Our Projects: Transforming Your Space with Masterful Design and Sustainability

When turning off the quiet dirt road onto Project Casters laneway you’ll find your self chasing a babbling brook winding through the cedar groves until the view opens up to a manicured bean field. As you proceed you will be met by what appears to be a century old retaining wall paired with large moss rocks. The limestone is weathered and tooled whispering of a different era. This wall is the wheel or “caster” of the project holding it all together. A generous grade change from rear door to driveway made this space almost unusable. A 4’ frost footing with a 6’ retaining wall made of structural concrete was clad in Rustic Rubble Buff to give the illusion of heritage while maintaining structural stability. Atop the wall sits a freeform vinyl pool with a rustic limestone waterfall. Hydrangeas and perennial salvia soften the hardscaping and entice the local fauna to take part in enjoying the space. A large second story deck is clad in Ipe’ decking paired with glass railings and a large vaulted ceiling clad in western red cedar. This space allows our clients to watch the kids frolic in the pool or drink in the views of the rolling farm land which makes up their land. We delightfully introduce project “Caster”.

Project Gladstone was an opportunity to pay homage to this home’s heritage.  Fabric, Stories and culture define one’s “Historic Heritage”. Gladstone being built in the 1860’s undoubtedly had many stories to tell. The limestone and granite facade which was culled from the ground when the foundation was excavated was the fabric of the building. The masons who ariss the edges likely sang songs of their culture as they smacked away with chisel and mallets. It was important we paired this home with materials to match the quality and era to which it was built.  Town hall pavers were laid in a herringbone pattern to direct the eye up and towards the true masterpiece. Reclaimed sandstone steps from the Church Of Our Lady were paired with moss rock boulders for a rustic transition between driveway and walkway. Dry stone walls were installed to retain the steep grade change from front door to sidewalk. Native trees, shrubs and perennials were used to retain the topsoil and soften the stonework. We are proud to present project Gladstone.

 Project Linea incorporates clean lines and monoculture plantings to achieve a “ less is more” finish. Less meaning the Landscape isn’t filled with disconnected finishes, and more meaning higher quality products. Our clients were looking to optimize an average space which brought unique grade changes and disconnected spaces. A monochromatic colour scheme is accented by a Japanese maple, Hornbeams and Pyramidal English oaks. The boxwood hedge leads your eye through the linear patterns of the Para slab along with the Raffinato walls/ steps. This modern landscape has something for everyone and continues to refine with age. Low maintenance and timeless, this backyard oasis continues to please.  Backing onto green space project Linea blurs the lines between manicured landscape and the conservation land it backs onto.

Project Travertine undoubtly lends influences from the Mediterranean. Light blue water and smooth stone slabs make you feel as though you are in a tropical paradise walking barefooted ready to shake off the humidity with a refreshing plunge. Yuka, lemon thymus and tall miscanthus play with all your senses with contrasting textures, delicate scents and dancing colours. Our clients wanted a space to escape the challenges of their demanding careers, a place that reminded them of the early years of their lives in Greece but only having to travel through the rear door of their home. Oleander trees in pots are brought in for the winter but placed in the landscape to be enjoyed, another reminder of the tropical climate they love. Travertine backs onto a secluded green space which offers astonishing fall views. Deer and wild turkeys are often welcome visitors reminding you that you’re in southern Ontario. This project was a drastic transformation of a beautiful custom home which had little to no connection to the landscape it sat upon. 150 tonnes of armour stone was used to raise the back end of the pool creating an inviting 14’ deck for a relaxing day bed. The pool house is a great space for guests to sleep overnight starting their day with a hot tub followed by an outdoor shower. Travertine has much to offer and little need to go anywhere else.