Houses on the corners make two chunky "columns" that frame the alley. The one-story garage is painted correlated metal, quite modern-utilitarian, and pretty. Cyprus columns flank and soften garage doors. This wins the gold medal for alley landscaping.
The entry to the alley has curved curbs. A right angle wouldn't be as good, would it? Here is the "little yellow brick house" at the south end of the alley. I like it a lot. You can see that consistent footprints, heights, masses and detailing allow a variety of styles to harmonize.
Grids, alleys, and pathways give these compact developments breathing room, alternative routes, places to explore, privacy, and a bit of unexpected mystery. Here is Domenick leading us on a footpath. It's a shortcut to the park/playground/lake. What landscaping!
If you walk around, you'll find little surprises around every corner.
More to come on Glenwood Park. Thanks, Terry
Another shot of the yellow house.
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I love this place!!!! It's everything I love.
ReplyDeleteYour photos turned out great! I still think about that little yellow house . . .
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day it was! And, yes they have the prettiest alleys I've seen. :)
ReplyDeleteTerry I love this view and space, it is like finding a treasure!!Lovely....
ReplyDeleteKarena
Art by Karena
There is something really lovely about wandering through a neighbourhood like this! I love the yellow brick house...kudos to the owner on keeping such care!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Michelle