Parkside Garden

This generous urban garden backs onto the wooded paths and tennis courts of the neighborhood park. Before the redesign there was a large pool, bifurcated from the rest of the rear yard by an imposing estate fence. The project restored the pool, added a lounge with fire table and catenary lights hanging from small linden trees, as well as a custom-built spa, varied planting, and a play lawn. The second phase will feature the renovation of the existing garage to include a sauna, facing and accessible from the spa. The provincial requirements for self-closing and self-latching enclosures were addressed along the perimeter of the property to allow unity and cohesion of the space. This urban garden has become a coveted and well-loved social destination for the family, including their young adult children and many friends.

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Team:

Sophie Robitaille  Partner, CSLA, ASLA, AAPQ

Teressa Peill  Landscape Architect, AAPQ

Mariana Mercado Orozco

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Contractor: Paramount

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Photography © Raphael Thibodeau