A number of years ago I worked on an all-but-tear-down renovation in Rye, New York. This image shows the ‘house’ when the demolition of the existing house was nearly complete.
Today my client sent me a number of unsolicited snap-shots of the property now that the plantings have matured and softened.
It is deeply satisfying to know that my clients are happy, and that the blood, sweat and tears that went into making the project happen was worth it!
Here are some of their pictures…
Arrival for me is NOT after you have opened the front door; rather it is a sequence of experiences that starts as soon as possible to craft an experience.
My long-time collaboration with Landscape Designer Billie Cohen has allowed me to create projects that operate in many domains and on many scales – including the landscape.
My clients were seeking a ‘new old house’ that would fit easily into a neighborhood of mostly older homes; and while they wanted a lovely home, they were seeking a lack of pretense. The completed home is friendly, open, and discreet – just like them!
This sweet front building was an existing structure and helps give the home a farmhouse quality.
The initial inquiry I received was to see whether I might be interested in working on a house renovation overlooking a pond. The house DOES overlook a pond, albeit one that is adjacent to the Long Island Sound!
The snap-shots I received today point to the happiness my clients feel in their home, and really, to the success of the project.
Working on a property with such a dramatic view was fantastic, only surpassed by the wonderful people I worked with to realize their dreams!
Interested in seeing the interiors of this project? Follow this link.
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Wow Glenn, AMAZING. What an inspiration to get out and walk in the morning, even go for a swim in the pond.
Thank you Anne!
One of the wonderful things about the location and siting and landscaping of this house is that it is very discreet and unassuming from the street, but upon entering you see the view through to the water beyond!
Very nice work Glenn, I love seeing landscapes that have matured – so gratifying.
Designing landscapes is an entirely different wavelength to operate in than architecture and interiors, because landscapes are always in a state of change – budding, flowering, leafing out, changing color, shape, size, losing their leaves. Then add in the fickleness of Mother Nature – humidity, drought, heat, cold, frost, snow, insects, disease, etc.
Working with landscapes is both an exciting and humbling experience.
However when time passes and the various elements have settled in and taken more mature forms the heart can truly sing – remembering that what we see and experience is forever changing…
Thanks for sharing. Cinderella
Dear Cinderella, thank you very much for sending your photos! There are very few things more satisfying in my work more than a happy and satisfied client – I believe that this project expresses the spirit and dispositions of you and Bob – warm, underrated and inviting. Thank you for asking me to work with you! Glenn