This early 1900s Tudor-style home and grounds
border one of the largest inner city parks in the
Northeast. Frederick Law Olmsted designed this park
in the mid-1880s, and it is apparent upon viewing
the five-plus acres that the space carries the famed
designer���s signature.
The client���s growing family and a desire for a new
space to entertain guests led to two construction/
renovation projects that enhance the magnificence of
the grounds. The pool and patio area were selected as
the first renovation project. The central focal point
for the reconstruction was a Southwestern style pool
cabana with Spanish flare. The design phase began
with a focus on the architectural style of the home, as
well as the styles in the surrounding neighborhood,
leading to the creation of spaces that were congruous
with the larger area. The planning included extensive
architectural and landscape lighting to enjoy
at night.
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