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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...

Bickford Park

by Sylvie
February 26, 2016

Truly a gem of a courtyard, this small front landscape isn't short on style! To reflect the pied-a-terre nature of the home and the clients love of all things French and whimsical, we incorporated some provençal flair to the planting, structures, and repurposed vintage obelisk. Priorities Colourful perennial and annual mix Incorporate feng shui principles Style to reflect client's tastes Heated walkway for winter use Courtyard styling **to pause the slides, simply scroll your cursor over the photograph...

Roncesvalles VIllage

by Sylvie
December 25, 2015

This backyard is made for entertaining! After completing a stunning interior renovation, the clients were ready to extend their living space into the landscape. We played with levels and planters to create distinctive rooms while making full use of the space. With built-in seating and lighting, they have a worry free set up to regularly host friends for fair weather relaxing. Wish list Create a more human scale in an area surrounded by tall houses Privacy without closing in the space Built-in...