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,…
Cocktail Hour Private Garden – Lake Forest, Illinois After visiting a private neighborhood garden, the owners dreamed of converting their property of Buckthorn, stagnant water, and vast lawn into a sophisticated, park-like garden of their own. The design lays out a series of garden rooms and corridors, initiating movement and exploration between spaces. Stone walkways…
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…
Western Springs Home Private Garden – Western Springs, Illinois
Woodland Walled Garden Private Garden – Lake Forest, Illinois Positioned on a corner lot in Lake Forest, the client’s goal was to create a private backyard oasis within the beautiful woodland setting. The design concepts worked to provide intimacy within the expansive yard by separating entertaining areas; this also allowed for the preservation of some…
English Manor Private Garden – Winnetka, Illinois After undergoing an intense renovation and rear addition, this English Manor home was transformed into a beautiful showpiece. Located in Winnetka, the master plan for this property involved a close collaboration between Culliton Quinn, the homeowner, architect, and civil engineer. Much of the rear yard sits in the…
Victorian Stroll Garden Private Garden – Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois Like many historic homes of the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, this Victorian home dates back to the late 1800s. The initial design process focused on gaining an understanding of Victorian architecture and accompanying landscapes of the time. The home consists of limestone, brownstone, red…
Eastern Shore Plantation Private Garden – Easton, Maryland Stretching along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, this thirty acre waterfront estate features a southern plantation home and sprawling formal gardens. Intensive research was extremely important to fully understand the property’s history and maintain site sensitivity throughout the project. The main entry gates and drive, associated with the original…
City Garden Private Garden – Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois Located in the historic Burling Row House District of Chicago, this project had quite limited space requiring a highly functional design for entertaining and everyday use. Utilizing the existing Washington Hawthorn and Sycamore canopy along with a newly detailed lattice fence, the design creates a private…
Urban Dwelling Private Garden – Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois Nestled in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, this project balances the formality of its architecture with a livable landscape catered to get-togethers with friends and family. Granite and limestone walls provide structure to the front garden and help to anchor the stately Georgian facade. Four Winterking Hawthorns…
