asserting a bold & inviting entry
—project description—
The client’s impassioned renovation of this French-inspired home was the precursor to a dramatic update to the property’s outdoor spaces. Taking cues from the interior of the house, gracious curves were continued outdoors on a stone terrace offering spectacular ocean views within a resort-like setting. A distinctive entry pergola echoes architectural detailing while also asserting a bold and welcoming invitation to guests. A custom gate and porch railings provide cohesion between house and landscape.
The parking court features a diverse collection of hydrangea varieties as well as a sun loving perennial garden flanking the front walkway. Drifts of Hayscented Fern, Lady Fern, several cultivars of Hostas, ‘Grow Low’ Fragrant Sumac, Barrenwort, Virginian Sweetspire, and Dwarf Fothergilla add color, texture and seasonal interest within abundant shaded gardens.
LOCATION: Rockport, MA