ASLA Honor Award

This property lies due south of Acadia National Park and is bound by the Eastern Way of the Atlantic. Shady woodland to the east and west connects to the site through a system of game trails that traverse between steep rocky outcrops. Fragments of a successional climax forest , extremely shallow soils, a degraded stream and raw ledge posed severe technical challenges for integrating the program of auto courts, terraces, lawn and trails for this family retreat. The design explores the interaction between man made spaces and the reconstructed landscape that flows across the site. The project re-defines the traditional notion of site restoration and weaves a diversified and healthier plant community with legible design form for the family's use and enjoyment.