Bluffside Property

Bluffside Property Private Garden – Highland Park, Illinois Overlooking picturesque Lake Michigan, this property had a bluff that was drastically shifting over time. The design called for intensive consulting with structural, civil, and soil engineers to stabilize the sprawling hillside. A steel beam and concrete panel system was incorporated into the bluff to retain the…

Family Leisure Garden

Family Leisure Garden Private Garden – Winnetka, Illinois  Comprised of mainly Buckthorn borders and unhealthy Ash trees, this North Shore property needed to be selectively cleared to showcase the beautiful existing Oak trees. Arborvitae, Crabapple, and Maple trees were introduced into the plan to redefine the borders with desirable species. Brick columns with hand-forged iron…

Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Chicago Flower and Garden Show Public Work – Openlands Display Garden Designed for the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, this project was a true collaboration between Openlands, Culliton Quinn, suppliers, contractors, and student volunteers. Sustainable measures can be seen throughout every facet of the landscape. All lumber for the project, including White Oak and Catalpa,…

Wheeler Mansion

Wheeler Mansion Public Work – South Loop Boutique Hotel Wheeler Mansion was built as a single family home by Calvin T. Wheeler, the President of the Board of Trade, in 1871; it was restored and converted into a hotel in 1999. Located in the South Loop near McCormick Place, the surrounding area has been largely…

Growing Up Green

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,…

Historic Prairie Avenue Mansion

Historic Prairie Avenue Mansion Private Garden – South Loop, Chicago, Illinois  Once a home for the Marshall Fields Jr. Family, this historic mansion has since been divided into luxury condominiums. Situated in the Prairie Avenue District of Chicago, this project was designed to reflect the historic nature of the building yet provide an outdoor living…