Located at one of the nation’s leading institutions on native plants and conservation, the 4.5-acre garden tells a rich story of central Texas ecology and natural sciences through artful play elements. Whimsical features like a walk-in grotto with waterfall, oversized bird nests woven from on-site grapevines, a walk-through Fibonacci spiral forged of mosaic-inlaid limestone walls, karstic limestone boulders with interactive watering holes, and a flowing creek with dinosaur footprints enchant and educate children of all ages. The garden was a Pilot Project for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES), providing valuable insights into sustainable design and landscape conservation.
Luci and Ian Family Garden at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, TX
It’s a wonderland for play where whimsical features impart valuable lessons about nature, science and history — that dually serves as a testing ground for sustainable landscape performance.
The University of Texas at Austin
- Branded Environments
- Landscape Architecture
- 2015 Texas ASLA Merit Award
