Riverside Retreat

Seamless Connection Between Home and Riverfront Views — Columbus, OH

The clients wanted a natural, site-responsive design that emphasized the river views and harmonized with the new home. Their goal was a landscape that felt timeless, inviting, and thoughtfully connected to the water while providing multiple circulation options across the property.

Project Goals

Create open circulation paths from the house to the river while highlighting scenic views.
Use materials with an aged, natural appearance that complement the home and landscape.
Incorporate plantings with seasonal interest throughout the year.
Add architectural and structural elements that enhance visual interest without disrupting the natural aesthetic.

The Results

The completed Riverside Retreat delivers a natural, cohesive landscape that emphasizes the river views and connects the home seamlessly to its surroundings. Carefully chosen materials, circulation, plantings, and architectural elements combine to create a timeless, welcoming outdoor experience that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Our Approach

GreenScapes executed a design that blends natural materials, functional circulation, and visual appeal:

Hardscape Materials: Used natural stone harvested on-site and reclaimed antique barn stone from across northeast Ohio for walls, giving the landscape an aged, timeless appearance. Pavers were selected to mimic stone with a textured surface in multiple sizes.
Circulation & Layout: Designed multiple pathways to provide varied routes from the house to the river, highlighting the views while maintaining ease of movement.
Planting Design: Selected plant species with year-round seasonal interest, complementing the natural design and enhancing the riverside aesthetic.
Vertical Elements: Added cedar trellises to the house to introduce vertical interest, break up the façade, and provide organic texture and color when viewed from the river.

Project Goals

Create open circulation paths from the house to the river while highlighting scenic views.
Use materials with an aged, natural appearance that complement the home and landscape.
Incorporate plantings with seasonal interest throughout the year.
Add architectural and structural elements that enhance visual interest without disrupting the natural aesthetic.

Our Approach

GreenScapes executed a design that blends natural materials, functional circulation, and visual appeal:

Hardscape Materials: Used natural stone harvested on-site and reclaimed antique barn stone from across northeast Ohio for walls, giving the landscape an aged, timeless appearance. Pavers were selected to mimic stone with a textured surface in multiple sizes.
Circulation & Layout: Designed multiple pathways to provide varied routes from the house to the river, highlighting the views while maintaining ease of movement.
Planting Design: Selected plant species with year-round seasonal interest, complementing the natural design and enhancing the riverside aesthetic.
Vertical Elements: Added cedar trellises to the house to introduce vertical interest, break up the façade, and provide organic texture and color when viewed from the river.

Results