Northshore Home magazine highlights the best in architectural design, new construction and renovations, interiors, and landscape design.
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Boston | Washington DC zenassociates.com | 800.834.6654 L a n d s c a p e A r c h i t e c t u r e I n t e r i o r D e s i g n D e s i g n + B u i l d • N e w e N g l a N d d e s i gN • h a l l of f a m e i n d u c t e e 2 0 1 5 N H D O E F Behind every design, there is a story... visit www.zenassociates.com nshoremag.com/nshorehome/ erally soften things a bit. "The simplicity of the planting allows the space to breathe," notes Fleischer. At the center of the gathering space is a custom- fabricated 36-inch Corten steel fire bowl, which the designer and her family use year-round. "We are big believers in adding elements like fire and water, because they really enliven a space and offer a sensory experience," says Lloyd. "We think about people being able to walk around a fire freely." Hence the reason moveable furniture is key to their designs. "It helps create a more open space so you don't feel con- strained," Fleischer adds. Asked if there were any other notable challenges to the project, Fleischer points to the lot's orientation— it's essentially a zero-lot-line property. They had barely three feet of access way to the back. Consequently, they needed to facilitate careful communications with three sets of neighbors. "We had to be smart about the construction management process," she says. They also planned ahead—two of the fence panels on the back and one on the side were built to be removable. The end result is a study in well-executed contrasts. As Lloyd puts it: "Amy's design is simple and bold— white and black, grounded in green." For Resources, see page 106. Boston | Washington DC zenassociates.com | 800.834.6654 L a n d s c a p e A r c h i t e c t u r e I n t e r i o r D e s i g n D e s i g n + B u i l d • N e w e N g l a N d d e s i gN • h a l l of f a m e i n d u c t e e 2 0 1 5 N H D O E F Behind every design, there is a story... visit www.zenassociates.com