WELLINGTON ROAD RESIDENCE

DETROIT HOME design awards 2018

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN OVER ONE ACRE

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LANDSCAPE / HARDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE:

STEVE ROUSSEAU / JOHN LINDSAY MAYER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, INC.

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ARCHITECT:  YOUNG AND YOUNG

PHOTOGRAPHY:  HAEFNER

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The landscape architectural design took its cues from the strong architectural grid of the home. Site design included earthworks and grading. An existing pond was renovated as a central feature of the back yard view. Elements of the hardscape includes; brick retaining walls, exposed aggregate concrete paving thru-out, crushed aggregate borders and architectural lighting. The back yard terraces are strongly delineated by multi-levels with the aggregate borders. Gardens are purposefully fluid, mass plantings abound and a variety of leaf textures are compatible. Ceramic pottery provides a spot of seasonal colors as well as sculptural accent.