The central existing tree, an Acer negundo, determined the entire landscape development. The tree provided invaluable screening and shade and needed to be the focus of the project.

Rendered walls and Indian sandstone pavers give the courtyard clean lines. The walls are capped with a bullnose paver so as to double as seating. In small courtyards multiple uses are a necessity.

Footings for both the walls and paving area were carefully designed around the existing tree roots.