Saint-Zotique Garden

This residential project is located in a semi-rural area along the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence river, near Montreal, Quebec.

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When we first met our clients they had recently completed their dream home with a magnificent view of the river, but the site was flat, open, and empty.  They were looking to create a lush and bold landscape that draws from their appreciation for contemporary design while providing their family with a convivial pool and entertainment space.

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The design lays out two distinct spaces: the arrival garden and the lakefront entertainment area. In each, plants, trees, steppingstones & gravel paths, and lighting, define strong axes and a geometry scaled to the vast site and the bold architecture.

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Plants were selected to provide seasonal interest and movement with native plants in proximity to the river. The arrival garden has a backdrop of mature trees, in front of which a row of red maple defines a strong rhythm and mass planting of ornamental grasses and red-twig dogwoods add color and movement throughout the year. These plantings provide privacy while also defining a flexible lawn space for flexible play.  The lakefront pool landscape uses symmetrical mass plantings of tall shrubs and ornamental grasses to frame views while softening and anchoring the house.

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Team:

Sophie Robitaille  Partner, CSLA, ASLA, AAPQ

Teressa Peill  Landscape Architect, AAPQ

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Photography © Nanne Springer