Awards

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.

Design Homestead Award Spirit of Detroit Farm — Biodynamic Homestead Detroit, MI.

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.

Homestead farming design plan

Award Garden Spanish Landscape — The Bishop’s House
Grosse Pointe Park, 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”
2007: “Beautification Award” City of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.

Landscape Design Drawing Spanish

Award Pool Design Landscape — Italian Estate
Birmingham, MI.

2006: “Best Pool Design”, “Best Landscape Under 1 Acre", Metro Detroit, MI.
2004: “Best Landscape Under 1 Acre” Detroit Home Awards, Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
2004: “Best Pool Design” Detroit Home Awards, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Landscape Design Drawing Formal European

Award Landscape Michigan Design — Greek Revival Estate
Ann Arbor, 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.

Landscape Design Drawing Plan Greek

Pinnacles of Design

Congregation Public Space Permaculture Design Plan — The Congregation Detroit

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 Stormwater Management System, Detroit, MI.
2018: Cellarman’s Meadery Sustainable Farm, Warren, MI.
2016: Goldberg Neighborhood Biodynamic Park Design, Detroit, MI.
2014: Bloomfield Hills Country Club Master Plan, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Grosse Pointe Park Urban Design Plan — Mackinac Isle Entry Garden

2013: Detroit Emerald Necklace 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.
2007: St George Greek Orthodox Park, Southgate, MI.

City of Taylor Design Architectural Plan — City of Taylor Botanical Gardens

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.
2000: Greek Revival Estate, Meadowcrest Road, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wabeek Mansion Landscape Design Plan Formal European — Wabeek Mansion

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.

World Firsts

Periodical Highlights

net zero sum surface gain storm water solution Detroit design plan — Detroit’s 1st Net-Sum-Zero- Gain Stormwater Solution.

2022: 1st Kind Certification, Regenerative Organic Commercial Facility, Design & Implementation, Detroit, MI.
2021: 1st Real Organic Certified Farm located within a Major USA City, Detroit, MI.
2021: City of Detroit’s 1st net sum zero gain stormwater management project DPSW, Detroit, MI.

Palmer Park Detroit Michigan Farming Plan — ROI Urban Farm Palmer Park Detroit MI.

2020: 1st Sun and Earth Certified Regenerative Organic Farm Design located 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.

Feature Cover Northern Home Magazine — May Department Store Cottage Charlevoix MI.

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.

Traverse Magazine Feature Cover — Quite Moose Gardens Petoskey MI.

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.

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