Our clients’ desire to enjoy an enclosed and sheltering courtyard redolent of natural beauty – in the urban heart of Chicago – compelled us to set a surprisingly lush and various natural environment against the stone edifice of the house. The gardens, courts, and expansive lawn sustain visual connections to the residence’s interior in all seasons; a screened porch links the gravel and side gardens, and is blanketed by a green roof that cools the open-air space in the summer.

Awards: 2008 IL-ASLA Presidential Award