Barnaby Woods Residence

A fragmented site is unified by dividing it. Two clearings are connected with a garden path along a single axis that lead to the artist’s retreat.

Using a significant grade change and a challenging property shape as opportunities, granite steps, dry-stacked walls, and dense planting serve as the connection between clearings. This regulating line creates a compelling view through the garden to a feature wall and a renovated carriage house.

The “lantern in the landscape” is a light-filled artist studio space designed in collaboration with a Teass/Warren Architects.

Photos by Allen Russ

Before - After Analysis Diagram

Before: Duplicate paths to a lawn area created an unclear geometry

After: Axis - A regulating path through the garden bridges spaces

Tension

Geometries intersect, old meets new.

The eye is shifted from horizontal to the vertical at the feature brick wall.

Type

Living, Being

Client

Private 

Location

Washington, DC

Size

8,670 SF                       

Project Architect

Architect - Teass \ Warren Architects

Landscape Contractor - Oldetowne 

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