Since its founding in 1991, Site Systems, Inc., has been engaged in the practice of landscape architecture, urban design, and residential design-build in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The current office staff includes two licensed landscape architects with combined experience in the field of more than 60 years, as well as one associate landscape architect for support in technical and administrative roles. Throughout its 23 years in practice, the firm has completed a broad range of projects for residential, commercial, and nonprofit clients.

French Country Estate, New Canaan, Conn.

Situated on a quiet lane in rural Connecticut, this property features a formal landscape that draws inspiration from French gardens (the Grand Style). An implied axis through the center of the home organizes the pool, rear patio and other outdoor entertaining spaces with strong elements of symmetry. Just off the main areas is a secret garden and fountain, linked by a minor axis, which allows serene contemplation in the company of an ornate fountain and roses.

 

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Historic Mill Residence, Trumbull, Conn.

This historic millpond is now a part of a private residence. A simple wooden deck provides broad views of the surrounding stream and gorge. Custom masonry links a pergola sitting area, a built-in barbeque, a hot tub and other entertaining areas. Richly planted slopes, held back by retaining walls, provide screening and privacy in the midst of this residential neighborhood.

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Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Conn.

The Old Mine Park pond dredging restoration project is the first of what will be several model projects by the Pequonnock River Initiative to restore the river to a natural and sustainable ecosystem. The previous design of this section of Old Mine Park (from the 1950s) featured a mowed lawn down to the water's edge. The redesign emphasizes low impact development practices to mitigate the effects of downstream flooding, reduce the amount of erosion and pollutants running into the waterway and improving the riverbank habitat for fish and wildlife. There's a rain garden; a sediment basin; native riparian buffer plantings; a pedestrian bridge; meandering pathways; and benches at the water's edge.