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Project posted by Marissa Angell

The Cape Dune Garden

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Location
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Year
2021
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Native gravel is used cleverly throughout the space; in the front yard as mulch to supress weeds, and as surfacing in the backyard for the patio space.
Native gravel is used cleverly throughout the space; in the front yard as mulch to supress weeds, and as surfacing in the backyard for the patio space.
Integrated planters in the douglas fir deck showcase a range of native plants and spring ephemerals.
Integrated planters in the douglas fir deck showcase a range of native plants and spring ephemerals.
The boardwalk in early spring provides a neutral backdrop for the front cutting garden.
The boardwalk in early spring provides a neutral backdrop for the front cutting garden.
In spring, the property functions as a cutting garden, featuring narcissi, peonies, tulips, and fothergilla.
In spring, the property functions as a cutting garden, featuring narcissi, peonies, tulips, and fothergilla.
Bega light fixtures softly illuminate the front yard and surrounding native vegetation.
Bega light fixtures softly illuminate the front yard and surrounding native vegetation.
Backyard furnishings by Restoration Hardware warm the space on a cool fall evening.
Backyard furnishings by Restoration Hardware warm the space on a cool fall evening.
In the fall, a mix of native and edible plant species flank the elevated boardwalk towards the house entry.
In the fall, a mix of native and edible plant species flank the elevated boardwalk towards the house entry.

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Architect
Angell Landscape Architecture
Builder
Bannon Builds

From Marissa Angell

This Provincetown property with many drought-wise adaptations that takes its inspiration from the dunescape of the Cape Cod national seashore is a modern example of a lush garden that doesn't sacrifice aesthetics in the pursuit of sustainability.
A small front and backyard garden surrounding a home lovingly renovated by Hein & Cozzi are separated into a northern, shady backyard and a full-sun, south-facing frontyard. In the front, many sustainable and water-wise adaptations are present, including drought-tolerant plantings, gravel mulch, and use of the native soil. A suspended douglas fir boardwalk dotted with soft Bega light fixtures highlights the feeling of being suspended within a grassy matrix that echoes the nearby beaches. The backyard is geared towards cozy entertaining, with a deck that features integrated planters and lighting. A gravel patio grounds the space and is surrounded by lush, fern-studded plantings.

Architecture: Hein & Cozzi
General Contractor: Bannon Builds
Landscape Contractor: Prince Landscapes
Light Fixtures: Bega