Kaye Sasaki GARDEN

Like many older, inner city sites, this rear garden in Hamilton’s south west neighbourhood always had some promising qualities; they were just buried beneath the deteriorated patio and overgrown vegetation.  Imagined as a series of squares 12 ft x 12 ft, more or less, the new 2 level cedar deck and garden was built over 3 summers beginning in 2014.  Despite facing north over the TH+B railway cut, welcome periods of direct sunlight manage to penetrate the dense canopy of existing Maples.  Owners Jennifer and Les share the otherwise tranquil space  with their 3 cats, and the other usual urban wildlife.  Carefully placed specimens of Hinoki Chameocypress, Juniper and Oakleaf hydrangea have established a structure for an array of interesting annuals through the active growing season.

GALLERY

PROJECT DETAILS

Project location: Hamilton, Ontario

Clients: Jennifer Kaye and Les Sasaki

Architect: harrisonarchitecture Inc

Landscape: Juniper Landscape Design

Contractor: Dave Bernstein/DB Custom Homes Ltd

Photos: Henry Dowling

Constructed: 2014 - 2016

DESIGN PROCESS