The design softens the architectural “canyon” created by the interior courtyard by creating a fun pedestrian focused environment from the parking garage to the office’s front doors. The use of concrete step pads within the gravel creates a more residential feeling while also ensuring the quickest way from point a to b protects the planting and built environments. The planting works with available natural lighting going from a deep green in the low light interior and growing in color as you walk through the courtyard to the street where there is more sunlight. A collection of large bald cypress creates a natural gathering point at the front of the office building for tenants to use.
By using native and adapted plant material and strategic irrigation – mostly drip – we estimated a 51% water use reduction compared to a standard commercial landscape, saving money and resources. All landscape lights are low voltage, extending product life and reducing energy needs. The project is also a bee-friendly establishment outfitted with beehives on the campus to contribute to the health of our environment and boost local pollination.
