photo | Christian Phillips Photography
BSLA / HONOR AWARD
Residential and Garden Design
Stephen Stimson Associates
Cove House Woods Hole , Massachusetts photo | Christian Phillips Photography
Situated on four acres of beautiful coastal landscape , Cove House was sited to take advantage of the expansive views of Quissett Harbor while also respecting the historic property . In collaboration with the owners and architects , a contemporary intervention was designed to capitalize on the existing sunken garden of the previous historic residence , while also working with the natural grade change of the coastal embankment . The residence , garage and parking are held near the edge of the property taking advantage of existing grade , vegetation , and program . The architecture , along with the landscape , frame views to the Harbor while also directing you through a series of terraced gardens . Maintaining the existing sunken garden allowed for a pedestrian bridge to be constructed linking the guest parking court to the main residence . This project was extensive in working with the conservation commission to restore the coastal bank and create a native plant palette .
122 BSLA