Bell Labs, Holmdel, New Jersey
In an effort to preserve and re-envision the revolutionary Bell Labs, a multidisciplinary workshop was conducted with architects, planners, engineers, landscape architects, historic preservationists, and municipal officials. The outcome was a booklet with a series of concepts ranging from complete preservation as a historically vital facility to complete transformation into a mixed-use village.
Woodland Edge Oasis, Berks County, Pennsylvania
A lush expansive garden built on the bones of an Olmsted Brothers-designed estate offers our clients respite from their demanding business lives. The lush four-season landscape weaves together landscape rooms and architecture for intimate family gatherings or larger entertaining. Sweeps of colorful perennials and grasses flow among woodlands and broad open landscapes. Our extensive, colorful seasonal plantings over the past 15 years have enhanced containers at terraces and other outdoor ‘rooms’ throughout the estate in spring, summer and fall. Our frequent inspections with the landscape gardener maintain the lush character of this landscape.
Ramapo River Equestrian Farm, Mahwah, New Jersey
Located along the Ramapo River in northern New Jersey, the master plan for this 145 acre property enmeshed the family’s desires for a retreat away from New York City with the family’s ecological values. The result was a farm master plan that embodies sustainable agricultural practices including ecology storm water management, water harvesting, alternative waste management, ecosystem restoration and a celebration of the history and culture of the site and its community.
Ridge 29, Pound Ridge, New York
Reclamation and adaptive reuse were explored for the sand and gravel quarry. Our visioning and regenerative strategies resulted in master plans that included a mixed use community for healthy work, live and play grounded in ecological restoration.
St. Helena’s Catholic Church and School, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
In an effort to improve safety, function, and aesthetics, the front parking lot of the school and church was redesigned. This collaborative effort optimized circulation patterns, provide safe play and access for students and visitors, explored alternative storm water management practices, and provided a sense of identity with a native planting theme along its major thoroughfare.