LINLA Design / Build Environmental Enhancement Awards 25/26

This aerial view of the rear yard shows the complete rear yard entertaining area, and the relationship of one entertaining area to the next.

The wide-angle perspective from the upper terrace captures the edge of the pool, the cozy fire lounge, and the tennis court, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the bay.

Deer Resistant plantings frame out this new masonry entrance and stoop.

This image articulates the comfortable and inviting flow of the front entry area. Guests are lead to the inviting front door landing and entry.

A close-up view of the newly redesigned and renovated pool.  The pool now includes a large sun shelf, steps with shelves and swim outs, a 10 person spa with cascading waterfall into the pool, A large water feature wall, including three sheer descent spills.  A combination of 16 inch and 14 inch natural bluestone coping surrounds the pool and provides a beautiful contrast to the three stone porcelain paver pattern

A bird’s eye view from the side street, this photo depicts the new natural flow from the driveway to the three main points of entry; rear yard entrance, secondary house entrance, and the front door. It also shows the landscape now enhancing the home, rather than overtaking.

9A-Beneath the beech, the final image captures the essence of the project: the interplay of old and new. The bench, path, and tree unite in perfect harmony, embodying preservation, renewal, and timeless elegance.

This picture offers an elevated view showcasing the raised patio, and the amount of level patio that was achieved thanks to the incorporation of retaining walls.

Drone view of the fully realized estate landscape where structure, symmetry, and circulation converge. Resort-style amenities unfold across the double lot such as an 18x36 Pool, Cabana/Garage, Outdoor Kitchens and Bars, Fire Features, Waterfalls and layered gardens.

Drone aerial view of the following; •20’ x 40’ Concrete Wall Vinyl Liner Pool • Raised Spill-Over Spa •Tacoma Silver Travertine Patio •20’ x 20’ Custom Pavilion and Wood Burning Fireplace •Raised Linear Gas Firepit • Outdoor Kitchen/Wet Bar

A wide view of the backyard at dusk. 40 lights strategically placed throughout the landscape, patio surround, and within the new footprint of the upper patio allow the space to be utilized after the sun goes down

2A-A closer view highlights the brickwork and bias-laid bluestone at the pool entry. The vertical pool layout draws the eye to the natural focal point: the clients’ uninterrupted view of the harbor.

Overview of the completed multi-level landscape, transforming a formerly steep, wooded slope into a cohesive outdoor environment with terraces, retaining walls, pool, outdoor kitchen, and structured planting.

Upper level Pool/ patio/ gas Fire pit sitting area with Turf inlay detail

Drone view at twilight with the house lite and showing the beautiful lines of the architecture of the house

This aerial view displays the interplay of the colors and materials used to modernize an outdated 1980’s yard; retrofitting existing structures into this contemporary garden getaway.

10a-This final image embodies the project’s spirit. Vibrant Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ and Hydrangea ‘Little Lime’ bloom near the heart of the yard, while greens—Hosta ‘Blue Cadet,’ Clethra ‘Ruby Spice,’ Pieris ‘Dorothy Wycoff’—layer the edges. Together, they create a colorful, safe sanctuary perfectly matched to the family’s joyful lifestyle.

Arrow 7 - Lower area creates an intimate space for relaxing with both the custom firepit and waterfall

Overview look

8A – This photo captures the seamless transition from shaded areas to sunnier spots in the garden. The patio’s subtle geometry balances the yard’s layout and its three entrances. Despite multiple entry points and seating areas, the design feels peaceful and flowing rather than busy or crowded.

A ground level view depicts the relationship of each area to one another, and the ease of transitioning from one feature to the next.

A view standing on the bridge overlooking the "great lawn" with the White Swamp Oak tree alee. A nice view of the ever evolving plant palette

5 - Looking into the kitchen garden, an inviting space filled with lush plantings and various layers. Filled with color and designed to attract pollinators that parallel the selected veggie and fruiting shrubs

The restored lawn and crest of berm atop the bluff are filled with a mix of native switchgrass and goldenrod. The existing native black cherry and undisturbed periphery planting were successfully preserved throughout construction.

Front Yard

Herringbone cobblestone apron is a beautiful entry to this home. Holly hedge provides screening from the road.