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Contemporary Meditation Garden

Situated on a formerly commercial site in downtown Ann Arbor, a minute’s walk from the Main Street District, lies this contemporary masterpiece. We’ve had the pleasure of working with these clients for nearly 35 years at their previous home on a spacious 18-acre site.

Their new venture is a vast contrast in theme, while maintaining excellence and modern design that we know to expect from them.

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Project Details

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Services Provided:

Landscape Architecture, Architecture and Engineering Services
Sustainable Landscape Design
Permeable Paver Driveway and walkways
Retaining Wall Installation
Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Irrigation Installation

Landscape Design

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Project Photos

Downtown Ann Arbor Landscape Hardscape Installation Contractor Design 2

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As the saying goes, “The first year, plants sleep, second year, they creep & third year, they leap!” These ‘Twist-n-Shout’ Endless Summer hydrangea are now in their first year of planting and are already show-stoppers. Continual blooms on the lacecap structure pack a summer color powerhouse, perfect for this modern/minimal landscape design palate.

Often, initial planting installations can feel lackluster while plants are small and just begin to establish. Our horticulture team, led by Dave Fitch, only source from the best growers & plant nurseries. He checks root structures, growth habit and sizes to ensure a spectacular installation.

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Downtown Ann Arbor Landscape Hardscape Installation Contractor Design 1

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Overhauling a commercial property into a contemporary private home in Ann Arbor is no small feat. Besides the treasured year-round flowering and winter interest plantings, privacy and low-maintenance selections were key. Adding to the complexity of the property is how it’s situated on the floodway for the Huron River, designating all hardscapes to be permeable and resilient.

Here we chose Fendt Permeable Pavers in a color palette similar to the adjacent condominiums. Stormwater runoff and potential flooding are mitigated with sustainable landscape solutions.