The Little-Clermont Residence |
This project was the final step in a major home renovation that saw a rebirth of 1928 home. The goal was to integrate two separate buildings with a contemporary, functional, and food-producing garden. Emphasis was placed on saving a heritage apple tree, re-using materials, and adding sustainable gardening practices. The garden design centered on the largest element – a forty foot, overgrown and neglected apple tree. From there, various garden levels and spaces were created to use every inch of the 33’ by 122’ foot lot. Many of the original home’s elements were incorporated into the garden, including the cement foundation, the home’s chimney bricks, as well as old windows, and even the chimney top. A few of the sustainable elements included, soil amendment (instead of removal), a rainwater collection system, a drainage field, and a green roof. The result is a garden space that stays true to the eco-visionary architect, Glenn Murcutt, who inspired the home renovation. Close window |
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