THE HAMMOCKS

The acquisition of an adjacent property and decommissioned road led to the redesign of this one-acre residence in South Miami. Upon entering the property from the auto court, an allee of shade trees frame the view to a sculpture garden beyond where an informal gathering space overlooks the canal. Terraced lawn steps extend into the landscape from the outdoor living room to the children’s garden where a custom play structure is nestled within a shaded canopy. A bocce ball court with accent mural wall flank the eastern edge of the property while enhancements to the pool terrace include a sunken fire feature lounge, a lawn plinth, and lushly planted waterfall. The use of monolithic oolite boulders accentuate the lines of the house while mitigating the grade change. Stormwater is collected in planted drainage swales along the north perimeter where a secluded garden with reflecting pool maximizes the front yard as an extension from the house. Granular pathways meander throughout the property as a strategy to minimize lawn maintenance and retain stormwater on site.

LOCATION

South Miami, Florida

STATUS

In Construction

SCOPE

Landscape and Pool Renovation

PROGRAM

Residential

SIZE

1 Acre