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Sunnylea Pool

by Sylvie
May 17, 2017

The catalyst for this landscape transformation was the pool. The landscape currently boasts a storage shed and a large fenced lawn that's great for sports. We were tasked with creating a space the the whole family can enjoy and entertain in now that the kids are a little older. A more inviting human scale is created through the use of rooms and destinations throughout, and guests are encouraged to meander through to experience the entire a space.   A key component here is the...

High Park Terraces

by Sylvie
May 10, 2017

A beautiful new addition to this family home requires a landscape to match. We are working with the client to build the bridge from the modern massed facade to the wilderness of the backyard 25' below. A large garage roof terrace off the main floor acts as an extension to the living and dining areas. Planters create separation from the neighbours and define the space before the stairs carry you down the the parking level. Here you're met with a a deconstructed...

East Credit

by Sylvie
March 4, 2017

This residential landscape needs two distinct areas; an extension of the house into an outdoor room, and an expansive planting and lawn area including a cutting bed that still allows for the running patterns of the clients large dogs. After presenting a few options for the layout, this design was further developed through the use of perspective sketches and planting schemes. ** to pause the slides simply roll your cursor over the image...

Don Mills Terrace

by Sylvie
March 2, 2017

This condominium is ready to up its curb appeal while providing residents with a sheltered and secure area to relax outdoors. We were brought on to showcase the terrace's potential by presenting preliminary concepts to the board. Here you can see a few views of each concept; we are as excited as the residents are to see what the results will be!...

Don Mills Courtyard

by Sylvie
February 26, 2017

Even great designs need updating every now and then, and this condo courtyard is ready for a facelift! Because this site is tied into below-grade parking and building foundations, it is a high priority to preserve some of the systems while minimizing changes to the infrastructure. This means working with the existing levels and keeping the expansive water feature. The outcomes we are looking for are: -Provide an intriguing tapestry for those viewing the courtyard from the residential balconies above. -Increase accessibility and usability of...

King City

by Sylvie
February 26, 2017

The current streetscape simply presents only young trees and an expansive lawn. Our additions started as basic interest points to create a cohesive aesthetic as one drives down the length of the property to the entrance. As the process moved forward, we were able to highlight opportunities to create distinctive spaces that will encourage further use of the landscape. Wide steps within a colonnade of trees guide you through to the fields. Parents can relax here while their children play games on the lawn. Sculptures and flowing plantings, strategically...