Mown walking path through low-mow meadow and native trees with a rough-sawn plank footbridge crossing a drainage swale, combining recreation with stormwater conveyance on the sloping Jamestown, Rhode Island property.

Wind & Sea

Curving arrival drive with permeable paver edging, dense ornamental grasses, and young trees, constructed to guide vehicles downhill while also managing runoff and erosion on the 56-foot coastal slope in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Ornamental tree rising through dense ornamental grasses within the coastal planting scheme, where large native planting areas help slow runoff, reduce erosion, and create habitat for birds and pollinators in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Mown walking path through low-mow meadow and native trees with a rough-sawn plank footbridge crossing a drainage swale, combining recreation with stormwater conveyance on the sloping Jamestown, Rhode Island property.
Open waterfront lawn descending toward a private dock on Narragansett Bay, framed by mature trees and restorative native buffer planting that preserves view corridors while supporting the coastal habitat in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Stone-walled waterfront terrace bordered by swaths of native grasses, constructed to blend with the home's masonry while the planting provides shelter from strong sea breezes along Narragansett Bay in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
International regulation croquet court built over organic fill and gravel with a 6- to 8-inch compacted sandy-loam layer, precision-graded to create a level playing surface on the sloping coastal property in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Naturalized lawn path and stepping-stone crossing within low-mow grasses and young native trees, extending the property's walking loop while reducing conventional lawn and reinforcing the open coastal character in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Permeable paver border and decorative apron set into the long curving driveway, adding a durable edge while supporting the property's broader stormwater-management strategy in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Curving coastal drive bordered by dense grasses and trees at dusk, where layered planting helps slow water runoff and reduce erosion while maximizing views of Narragansett Bay in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Permeable parking court with bluestone entry walks at coastal residencein Jamestown, Rhode Island,was built over layered crushed stone with piped drainage to capture water runoff from roof and courtyard and direct excess water to rain gardens .
Curved asphalt drive meets the permeable parking court, framed by preserved and newly planted trees, lawn, and natural boulders that soften the large arrival area while maintaining the site's rural coastal character in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Natural cedar entry gate between stone piers opens to a driveway detailed with permeable paver bands, creating a defined arrival while supporting infiltration and the water-management strategy of the Jamestown, Rhode Island coastal estate.
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Location:

Jamestown, RI

Project Partners:

Landscape Architect: Verde Design General Contractor: Chris Pike Construction Photography: Anthony Crisafulli

Distinctions:

2023 National Association of Landscape Professionals, Silver Award 2023 American Society of Landscape Architects, Rhode Island Chapter, Residential Merit Award