At Scott Byron & Co., we know the most exceptional homes are created when visionary clients, trusted architects, skilled builders, and expert landscape designers come together as true partners. Recently, we collaborated with Morgante Wilson Architects, Integrity Construction Consulting, Inc., and our clients on a remarkable lakeside property—one the homeowners lovingly call their “take us out feet first” home.
This project was not simply about constructing a house. It was about creating a legacy home, designed to reflect the personalities, passions, and future of the people who will live there.
The Power of Listening
From the very beginning, our clients had a clear vision: this was to be their forever home, and it needed to be uniquely theirs. They spoke of art placement before walls were even built, interiors and exteriors that worked in harmony, and landscapes that felt both beautiful and functional.
What mattered most was that every member of the team truly listened. As the homeowners reflected:
“We knew we wanted to be here for the rest of our lives and we wanted to create something uniquely ours. What made this so special was that each of you truly listened to us and responded to what we were looking for.”
Challenges as Opportunities
The site presented significant challenges: a tight 50-foot lot, evolving design decisions, and complex engineering needs. But challenges, when embraced, can become opportunities.
As Fred Wilson, AIA, of Morgante Wilson Architects put it:
“It was instant chemistry, and I think we all rose to the challenge. You need people who aren’t intimidated by the hard problems—and that’s what made this team work.”
For Scott Byron & Co., this is where we thrive. Whether it’s reshaping a driveway for safety, integrating drainage systems seamlessly into the design, or creating landscapes that respond to nature’s forces, we approach every challenge with creativity and a problem-solving mindset.
A True Team Effort
Collaboration meant leaning on one another’s strengths. Bo Mikuta of Integrity Construction Consulting, Inc.brought invaluable foresight, identifying issues before they could become problems. Elissa Morgante, AIA, spoke to the importance of teamwork over blame, while our role was to ensure the landscape design tied the vision together.
As Scott Byron reflected:
“This is your house. Our business is to make you happy, and to figure out how to make your ideas work. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every project.”
The Dream Realized
In the end, what emerged was more than a house—it was a home, uniquely reflective of its owners, shaped by a team of problem-solvers who listened, adapted, and worked as one.
The clients themselves said it best:
“We couldn’t have done this without the dream team.”
Why Collaboration Matters
This project is proof that collaboration is the foundation of excellence. At Scott Byron & Co., we don’t just design landscapes. We help bring visions to life—partnering with architects, builders, and clients to create lasting legacies.
Because in the end, it’s not about us. It’s about you, your home, and the life you want to build there.