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Midcentury Modern
Midcentury Modern

Zigzagging concrete walkway with colorful planting plants

Oak Estate, Milton, MA:  rear terrace lighting.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: rear terrace lighting. Photography © Design Imaging Studios

Night view of Oak Estate in Milton, MA

Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Parking court.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Parking court. Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Bluestone patio and decks at Oak Estate, Milton, MA.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Bluestone patio and decks at Oak Estate, Milton, MA. Photography © Design Imaging Studios

Curved bluestone terrace connects decks at either end of the patio. A central granite stairs leads to expansive lawn area

Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Guest entry.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Guest entry. Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Side yard privacy planting.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Side yard privacy planting. Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Pool and waterfall spa in Portsmouth, RI
Pool and waterfall spa in Portsmouth, RI

Located in the Aquidneck Club, this pool includes a submerged lounge deck with flanking stairs. Midway is a overflow spa

Pool and lounge deck in Portsmouth, RI
Pool and lounge deck in Portsmouth, RI

Tall planted pots are uplit and flank either side of the waterfall spa

Marble pool deck and dry bar in Portsmouth, RI
Marble pool deck and dry bar in Portsmouth, RI
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)

Terraced back yard.  Design work completed while employed at Dan K. Gordon Associates.

Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography.
Hemlock House, Milton, MA. Shelly Harrison Photography.
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)

Design work completed while employed at Dan K. Gordon Associates

Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)

Project completed while employed at Dan K. Gordon Associates.

Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)
Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects)

Upper dining terrace.  Design work completed while employed at Dan K. Gordon Associates.

Academy Fountain and Plaza, Bridgewater, MA
Academy Fountain and Plaza, Bridgewater, MA
Academy Fountain and Plaza, Bridgewater, MA
Academy Fountain and Plaza, Bridgewater, MA
Whittier Road, Wellesley
Whittier Road, Wellesley

Expanded outdoor living: landings that connect to a central curved patio with fire pit. 1,100 CY of fill were brought in to expanded the flat lawn.

Whittier Road, Wellesley
Whittier Road, Wellesley

Primary landing to patio space

Whittier Road, Wellesley
Whittier Road, Wellesley

Fire pit

Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA
Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA

Secondary door landing and stepper connection to patio.

Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA
Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA

New front foundation plantings.

Mansfield patio.   Drew Lederman Photography.
Mansfield patio. Drew Lederman Photography.
Mansfield fireplace.   Drew Lederman Photography.
Mansfield fireplace. Drew Lederman Photography.
Mansfield patio with brick "rug."   Drew Lederman Photography.
Mansfield patio with brick "rug." Drew Lederman Photography.
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Mansfield patio.   Drew Lederman Photography.
Mansfield patio. Drew Lederman Photography.
Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage.  Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage. Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage.  Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage. Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage.  Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage. Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Renovated Wall and Stair.  Drew Lederman Photography
Savin Hill Renovated Wall and Stair. Drew Lederman Photography
Green Roof at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Green Roof at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Solar paneled walkway at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Solar paneled walkway at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA. Artist housing courtyard with rain gardens and "goat path" lighted paths (project completed at CWDG)
Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA. Artist housing courtyard with rain gardens and "goat path" lighted paths (project completed at CWDG)
Appleton Mill,  Lowell, MA fountain (project completed while at CWDG)
Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA fountain (project completed while at CWDG)
Appleton Millyard, Lowell, MA (project completed at CWDG)
Appleton Millyard, Lowell, MA (project completed at CWDG)
Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA.  Stacked seatwall bordering a rain garden (project completed while at CWDG)
Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA. Stacked seatwall bordering a rain garden (project completed while at CWDG)
245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)

Project completed while employed at Pressley Associates.

245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)

A view framing light element for Fidelity Investments's downtown Boston location.  Project completed while employed at Pressley Associates.

245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)

Work completed at Pressley Associates

Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.)
Assembly Row and Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Assembly Row and Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
 Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Planting at Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Planting at Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)
East Somerville Community School playground (project completed while at CWDG)
East Somerville Community School playground (project completed while at CWDG)
East Somerville Community School library courtyard (project completed while at CWDG)
East Somerville Community School library courtyard (project completed while at CWDG)
East Somerville Community School (project completed while at CWDG, photo by Landscape Structures)
East Somerville Community School (project completed while at CWDG, photo by Landscape Structures)
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Backyard.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Backyard. Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Deck and stairs.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Deck and stairs. Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Columns along driveway.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Columns along driveway. Photography © Design Imaging Studios
Midcentury Modern Oak Estate, Milton, MA:  rear terrace lighting.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Parking court.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Bluestone patio and decks at Oak Estate, Milton, MA.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Guest entry.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Side yard privacy planting.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Pool and waterfall spa in Portsmouth, RI Pool and lounge deck in Portsmouth, RI Marble pool deck and dry bar in Portsmouth, RI Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects) Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects) Hemlock House, Milton, MA.  Shelly Harrison Photography. Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects) Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects) Cliff Ridge Estate, Wellesley, MA  (project completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects) Academy Fountain and Plaza, Bridgewater, MA Academy Fountain and Plaza, Bridgewater, MA Whittier Road, Wellesley Whittier Road, Wellesley Whittier Road, Wellesley Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA Whittier Road, Wellesley, MA Mansfield patio.   Drew Lederman Photography. Mansfield fireplace.   Drew Lederman Photography. Mansfield patio with brick "rug."   Drew Lederman Photography. IMG_9760.JPG Mansfield patio.   Drew Lederman Photography. Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage.  Drew Lederman Photography Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage.  Drew Lederman Photography Savin Hill Artist Loft and Garage.  Drew Lederman Photography Savin Hill Renovated Wall and Stair.  Drew Lederman Photography Green Roof at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG) North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG) Solar paneled walkway at North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA (project completed while at CWDG) Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA. Artist housing courtyard with rain gardens and "goat path" lighted paths (project completed at CWDG) Appleton Mill,  Lowell, MA fountain (project completed while at CWDG) Appleton Millyard, Lowell, MA (project completed at CWDG) Appleton Mill, Lowell, MA.  Stacked seatwall bordering a rain garden (project completed while at CWDG) 245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) 245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) 245 Summer Street Roof Terrace, Boston, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) Newton Senior Center Newton, MA (project completed while at Pressley Assoc.) Assembly Row and Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG)  Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG) Planting at Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG) Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville, MA (project completed while at CWDG) East Somerville Community School playground (project completed while at CWDG) East Somerville Community School library courtyard (project completed while at CWDG) East Somerville Community School (project completed while at CWDG, photo by Landscape Structures) Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Backyard.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Deck and stairs.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios Oak Estate, Milton, MA: Columns along driveway.  Photography © Design Imaging Studios

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