When it came to finding inspiration for the landscape around this Fox Point, Wisconsin, home, landscape designer James Drzewiecki looked to the structure’s quintessential midcentury modern architecture. Designed by architects Lillian and Willis Leenhouts and completed in 1954, the home is marked by sharp exterior angles and thoughtfully arranged windows. It was important to the homeowners that the landscape design would respect and enhance the home’s architectural style. They also wanted to improve the home’s curb appeal and find more space for entertaining and hanging out in the backyard.
“Most people who choose a house like this love this style and want the landscape to reflect it,” Drzewiecki says. His degree in architecture and deep appreciation for midcentury design provided an expert lens through which he could make the landscape reflect the style of the house. He and his colleague Hannah Paulson, also a landscape designer, took inspiration from the home’s angles and forms to create a yard that complements, enhances and connects to the architecture.
