german village residence

Backyard with a brick pathway, trees, and scattered construction debris. A small black building with a large window and an open door is visible, with a fence on one side.

After purchasing a neglected Italianate home in the heart of German Village, the client assembled a collaborative team to reimagine the property inside and out. Working closely with the architect, interior designer, and contractor, we designed the landscape as a series of inviting outdoor rooms that blur the line between house and garden. Today, the client describes the garden as the “best room in the house.”

Top-down architectural landscape plan of a residence with adjacent porch, lawn, and garage.
A modern enclosed backyard with a pathway, garden beds, trees, a house with a large garage, and three people, one of whom is walking a dog.

We helped envision an expansive outdoor living and entertainment environment, seamlessly integrated with the home's interior spaces. The design unfolds as a sequence of thoughtfully crafted outdoor rooms, each defined by purposeful detailing, layered plantings, and carefully framed views. Together, these spaces create an immersive experience that encourages exploration while strengthening the connection between the house and its surrounding landscape.

Front entrance of a house with gray brick walls, a dark wooden door, and two windows with white trim. There are lantern-style lights on either side of the door. The house has stairs with black metal railings leading up to the front door. The front ya
Open-concept living room and kitchen area with beige cabinetry, a black stove, and a white countertop. The living room has a white sectional sofa, red chairs, a TV, and large windows with red curtains, overlooking a backyard with trees.
View of a backyard patio with lounge chairs, a brick pathway, a grassy area, trees, and a garden.
A backyard with a grassy lawn, a stone pathway, a hammock, a patio with a chair and a small table, and a large shade tree, enclosed by a fence and neighboring houses.
A landscaped backyard with a stone retaining wall, green grass, and lush green bushes along the wall.
Outdoor patio with lounge chairs, potted plants, a striped rug, and a garden path leading to a shed surrounded by greenery.
A backyard patio with a hammock tied between a tree and a metal stand, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with a unique artistic sculpture on the brick-paved section.
A black metal garden sprinkler with an adjustable nozzle positioned among green bushes and soil.
A stone sculpture of a face with closed eyes and a long nose, placed among green plants and set on a wooden surface outdoors.
Backyard garden with two white lounge chairs on a brick patio, green grass, and tall trees and bushes along a stone wall, with a gray shed or garage at the back.
A garden with a stone wall, green bushes, and a patch of well-maintained grass along with a few concrete stepping stones.
A backyard at night featuring outdoor seating with cushions, a stone patio, a grassy pathway, and a house with lit windows and a second-floor balcony, surrounded by trees illuminated by landscape lighting.
Nighttime view of a backyard patio with lounge chairs, lush green plants, and string lights, seen from a covered porch.
Backyard patio area at night with two lounge chairs, a porch with couches and table, lush greenery, and lights illuminating the trees.

Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.

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Architect: urbanorder architecture

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