West Village
A series of elegant outdoor spaces complements the historic architecture of this iconic West Village home. The arrival courtyard is framed by an ivy-laden fence and accented with potted topiary creating a timeless aesthetic. Meticulously trained ivy stretches up the brick façade enveloping the garden in lushness, while white pebbles and bluestone underfoot brighten an otherwise shady space.
![Ground floor patio with small round table and chairs and various plants in pots](https://d3o3j9vjqzr8kh.cloudfront.net/media/mediaitem/198/attachment/large-ebafccb023eaad3286a2d9b1d35901f5.jpeg)
![Beneath a tall tree, a courtyard bench made of raw branches in front of a row of shrubs](https://d3o3j9vjqzr8kh.cloudfront.net/media/mediaitem/197/attachment/medium-ec0514789359e739964a41256c3f629f.jpeg)
The roof terrace’s four ‘rooms’ each serve a different purpose – whether it be a cozy spot to read, a more social and open lounging area, a large dining space or a flourishing potager garden. The entire perimeter is defined by a carefully manicured evergreen hedge in custom-fabricated planters. No space is left unused in these intimate quadrants, with espaliered Apple trees hugging the chimneys and Wisteria decorating an overhead trellis.
AFTER INSTALLATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
![Overhead view of two lounge chairs](https://d3o3j9vjqzr8kh.cloudfront.net/media/mediaitem/199/attachment/large-5023ffe0de6e6f1e73e0c872029954ef.jpeg)
![Potted plants and lantern on top of a wooden cabinet](https://d3o3j9vjqzr8kh.cloudfront.net/media/mediaitem/200/attachment/medium-ef9f4b2308c27383b5d82e05cef5fb62.jpeg)
“For us, the design of any garden starts with the clients themselves. Their personal style is what informs our process, because a garden is a very personal thing.”
— JACQUELINE HARRISON
Project Credits
Weddle Gilmore Architect
Nicholas Calcott Photographer
Nicholas Calcott Photographer