Located only steps from the Atlantic Ocean, this private oasis transformed a small backyard into an artistic place for leisure and relaxation. Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. worked to maximize the small lot by creating a series of outdoor experiences that extended the interior living areas. The pool, outdoor kitchen, and deck blend into the landscape, which showcases natural and Florida Friendly plantings.

The color palette throughout the landscape and hardscape is cool and calming, reflecting the colors of the ocean. Bamboo, which creates a wonderfully kinetic landscape as the sea breeze moves through the garden, also helps to further screen neighboring views.

Featuring native plantings, low-volume irrigation, and expansive outdoor living areas, this is a unique coastal home that balances sustainability with gracious living. Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. provided landscape architectural design for the native landscape plantings, water conscious irrigation system, outdoor entertainment decks, and relaxing therapy pool.

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Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. recently updated the iconic 1970’s environmentally sensitive master plan of Ian McHarg for Amelia Island Plantation. Leading a team of specialty consultants, the community-owned properties were extensively evaluated.

Members were provided numerous interactive workshops and preference surveys for the enhancement of improved community gathering spaces, trails, kayak launches and community meeting spaces for a $10 million improvement plan over 10 years.

These improvements honor the environmental legacy of McHarg while positioning the community for the next generation of enjoyment and interaction with nature. Improvements include expanded trail systems and trailhead, new community park & gathering center, expanded kayak and boating center, revitalized park system, improved beach access parks, and community signage.

Established in 1964, Hound Ears Club is a private mountain golf community in the High Country of North Carolina. Members of Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. have been providing landscape architectural design services for the new gatehouse and entrance, roadways, pool area, and golf practice area. Looking to the future while respecting the past include the inventory and analysis of 12.7 miles of roadway infrastructure, implementation of a sustainable golf course maintenance program, and a conceptual master development plan update.

Successful implementation of numerous capital improvement projects has allowed the Club to leverage the unique assets of the property to maintain and increase memberships.

Overlooking the Matanzas River and historic St. Augustine waterfront, this client challenged the design team to create a sophisticated outdoor entertainment area and garden. Requiring spaces for relaxing around the pool and spa or entertaining large gatherings, the program focuses on the expansive water views and environment.

This highly stylized custom single-family garden is a reflection of the owners’ desire to create an oasis of style. From the tiled infinity edge pool to the dramatic lighting and fire bowl features, this setting creates a connection to the expanse of water beyond. Rich textured landscape plantings and an outdoor kitchen complete the space for relaxation and entertaining.

The integration of the landscape into the adjacent preserve was important to homeowners in this master planned community in northeast Florida. An outdoor kitchen, flagstone dining patio, and brick fireplace are surrounded by native grasses, shrubs and trees. A pond-less creek runs along the flagstone patio, providing a calming sight and sound to the homeowners and guests.

By working closely with the homeowners, Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. created a private retreat located in a pine flatwoods. The resulting design blends water, plantings and site amenities seamlessly into the landscape.