Somerville Garden Retreat
Somerville Garden Retreat Gallery This Somerville garden ties front and back landscapes together through a series of carefully integrated outdoor spaces that feel closely connected to the house and its architecture. In the front yard, a wood entry deck and steps...
Head of the Charles Regatta Strategic Plan
Head of the Charles Regatta Strategic Plan Gallery The Head of the Charles Regatta Strategic Plan (HOCR) builds on previous studies, including the Charles River Vegetation Management Plan (2020) and the Herter Park Master Plan (2022), to provide comprehensive...
PHYTO: Principles for Site Remediation & Landscape Design
Located in historic Sudbury, Massachusetts, this hobbyist farm features a meticulously renovated 1911 house with an addition by Patrick Ahern that complements the original period style. The homeowners sought a design that facilitates entertainment and meaningful land connection. The project includes an expansive pool patio with reclaimed materials, diverse seating areas, a hand-built pool house and pergola, a living room patio with a formal cut garden, and a custom fire pit. A new stone wall frames the patio, aligning with an existing wall. The sunken garden will be revitalized with a new soapstone fountain and privacy plantings. A greenhouse with a matching stone foundation will anchor a fenced-in area with raised beds, compost piles, and a future chicken coop. Gravel tracks from the motor court lead to a hand-built barn, passing through an orchard and transitioning grassland to meadow and enhanced woodland, blending the 6-acre property’s manicured and natural landscapes.
