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WBM january 2013
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The side yard is a truly unique
space, achieved by Howell working
with Josh Mihaly of Mihaly Land
Design. It features a multi-leveled
terrace running along the side of the
house, incorporating oversized stone
pavers separated by mondo grass.
“The lay of the land dictated that,”
Howell says.
They built the wall along the sidewalk
and filled in the side yard to raise
the terrace to the floor elevation.
“It’s a seamless grade between the
house elevation and the courtyard,”
Mihaly says. “It’s a long lineal garden
that goes from the driveway to the
finished floor elevation. It’s a classic
example of how to get the most out of
a really tight space,” he says.
Because the terrace is up high, it
offers an unobstructed view of a nearby
pond, essentially blocking the view of
the sidewalk and street.
“It creates a seamless view using the
grade and the surrounding landscape,”
Mihaly says.
The yard is made up of all plants
— no grass — including classic southern
plants and formal hedges. “The materials
and design work are an extension of the
home,” Mihaly says.