38 years of Practice
Receiving recognition in landscape design is both an honor and a reflection of the passion, creativity, and hard work poured into each project. Showcasing the awards earned offers a glimpse into the design philosophy and attention to detail that drive our work. These honors not only celebrate the results but also the collaborative process with clients and commitment to creating spaces that are both functional, inspiring, and stand the test of time.
Awards
2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020: “Modern Day Design Homestead” Awards, Detroit, MI.
2011: “Spirit of Detroit Award” Detroit, MI.
2011: “Beautification Award” Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
2011: “Unsung Hero’s Award” Wayne County, MI.
2010: “Unsung Hero’s Award” Wayne County, MI.
2009: “Beautification Award” Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
2008: 1st Place, “Beautification Award” City of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
2008: “Keep Michigan Beautiful President’s Award”
2004: “Best Landscape Under 1 Acre” Detroit Home Awards, Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
2007: “Beautification Award” City of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.
2006: “Best Pool Design”, “Best Landscape Under 1 Acre", “2nd Place-Pool Design” Metro Detroit, MI.
2004: “Best Pool Design” Detroit Home Awards, Bloomfield Hills MI.
1996: “Best Display” International Home, Flower, and Furniture Show Detroit, MI.
1995: “Best Michigan Landscape” Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, Petoskey MI.
1988: “Neighborhood Beautification and City Pride Award” Pontiac, MI.
Design Highlights
2023-2024: Open Borders Project Master Plan, Detroit & Grosse Pointe Park MI.
2021: The Congregation Detroit Biodynamic Landscape, Detroit, MI.
2020: Wolverine Oil Net Zero Storm Water Management System, Detroit, MI.
2018: Cellarman’s Meadery Sustainable Farm Design, Warren, MI.
2016: Northwest Goldberg Neighborhood Biodynamic Park Design, Detroit, MI.
2014: Bloomfield Hills Country Club Master Plan, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
2007: St George Greek Orthodox Park, Southgate, MI.
2006: French County Estate, Northville, MI.
2005: The Bishop’s House, Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
2004: City of Taylor Botanical Gardens, Taylor, MI.
2003: Victorian Entry Garden, Mackinaw Island, MI.
2002: Detroit Botanical Gardens, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI.
2001: Arlington Road Italian Estate, Birmingham, MI.
2013: Detroit Emerald Necklace Revaluation Master Plan, Detroit, MI.
2011-2012: Grosse Pointe Park Entertainment District Plan, Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
2010-2011: Palmer Park Master Plan, Detroit, MI.
2009: Provencal Residence, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
2009: Country Club of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
2008: Hendrie Lane, Grosse Pointe, MI.
2000: Greek Revival Estate, Meadowcrest Road, Ann Arbor, MI.
1999: James Couzen’s ‘Wabeek’ Estate, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
1998: Kowalski Estate, Lake Angelus, MI.
1996: May Department Store Cottage, Charlevoix, MI.
1995-1996: Quiet Moose Gardens, Petoskey, MI.
1994: Cass Technical Highschool Football Field and Track Donation, Detroit, MI.
1993: Roger Penske Estate, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Periodical Highlights
2006: Formal Source for Robb Report Magazine articles on European Gardens
2000: Feature Cover in Northern Home Magazine, MI.
2000, 1996-1998: Front page articles, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Observer Eccentric, Grand Rapids Press, Jackson Herald, and the Mackinaw Town Crier.
2000, 1996-1998: Exposes in Traverse Magazine.
1998: Feature Cover in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, Charlevoix, MI.
1998: Feature Cover in Renovation Style Magazine, Charlevoix, MI.
World Firsts
2022: 1st Kind Certification, Regenerative Organic Commercial Facility, Design & Implementation, Detroit, MI.
2021: 1st Real Organic Certified Farm Design located within a Major USA City, Detroit, MI.
2021: City of Detroit’s 1st net sum zero gain storm water management project DPSW, Detroit, MI.
2020: 1st Sun and Earth Certified Regenerative Organic Farm Design East of the West Coast, Detroit, MI.
2016: World’s 1st Demeter-USA & USDA NOP Certified Biodynamic/Organic Self-Sustainable City Park Design, (Palmer Park) Detroit, MI.