Landscape architect Brook Klausing designed a cohesive suite of outdoor spaces for a renovated brownstone in Brooklyn, emphasizing durability and functionality. The backyard, primarily paved with bluestone, was tailored for children’s play. The design featured classic materials like bluestone and brick, creating a lasting aesthetic that complements the city's architecture. The front garden included a cherry tree and boxwoods in Italian terra-cotta pots. The outdoor spaces were designed collectively for visual continuity, showcasing tough plants like crape myrtles and European hornbeams alongside durable hardscaping materials.
"Gardens in the city are very much an extension of how people want to live. Some people lean into romantic notions, others focus on functionality," said landscape architect Brook Klausing. He designed outdoor spaces---a front yard, backyard, and two terraces---to enhance a newly renovated brownstone, making the backyard mostly paved with bluestone for children's outdoor play.
"The brief was classic, clean and simple, with all plantings and materials chosen on the basis of being durable," said Klausing, whose company has been greening Brooklyn patios for 20 years. Designs included hardscaping materials part of the classic Brooklyn narrative with bluestone, brick, and cobblestones.
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