2015
MobilitySilver Line Metro Corridor
The Silver Line extension of Metrorail in the northern Virginia suburb of Washington D.C. added 11 new stations to the system, each with distinctive physical character. The designed landscapes at each of these new stations were fresh and low impact. A landscape language based on water conservation and storm water management unites the sites through common elements, such as special … Read more »
Parks & Waterfronts, Streets & Public PlacesUS National Arboretum
The US National Arboretum is a unique landscape in Washington, DC, sitting at the intersection of science and beauty. The Master Plan update established a sustainable and historically responsible path forward for the Arboretum. A wide variety of projects undertaken since the plan’s adoption have contributed to a revitalized arboretum and an inviting public landscape.
Community, Parks & Waterfronts, ResiliencyFour Mile Run Restoration
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Parks & WaterfrontsNational Aquarium
This civic space on Pier 3 at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor reflects the mission of the National Aquarium: “to inspire the conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures.” The landscape serves as an extension of the revitalized aquarium; a magical environment to enjoy the spirit of the Inner Harbor, learn about the ecology of the region, and get ready for the exhibits … Read more »
Streets & Public PlacesFormer Convention Center Art Walk
A unique reuse of the former convention center site in downtown Washington, DC, the Art Walk was a multipurpose temporary installation designed to be a civic amenity and a model for sustainable design. The 10.2-acre site featured a raised plinth with a colorful, open-air arcade displaying changeable art panels; a series of broad rain gardens; public parking for 2,000 vehicles; … Read more »