Posts Tagged ‘Silver Award’
Seamless spaces
The client sought a comprehensive outdoor transformation that would align with their early 1900s home while meeting modern lifestyle needs. They wanted to replace two bulky, disconnected decks with a seamless space extending from newly installed steel-and-glass doors. The redesign called for an inviting patio featuring a compact outdoor kitchen, seating for six at a…
Read MoreNeighborhood green space
A nearby homeowner purchased an undeveloped 2.8-acre lot to avoid overcrowding in the neighborhood, but the space was overgrown. We removed non-native, invasive plant species. Clearing and grading were completed and trails were installed. The land now serves as a park-like green space for the entire neighborhood with an orchard, wandering trails, decorative stone and…
Read MorePreserving historical character
The client’s primary focus was to preserve the historical charm and character of the property. Many old garden areas that we intended to restore were overgrown with old shrubs or had poor soil. Many areas also did not have irrigation. We chose a plant list suitable for each area around the mansion. Some surviving plant…
Read MoreInviting streetscapes
We were hired to design, install and maintain 85 containers in downtown Alpharetta. The goal was to create inviting streetscapes throughout the city, to add bursts of color and vitality to the downtown environment, and to soften the concrete and brick surroundings. We created a variety of container themes – and designed the containers per…
Read MoreElegant flowers for spring wedding
Our client was planning for a large spring wedding to be held on the formal front steps and wanted her flowers to be simple, elegant, and work with what the florist was planning for the wedding. Bringing a wedding outdoors in early May is difficult. Installing the spring flowers in mid-April after the last frost…
Read MoreConnecting the spaces
The client’s goal was to create a place to entertain, and to connect the finished basement to the new entertainment area. The entertainment area and fire pit were installed only a foot below the first-floor elevation of the residence, providing easy access to the kitchen and house. This was accomplished by a series of retaining…
Read MoreCreating spaces to enhance vistas
The client asked us to remove improperly selected and placed plant material and claim underutilized space to create an environment that was pet friendly and could accommodate parties while providing beautiful vistas. Mirroring the architecture of the home, a stone wall with several accents was added to level and widen the space. The narrow rotting…
Read MoreCompact yet functional
The client wanted an outdoor living space where they could entertain guests despite their very compact backyard. We first carefully removed some large trees. Next, we made extensive elevation adjustments through grading to install a sizable retaining wall. Having the right project lead, crew, communication, and patience with suppliers during the pandemic was key to…
Read MoreCreating outdoor spaces
The client had many goals for this limited space: a pool, a fire pit, outdoor dining and grilling space, guest parking area, and a place for their dog to play. We combined the pool and the fire pit areas, creating space for a synthetic turf play area. Pavers created spaces for sunbathing and outdoor dining…
Read MoreAdding interest and function
The client wanted interest and functionality for a large backyard. We created a layered scheme with some hardscapes to add dimension and make the large space feel more useful. A sleep slope with massive erosion were the main obstacles in completing this project. We stabilized the slope with a jute mesh, and added plantings to…
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