REMARK

10/19/2026

Drainage Is Part of Great Design

Water movement shapes the success of a landscape long before the finishing touches go in. Thoughtful grading and drainage can protect the home while keeping the outdoor space beautiful and useful.

10/17/2026

Make Room for Life Outside

The best outdoor spaces fit the way you live, whether that means family dinners, quiet mornings, or gathering with friends. Design around those moments, not just a list of features.

10/15/2026

The Best Outdoor Spaces Start With a Plan

A beautiful yard is only part of the equation. Thoughtful planning brings circulation, privacy, drainage, and outdoor living together so the entire property works as one.

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

A city board gave the green light for design plans for more than 300 homes and a two-story retail building in place of the former Pepsi bottling plant on Meeting Street. Here’s what’s being proposed. (Full story below.)

10/09/2026

The best result is a property that feels more connected to Brays Island — not less.

The finished landscape creates clearer gathering spaces, a more intentional arrival and stronger views into the surrounding woodlands. Simple, naturalistic planting and thoughtful site improvements help the property feel more resolved while still belonging to its setting.

10/08/2026

The pool, patio, planting and outdoor rooms aren’t separate projects. They’re one experience.

The site was organized so the pool, outdoor rooms, circulation, views and privacy all worked together as one cohesive experience. Every element was considered alongside the architecture while preserving the grand live oaks that give the property its character.

10/07/2026

The goal isn’t to fight the site. It’s to understand it well enough to make better decisions.

The plan brought the entire property into one vision—from the arrival and additional parking to screening, gathering spaces and the landscape around the home. By refining some edges while keeping others natural, the design could improve how the property functions without losing its connection to Brays Island.

10/06/2026

The success of the design isn’t the list of features. It’s how the family gets to use them.

The finished landscape creates a true retreat, blending the home and garden through strong geometry, layered outdoor spaces and thoughtful details. The result is a private hideaway that feels refined, complete and designed around everyday life.