Woodbine Estate

Formality on a Grand Scale - Woodbine Estate

A massive formal cascade is the central organizing feature of this new house and garden in Atlanta, Georgia.  There are three distinct levels that have their own purpose and program.  The terrace closest to the house has a large lawn for outdoor entertaining.  The next level is a grand lawn that is large enough to accommodate a large temporary event tent for expanded outdoor entertaining opportunities.  A mysterious negative edge pool creates a tranquil reflective surface when not being used bye the client’s children.  The highest level features an orangarie designed by the building architect.  The cascade connects the levels together and creates an impressive focal point from the house.  This is possibly the longest residential cascade built during the 20th Century.

A view towards the main house from the pool terrace.  The balustrade and stairs were custom fabricated out of Texas Cream limestone and assembled on site. 

View of the raised coping negative edge pool.  Water constantly trickles over the carved coping and creates a mirror to reflect the sky.

Detail of the carved limestone balustrade and cascade details.

Detail of the carved limestone balustrade and cascade details.

Photos by John Denson. This work has not been published in magazines at the request of the client.

Location:  Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
Firm: Dargan Landscape Architects, Inc.
Principal In Charge: Hugh Dargan
Project Manager:  Graham Pittman

Role:  Responsible for technically complex construction drawings.  Worked closely with the project manager in order to execute the project on schedule and within budget.  The work shown is only a small portion of a large estate.