Posts Tagged ‘Gold Award’
Art and entertainment
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 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 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 MoreSustainable Habitat, Seasonal Interest
These homeowners had many goals. They wanted a lawn-less landscape, with no grass or mowing required. The design needed to offer visual appeal throughout the year. They wanted to attract and support wildlife, including birds, bees, and deer, while enjoying it all in their backyard. The space had to be easy to maintain. Also, consideration…
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 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…
Read MoreClean, modern, private
After three decades in a Manhattan apartment, these clients arrived in Atlanta to a backyard in need of a fresh start—outdated hardscape, overgrown plantings, and a dilapidated shed. Their primary goal was an outdoor space with a clean, modern design that emphasized privacy from neighboring apartment buildings, minimal maintenance, and a dog-friendly layout. They envisioned…
Read MoreShow-ready seasonal color
This client is a high-end condominium and they want their flowers to look show-ready at all times. This design uses a wide variety of plant material, with varying heights and textures, to achieve a layered and bright eye-catching display. There were several opportunities to enhance the existing landscape by expanding flower beds and revamping existing…
Read MoreUnlimited color and creativity
The clients wanted to eliminate most flower beds in their estate and replace them with colorful and interesting containers to enjoy no matter where they went on their property. They wanted as much color, structure and bold textures as possible with no limitations on creativity. That required careful planning and communication with the clients to…
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