Collaborators: Landscape Design by MRS / Landscape constructed by In Bloom / Metalwork Neil Carver / Custom black locust table constructed by OneMost / Bar by Dex Concrete (concrete), In Bloom (stone), and James William Remodeling (wood framing) / Photos by MRS
Concept: Rust, Earth, Terracotta, Entertaining, Dark, Ecological Design, 100% Pervious, Forested Rooms, Cooking and Gathering, Sustainable Local Hardwoods, Native Plants, Biodiversity, Chef’s Landscape, No More Turfgrass, Custom Furniture, Glowy Light, Warm
Time: Completed in October 2022
Place: Edgewood, Atlanta, Georgia
References: Travis Beck’s Principles of Ecological Landscape Design, Robi Decking,
Project Overview
John’s Forest is a private residential landscape design project in the Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. Formerly an eroded turf grass hillside, MRS used the principles of ecological design to create an environmentally contributing landscape that is nearly 100% pervious, while balancing out the client’s (a local chef’s) desire for a high-end luxurious landscape made to entertain.
Ecological Elements
100% pervious surfaces
biodiverse and predominantly native plants
habitat considerations via bird feeders, pollinator plants, trees
reforest site with the use of several new trees
sustainable black locust hardwood used
no irrigation system installed
low maintenance and drought tolerant plants used
slope stabilization and soil treatments
Entertainment Elements
custom bar and Argentine grill (stone, black locust
concrete)
year-round interest in plantings
custom designed sustainable lumber table and bench set for 10 (black locust)
lighting design for night use
several outdoor rooms for dining, lounging, games, and fire
