Window to the World
By Mariani Landscape
The landscape surrounds a historic 1869 David Adler carriage house that’s set back from a busy road which leads to a popular beach. With a steady flow of beachgoers passing by--particularly during the warmer months--the client’s vision was to capitalize on the large front lawn space and create a more traditional context, embrace the community by inviting views in. This required a major redesign that included Buckthorn removal, addition of a fountain, the framing of the front lawn with symmetrical gravel paths, the planting of perennial gardens, apple orchards, and finally the creation of patio spaces where family and friends can enjoy watching the world go by--their favorite thing to do on a lazy summer afternoon. With an architect and an interior designer for clients, remaining true to the scale and architectural tradition of the coach house remained a priority throughout.
