A Spectacular Lakeside Landscape This residence is the treasured retirement retreat of hobbyist master gardeners who were looking to replace their existing deck and create a cohesive outdoor living space with framed lake views. A natural bluestone patio creates an undulating, organic form that ties together three decks, a timber-frame . ..Read more
Contemporary Meditation Garden
Meghan Labra2024-12-02T13:41:32-05:00Contemporary 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 . ..Read more
Ives Woods Classic Makeover
TERRAFIRMA2025-08-14T09:12:35-04:00Ives Woods Classic Makeover Having the landscaping look architecturally fitting for this elegant home was a challenge from many standpoints to create walls and stairs to properly terrace and provide a way to navigate the topography of this beautiful lot. The flowing natural limestone walls sweep throughout the property . ..Read more
Terraced Outdoor Entertainment Garden
Meghan Labra2024-12-02T13:49:04-05:00Terraced Outdoor Entertainment Garden An outdoor entertaining center that has it all. Starting with treehouse views from the upper level Ipe deck across the Huron River treeline, unobstructed with Feeney cable railing and integrated low-voltage lighting. The side entry stair leads you up to a catwalk with panoramic views that . ..Read more
Northern Exposure
TERRAFIRMA2025-01-07T10:29:20-05:00Northern Exposure This project is different from the aspect of the merger of a contemporary home blended into a natural woodland setting. Inclusion of natural cut sandstone walls and steps to develop unusable sloped areas into beautiful terraced garden areas. A custom 3 season porch, designed by TERRAFIRMA, provides a . ..Read more
WYNDAM Water Park
TERRAFIRMA2024-12-15T16:33:23-05:00WYNDAM Water Park Tucked within the slopes of the backyard and hidden from the neighbors, reveals an elegant rectangular pool & spa. Thoughtfully designed to capture the imagination of the client. The site topography created a need for stately, framing retaining walls to create terraced planting gardens. Stadium seating, . ..Read more
