New England Home

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The clients had purchased a 2.4 acre lot, bounded on two sides by the densely forested Simon Willard Conservation Area. The previous owner had nearly clear cut the site, creating a stark contrast between open land and a wall of pines. A large swath of the property partially graded and left fallow. The new owners aimed to build their forever home, surrounded by meadow and pollinator habitat.

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We worked through an iterative process to grade the land and site the house in a way that nestled it comfortably in its surroundings, blurring the woodland edge while maximizing privacy from the road and neighbor. 

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The result is a project that weaves the landscape through the home. A woodland garden screens views to and from the road. A glassy foyer acts as a frame and threshold from the entry garden to the outdoor living room. An outdoor kitchen is the transition from kitchen to play lawn. A shade garden provides a focal point from home gym and offices. Forest, meadow, garden. . . home.

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