UPTOWN RESIDENTIAL
Enhancing Historical Elegance: A Landscape Architect's Perspective
Situated in a historic district, this Greek Revival home showcases the crucial role of landscape architecture in enhancing the architecture without overshadowing it. The residence, with its classic façade and symmetry, exudes a timeless allure that demands a thoughtful landscaping approach.
For landscape architects, the objective is to complement such stately homes, ensuring the garden's design harmonizes with the existing architecture rather than competes. The property features a structured yet open garden framed by a low brick retaining wall, adding to the home’s stateliness while maintaining an inviting openness. Curvilinear shaped boxwood hedges and topiaries compliment the home's formality, interspersed with seasonal blooms that inject color and life, keeping in tune with the house’s aesthetic.
While the potential for grand, formal landscapes exists, our priority as designers is to listen to our clients. Ultimately, it is their satisfaction that guides our designs because they are the ones who will enjoy and inhabit the space. This philosophy ensures that the landscape architect not only respects but also enhances the living experience, making historical homes like this one not just a showcase of heritage but a personal sanctuary for the residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do the install?
Can you solve my drainage problem?
Do you do yard maintenance?
No. We focus on design and project planning, not physical installation. However, we guide you through a competitive bid process to secure the best price and oversee the installation to ensure quality and adherence to the design.
Do you do yard maintenance?
Can you solve my drainage problem?
Do you do yard maintenance?
No, sorry. Only my own.
How much will this cost?
Can you solve my drainage problem?
Can you solve my drainage problem?
I'm not sure yet. Tell me about your project and if its a good fit we can schedule an on-site meeting. Once we do that I can get you a proposal.
Can you solve my drainage problem?
Can you solve my drainage problem?
Can you solve my drainage problem?
Yes, solving drainage issues is one of our specialties. We analyze your site by shooting grades, taking measurements, and notating existing conditions. We would like this to be part of a larger design for you, so be prepared to make everything better.