Landscape Design Consulting PC
Outdoor Living | Greenwich, CT
Owner Testimonial: “Sean was incredible to work with. He designed a beautiful pool, hardscape, and landscape in our backyard. He was thoughtful about tying elements together that complemented our house and yard perfectly. Not only did he have his own vision for the design, but he closely listened to our likes and dislikes. He was patient, responsive, and cared deeply about the project. We would highly recommend working with Sean.” - Dana & Casey C.
Above: before and after sequence illustrating how a gently-sloping existing hillside, although subtle, necessitates a retaining wall in order to create a level space for the owner's program. This underscores the importance of using a topographic survey as a basis for challenging architectural designs, and is analogous to how a surgeon would rely an MRI prior to operating.
Above: pool construction images showing framing and steelwork, and gunite installation. Under optimal conditions, excavation, framing, steelwork, and gunite take about two weeks for a typical pool. Most pool contractors install gunite in a single day in order to create a continuous shell with no joints; the process is arduous and involves heavy lifting.
Above: a complete outdoor living space featuring a 25' x 50' pool with integral spa and automatic cover, a patio with lounge areas (or rooms) connected by walkways (or hallways), a custom pergola, kitchen and bar, plantings, and lighting. Note the vertical boxwoods in the foreground that frame the entrance while mirroring the pergola columns across the pool.
Above: plantings immediately around the pool are more balanced and symmetrical, whereas plantings further from the pool area are less formal. In this manner, plantings function to accentuate built spaces while transitioning them into the landscape. Plantings also add color and texture, break up the horizontal monotony of the space, and mitigate the heat island effect.
Above: critical alignments and matching materials express the architectural character of the existing residence into the landscape. The result is an outdoor living space that appears to have been designed and built at the same time as the residence itself. This seamless integration functions more like an addition, thereby adding value and enjoyment to the home.