Posts Tagged ‘GALA’
A Sanctuary of Faith and Ecology at Marist School
Mary’s Garden at Marist School was envisioned as a profound transformation of the area surrounding the campus’s statue of Mary. Designers Ryan Duffey, Adriana Hernandez, and Juan Tobon of Arcoiris Design LLC aimed to create a spiritually meaningful sanctuary that serves as a place for prayer, rest, and reflection for the entire school community. Beyond…
Read MoreFormal Kitchen + Pollinator Garden
The West Paces Ferry Formal Kitchen and Pollinator Garden began as a blank canvas with a clear mandate: to honor the historic character and Regency Revival style of this legacy-level estate. The clients sought a showpiece garden that could serve as a refined backdrop for frequent entertaining while functioning as a productive, “living masterpiece”. This…
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Midtown Alliance’s new pedestrian causeway and throughfare renews the MARTA Midtown experience and creates the first phase of Art Walk, a 5-block urban rejuvenation plan. The project aligns a streetscape and liner park connection between Midtown MARTA and Arts Center MARTA and follows the historic Peachtree Walk. This redevelopment will bridge public and private uses…
Read MoreConnecting children with nature
The primary goals for the project were to create a playground that connected children with nature, provide an interactive and safe environment for play, and support the educational mission of the Sankofa Montessori School. The playground was intended to foster physical activity, creativity, and environmental learning, allowing children to engage with the natural world while…
Read MoreA Garden to Explore and Learn
There were many goals with this garden: To provide hands-on learning opportunities for students to explore topics like biology, ecology, nutrition, and sustainability; to create a habitat for pollinators and promote biodiversity while teaching students the importance of caring for the environment; to encourage healthy eating habits by involving students in the process of growing,…
Read MoreAttention-grabbing color
The primary goals for this project were to create a bright, color arrangements that capture attention. The vibrant displays needed to be rich, with a variety of flowers and showcasing a palette of lively hues. The flower beds and pots must exude a sense of fullness and lushness. Additionally, the flowers selected must be appropriate…
Read MoreModern Outdoor Sanctuary
This homeowner expressed the need for a renewed environment that would invite anyone present to immerse themselves in the space. He is an award-winning film director and writer who has spent lots of time traveling between LA and New York. Arriving upon the opportunity to spend more consistent time at “home,” he realized he needed…
Read MoreMid-Century WOW
The homeowners sought to restore and modernize their neglected mid-century modern home while addressing critical functional and aesthetic issues. Their primary goals included creating an inviting front seating area featuring a fire pit that would also reflect the home’s architectural style. Additionally, they needed a solution to the severe drainage issues caused by a driveway…
Read MoreFocal point and transformations
The client’s primary goals were to create a thoughtfully designed landscape that complemented the recent exterior renovations to their home. They desired an elegant and statement-worthy landscape that not only enhanced the overall aesthetics of their property but also incorporated high-quality plant materials for a lush and vibrant environment. Additionally, they needed to address persistent…
Read MoreSustainable and Engaging
The client’s vision for this project was to:eradicate invasive bamboo, reclaim the neglected alleyway, and establish a vibrant and sustainable landscape that seamlessly integrated entertainment spaces with a safe and engaging play area for children. The client also sought a landscape construction firm that could effectively and efficiently collaborate with the rehab of the existing…
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