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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

CYLA was asked to document the landscape of the Eagle Bluff Light Station in Door County.  During the period of manned service from 1868 to 1926, three light station keepers maintained the light.  The light was kept burning from spring ice melt until the channel closed to pack ice in the winter.  Logs were kept which provided a glimpse of life at the site.  Like many of the mid and late 19th century light stations, E

Development of Landscape Master Plan for the grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence, 1908-9, currently open to the public for tours and events. CYLA provided research, landscape design and construction documents through construction administration related to the restoration of the house. Project included reconstruction of pool and terrace feature on front of house, restoration of all planters integrated wit

Situated on the Mississippi in northern Illinois, Nauvoo achieved prominence as a major historic settlement for the Latter-Day Saints.  Although their stay was just seven years (1839 – 1846), the Saints built a Temple and many structures, and Nauvoo attracts thousands of visitors each year.  In conjunction with McGuire-Igleski Architects who renovated existing homes to their 1840s timeframe, CYLA was asked to create

CYLA was asked to prepare a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) for Kenosha’s Library Park, the site of the Simmons Library designed by architect Daniel Burnham in 1899-1900.  Library Park is a fine example of the work of nationally known landscape gardener, Ossian Cole Simonds, famous for his picturesque style that gradually revealed a site’s beauty to viewers through use of shifting views in a landscape. With contempor