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The Axe Castle at Tarrytown
Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by James Sanok.
A master plan was developed in conjunction with Peter Gisolfi Associates for the 1897 Norman style Axe Castle changing the residential use into a hotel and hospitality center. Site renovations as well as a garden and a pool complex were developed to enhance the charm that has existed on this site for
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Garten Residence
Posted on 15. Jul, 2008 by James Sanok.
On this historical site where Ulysses S. Grant spent many days training his Arabian Horses a new master plan was developed to capture the landscape, as it was experience in the days of President Grant. New entrance and
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Isnardi Residence (Westchester County, NY)
Posted on 15. Jul, 2008 by James Sanok.
The existing site was in desperate need of repair from failing retaining walls, a step system and an overgrown and under maintained landscape. A complete site renovation included demolition of the entire retaining
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Moskowitz Residence
Posted on 19. Aug, 2008 by James Sanok.
A master plan was developed to enhance the sites physical appearance as well as provide better functionality of the user’s spaces. Upon the owners request an English garden theme was developed incorporating a new pergola, which accentuates the allée of pears trees. A lion’s
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7 Things You Should Expect from Your Landscape Architect
Posted on 29. Jun, 2009 by James Sanok.
Site Analysis The first step is to meet with your landscape architect and “walk the property.” This will help him to better understand what you want to accomplish. A good landscape architect will consider the property’s natural resources as well as the home’s history and individuality. Garden and Planting Design You probably have some ideas [...]


James Sanok, founder of Sanok Design Group, is a registered Landscape Architect
in the States of New York and Connecticut and is recognized by the American
Society of Landscape Architects. He established the firm in 1998 to provide
professional services in landscape architecture for athletic facilities,
residential and commercial properties.