Michigan Retreat Private Garden – Leelanau County, Michigan Architect: Salmela Architects Project under construction Landscape Plan Before Before Spray Layouts Newly Installed Spray Layout Newly Installed Perennial Layout Process Perennial Mixes Perennial Layout Process
Winnetka Garden Private Garden – Winnetka, Illinois Interior Designer: Savarie Interiors This Winnetka project focused on a new entertaining space off the back of the home and trying to bring together old and new spaces, materials, and axes. The original space was all pavers with very little planting and too much emphasis on the grill.…
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…
Hinsdale Restoration Private Garden – Hinsdale, Illinois Architectural Photography by Norman Sizemore & Mary Beth Price Architect: Michael Abraham Architecture Before Before
Diversey Harbor Rooftop Rooftop Garden – Chicago, Illinois
David Adler Restoration Private Garden – Lake Forest, Illinois Architect: BBA Architects This refined Greek Revival home, designed by David Adler, sits on three sprawling acres with intricate formal gardens, a large greenhouse, and picturesque wooded ravine. The property had undergone many transformations over the decades and felt claustrophobic with many overgrown arborvitae hedges and…
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…
Donald L. Morrill Math and Science School Public Work – Chicago Public School Learning Garden Morrill School organized a design committee to work with Openlands and together they developed a program focusing on storm water management and outdoor instruction. The classroom space evolved into amphitheater-style seating with lawn panels for learning in a relaxed environment.…
Swift Hall Cloister Garden Public Work – University of Chicago The Divinity School sought to create a cloister garden deserving of the lovely setting created by Swift Hall and Bond Chapel. While based on traditional cloister designs of highly organized, intimate spaces, this cloister garden is uniquely open on one side to a large quad…
City Formal Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois At the start of the project, the landscape surrounding this historic home was largely a dust patch. The client wanted a garden that suited the antique nature of the home, and also functioned as a place for play and family gathering. The design creates unique garden spaces, each…
