SMALL BUT MIGHTY
A bluestone patio, reclaimed brick retaining walls, and updated cedar fencing create a cozy haven to complement a classic, Park Slope brownstone – and conceal a substantial, underground stormwater management system.
10,000 GALLONS DIVERTED PER YEAR
SEWERSHED: OH-007
OUTFALL: EAST RIVER (GOWANUS CANAL, INTERIOR)
A combination of wet- and dry-laid pavers allows for water protection near the building’s foundation wall and permeability towards the back of the garden where a French drain runs the entire width of the space. Topped with ornamental gravel and a row of stepping stone pavers, the drain also serves as a display area for the owner’s collection of 20th century architectural stone pieces salvaged from around the city.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAKE SALYERS