Natural Selection

Modern architecture meets modern landscaping in this Greenwich property that takes sustainability seriously. Landscape designer James Doyle sought to double down on a sleek aesthetic while still preserving the natural, densely wooded site. Compelling connections are everywhere: a water feature with a custom spillway is carved out of a zinc wall, part of the central architectural spine that runs through the house; a bluestone bridge spans the water and connects the dining terrace to the master bedroom’s garden; and a largely native plant palette that incorporates golden tones juxtaposes perfectly with the hue of the LEED-certified house.

“Everything nestles nicely into the site,” notes Doyle. “We incorporated gestures that are unique and contemporary, but the whole thing works as a whole.”

Not only does it work, it was celebrated by the Connecticut chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, garnering a 2020 Merit Award. A nod to the beautiful ways in which the built environment can coexist with and elevate its natural surroundings.

James Doyle Design Associates, Greenwich
Architecture by Amanda Martocchio Architecture