Posts Tagged ‘GALA’
Sculpting a Sanctuary from the Overgrowth
The Eppsteiner Project in Marietta began as a backyard lost to time, characterized by dense overgrowth, failing structures, and steep, wooded terrain that made the space virtually unusable. Homeowners David and Cheryl Eppsteiner envisioned a complete reclamation of the land, seeking to transform the “wilderness” into a structured, multi-functional outdoor living environment. Their goal was…
Read MoreNorth Highland: A Timeless Southern Classic
The 1323 North Highland project was designed to create a “Southern-classic” landscape that feels as established and refined as the home itself. Aiming to enhance the vision of architect Linda McArthur and the craftsmanship of builder Michael Ladisic, the team at Garden Atlantic set out to deliver a structured, elegant exterior defined by a restrained…
Read MoreAHMA: A Masterpiece of English Romance and Southern Tradition
The AHMA project was born from a desire to create a landscape that married the romance of an English manor with the rugged beauty of North Carolina and the formality of Southern tradition. The clients envisioned a property that felt both established and timeless, serving as a regal retreat in the Appalachian mountains. To achieve…
Read MoreThe Satterwhite Residence: A Native Pollinator Sanctuary
The Satterwhite Residence project began when the homeowner sought to recreate the spirit of his former mountain retreat’s native pollinator garden in a more urban setting. The existing landscape was uninviting, featuring overgrown shrubs that blocked vistas, a dying dogwood, and a perennial garden that had become a “disaster zone.” To breathe new life into the…
Read MoreTuxedo Park Modern Courtyard: A Study in Precision
The Tuxedo Park Modern Courtyard was conceived as the central “showpiece” for a newly constructed, high-end custom home. The primary objective was to create an interior landscape that was visible from nearly every key room in the residence, including the kitchen and living quarters. To complement the home’s highly angular, modern architecture, designer Brendan Butler…
Read MoreSophisticated Modern Entryway in Ridgewood Heights
The Sophisticated Modern Entryway in Ridgewood Heights was born from a need to transform a hazardous, dated approach into an architecturally significant gateway. The original entrance struggled with a steep slope and irregular staircase risers that created a dangerous path for residents and guests, while the existing materials lacked any cohesion with the home’s contemporary…
Read MoreA Modern Sanctuary in Brookwood Hills
The Brookwood Hills Modern Residence project began with a clear mission: to expand the home’s functional outdoor living space while creating a secluded, nature-filled retreat within a limited urban footprint. What started as a plan for a front yard patio quickly evolved into a comprehensive, multi-phase transformation that included a backyard flex space with over…
Read MoreA Sanctuary of Faith and Ecology at Marist School
Mary’s Garden at Marist School was envisioned as a profound transformation of the area surrounding the campus’s statue of Mary. Designers Ryan Duffey, Adriana Hernandez, and Juan Tobon of Arcoiris Design LLC aimed to create a spiritually meaningful sanctuary that serves as a place for prayer, rest, and reflection for the entire school community. Beyond…
Read MoreFormal Kitchen + Pollinator Garden
The West Paces Ferry Formal Kitchen and Pollinator Garden began as a blank canvas with a clear mandate: to honor the historic character and Regency Revival style of this legacy-level estate. The clients sought a showpiece garden that could serve as a refined backdrop for frequent entertaining while functioning as a productive, “living masterpiece”. This…
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Midtown Alliance’s new pedestrian causeway and throughfare renews the MARTA Midtown experience and creates the first phase of Art Walk, a 5-block urban rejuvenation plan. The project aligns a streetscape and liner park connection between Midtown MARTA and Arts Center MARTA and follows the historic Peachtree Walk. This redevelopment will bridge public and private uses…
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