Delaunay Garden

Location: Cohasset, MA, US These clients wanted a landscape that had a sense of flow, of unfolding, of mysteries revealed. They love art and were open to ideas beyond the traditional themes, and so the swirls and circles of artist Sonia Delaunay, became the inspiration for this gorgeous coastal property in Cohasset, MA. Along the entire length of the house we made a sweeping serpentine stone wall that swerves around like a great dragon tail. In front of it are deep beds filled with Euphorbia, Lavender, Geranium, Coreopsis, Salvia, and Hakonechloa grass. They sing with blues, purples and yellows, the homeowners’ favorite colors. Notice how the paved landing is repeating the theme of shapes in the doorway. The circle of bluestone has specially chosen brown pieces to mimic the wooden blocks around the circle in the doorway. They also have a rippling texture, which is reminiscent of the shallow tide waters near their home.