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sustainable park design with wetland improvements http://www.landscapearchitect.biz/patents daily 0.75 2024-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/dae9f354-da2e-4f32-99f9-199b97d80f53/OfficialFinalDwgsUSPTO+Fig1A+DST+NoDate.jpg Curved Bridge Invention Some of the bridge elements include: a curved arch bridge, a curved suspension bridge, curving thin lightweight deck structure, structurally simple and efficient, minimizing impact on usable space, single bridge connecting multiple areas, dramatic views from all vantage points: around the bridge, on the bridge, or below the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458258225901-PXAVVVYV0JZQVE53T9G4/curved+bridge+patent+2 Curved Bridge Invention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458259052738-EFSF2MDZV9Y29MK54EIX/curved+bridge+patent+3 Curved Bridge Invention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458259252557-XKY5TX6KKUIKDTETHMLT/curved+bridge+patent+4 Curved Bridge Invention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1461456121347-7W69UKHF89S1WV91JUW3/image-asset.png Curved Bridge Invention http://www.landscapearchitect.biz/contact daily 0.75 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1391219887176-42UNT0MB694H40UHP44D/Belvedere-Front-19-090706-e.jpg Contact http://www.landscapearchitect.biz/about daily 0.75 2024-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431572897006-TLYX9BDLTCE9TLEQVTR2/DTLA+Office.jpg About David Toguchi, Principal, ASLA http://www.landscapearchitect.biz/new-page daily 0.75 2016-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076414809-XAS1GDL3LVES51AKTCAD/Belvedere-Court.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076418073-IFV4KUJWCGY6FBAAA7FW/GeaCBMH-Grass+Fall+Color.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076419687-8IG7ID5F8MVZX0OKNH9J/GeaCBMH-Winter+Grass+Close.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076424153-YNAX27XGSMT8PC00HZ0C/GeaCBMH-Winter-Island+Pine.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076429569-HNYMRZSKXI7O6CWYXEJI/Nem-Scroll-JapThruAz.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076429493-X41CORJLB56EOZ4A1G8K/Nem-Bollard+Azalea+Jap+Maple.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076435000-RTMPZPNKHKQYA0KLVSNM/UA-Medal+Entire+Close-Yell.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076423808-M0GI5FWQB1WC8A6U4MMH/LethaHouse-Sunset+at+Lake+and+Wetlands.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076438709-2S69ZKBOO0NH5FPLHC2C/UA-Night+Pears+Flower+Buchtel+Hall.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076411790-HDXIJY3AERPHHQNHXM4Z/Belvedere-Front.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076438413-YAO3JJANTDZ6GSGSO9S7/UA-Medal+WhitePear.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076436095-7M37FY3ARKZQDEOBQCT4/Parziale-Geran+Pot+Path.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076432754-FY0MJKIL6A36KHCDY5I7/Sumner+Landscape+Master+Plan.jpg 404 Error Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432076529893-XXIC89QYNJR42A9M07NB/PubSq-SWQuad-TOPARCH.jpg 404 Error Page http://www.landscapearchitect.biz/commercial-institutional-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430242436933-1L7NIJ21YALTNZEFH8YS/GeaCBMH-Grass+Fall+Color.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Ornamental Grasses Design in Layers Ornamental grasses melding with the surrounding woods and landscape in the Fall with seasonal color changes throughout the year. Minimal maintenance and zero watering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430242314118-DV8X68S8TR0HH7VQEG26/GeaCBMH-Winter-Island+Pine.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Winter Landscape Design with Ornamental Grasses The wheat colored ornamental grasses contrast with the groundcovers, pine trees, and background woods, providing a textural winter landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430242362493-D71WHYC41CH0FOZ03CX8/GeaCBMH-Winter+Grass+Close.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Winter Wheat Colored Ornamental Grasses The landscape provides year-round interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114042941-SO471QFM0ESU4IL4FUCM/PubSq-SWQuad-TOPARCH.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Curved Pedestrian Bridge Design Linking Public Square This independent project involved creative and comprehensive problem solving on many levels. Comparisons between this concept & master plan and the City's is encouraged. Specialization is absolutely vital to the design industry with its increasing complexities. However, “Big Picture” or wholistic thinking seems to have become a lost art and/or is minimized or ignored. You sometimes hear much talk about it, but in reality it is extremely rare to see legitimate examples of it. This comprehensive concept and master plan offers solutions to century old problems that have never been successfully solved. The shown pedestrian bridge links all four quadrants of Cleveland Public Square, while existing pedestrian street crossings are maintained. The bridge “deck” emerges from the earth and becomes part of the parkspace itself, available for various human activities. The greenway bridge becomes a magnet for outdoor human life. Aesthetic pedestrian bridges have often been built as people attractors – not to be confused with skywalks which are specifically designed to keep people inside the buildings. Every form aspect of the bridge directly evolved from solving pedestrian connectivity issues, while maximizing usable park space, and meeting federal and state codes. I.e., the entire physical form of the bridge is a direct result of resolving the physical limitations of the site for human needs, while maintaining vehicular access through the square. This wholistic concept gives the downtown core a powerful unifying one-of-a-kind identity which it sorely lacks, focuses specifically on pedestrian connectivity (greenways), and unifies Cleveland Public Square with The Mall and the Downtown Waterfront while complementing the surrounding historic architecture on Public Square and The Mall. The City of Cleveland has been trying unsuccessfully to join all 4 quadrants of Public Square for over 150 years, including a number of major national design efforts, “The Heart of Cleveland, Public Square in the 20th Century”, by Gregory G. Deegan and James A. Toman, and unify Public Square with The Mall for over 100 years. This concept does both while maintaining unimpeded vehicular traffic on both Superior Avenue and Ontario Street, which is conducive to the needs of the main transit hub of the City. David Toguchi received a U.S. Patent on the bridge structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114040832-JHSSMFGEOJHZIZEZHC94/PubSq-Superior.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Pedestrian Bridge Design Creating a Gateway and Landmark The bridge creates a powerful visual gateway and a signature identity to Public Square and the City Center which is currently lacking on both counts. A memorable experience is created for both the pedestrian as well as those arriving by vehicle into the historic core. A complete understanding and “feel” for Public Square (as it exists now) cannot be achieved without visiting and walking the Square and through the quadrants at night, including later hours. The safety factor as well as the perception of safety changes dramatically at night. Over the years there have been several design proposals (among numerous others) which have proposed creating one large vast greenspace on Public Square by either closing off Ontario St. and/or Superior Avenue or having the street(s) “tunnel” below. Creating a much larger greenspace than what exists creates additional security issues which must be addressed during the day and more so at night. The “eyes on the street”, (Jane Jacobs), become diluted or are eliminated. The activity (vehicular, pedestrian, bus waiting) near street level which currently exists to some degree even late at night, adds some feeling of security. The further one is removed from this street activity, the less visible and less secure one feels. Possibly, some day, downtown Cleveland will establish a more pervasive ingrained nightlife culture similar to some other cities, and Public Square will be buzzing with people at night. However, this bridge concept resourcefully makes use of the available “eyes on the street”, in addition to being a people magnate to help nurture a more lively downtown culture. As shown and in other photos, wide open panoramic views are created throughout the Square, thereby contributing to safety as well as the perception of safety, both of which feed off of one-another – not to mention adding to the grandness of the space. All areas anywhere have high visibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114042631-8IU04ID0SOLSUJNSHXXI/PubSq-NWQuad-BPTower.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Curving Bridge Melds with the Landscape An important aspect of evaluating a designed space is to see, feel, or visualize things at “eye level”. This is how one usually will experience a space. “Bird’s eye” or plan views are very important in showing the overall layout or organization of a space, but are much less useful in conveying how you will experience and “feel” in a space. This is not a new concept, and is partly common sense, and is often neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. A number of excellent books address this very issue, e.g., books by Gordon Cullen (serial vision), Kevin Lynch, Jan Gehl and others. Each quadrant possesses a different microclimate and orientation, is unique in function and is flexible in use to accommodate many different people and uses through the continually changing weather, time of day, and season. The special night lighting possibilities of the arches and bridge decks (above and below the decks) are limitless. The entire physical form of the bridge directly evolved from the desire to link all four quadrants of Public Square for pedestrian access and use, while maintaining vehicular traffic below on both Superior Avenue and Ontario Street. Furthermore, the bridge is designed to meet federal accessibility standards (purpose of the curved deck), ODOT minimum vertical clearances for bridges, and to not be just a bridge but to maximize, meld into, and become part of the useable parkspace itself.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114153781-ZY6731Y3L1BFRWVKL28X/PubSq-NEQuad-BirdsEye.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Cleveland Public Square Bird's Eye View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114148644-BFKLU4QNXBV1K1O06BPR/PubSq-Mall-Waterfront-Analysis.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Analysis of Cleveland Public Square, The Mall, & Waterfront Diagram shows a number of disruptions to pedestrian circulation and visual continuity between Cleveland Public Square, The Mall, and the Waterfront. There is a lack of visual and physical unity between the 3 most important public spaces in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, all of which sit right up against one-another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114149976-ZTRCODLX6X27IZIE57PH/PubSq-Mall-Waterfront-MastPlan.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Master Plan for Cleveland Public Square, The Mall, and the Waterfront Bridge The 3 bridges and arches create a powerful visual and physical unity between the 3 public spaces, as well as a magnetic pedestrian flow throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432430348938-3M3S5H3P75M6EXK5Y4EV/PubSq-Exist.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Existing Conditions of Public Square in 2012 This photo shows the existing conditions of Public Square in 2012 prior to the closing of Ontario Street in 2015. Superior and Ontario are both important arteries in the City Center. Public Square is strategically centered among all the major destination points and activities in the City Core. Thus, BOTH streets significantly contribute to the disruption of pedestrian flow / connectivity (greenways) through the central core of the City, as well as chop up this vital public space, severely limiting its usefulness. However, closing off either street creates significant problems for GCRTA's main transit hub at Public Square among other problems. Another significant problem in closing either street, is losing the "Eyes on the Street", especially at night, discussed elsewhere in this project. Closing off streets for pedestrian/people use is becoming a national trend and can be very beneficial to enhancing city life and health. However, each situation must be evaluated independently, and the cost-benefits and available options weighed carefully.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432411241749-SRNAIBEGMEDOCZ5C3K2P/Mall+A+Exist.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Mall A - Existing Conditions Photo shows the existing conditions of Mall A. A portion of Public Square is visible in the lower left hand corner. The goal of the City has always been to unify Public Square with the Mall since the Group Plan of 1903. The photo shows how the two buildings at the lower left hand corner seal off any possible (strong) visual connection between the two spaces, allowing for only an odd catty-corner weak visual connection at best, and possible streetscaping enhancements, between the two most important green spaces in downtown Cleveland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114146397-D8MHPOAIJH720K84F6J4/MallA-PubSq-Arches-GRAY.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Unifying Sister Arches Arch superimposed over the existing conditions of Mall A. Arch frames the Terminal Tower and Public Square in the background. Seen arching above the Federal Building from either space, each sister arch maintains a magnetic unifying presence in the opposing green space - See earlier photos of Public Square. Parking garage below Mall A would require redevelopment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114146913-OYLCIFJKGMOPRHCPJZEP/MallA-Arch-GRAY.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Mall A Arch Arch superimposed over the existing conditions of Mall A, as viewed from Mall B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114150999-W3VMAQTFH9UGQD97I9A2/WaterfrontBridge-Concept-FrontView.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Waterfront Bridge Concept Unifying and Anchoring the Open-ended Mall while Creating a Gateway to the Waterfront https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431114151885-XY2MTSEFY783VIWKOXF4/WaterfrontBridge-Concept-SideView.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Waterfront Bridge Concept Arching Over Route 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1554916313451-4C9G8N2VQVTYVVJZH997/3+CoinGeran+Day-1365.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - UA Landmark The island design is successful at both the human scale and monumental scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1429834200585-8DV9SAJW13F86K2575BY/UA-Medal+Entire+Close-Yell.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Landmark Sculptural Design Attention to detail through to project completion: The red brick and limestone composition of the Coin reflects both the materials of historic Buchtel Hall, and the newer facilities adjacent to the medallion. Standard full and 1/2 size brick units were used for the circular pattern. The configuration eliminates the need for numerous odd shape wedge cuttings, or expensive custom molds, thereby saving on labor and material costs, and delivery time. (The tight circular patterns commonly available for precast concrete pavers, are a rarity for clay bricks. Clay bricks were used for their greater color retention.) A slight convex rim deters skateboarders. Beveled letter edges resist chipping. Durability - A decorative low rising retaining wall protects the Coin from snowplows and road salt. A slab base with (4) concrete piers extending below frostline stabilizes the coin permanently and prevents slight rotations of the Coin due to uneven settlement or uplifting, potentially noticeable due to the perfect alignment of the letters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1392174608669-82LKH16M17J709RIJLQR/UA-Medal+Night+Winter+Branch.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Campus Signature Landmark Illuminated at Night The new University “Coin” and landscaping serve to balance two opposite functions. As a decorative sculpture, the Coin is a highly visible iconic landmark for the University throughout the entire year, day and night. Concurrently, the 20’ diameter Coin and the Cleveland Select Pear Trees serve to enframe historic Buchtel Hall, shown beyond in silhouette. The island design effectively unifies the campus core, linking the University’s historical past (background) with the state-of-the-art facilities of the present flanking the Coin to create a total design. Together with the buildings, the Green effectively serves as the primary campus gateway from the North. Durability - A decorative low rising retaining wall protects the Coin from snowplows and road salt. A slab base with (4) concrete piers extending below frostline stabilizes the coin permanently and prevents slight rotations of the Coin due to uneven settlement or uplifting, which could be noticeable due to the perfect alignment of the letters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1392174631777-1Q4D7W3JDCB3ZBXZ7KCL/UA-Night+Pears+Flower+Buchtel+Hall.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Illuminated Tower Clock at Night The new island Green seamlessly integrates with the older historic campus core to to the south highlighting historic Buchtel Hall. Ever changing year-round color and textural effects adds freshness through the seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1554914093797-K187L6NJL1QH641025N4/5+CrossWalkGer+ArtsSci+Night.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Cul-de-sac Crosswalk Eastward view of the Arts & Science Building through the island crosswalk. A comfortable place to sit in the middle of a relatively narrow cul-de-sac, complements the architecture while offering interesting cross-views through the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1457668330137-8U9F84JEB9CPGLXCTS7T/CoinGeran+Dorm+SideView+Day.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Brick & Limestone Campus Landmark Design Campus Design with Signature Medallion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1554917231327-CVUPRINIKU1IATTEJDQH/6+Clock+Dorm+ArtsSci-1778.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Southward View of the Island Tower Clock Looking north from Buchtel Hall and Fountain Court (the old campus core) presents a different view of the island. The tower clock and formal landscaping at the south end serve as a vital secondary landmark and visual tie to the extended campus core. The island design offers dynamic views from all vantage points: north, south, east, and west. With Buchtel Hall and Fountain Court removed from the project scope, it was critical the island design offer effective core unifying views from all over - without overdoing. The “sunken” central crosswalk, now hidden from view, does not interrupt the sense of a continuous green. The existing cul-de-sac road layout and curbing was preserved to save on materials, energy, and construction costs. The trees, plant material, tower clock and coin offer seasonal variety and interest throughout the year, day and night. All trees and plant material were chosen for their ruggedness, adaptability, and their tolerance of road salt with minimal maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1554915529817-0O5BHLEY2IV7Y3PRIT83/Group+and+Groups.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Student Group Poses on UA Medallion The birth of a cultural campus ritual has emerged on the green, injecting a new vibrancy into campus life. The embracing of the Mary S. Corbin Green by the students and community is apparent by the regular observation of students and citizens taking photos around the island, adding to school and community pride. Notably, student group photo-ops have become commonplace on the Coin. The Green has become an integral part of the University culture and has galvanized new social rituals. There is a real human element associated with pride integrated within, a vital ingredient to a vibrant college campus. A campus identity has been achieved. Top photo courtesy The University of Akron Honors College Group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1429834057889-8VKK3QOAI0WX4XFJ4MSN/UA-DonorPlaqClose+Clock.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Donor Monument and Tower Clock Buchtel Hall, shown in the background and Fountain Court, shown between the island and Buchtel Hall, were eliminated early on from the campus core project scope due to estimated costs. (See the existing conditions site plan.) The challenge was to find creative ways to do “More with Less”. To help unify and link the Mary S. Corbin Green to Buchtel Hall, there is no attempt to hide the contrasting style of the existing fountain. Combined with a simple low hedge, a clean sloping lawn, and a distinctive plaque, the elevated tower clock subtly blends with the style of the fountain while complementing and drawing attention to historic Buchtel Hall beyond. The Plaque honors the donors who were financially responsible for transforming the design of the Green into a reality for the students, University, and community to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1429834092029-UEUOSFGGIPX4Q21ZRLJO/UA-CloseUp+LetterTop.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Brick & Limestone Detailing Attention to detail through to project completion. A slight curve atop the letters allows for drainage. Distinctive views from far away or up close and from all vantage points. From a distance the Coin / Mary S. Corbin Green works with the scale of institutional buildings and a large open space, yet simultaneously is of human scale with detailing that is appreciated up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1429834109005-IRJ8H97M81GEXJTY5ODS/UA-Medal+WhitePear.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Flowering Trees Frame the Coin and Historic Buchtel Hall The north campus gateway is visible for 2 city blocks. Ever-changing colors refresh the Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432408874043-YYAP6SWEQB9SSG9CCSLK/UA-Coin-DetailSheet.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Medallion Construction Details Construction details sheet for the Coin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1499990804585-WKRR8JAOSK8WNF50ULES/Snow+UA+Coin.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430347481156-FA2XO2BV60BN9JWRX7X9/LakeTran-Color+Plan+-+Yell.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Color Rendered Master Plan Transit facility on a mixed-use site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703939172-OFT87Y4ASYC690BYSC2G/Mazda-WaterStream.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Bubbling Stream in Summer and Dry Riverbed in Winter Brook flows under the stone bridge, partly visible to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703941128-HCGI3K9JQPTY3QGM7TDA/Mazda-WellFountain.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - "Ancient" Bubbling Well & Spillway The fountain well is the source of the flowing stream in the summer, which runs dry in the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703939649-6JV12DG146Z2G9BDV72R/Mazda-BluestonePathPinkFlower.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Bluestone Path through Japanese Garden Ever-changing views unfold along the winding stone path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703942277-WATXZFQN23T248AR8XR7/Mazda-Wint-EuonyGrassPond.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Courtyard in the Winter Landscape colors, textures, and forms provide winter interest. The architecture, landscape, and pond blend and flow well together for a serene winter scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703942784-IJ6TW5XITUSJECJIA60R/Mazda-Wint-StoneBridge.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Stone Bridge over Dry Riverbed in the Japanese Garden Earth tone colors, textures, and sculptural forms transforms the scenery in the winter. Water sourced from the bubbling well flows under the stone bridge during the summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703934338-LCXQ9XRMS4EM3FI9K1MD/Mazda+CtYd-Plan.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Plan View of the Japanese Style Garden Courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432703936331-WUPVIF6WG6NGWNMPQRVL/Mazda-RockBirchCrabPath.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Zen Garden Stones & Meandering Stone Path Sculptural boulders, cobbles, and plantings edge the winding bluestone path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430514093245-BBCWFM6M5TD4NR3IO6NJ/Sumner+Landscape+Master+Plan.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Community Landscape Master Plan Colored Illustration shows the various community elements and their overall organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430517208878-A8MMF1F4GEJEWXXGX7KO/Warsaw+Square+Park+Entrance+Clock.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - View of Park Entry Park and town square design with a new gazebo, tower clock, and landscaping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430517204120-98IB6DYLKT5IXDW7LZLU/Warsaw+Square+Gazebo+Landscape.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430336337850-CHGLO39M04QS7MNLY8N8/LethaHouse-Sunset.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Sustainable Park Design Green infrastructure and sustainable park design with numerous green design elements. Soil cut-fills were balanced and existing topsoil was reused. The native trees and shrubs selected are maintenance free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1457499285850-NXEE2QTYES0QEQVIVGVO/LethaH-Lodge+Parking+Entrance+Walk.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Park Lodge Entrance Walk & Parking Lot Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1457499285393-LH7VPHU7MKY43P6WWDWW/LethaH-Enhanced+Constructed+Wetlands.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Enhanced Constructed Wetlands Greater bio-diversity was created in the existing constructed wetlands by utilizing existing excess soils on site to create more mottled shallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1457499287497-TV1JMQ56HAHZE44DEWF7/LethaH-Lake+Trail.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Park Trail Encircles the Existing Fishing Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1432409211336-8Z9AUUX0SS8VGCVSZUW9/LethaH-4Sheets.jpg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects - Construction Drawings Demolition Plan, Layout Plan, Grading Plan, Planting Plan, and Details Sheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431119075576-GC7DOP0MA65WONIKTN5H/image-asset.jpeg Commercial & Institutional Planning and Design Projects http://www.landscapearchitect.biz/residential-1 daily 0.75 2019-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1558641426809-QXF8QF8LFW3854F0UG21/Japanese+Garden+Design+Zen+Garden+Design.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Japanese Style Landscape Design Rock Garden Meditation Garden. This Japanese garden design fits in the context of the midwestern “landscape”, “architecture”, and climate. Low maintenance garden design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1558642692100-64UB7NM6ODACDP8M4OHA/BTog+Existing+Conditions.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - BEFORE Conditions The site conditions before design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458453626057-91BSVVQCQ8V6K8GVWKGJ/IMG_0345+AAA+BollardAzaMap+1500.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Deck Plantings Aging Like Fine Wine 20 years later the plantings have matured and have transformed this space. For various reasons, owners often feel the need to replace landscapes after a number of years. These plantings are in their prime after 20 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458274076997-MDNIS6V1PEHHSH4INGZT/Nem-Scroll-JapThruAz.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Japanese Style Landscape Design Contemporary design, simple, clean lines. The azalea in the foreground, the Japanese maple in the background, and the clean wood detailing, subtly define an intimate experience upon entering the court space. This is just one of a number of sequential experiences throughout and around the entrance court. The overhanging branches of the azalea were specifically positioned over the deck for effect. Japanese garden qualities are noticeable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430187614034-1XFU2L0CZ50Y1UPA5VMI/Nem-FrontDoorAz.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - View of Front Entrance The sculptural azalea, wood detailing, and architectural forms, create a sequence of experiences through the entrance court. A single large azalea adds just enough softened accent and sculptural qualities to the front entrance, while maintaining a feeling of simplicity. House designed by Fred S. Toguchi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458453625877-1A7APJUT6EKN5USQ8102/IMG_0366+AAA+ElsLeeAz+Map+1500.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Intimate Courtyard Meditation garden space. 20 years later the Japanese Maple arches over the small courtyard and deck like a translucent veil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1459220656875-IOKGKP0ED63FH0QHFB10/Nem-House-BlackWhite.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - House Designed by Fred S. Toguchi House, landscape and woods meld together for a unified design. This photograph was taken 18 years after the landscape design was installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458273533894-MX0FXCZU201BQVAAHNZD/Nem-Bollard+Azalea+Jap+Maple.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Contemporary Landscape Design with Cedar Deck Modern and Japanese Style Design. Deck Design. Merging of nature, plantings and house entrance become apparent in this photo. Sitting on the low cedar wall near the azalea may bring on a quiet meditative experience with restorative qualities. Clean lines with simplified Japanese garden qualities exist. Lighting design adds special effects at night. Minimalist Design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458274320358-DPAN7QW6X7UC8HMJ8WSR/Nem-Birds+Eye+View.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Contemporary Deck Design and Courtyard Landscape Contemporary Landscape Design. Bird's eye view of the Entrance Garden. A few specimen plants carefully positioned to define a simple intimate court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430333141322-WZA7EABEMEILTID3UK6C/Belvedere-Front.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - English Tudor Style Garden Design The informal lushness, richness, and variety of plantings starts to take on an English Garden Style. Despite the complexity, the landscaping blends well with the Tudor architecture and the setting. Each and every plant was chosen and strategically located to meld with the architecture and the overall rhythm of the space. The complexity of colors, textures, and shapes visually works well together and complements the architecture. The plantings are in scale with the building. The building does not visually appear to dwarf the plantings or vice-versa. They are well proportioned to one-another. Within this context, slower growing and smaller tree varieties were chosen. Plants were chosen for their natural form and size eliminating the “need” for “hedge” or “ball” trimming. The landscaping also offers seasonal variety throughout the year. The garden offers a sensory experience. The front annual bed is by the Belvedere Grounds which they change out every year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1458584765732-0MPQ44EG4J02S3F8QM3M/Belvedere-Court.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Courtyard Design with Informal Sensory Garden This courtyard has a very different style and feel from the Nemeth Residence shown elsewhere on this Page. The courtyard retains lushness and richness with different colors, textures, forms, and materials to stimulate the senses. Despite the complexity, everything within the courtyard fits and works well together. Despite the informal look, each and every plant and pathway was chosen and strategically located to meld with the overall rhythm of the space and architecture. The courtyard has a personal and “human” feel to it – a place where you might want to go for a quiet stroll, relax, and stop to take in the surroundings as a sensory experience. Many of the qualities described above characterize a healing garden or therapeutic garden. Contrast this space with “The Big Space” model shown elsewhere on this website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430358300307-TTJWO1MRXY94LCMZJWNS/Parziale-Whole+Front+House.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Brick Cottage Gardenesque Style The new design offers a much more inviting entrance. The existing ornamental light pole and some existing background plants were incorporated into the landscape architectural design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430358418272-C4CHLYWE7MHHW94MHGOF/Parziale-Geran+Pot+Path.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Brick Walk Design with Potted Plants Existing ornamental post lamp, new potted annuals, and new brick walk highlight the front entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430358417690-23CD1U8VWVSIBUEI2DVE/Parziale-Brick+Walk.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Curving Brick Entrance Walk Curving brick walk with interesting textural patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430360402640-H8EM956MOVWCRVVRZ73S/Parziale-Existing+House+%26+Yard.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430449177057-T46G66ET4P2C5IH8PVMH/Private+Residence+Land+Planning+Multi-Use+Areas.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Schematic Grading & Drainage Design Schematic design and site planning for residential buildings, multiple uses, and sensitive natural areas. Site Plan includes schematic grading and drainage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430449180659-DJ7R7QM1MYCN3II3CDUX/Private+Residence+Slope+Analysis+Land+Suitability+Study.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects - Slope Analysis & Feasibility Study Slope analysis and suitability study integrating human uses with a variable natural environment including existing steep western slopes, mixed wooded areas, natural swales, and a lower off-site stream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1431825449262-3ZAWT9CY6170FWC77L3I/contemporarydesign Residential Landscape Design Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e02b63e4b0b9a42cf21e94/1430696280915-FTF4SZV96YQ3BQ4BULSH/Nem-Birds+Eye+View.jpg Residential Landscape Design Projects