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…
Family Rooftop Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois This city lot sits directly across from a large grocery store parking lot and the 606 in the Bucktown neighborhood with an abundance of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Privacy is of the utmost importance to this family with young children. Modern cedar pergolas with horizontal screening provide a…
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…
