Private Residence Amherst, New Hampshire This private residence is located in Amherst, New Hampshire. The property consists of one large 20-acre parcel situated on top of a hill and accessed from a dead-end, private road. Phase I work consisted of creating a new "Front Door" presentation to the house with a paved turnaround of concrete pavers while preserving most existing plantings. This work was based on an overall Landscape Master Plan from the front half of the property. The design and construction challenges for this project focused on satisfying a number of client goals that included: Completing all work by August 5, 1993, with the design phase commencing on March 1, 1993 and construction occurring only for a 30-day period. Accomplish the work desired by creating a Design/Build team between the Landscape Contractor and a local Landscape Architect comfortable with working on a tight schedule and experienced with high-end landscape construction. Create an overall master plan to direct all Phase I work while keeping in perspective future phases of work in the remainder of the front yard. Provide design solutions that deal with specific client objectives pertaining to creating a strong sense of entry from approach into the property, creating a functional turnaround with regard to turning geometry and user comfort, and long-term durability with regard to drainage and snow removal. Fulfill the client's overall budget for this phase of work. Create a lasting "hardscape" distinctive to the client's desires and appropriate for the surrounding context. The design and construction challenges for this project focused on satisfying a number of critical client goals that included: Completing all work by July 7, 1992, with the design phase commencing May 1, 1992. Accomplish the work desired by creating a Design/Build team between the Landscape Contractor and a local Landscape Architect comfortable with working on a tight schedule and experienced with high-end landscape construction. Create an overall master plan to direct all Phase I work while keeping in perspective future phases of work at the rear yard and lands beyond. Provide design solutions that deal with specific client objectives pertaining to screening of objective views, to creating a strong sense of entry both from the road and into the residence, to improving driveway/parking needs, to providing a landscape with varied scale, seasonal interest and with re-use of a large number of existing plants. Fulfill the client's overall budget for all 'Hardscape' and 'Softscape' improvements with consideration given towards reducing long-term maintenance expense. Create a lasting landscape distinctive to the client's needs but appropriate for the surrounding context.