MEADOWCROFT INNOVATION

GREENWICH \ CONNECTICUT

view of the terraced lawn formation with Linden trees and two large round day beds.

MEADOWCROFT INNOVATION

GREENWICH \ CONNECTICUT

From the offset, the intent of the design was to mitigate the impact of the architecture on the site and develop a low-maintenance landscape that would restore the site's ecological structure. The scale of the architectural program created many site complexities which required careful design responses. By collaborating closely with the client, architect and builder before and during construction, the design team was able to successfully orchestrate through these challenges. The sloping site sits on a residential street dominated by open lawn spaces and traditional homes. The original structure was demolished, and a new, more contemporary home was constructed in its place. The remaining plants consisting largely of outdated or invasive material were removed. Existing maples were preserved, and more desirable existing material was reorganized into a new modern planting scheme.

The size of the architectural program, coupled with the site’s 34 feet of grade change, was one of the biggest challenges in creating a memorable landscape, but through an edited use of plants, materials, and contemporary detailing, the site was transformed.

MEADOWCROFT INNOVATION

GREENWICH \ CONNECTICUT

  • From the offset, the intent of the design was to mitigate the impact of the architecture on the site and develop a low-maintenance landscape that would restore the site's ecological structure. The scale of the architectural program created many site complexities which required careful design responses. By collaborating closely with the client, architect and builder before and during construction, the design team was able to successfully orchestrate through these challenges. The sloping site sits on a residential street dominated by open lawn spaces and traditional homes. The original structure was demolished, and a new, more contemporary home was constructed in its place. The remaining plants consisting largely of outdated or invasive material were removed. Existing maples were preserved, and more desirable existing material was reorganized into a new modern planting scheme.

    The size of the architectural program, coupled with the site’s 34 feet of grade change, was one of the biggest challenges in creating a memorable landscape, but through an edited use of plants, materials, and contemporary detailing, the site was transformed.

    RECOGNITION

    Connecticut ASLA 'Jury's Award of Excellence' \ 2021

    Connecticut ASLA Annual \ 2021

    COLLABORATORS

    Marchesi Gashi Architects

    Marcia Tucker Interiors

    Dibico Inc.

    PHOTOGRAPHY

    Allegra Anderson

    Neil Landino

 
 
Side view of terrace lawn area with Linden trees and stair case.
 
swimming pool with morning mist and large Oak tree and meadow in the background.
 
 
view of living roof atop the pool house.
view of the front entrance with large tree in foreground.
 
 
 
view of the front of the property with meadow flowers and grasses, lawn and a large water feature that spans the entire width of the house like a moat.
 
detail of water pouring out of the Corten steel water feature.
detail of the infinity edge of the water feature set in lawn.
detail of stair light.
detail of floating steps over the water feature to the front door.
 
a view from behind the Corten steel water feature basin to the front of the property with ornamental grasses and bluestone pavers set in gravel.
simple site plan of the water feature garden.
meadow plants and grasses such as Agastache, Sipa, Pennisetum, and Erygium with tall evergreens in the background.
 
 
 
 
dewy mist over the infinity edge pool with planters ful of flowers and plants on each corner and two chaise lounges and large umbrella in foreground.
 
 
 
bluestone staircase built into terraced lawn formation.
 
broader view of the floating steps over the water feature moat to the front door.
 
 
close-up of end of Eryngium.
close-up of Sipa ornamental grass.
close-up of Pennisetum fountain grass.
close-up of Agastache.
 
 
broad view of the water feature garden with Corten steel water feature in foreground and old Japanese Elm tree underplanted with ornamental grasses in background.
 
 
wide view of front of the property with a curvilinear driveway flanked by sheared hornbeam hedges that lead to the parking courtyard marked by two large trees and meadow plantings in background.