The 2015 CTC&G Innovation in Design Winners: Landscape
A “green” pool is a natural fit in this lush landscape.
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1/11Photography by David HealdBluestone planks lend a contemporary feeling beside the pool, along with “floating” bluestone stepping stones, one serving as a diving platform. A gray pebble finish was chosen for the pool interior. The original statues still stand against an evergreen backdrop. Classic lawn steps connect to the residence, uphill.Photography by David HealdBluestone planks lend a contemporary feeling beside the pool, along with “floating” bluestone stepping stones, one serving as a diving platform. A gray pebble finish was chosen for the pool interior. The original statues still stand against an evergreen backdrop. Classic lawn steps connect to the residence, uphill.
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2/11Photography by David HealdThe natural pool is divided into three zones: swimming, shallow regeneration and deepwater regeneration, with all areas sharing the same body of water. Wetland and native plants provide a buffer at the lawn’s edge. Native emergent and pond plants like Carex, Acorus, Iris, Juncus, Lobelia, Pontederia and Typha filter water in the shallow zone. An Ipe boardwalk runs the length of the pool, providing interaction with the adjacent shallow regeneration area, and connecting to the deepwater regeneration area, designed as a lily pond.Photography by David HealdThe natural pool is divided into three zones: swimming, shallow regeneration and deepwater regeneration, with all areas sharing the same body of water. Wetland and native plants provide a buffer at the lawn’s edge. Native emergent and pond plants like Carex, Acorus, Iris, Juncus, Lobelia, Pontederia and Typha filter water in the shallow zone. An Ipe boardwalk runs the length of the pool, providing interaction with the adjacent shallow regeneration area, and connecting to the deepwater regeneration area, designed as a lily pond.
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3/11Photography by David HealdOxygenating plants like Nymphaea (water lilies) and Ceratophyllum are used in the deep-water zone.Photography by David HealdOxygenating plants like Nymphaea (water lilies) and Ceratophyllum are used in the deep-water zone.
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4/11Photography by David HealdThe shallow end of the swimming zone features a beach entry, a flip-turn wall and an entertaining terrace.Photography by David HealdThe shallow end of the swimming zone features a beach entry, a flip-turn wall and an entertaining terrace.
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5/11Photoraphy by Durston SaylorThe arrival court is made of granite and cobblestone; soft silvery Nepeta lines the walk. Gregory Lombardi designed details throughout the garden, including all stonework and these two lanterns.Photoraphy by Durston SaylorThe arrival court is made of granite and cobblestone; soft silvery Nepeta lines the walk. Gregory Lombardi designed details throughout the garden, including all stonework and these two lanterns.
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6/11Photoraphy by Durston SaylorThe designer took the geometry on the front of the house and connected it to the bigger landscape.Photoraphy by Durston SaylorThe designer took the geometry on the front of the house and connected it to the bigger landscape.
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7/11Photoraphy by Durston SaylorTrees form a grid to one side of the house.
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8/11Photoraphy by Durston SaylorLombardi designed a series of gates, “all as a suite, but with each one unique.” The gates are large-scale using classic forms, but the joinery is expressive of modern industrial detail.Photoraphy by Durston SaylorLombardi designed a series of gates, “all as a suite, but with each one unique.” The gates are large-scale using classic forms, but the joinery is expressive of modern industrial detail.
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9/11Photography by David HealdAround the house, a courtyard, terraces, herb garden, parterre and scree garden were installed to form a seamless transition between the architecture and the landscape.Photography by David HealdAround the house, a courtyard, terraces, herb garden, parterre and scree garden were installed to form a seamless transition between the architecture and the landscape.
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10/11Photography by David HealdClassic French boxes planted with lemon trees line the pool by Shoreline Pools.Photography by David HealdClassic French boxes planted with lemon trees line the pool by Shoreline Pools.
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11/11Photography by David HealdArchitect McKee Patterson of Austin Patterson Disston Architects created a new approach to the house and the gate that echoes details in the architecture. Stone courtyard walls are planted with white climbing roses, wisteria and hydrangea.Photography by David HealdArchitect McKee Patterson of Austin Patterson Disston Architects created a new approach to the house and the gate that echoes details in the architecture. Stone courtyard walls are planted with white climbing roses, wisteria and hydrangea.
This article appears in the August 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
