CH Modern Residence

CH Modern Residence Located in the center of Longboat Key, the CH Modern Residence pays homage to DWY Landscape Architects' visionary approach to modern design. It sets a new standard of property treatment, balancing modern design with nature and creating a landscape sanctuary. With an emphasis on sustainable but still colorful and textural native plant choices, the design included varieties that grow very well in Florida conditions. The team carefully selected a combination of drought-tolerant species with defined characteristics along with appeal palm trees and flowering plants that perennial to provide constant visual interest and low maintenance. Not only are the permeable pavers used for the driveway modern, it helps to eliminate some of the more common issues with drainage, as water can naturally permeate the floor. A distinguishing aspect of the is the attention paid to the outdoor living space, which includes a modern, linear pool that echoes the lines of the house. A custom deck constructed from composite materials circles the pool, providing a low-maintenance, environmentally responsible alternative that suits the clean lines of the modern architecture that surrounds it. There were many challenges for DWY Landscape Architects along the way, from how to deal with the sandy soils to providing the right irrigation systems to support such a mix of plantings throughout the . The team designed an advanced irrigation system that not only catered to the individual needs of every type plant, but also helped in water conservation. The end product is stunning value style that improved the property curb viewpoint and provides a nature-friendly space for days and unwinding. The client was ecstatic how effortless their new landscape felt in their everyday life, and that their simple additions of outdoor spaces/areas have now naturally blended in as an now necessary extension of their home and lifestyle. As such, the CH Modern Residence has become a stunning example of contemporary landscape design in the lively communities of Longboat Key and beyond, that aligns with DWY Landscape Architects' focus on craftsmanship and functional style.