Posts Tagged ‘Silver Award’
Connecting children with nature
The primary goals for the project were to create a playground that connected children with nature, provide an interactive and safe environment for play, and support the educational mission of the Sankofa Montessori School. The playground was intended to foster physical activity, creativity, and environmental learning, allowing children to engage with the natural world while…
Read MoreAttention-grabbing color
The primary goals for this project were to create a bright, color arrangements that capture attention. The vibrant displays needed to be rich, with a variety of flowers and showcasing a palette of lively hues. The flower beds and pots must exude a sense of fullness and lushness. Additionally, the flowers selected must be appropriate…
Read MoreFocal point and transformations
The client’s primary goals were to create a thoughtfully designed landscape that complemented the recent exterior renovations to their home. They desired an elegant and statement-worthy landscape that not only enhanced the overall aesthetics of their property but also incorporated high-quality plant materials for a lush and vibrant environment. Additionally, they needed to address persistent…
Read MoreCozy private space
The client’s primary goals were to upgrade and modernize their backyard while creating a cozy and private atmosphere. BEFORE: Showing the backyard area with uneven terrain. AFTER: The main challenge was addressing drainage issues. Since the porch sits below grade, we designed the patio with a slight pitch toward one corner to direct water flow.…
Read MoreSeamless 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…
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