What the site asked of us.
The arrival felt exposed while mature canopy made conventional lawn and foundation planting difficult to sustain.
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Woodland Courtyard
A shaded arrival garden and intimate courtyard organized around mature trees, water, and a restrained planting palette.
The project
A response shaped by the property.
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How the design answered.
The design treats shade as the defining asset, creating a layered woodland floor and a protected courtyard that borrows the existing trees as its ceiling.
Material palette
Fewer materials, thoughtfully resolved.
- Limestone
- Oak
- Shade-tolerant perennial planting
Begin with the property
Tell us what you want life outside to become.
We are best suited to clients seeking a cohesive, design-led transformation and who value a careful process, material quality, and long-term stewardship.