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Designed in 1893, when Wright was 26, the William Winslow House has strongly contrasting front and rear elevations, the front classical and calm and the rear displaying asymmetric forms that project into the outdoor space.  In designing the landscape, CYLA took cues from the contrast.  In the front yard, two shade trees were added, recalling early photographs where trees grounded the house and shaded it from west sun

Located on Chicago’s north side, this notable structure is the Mother Temple of North America for the Baha’i Faith and one of seven Houses of Worship throughout the world. This structure, a National Historic Landmark, is composed of nine sides with a central dome as well as nine gardens with pools, all of which are required design elements for a Baha’i House of Worship. Construction on the structure began in 1912 and

The Museum saw an opportunity for a Peace Garden on their grounds to provide a place of reflection and renewal after visiting the exhibits.  CYLA helped identify the best location, which took advantage of an underused narrow green space on the Museum’s west side.   CYLA created a sinuous curved path to contrast with the solemn, rectilinear façade and to invite visitors to explore the new garden on each side of the pa

Austin Gardens, an historic green space within the Park District of Oak Park’s park system, became the site of a new Environmental Education Center and Learning Garden.  As prime on the project, CYLA oversaw location, design, and construction for the Center and was responsible for the circulation and gardens outside the center.  To maximize existing green space, the Center was located at the south end of the park and

Much-loved green space in downtown Chicago (northwest portion of Grant Park), along Michigan Avenue between Monroe and Randolph Streets. Project included the Gehry performance stage and specially constructed lawn, Cloudgate sculpture and plaza, shaded lawn terraces, ice rink and special use area, display and festival gardens. Portions of the park opened December 2001 and construction continued through 2004. As part o