Modern Coastal
Serene, modern, natural and tough as nails. This terrace beckons you to enjoy in bare feet. Built to withstand the harsh Southampton climate with a
Author: jessicamattes
Coastal Overlook
As working professionals, we didn’t have a lot of time to devote to our landscape design. Matteson Landscape Architecture did an exceptional job leading us
Organic Modern
A modern home on a tidal pond is a beautiful juxtaposition and we wanted to highlight the contrast with native and natural plantings set against
Roof Lines in Japan – Awe-inspiring!
On a visit to Japan, I had a huge revelation regarding roof lines. Their ease with combining complicated roofs for different structures was awe-inspiring. They
My Organic Veg Garden, Day 1 (well, day 2)
Since we are all working and schooling from home, I decided to plant a veg garden and do a small series on the process. Most
We love white stone work! Here are some of our frequent favorites.
If your feet have ever burned crossing a bluestone patio on your way to the pool, you know why we are so diligent in testing
Making Maple Syrup – a hard but rewarding activity
On a Sunday morning in late winter, neighbors, friends, and three generations of Mattesons gather in the kitchen chatting about the new sap house and
Why and How You Should Build a Meadow
Meadows are symphonic, dynamic, mysterious, and ever-changing. They host dragon flies, song birds, pollinating bees, butterflies; color, depth, shadow, movement, and sound. There is always
You are building a house but not ready to invest in landscape. Here is what you should do
My best friend was building her dream house and didn’t have the funds or the bandwidth to deal with the landscape. She asked me for
What is an experiential landscape?
Landscape design and aesthetics should work to enhance a particular experience. To achieve this, I focus on two aspects of landscape: sensory engagement and eventfulness.