SPACES
When detail, function, and craftsmanship meet, an outdoor space can re-define a home.
We work with homeowners, designers, and businesses to explore the possibilities for a project and execute that vision.
CASE STUDIES
Whether it’s commercial or residential, public or private, Kalico’s unique blend of creativity, attention to detail, and craftsmanship is always on display.
FORT GREENE
This charming carriage house rooftop connects to the parlor floor of a corner brownstone via a small steel bridge. Exiting the parlor floor, the bridge carries you over a secluded cobblestone courtyard with a massive steel and Kebony door leading to the street. The trapezoidal skylight is clad with Kebony slats and nestled inside a green roof that is contained by hefty steel edging. A bluestone patio creates the base for a seating area that abuts a combination trellis and steel planter with a floating bench seat.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, decking, seating, lighting.
MATERIALS
Kebony, bluestone, mild steel, black granite cobblestones.
DESIGN
Gerry Smith, Architect; Foras Studio.
FORT GREENE
This charming carriage house rooftop connects to the parlor floor of a corner brownstone via a small steel bridge. Exiting the parlor floor, the bridge carries you over a secluded cobblestone courtyard with a massive steel and Kebony door leading to the street. The trapezoidal skylight is clad with Kebony slats and nestled inside a green roof that is contained by hefty steel edging. A bluestone patio creates the base for a seating area that abuts a combination trellis and steel planter with a floating bench seat.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, decking, seating, lighting.
MATERIALS
Kebony, bluestone, mild steel, black granite cobblestones.
DESIGN
Gerry Smith, Architect; Foras Studio.
WEST VILLAGE
We transformed every aspect of this West Village garden, from the clear cedar fence to the series of rising terraces created by our retaining walls. The exquisite, textured long bricks were used in both mortared and dry-laid applications. Brick stairs lead you through the garden to a spectacular circular patio blurring the lines between art and infrastructure.
FEATURES
Brick clad retaining walls, vertical cedar fence with steel base plate, dry-laid circular brick patio.
MATERIALS
Potenza raw textured long brick, clear cedar, corten weathering steel, pea gravel, bluestone.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
WEST VILLAGE
We transformed every aspect of this West Village garden, from the clear cedar fence to the series of rising terraces created by our retaining walls. The exquisite, textured long bricks were used in both mortared and dry-laid applications. Brick stairs lead you through the garden to a spectacular circular patio blurring the lines between art and infrastructure.
FEATURES
Brick clad retaining walls, vertical cedar fence with steel base plate, dry-laid circular brick patio.
MATERIALS
Potenza raw textured long brick, clear cedar, corten weathering steel, pea gravel, bluestone.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
NORTH SLOPE
The renovation of this corner townhouse produced a beautiful selection of antique bluestone that we had the pleasure of re-purposing in this expansive garden patio. The original brownstone stoop and bluestone sills were transformed into three custom stone benches.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, decking, seating, lighting.
MATERIALS
Ipe, Delaware Blend Pea Stone, designer sconce.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
NORTH SLOPE
The renovation of this North Slope corner townhouse produced a beautiful selection of antique bluestone that we had the pleasure of re-purposing in this expansive garden patio. The original brownstone stoop and bluestone sills were transformed into three custom stone benches.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, decking, seating, lighting.
MATERIALS
Ipe, Delaware Blend Pea Stone, designer sconce.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
JACKSON HEIGHTS
In anticipation of the full build-out for this garden, the planting team installed a three-sided pleached American Hornbeam privacy hedge. We carefully worked around the trees installing steel edging to define the boundaries of planting beds, pathways, and stone. A broad bluestone patio leads to the green, leafy portal of a secret garden with an irregular bluestone seating area featuring a custom-built steel fire pit.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, bluestone patio, linear drain, steel fire pit.
MATERIALS
Ipe, pea grave, bluestone.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
JACKSON HEIGHTS
In anticipation of the full build-out for this garden, the planting team installed a three-sided pleached American Hornbeam privacy hedge. We carefully worked around the trees installing steel edging to define the boundaries of planting beds, pathways, and stone. A broad bluestone patio leads to the green, leafy portal of a secret garden with an irregular bluestone seating area featuring a custom-built steel fire pit.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, bluestone patio, linear drain, steel fire pit.
MATERIALS
Ipe, pea grave, bluestone.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
UPPER WEST SIDE
We took this garden from a blank slate to an exquisite, calming, sanctuary. The ample seating area is accented by deep planting beds and changing elevations that add depth and interest to the space.
FEATURES
Fence, planters, decking, seating, lighting.
MATERIALS
Ipe, Delaware Blend Pea Stone, designer sconce.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
PARK SLOPE
This charming Park Slope townhouse has a unique backyard where upon exiting the parlor floor kitchen you enter a secluded oasis defined by architectural ironwork and custom steel planters. We love the functionality of the deck as an extension of the kitchen and the privacy that the pleached hornbeam hedge and bamboo plantings provide.
FEATURES
Steel deck, landing, and stairs; clear cedar fence, steel planter boxes, dry-laid brick courtyard.
MATERIALS
Steel, clear cedar, brick.
DESIGN
Gerry Smith, Architect; Foras Studio
PROSPECT HEIGHTS WEST
A rare sight in a Brooklyn backyard, we had the unique opportunity to showcase our dry-stacked stonewalling craftsmanship in this expansive brownstone garden. We used local bluestone to build this twenty-one foot freestanding seating wall.
FEATURES
Dry-stacked local bluestone seating wall.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
PROSPECT HEIGHTS WEST
A rare sight in a Brooklyn backyard, we had the unique opportunity to showcase our dry-stacked stonewalling craftsmanship in this expansive brownstone garden. We used local bluestone to build this twenty-one foot freestanding seating wall.
FEATURES
Dry-stacked local bluestone seating wall.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
CLINTON HILL
A striking multi-terraced space, this garden features a serene stone patio framed by refined steel edging, lush plantings, and a custom cedar bench for intimate seating. A striking cedar trellis adds architectural interest and dappled shade, creating a perfect retreat.
FEATURES
Clear cedar trellis and fence, bluestone patio, black steel accents
MATERIALS
Clear Cedar, Bluestone, Steel
DESIGN
Foras Studio
PROSPECT HEIGHTS EAST
A knotty cedar pergola, ample planters, and curved steel & wood bench make this terrace a truly elevated refuge above this central Brooklyn neighborhood.
FEATURES
Knotty Cedar Pergola, Kitchen, Planters, Curved Steel & Wood Bench
MATERIALS
Clear Cedar, Steel, Bluestone Countertop
DESIGN
Kalico
LOWER EAST SIDE
This sleek garden features a corrugated steel storage shed with a green roof that contrasts beautifully with the rich, warm tones of ipe benches, fences, and planter boxes. The combination of materials creates a stylish, urban retreat, blending industrial elements with modern design.
FEATURES
Ipe privacy fence, corrugated steel storage shed, ipe planter boxes and benches.
MATERIALS
Corrugated steel, ipe.
DESIGN
Foras Studio
SOHO
We transformed this bleak Soho fire escape into a stunning little hangout. These one of a kind, art deco style planter boxes provide the perfect dash of style, nestled among the designer planting pots.
FEATURES
Steam bent clear cedar planters, Trellis/Bench/Planter
MATERIALS
Clear Cedar, Artificial Lawn
DESIGN
Laura Harmon, LFH Studio Landscapes, Abby Stein
COBBLE HILL
A tapestry of curves and contours define this backyard garden, where sculptural steel edging guides you around the planting beds and tumbled stone walkways. One of our favorite features lies at the center - a lush bean-shaped lawn, which creates a playful yet refined aesthetic that is sublime.
FEATURES
Organic turf island, buff pebble paths
MATERIALS
Artificial Lawn, Steel, Tumbled Stone
DESIGN
Laura Harmon, LFH Studio Landscapes
