A Consortium of Garden Enthusiasts
HWA is a published New York City Design-Build-Maintenance firm specializing in rooftop, terrace, and townhouse gardens. For over 50 years, we have worked collaboratively with a distinguished clientele to develop personalized design solutions for lifestyle and functional outdoor living.
Our talented, multi-disciplinary team includes designers, horticulturists, artisans, and support staff who are committed to the creation of restorative spaces that integrate essential ecological layers into the built environment. Our gardens add to the quality of life of our clients with artistry in design and an understanding of native ecology and practical requirements, enhancing our experiences and our connection with nature.
SERVICES
Design
Site assessment and consultation
Schematic design and development
Material specifications and construction details
Horticultural, exterior lighting, and irrigation plans
Landmark preservation, Commission and Department of Buildings approvals
Installation
Garden structures - treillage, fences, gates, walls, decks
Garden elements - shade structures, cabinetry and storage, heaters, elements, custom planter, water features
Garden systems - lighting, irrigation, audio
Hardscape - paving
Local Law 11 projects
Maintenance
Seasonal and specimen planting
Plant care, health, and nourishment
Soil amendments and conditioning
Hardscape and systems maintenance
Integrated Pest Management
COLLABORATION
HWA is happy to use its experience and resources for collaborations with independent designers. Please contact us to have a conversation as potential partners at hwainfo@halstedwelles.com.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
HWA gardens are known for their details, designed to compliment the architectural elements of each site. Our team of artisans, craftspeople, and technicians use elevated craftmanship, artistry, and technology to tailor gardens seamlessly into the built context of the city using custom components of stone, wood, and metal.
GARDENS
We want our clients to experience their gardens as a serene escape, enveloped in vegetation with a considered perspective of the outside urban world. Views of Central Park, the city skyline, and neighboring architecture are enhanced by a tangible connection with nature. With designed areas to lounge, entertain, and dine, HWA projects give clients their own restorative spaces within the built environment that fit their personal lifestyle.
