For this Harlem brownstone backyard, we carved out two main areas, a sitting and lounging space at the rear of the garden surrounded by understory plants, and a patio with a large table for casual dining. Both spaces are connected by a wide path that can accommodate two people walking side by side.
The custom planters are one of the primary features forged in geometric shapes of galvanized steel that vary the height of the beds and create a more dynamic landscape in a small space. We were able to retain two of the mature trees that are an appropriate scale for the size of the intimate backyard.