Places of Uncommon Ground
Work by: Uncommon Ground Design Group Inc.
Places A 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 Eijk Principal Designer, Uncommon Ground Design Group Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario
Facing Page: Woodland Setting Muskoka Chairs find a quiet corner overlooking the pool patio and water play. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
This Page: Pool Side Water Play Sheer Descent water Fall, Dancing Water Spouts and Spill -over Spa. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Front Wall Defines Formal Entry and Extends the Home’s Architecture into the Landscape. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario
Front Wall & Column Detail
Front Drive-way Detail
Natural Stone wall at a seating height combines inviting with formality.
Asphalt drive with Natural Stone Banding. Native Planting creates a forest screen from the Road.
Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Š Gary van EIjk 2011 Gary van EIjk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario.
Mississauga, Ontario
Facing Page: Pool Patio
This Page: Water Fall & Step Detail
Natural Stone & Vinyl Liner Pool.
Natural Stone matches the Home’s exterior facade.
© Gary van EIjk 2011
© 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 Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Etobicoke, Ontario.
Front Yard Corten Steel Privacy Screen Front Court-Yard Paving Detail and Entry Focal Point. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Etobicoke, Ontario.
Etobicoke, Ontario
Central Back Yard Water Feature.
Sliding Side Yard Entry Gate
Black Granite Wall with a Sheer Descent Water Fall.
Cedar Gate with Natural Stone Stepping Stones to rear Yard.
© Gary van EIjk 2011
© Gary van EIjk 2011
Hamilton, Ontario.
Hamilton, Ontario.
Facing Page: Estate Entry .
This Page: Gate Detail & Residence Court Yard
Stone Columns with Wrought Iron Slide Action Entry Gate.
A central Water Feature Defines the Front Court Yard.
© Gary van EIjk 2011
© Gary van EIjk 2011
Hamilton, Ontario.
Negative Edge Pool, Cabana and Stone Patio A Glass Panel Fence allows an un-paralleled view over the Escarpment. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Hamilton, Ontario.
Fire Place & Outdoor Kitchen. Natural Stone Fire Place and Barbecue /Bar. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Hamilton, Ontario.
Lower Tier Fire-pit. Fire pit and seating patio overlooks the City of Hamilton. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Dining Gazebo & Pool Patio New granite patio with gazebo to match existing residence. Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Column and Arbour Screen Detail Cedar Arbour screen creates privacy and reflective lighting Surface at Night. © Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Gazebo Kitchen & Bar Integrated Dining Structure with Cabana and Kitchen/Bar. © Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario
Facing Page: Front Yard Garden, Wall & Entry
Above: Rear Yard, Pergola & Falls
Boxwood Defines the Formal Natural Stone Front Entry. A garden wall extends architecture into the Front Yard.
A Pergola over the Hot-Tub with water Falls. Upper Patio extends garden dining.
Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville, Ontario
Front Entry with Columns and Fence
Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville, Ontario.
Side Yard Entry Gate Detail Natural Stepping Stone Path Past a Galvanized Aluminum Gate Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville, Ontario
Front Property Design Precast and Natural Stone Entry CourtYard, Entry Column and Centre Island. Š 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 Detail Concrete 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. Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville, Ontario
Evening Lit Pool Patio Lit Columnar Poplars behind a Stone Sheer Descent Water Feature. © Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville, Ontario
Japanese Themed Feature Garden Bench 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 Detail Side yard Entry. Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Barbecue Kitchen, Bar & Gazebo Limestone & Granite . Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Barbecue Kitchen, Bar & Gazebo Limestone & Granite . Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville Ontario
Toronto
Brick Fire Place with Stone Detailing
Iron & Glass Custom Railing
Pool Side Lounge
Second Storey Balcony.
© Gary van Eijk 2011
© Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga
Front Entry Landing
Stepping stone Walk to Steps
Natural Limestone on Concrete
Natural Limestone
Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Oakville, Ontario
Front Entry Walk Detail Precast Interlocking Pavers © Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
Three-Tier Water Fall Natural Limestone © Gary van Eijk 2011
Temple Sinai - Toronto
Temple Sinai - Toronto
Stone Bench
Street-Front Sign
Natural Limestone
Corten Steel on Armourstone
© Gary van Eijk 2011
© Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Raised Fire-Pit Natural Limestone Š 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 Design Hand Drawn & Rendered Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Streetsville, Mississauga Ontario
Completed Design as Constructed Photograph Š Gary van Eijk 2011
This Page & Facing Page:
Computer Generated Rendering - Beijing China. Bar / Lounge Area Showing Water Wall & Living Wall Feature. Š Gary van EIjk 2011
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Evening View of
Top View of
Out-door Dining Area
Bar and Serving Area
© Gary van EIjk 2011
© Gary van EIjk 2011
Mississauga, Ontario
This Page:Hand Drawn Light Standard Facing Page: Landscape Concept Layout Page Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Lit Pool at Night Computer Generated Model & Rendering Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Pool Patio at Night Computer Generated Model & Rendering Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Gazebo Interior Computer Generated Model & Rendering Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Mississauga Ontario
Gazebo Exterior Elevation Computer Generated Model & Rendering Š Gary van Eijk 2011
Stoney Lake Collingwood
Toronto Mississauga Oakville Dundas Hamilton
Project Locations 2001 - 2011
Burlington
Ancaster Niagara-On-The Lake
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