MEADOWCROFT INNOVATION

GREENWICH \ CONNECTICUT

Two sculptural woven lounge chairs sit on lawn below a planted hillside.

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 The remaining plants consisting largely of outdated or invasive material were removed.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

Small trees cast long shadows across lawn terraces and pale steps.
Steam rises from an infinity pool above a lawn beside a modern pavilion.
Broad steps descend toward a pool pavilion with planting across its roof.
Garden tree in a circular lawn opening beside the modern house entrance.
Reflecting pool, lawn, and soft perennial planting beside a glass-fronted contemporary house.
Water pours from a rust-colored metal spout into a narrow basin.
Sharp corner of a dark reflecting pool set flush with lawn.
Meadowcroft landscape plan showing the house, pool, terraced lawns, and circulation paths.
Small recessed light illuminates the edge of a pale stone step.
Pale cantilevered stone slabs project above still reflecting water.
Rectangular metal fountain beneath a maple tree beside a stepping-stone path.
Gravel forecourt curves past ornamental grasses and mixed trees.
Floating pale steps cross dark water beside the stone-clad entrance.
Steam drifts over a long pool beside lounge chairs and a white umbrella.
Three flights of white steps align through terraced green lawns.
Grass-jointed stepping stones run beside a reflecting pool and the contemporary house.
Small round flower heads on branching stems in a perennial border.
Fine golden ornamental grasses arch over a planted bed.
Backlit grass seed heads glow in warm garden light.
Purple flower spikes mingle with tall golden grasses.
Stepped rust-colored water basins beside a pale walkway and modern house.
Clipped hedges curve around a gravel court beside rolling lawn and the modern house.

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