GARDEN
OF THE
DRY SALVAGES
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE TRAINING
Project Team: Matthew Hintze Architecture, Mattson/Client, & Dave Petersen/Landscaper
As part of a 1970's modern house renovation, this project focuses on the integration of architecture and garden through orderly poetic frames.
Currently in the final phase of design, the inspiration palette, garden concept and concept distillation have been set - inspiration is derived from a combination of the Uinta Mountains, and modern French and Japanese garden elements. The garden concept comes from its' namesake poem by T. S. Eliot which in simplest form is an allegory on life - turning poignant themes from the poem into representative garden scenery, it speaks to the nature of time and human existence.
Each garden scene unfolds through architectural frames and its design is further refined by perspective. Enclosure of the garden creates for a variety of bold and emotive experiences while interacting with each wing of the house. Construction to begin in 2025.