The purpose of this restoration was to create a public landscape that harmonized the historic significance of the grounds with 21st century needs. With this project came several challenges, including wheelchair access, space for group gatherings and creating a sense of intimacy. This was achieved by proper grading, widening paths, leaving large open green areas, and surrounding the site with a variety of plants, shrubs, and trees. Also permanent benches and urns were placed on the veranda, near the herb garden and under the pergola.
Project type: Historic Restoration
Services provided: Historic research, comprehensive landscape design
Year: 2007
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- Before
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- Before
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- Project site
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- Project in progress
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- Hard at work
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- Fountain complete
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- Work in progress
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- Planting
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- Grape vines twist around the historic restored pergola
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- View of fountain through pergola
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- Submissive landscaping does not distract from the beauty of this museum
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- Gardens surrounding walking areas
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- Pergola overlooking fountain
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- Plantings
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- Completed garden and ornate decor
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- Paved area
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- Tulips blooming in the spring at the Yawkeye Museum
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- Completed drive
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- Entertaining under the pergola
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- Yawkeye House Museum restoration debut
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- Design sketch
