Rare Stone
Quarried materials from specific regions known for distinctive color, texture, and geological character. Each piece selected for its contribution to the overall composition.
Exceptional materials, rare specimens, and artisan craftsmanship for landscapes that transcend the ordinary.
Luxury in landscape design isn't about excess. It's about precision, rarity, and the kind of quality that reveals itself over time. It's the stone that was quarried from a specific region for its unique color, the tree that took decades to reach its current form, the water feature engineered to produce a particular sound.
These collections represent our access to materials and specimens that aren't available through standard channels. They're for clients who understand that exceptional outdoor spaces require exceptional components.
Quarried materials from specific regions known for distinctive color, texture, and geological character. Each piece selected for its contribution to the overall composition.
Mature trees, rare succulents, and unusual perennials sourced from specialty growers. These are plants with presence and personality.
Custom fountains, reflecting pools, and naturalistic streams designed with precise hydraulics for specific visual and acoustic effects.
Contemporary fire pits, traditional fireplaces, and sculptural fire elements that serve as focal points and gathering spaces.
Gates, railings, screens, and sculptural elements fabricated by skilled metalworkers using traditional and contemporary techniques.
Architectural lighting that transforms landscapes after dark, using fixtures designed for longevity and precise beam control.
We work with quarries and stone yards that supply materials you won't find at typical landscape suppliers. These are stones with history, character, and specific aesthetic qualities.
Dense, fine-grained stone from Pennsylvania and New York quarries, prized for its blue-gray color and ability to be cut into precise shapes.
Warm-toned sedimentary stone that weathers beautifully, developing a patina that enhances its natural texture over time.
Volcanic rock with a dark, almost black appearance and extremely dense structure, ideal for modern, minimalist designs.
Layered stone with rich earth tones ranging from buff to rust, offering both rustic and refined applications.
A specimen plant is one that stands alone as a focal point or anchor in the landscape. These aren't typical nursery stock. They're mature, well-formed plants that have been grown specifically to develop strong structure and character.
We source from specialty growers who understand the difference between a plant and a specimen. Japanese maples with decades of careful pruning, olive trees with gnarled trunks, agaves that have reached impressive size, palms with clean trunks and full canopies.
Placing these plants requires understanding their growth habits, light requirements, and how they'll interact with surrounding elements as they continue to mature.
Water in the landscape serves multiple purposes. It creates sound that masks urban noise, provides visual movement, attracts wildlife, and offers a cooling effect in hot weather. The design determines which of these qualities dominates.
A shallow reflecting pool emphasizes stillness and mirror-like reflections. A fountain with multiple tiers creates layered sounds. A naturalistic stream with rocks and plants mimics what you'd find in nature. Each requires different engineering, materials, and maintenance approaches.
We design water features with circulation systems that are energy-efficient, easy to maintain, and built to last. The mechanics are hidden, but they're crucial to long-term performance.
Some elements of luxury landscape design require specialized skills that go beyond typical construction. We collaborate with metalworkers, stone carvers, woodworkers, and other craftspeople who bring traditional techniques to contemporary designs.
A custom steel gate might be forged and welded by hand. Stone steps could be cut and fitted using methods that date back centuries. Wooden pergolas might feature joinery that requires no visible fasteners.
These details aren't always obvious, but they contribute to the overall sense of quality and permanence that defines exceptional outdoor spaces.
Luxury landscape design represents a significant investment in your property. Plants mature and develop character over time. Quality materials develop patina and natural beauty. Well-designed outdoor spaces can contribute to property value and enhance daily life.
We approach these projects with the understanding that they should last for decades, not just years. Materials are selected for longevity, designs are created to age gracefully, and construction methods prioritize durability.
The result is a landscape that becomes more beautiful over time, rather than one that requires constant replacement and repair.
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