Olfson Residence

Location: Edgewater, Maryland

Description: The design of this garden integrates the house with the picturesque 270-degree river view and the natural qualities of the site. Outdoor living spaces were created for year-round use of the garden and to enhance and frame the views from the house to the river.

A sequence of seasonal gardens between the house and creek incorporates bluestone terraces, granite cobble walls, bluestone walks, a realigned gravel driveway, pool terraces, garden house, accent lighting for driveway and walks, garden gates, garden ornaments such as planters, and sculpture. The roofline and materials of the garden house are inspired by the architecture of the main house. Douglas fir beams, visible from within, are used both as roof structure and as piers. Screens fold and can be totally opened or closed. Teakwood cabinets extend along one full side of the interior.