Garden of Planes
Richmond, Virginia
2005 ASLA National Award
2005 Inform Magazine Honor Award
2006 Best Private Plots Competition 3rd Prize
This project is a minimalist interpretation of an Italian terraced garden. Freestanding Tennessee sandstone wall planes flank the entry. Bronze gates lead to a black slate terrace defined by a naval brass reflecting pool and a bronze vine scrim supporting grape vines. Cantilevered slate steps lead to a bocce lawn and a long cedar bench suspended from the vine scrim. Serviceberry trees in a quincunx pattern reminiscent of Tuscan olive groves disguise a path that leads to the secret garden, a pleasant place to enjoy a glass of wine. Slate steps crossing the adjacent reflecting pool subtly lead back to the entry terrace.
Garden of Planes
Richmond, Virginia
2005 ASLA National Award
2005 Inform Magazine Honor Award
2006 Best Private Plots Competition 3rd Prize
This project is a minimalist interpretation of an Italian terraced garden. Freestanding Tennessee sandstone wall planes flank the entry. Bronze gates lead to a black slate terrace defined by a naval brass reflecting pool and a bronze vine scrim supporting grape vines. Cantilevered slate steps lead to a bocce lawn and a long cedar bench suspended from the vine scrim. Serviceberry trees in a quincunx pattern reminiscent of Tuscan olive groves disguise a path that leads to the secret garden, a pleasant place to enjoy a glass of wine. Slate steps crossing the adjacent reflecting pool subtly lead back to the entry terrace.