Sunset Residence

This 1930s farm home received a complete landscape and architectural renovation. A round-about driveway which occupied most of the back yard was removed and replaced with a sprawling open lawn, ideal for hosting events and lawn games. A continuous bluestone path encircles the yard allowing visitors to stroll the garden. Lush planting featuring many native plants lines the edges. A zone dedicated to rare and exotic palms houses over 100 different species and continues to grow. Orchids and other epiphytes decorate the oak canopy above. The owners collect live turtles and freshwater fish. Phyla designed a series of enclosures and a water feature system of two ponds with bridges that allows terrapins to cross below.