— Adam Anderson
“ You can do a lot with smaller spaces . Especially when it ’ s in the city , it can have a pretty big impact .”
— Adam Anderson
from curious folks who would sometimes wander into the old space . It took some noodling , but Anderson is pleased with the results .
A cedar backrest is a warm focal point of a concrete bench that serves as an anchor to the dining table , crafted by Anderson ’ s friends , Gordon and Laura Moss of Functional Aesthetic Design Build in Providence .
A concrete gas firepit completes the space . Due to the tightly knit branches of the European hornbeams and cedar wall , the owners can use the garden in all seasons and still be afforded privacy .
“ Even in the wintertime , with the protected nature of the garden , you can get out there in all seasons ,” Anderson says .
A base of pea gravel and custom linear concrete pavers tie everything together , and in a little bit of genius , the parking space has a hidden underground heating system so the owners don ’ t have to shovel out their car in the winter .
The project was finished in spring 2021 , with Anderson receiving an Honor Award from the R . I . chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for his design .
He uses the project with clients to demonstrate that a compact project doesn ’ t necessarily have to come with tight limitations .
“ You can do a lot with smaller spaces ,” he says . “ Especially when it ’ s in the city , it can have a pretty big impact .” 🆁
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