HILLSIDE

FAIRFIELD \ CONNECTICUT

brick house with swimming pool.

HILLSIDE

FAIRFIELD \ CONNECTICUT

Perched atop the highest point in the historic Greenfield Hills village of northern Fairfield, Connecticut, stands a circa 1927 estate showcasing exquisite French Manor Colonial architecture, envisioned initially by local architect Cameron Clark. However, over the years, the charm of the cottage and carriage house became obscured and disconnected by driveways, a swimming pool, and a pool cabana. Collaborating closely with the homeowners, current architect, and a skilled team of craftsmen, we embarked on a journey to reimagine the landscape, revealing fresh perspectives and focal points.

Formerly a mundane parking area, the space has been transformed into a captivating pool garden, offering panoramic views of the Sound. Our design ethos seamlessly integrates traditional and contemporary elements, notably showcased in creating a contemporary pool that captivates and invites visitors to the site’s optimal space for viewing Long Island Sound. Embracing a hands-on collaboration approach, we crafted a serene vegetable and cutting garden adorned with sculptural elements, enclosed by a decorative cedar fence. This space provides sanctuary and artistic expression, aligning perfectly with the current landscape trend of homesteading. Every detail, from the whimsical bronze lovebirds perched on the cedar fence to the meticulously curated plant selection, underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence.

HILLSIDE

FAIRFIELD \ CONNECTICUT

  • Perched atop the highest point in the historic Greenfield Hills village of northern Fairfield, Connecticut, stands a circa 1927 estate showcasing exquisite French Manor Colonial architecture, envisioned initially by local architect Cameron Clark. However, over the years, the charm of the cottage and carriage house became obscured and disconnected by driveways, a swimming pool, and a pool cabana. Collaborating closely with the homeowners, current architect, and a skilled team of craftsmen, we embarked on a journey to reimagine the landscape, revealing fresh perspectives and focal points.

    Formerly a mundane parking area, the space has been transformed into a captivating pool garden, offering panoramic views of the Sound. Our design ethos seamlessly integrates traditional and contemporary elements, notably showcased in creating a contemporary pool that captivates and invites visitors to the site’s optimal space for viewing Long Island Sound. Embracing a hands-on collaboration approach, we crafted a serene vegetable and cutting garden adorned with sculptural elements, enclosed by a decorative cedar fence. This space provides sanctuary and artistic expression, aligning perfectly with the current landscape trend of homesteading. Every detail, from the whimsical bronze lovebirds perched on the cedar fence to the meticulously curated plant selection, underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence.

    RECOGNITION

    Athome Magazine \ Spring 2023

    COLLABORATORS

    Vicente Burin Architects

    Tallman Building Company

    PHOTOGRAPHY

    Allegra Anderson

    Neil Landino

brick house and swimming pool with brick walls.
Simple plan view of swimming pool garden.
 
 
brick building with round turret and swimming pool with brick walls.
 
 
high drone image of whole area including brick buildings and swimmg pool. Also the garage and vegetable gardens all surrounded by planting beds and lawn.
 
detailed image of bluestone paving pattern.
detail of swimming pool coping with infinity edge.
detail of driveway detail of Belgian block.
detail of bluestone and brick steps up to the pool.
 
 
view of the vegetable garden with trellis' for dahlias and a sculpture by Jonathan Prince.
 
 
 
bespoke reclaimed granite gate to the vegetable garden.
bespoke reclaimed granite gate to vegetable garden.
 
 
close-up of lettuce in the vegetable garden.
close-up of pink and peach dahlias.
close-up of green and purple basil.
close-up of white dahlia.
 
high drone overhead image of vegetable garden, ribbone driveway to art barn and meadows.
 
 
 
view of the art barn and a monolithic sculpture within the meadow.
 
 
 
front of main house view through the trees.
 
 
view of the antique water feature through the trees.
 
Reclaimed granite stairs flanked with plantings of shrubs and perennials on either side.
 
 
 
high overhead drone image of the pool garden, vegetable garden and brick buildings.
 
 
 
 
close-up of a window in the turret with plantings and climbing ivy and swimming pool and main house in background.
 
 
broad view of the swimming pool and brick buildings with view of the Long Island Sound in the background.