places of uncommon ground

Places of Uncommon Ground Work by: Uncommon Ground Design Group Inc.

PlacesA collection of work by Uncommon Ground Design Group Inc.For millennia, people have shaped and defined the spaces around their home’s exterior by creating environments of protection, sustenance and aesthetic expression.

Today, we continue to value and enjoy our homes outdoor spaces similar to the way we use and define our interior spaces, by creating outdoor living rooms. Successfully executed, these spaces overcome similar challenges to those of our ancestors such as creating privacy, sustainability and aesthetic enjoyment. “Uncommon Ground” embraces these challenges and continues to provide creative solutions that are as unique as the clients we serve.

Enjoy this book as a sample of our design achievements. Here, we have selected projects and renderings that express our success of creating spaces of comfort and expression for our clients.

Many thanks go out to all of our clients and the many hands that have come together to make the combined visions of our clients and our designers a reality.

Thank You,

Gary van EijkPrincipal Designer, Uncommon Ground Design Group Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario

Facing Page: Woodland SettingMuskoka Chairs find a quiet corner overlooking the pool patio and water play.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

This Page: Pool Side Water PlaySheer Descent water Fall, Dancing Water Spouts and Spill -over Spa.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Front Wall Defines Formal Entry and Extends the Home’s Architecture into the Landscape.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Front Wall & Column DetailNatural Stone wall at a seating height combines inviting with formality.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Front Drive-way DetailAsphalt drive with Natural Stone Banding. Native Planting creates a forest screen from the Road.© Gary van EIjk 2011 Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario.

Facing Page: Pool PatioNatural Stone & Vinyl Liner Pool.

© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

This Page: Water Fall & Step DetailNatural Stone matches the Home’s exterior facade.

© Gary van EIjk 2011

Streetsville, Mississauga Ontario.

Back Yard Pool & Dining Pergola.Facing Page: Full Property Concept Design Layout & Rendered Sketch.This Page: Completed Design© Gary van EIjk 2011

Etobicoke, Ontario.

Front Yard Corten Steel Privacy Screen

Front Court-Yard Paving Detail and Entry Focal Point.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Etobicoke, Ontario.

Central Back Yard Water Feature.Black Granite Wall with a Sheer Descent Water Fall.

© Gary van EIjk 2011

Etobicoke, Ontario

Sliding Side Yard Entry GateCedar Gate with Natural Stone Stepping Stones to rear Yard.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Hamilton, Ontario.

Facing Page: Estate Entry .Stone Columns with Wrought Iron Slide Action Entry Gate.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Hamilton, Ontario.

This Page: Gate Detail & Residence Court YardA central Water Feature Defines the Front Court Yard.

© Gary van EIjk 2011

Hamilton, Ontario.

Negative Edge Pool, Cabana and Stone PatioA Glass Panel Fence allows an un-paralleled view over the Escarpment.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Hamilton, Ontario.

Fire Place & Outdoor Kitchen.Natural Stone Fire Place and Barbecue /Bar.

© Gary van EIjk 2011

Hamilton, Ontario.

Lower Tier Fire-pit.Fire pit and seating patio overlooks the City of Hamilton.© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Dining Gazebo & Pool PatioNew granite patio with gazebo to match existing residence.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Column and Arbour Screen DetailCedar Arbour screen creates privacy and reflective lighting Surface at Night.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Gazebo Kitchen & BarIntegrated Dining Structure with Cabana and Kitchen/Bar.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Facing Page: Front Yard Garden, Wall & EntryBoxwood Defines the Formal Natural Stone Front Entry. A garden wall extends architecture into the Front Yard.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Above: Rear Yard, Pergola & FallsA Pergola over the Hot-Tub with water Falls. Upper Patio extends garden dining.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Front Entry with Columns and Fence

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario.

Side Yard Entry Gate DetailNatural Stepping Stone Path Past a Galvanized Aluminum Gate© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Front Property DesignPrecast and Natural Stone Entry CourtYard,Entry Column and Centre Island.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Planting Beds surround a Pool Patio.Designed Elevated Pool Patio with an outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace & Hot Tub.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario.

Sheer Descent Waterfall & Pool DetailConcrete Pool with Natural Stone Patio.

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Refurbished Gardens and Pool Area Two Properties Integrated as One with a renovated Pool and themed Gardens.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Evening Lit Pool PatioLit Columnar Poplars behind a Stone Sheer Descent Water Feature.© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Japanese Themed Feature GardenBench with Gravel Area and Pondless Water Feature© Gary van Eijk 2011

Details“ The details are details. They map the product. The connections, connections, the connections. It will, in the end, be these details that give the product its life.” - Charles Eames

Oakville Ontario

Cedar Fence & Arbour Gate DetailSide yard Entry.

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Barbecue Kitchen, Bar & GazeboLimestone & Granite .

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Barbecue Kitchen, Bar & GazeboLimestone & Granite .

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville Ontario

Brick Fire Place with Stone DetailingPool Side Lounge

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Toronto

Iron & Glass Custom RailingSecond Storey Balcony.

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Front Entry LandingNatural Limestone on Concrete

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga

Stepping stone Walk to StepsNatural Limestone

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Oakville, Ontario

Front Entry Walk DetailPrecast Interlocking Pavers

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

Three-Tier Water FallNatural Limestone

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Temple Sinai - Toronto

Stone BenchNatural Limestone

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Temple Sinai - Toronto

Street-Front SignCorten Steel on Armourstone

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Raised Fire-PitNatural Limestone

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Rendering & Concepts

“ The visual Communication of an Idea or Concept is paramount to expressing the potential of the site to the client.” - unknown.

Streetsville, Mississauga Ontario

Elevation Sketch of Proposed DesignHand Drawn & Rendered

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Streetsville, Mississauga Ontario

Completed Design as ConstructedPhotograph

© Gary van Eijk 2011

This Page & Facing Page: Computer Generated Rendering - Beijing China.Bar / Lounge Area Showing Water Wall & Living Wall Feature.

© Gary van EIjk 2011

TOP

Evening View ofOut-door Dining Area

© Gary van EIjk 2011

BOTTOM

Top View ofBar and Serving Area

© Gary van EIjk 2011

Mississauga, Ontario

This Page:Hand Drawn Light StandardFacing Page: Landscape Concept Layout Page© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Lit Pool at NightComputer Generated Model & Rendering

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Pool Patio at NightComputer Generated Model & Rendering

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Gazebo InteriorComputer Generated Model & Rendering

© Gary van Eijk 2011

Mississauga Ontario

Gazebo Exterior ElevationComputer Generated Model & Rendering

© Gary van Eijk 2011

P r o j e c t L o c a t i o n s2 0 0 1 - 2 0 1 1

Collingwood

Mississauga

Toronto

Ancaster

Stoney Lake

Hamilton

Burlington

Niagara-On-The Lake

Oakville

Dundas

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