February 23, 2015 | Anonymous
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design are excited to announce their two recent Gold Awards from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers in their 2015 International Landscape Design Awards Program. These awards mark the 9th and 10th awards that the landscape architecture firm has won from the APLD.
This year, the judging panel consisted of industry-leading experts: John Greenlee of Greenlee and Associates, Greg Pierceall, Professor Emeritus of Purdue University, and Julie Moir Messervy, of the Julie Messervy Design Studio. Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design will be attending the APLD International Design Conference in D.C. to accept their awards in October 2015.
The winning projects were “Kat’s Garden” in Cambridge, MA, built by Robert Hanss Landscape Construction of Chesnut Hill, MA, and “Longwood Garden” located in Brookline, MA, built by Martin Lucyk Landscape Construction of Acton, MA.
The focal point in “Kat’s Garden” is a sentimental family drawing from the homeowner’s collection that has been transformed into a raw aluminum sliding gate.
Horizontal wood fencing made from red cedar encloses the courtyard, creating an inviting private space.
Reclaimed granite slabs are embedded into the earth, and provide a natural floor for the recycled-plastic dining set.
Antique salvaged granite slabs from a decommissioned Boston building serve as overflow seating and as a place for a stainless steel rill with flowing water.
A stainless steel trellis spans two stories, and is softened by a dynamic plant combination, which includes sculptural trees, evergreen, deciduous shrubs, and perennials.
Longwood Garden is a beautiful California-style outdoor living area in the heart of Boston.
Textured board-form concrete retaining walls elevate the front garden, with a magnificent porch and steel vine structure overlooking the busy street.
Contrasting native plants provide gorgeous foliage that soften the hard edges with texture and movement.
Terraces in the back yard are thoughtfully positioned to enjoy both sun and shade, and creative stormwater management strategies resolve draining problems.
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