interior wall and fencing, taking out the extraneous concrete walk, to open up more room…
Suburban Retreat Private Garden – Northfield, Illinois After a masterful renovation of the house, this landscape was in need of some serious design attention. An oversized berm on one side of the home made circulation and routine maintenance a hazardous and frustrating dilemma. The beautiful sprawling architecture, existing swimming pool, and mature shade trees, however,…
Gold Coast Courtyard Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois Nestled in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood, this rear yard has great potential for outdoor entertaining. A small lower garden provides a private nook perfect for a small water feature and cafe table. The existing wall in this area was raised to provide added seclusion from the…
Small City Projects To illustrate the range of our design work, we wanted to highlight a few smaller projects. All of these properties are located in the city of Chicago with standard sized lots. Working within these tighter parameters is often challenging but can also inspire creative solutions. A tiny project requires special attention to…
Growing Up Green Private Garden – Display for 2014 Chicago Flower and Garden Show Creating environments that encourage our families to spend more time outdoors is important in today’s hi-tech world. Designed for the 2014 Chicago Flower and Garden show, this display garden captures a playful sensibility well-suited for any family to enjoy. The clean,…
