Popular Poplar: The exceptional tree at the rear of the site becomes a focal point of for the rear patios. Providing space around the tree drove the ‘Z’ shape of the building.
Mable, the Red Maple: The front courtyard centers around a specimen tree, a delightfully small scale red maple. I call her mable. The courtyard provides a great opportunity for residents to congregate with clear connections to the street, but it’s raised a couple steps up providing a clear sense of privacy.