Landscape architecture is both an art and a science. Designing outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and land sensitive is a holistic approach to the craft, one that prioritizes longevity and care. The following projects embody that ethos, utilizing eco-friendly strategies that both protect and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape.
Luscious Layers: Gregory Lombardi Design
Designed to...
(Photography: Neil Landino)
In recent years, a remarkable trend has taken root, capturing the imagination of homeowners, architects, and designers alike: the rise of all-encompassing outdoor living spaces. This phenomenon has evolved the traditional backyard into a multifunctional haven, where relaxation, entertainment, and nature converge. As new technology and materials surface, the sky's the...
A historic property in Little Compton gets sustainable updates and a refined landscape with timeless appeal.
One of the first homes built in Little Compton, this property came into being in 1790. The rustic Cape Cod-style house and adjacent barn, set amid four verdant acres, ultimately became a gentleman’s horse farm. The current owners who live year-round in Boston purchased the place as a...
Outdoor heaters are helping to take the shoulder season to extremes, and, thankfully, extending opportunities for gathering outdoors. But being outside doesn’t have to leave you and your family cold. BDG recently polled our Instagram followers for their favorite among these five heated outdoor spaces. Land Design Associates’ inviting outdoor pavilion (pictured above) won the popular vote. Where...
Outdoor fire features have been a saving grace during COVID and continue to be. In this season of staying home, fire pits and fireplaces have served as destinations on our own properties and as a breath of fresh air from the confines of home. These soul-warming fireside designs are among our favorites….
Holy Smokes!
Masonry by BrickStone Design + Build; photo by Keitaro Yoshioka
This wood-...
Perhaps more than any other architectural structure, pool houses are designed with recreation and relaxation in mind. These functional, feel-good outbuildings allow homeowners to vacation in their own backyard and soak up the beauty of the landscape. No longer simply shelters for a quick change or toweling off après swim, pool houses have become luxurious, stylish settings equipped for full days...
