Wilmette Garden
Wilmette Garden Private Garden – Wilmette, Illinois Before After Before After Before After Before After
Chicago Historic Property
Chicago Historic Property Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois Architect: BBA Architects Builder: Goldberg General Contracting This historically significant estate underwent a massive renovation alongside the careful restoration of the 1904 home by renowned original architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. The design team worked closely together to balance traditional touches with modern updates to function for…
Lincoln Park Garden
Lincoln Park Garden Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois Concept Before Before Before
Hinsdale Restoration
Hinsdale Restoration Private Garden – Hinsdale, Illinois Architectural Photography by Norman Sizemore & Mary Beth Price Before Before
Farmhouse Retreat
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…
Lake Michigan Home
Lake Michigan Home Private Garden – Wilmette, Illinois Sitting on approximately 1.34 acres of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, this unique property walks right out to the beach without a bluff, which is seldom seen in the Chicago area. With its proximity to the lake, the house and outdoor spaces are placed to maximize and frame…
Formal Property
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
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
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…
Historic Wicker Park Mansion
Historic Wicker Park Mansion Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois Sitting on four city lots in historic Wicker Park, this 1879 Victorian home could accommodate a generous program. Project goals included designing two front entries with corresponding gardens, creating a private sitting space within this very prominent location, and integrating traditional Victorian garden elements into the…