Garden Architecture in Context: A Tour of Residential Landscape Design by Scott Byron & Co.

Join AIA Wisconsin's CRAN for an in-depth garden tour of a now-established residential landscape in Elm Grove, WI, where architecture and landscape were designed in tandem to create a timeless, integrated living environment. Completed in 2012 and expanded in 2022, this project exemplifies the long-term value of cohesive collaboration, spatial strategy, and ecological consideration.

The design illustrates the long-term value of site-specific planning, strategic planting, and refined material selection in creating a residential landscape that supports both architectural expression and modern living. Featuring clean-lined retaining walls of gunmetal granite, Valders pavers at the patio and pool deck, and thermaled bluestone throughout, the hardscape elements ground the home and shape a series of purposeful outdoor rooms.

As the landscape has matured, its intent has become even more evident: to create a tranquil, spatially connected environment where form meets function. During this on-site tour, the design team will walk participants through the exterior environments, sharing insights into grading strategies, planting layers, and the collaborative process that brought this integrated vision to life.

This event has limited availability, so sign up to hold your spot! 

Hosted by: Scott Byron & Co., Inc. through AIA Wisconsin CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) in collaboration with John Van Rooy Architecture

Details:

• Tour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Happy Hour to follow
• Location: Elm Grove, WI (Exact address provided upon registration)
• Post-Tour Happy Hour: Following the tour, Scott Byron & Co., Inc. invites all attendees to a casual happy hour at a nearby Elm Grove pub. Enjoy a complimentary drink and light appetizers, connect with fellow professionals, and continue the conversation on design and collaboration.

Presenters:

• John Van Rooy, AIA, Principal, John Van Rooy Architecture
• Jim Kemp, Executive VP of Sales, Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
• Zach Lieven, Landscape Design Consultant, Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

Tour Highlights:

• Explore a mature residential landscape shaped to enhance architectural expression
• Discuss the transformation of a teardown lot into a site-responsive home and garden
• Learn how grading, circulation, and planting create privacy, connection, and seasonal interest
• Hear directly from the architect and landscape architect about their design partnership
• Discover how plantings like Hydrangea Paniculata and Green Velvet Boxwood were selected to thrive in the local climate and offer enduring color, form, and texture.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate how site analysis informed the landscape design decisions, including grading, viewsheds, circulation, and the relationship between the built structure and the surrounding environment.
• Understand the collaborative process between the landscape architect, architect, and client in shaping a cohesive design vision that supports the architecture and meets the needs of the occupants.
• Analyze how spatial organization, materials, and planting design contribute to creating functional outdoor rooms that extend the home's livable space.
• Identify key design strategies used to strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor environments, enhancing the overall residential experience.
• Examine how sustainable practices, attention to topographical interest, and integration of reused materials can contribute to long-term site performance and tranquility.

Submitted for AIA/CES approval

No refunds day of event.

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