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June 2014 49 bayberry and itea are among the hardy plants used to buffer Route 9. More than 500 drift roses were planted on the embankments, framing the archways and adding a mass of color for much of the year. IQ Landscape Architects, P.C., a White Plains, NY-based firm, has served as the landscape architect for Marist College for the past eight years, and developed wide paths to improve pedestrian links between academic buildings and student dorms. A large crescent shaped walkway filters masses of students between the east and west campuses. A majority of the walkways are constructed of reinforced concrete, a clean, durable and relatively low- maintenance paving surface. The walks vary in width, from a minimum of 8 feet to a maximum of 14 feet at areas where emergency vehicles require access. Special campus nodes, such as building entrances, courtyards, and overlooks are the exception, and have a combination of New York State quarried bluestone and clay brick pavers. Hancock Center Quadrangle A design for a new quadrangle was implemented on the site of a former parking lot. Walkways were integrated with large, sweeping lawn areas and informal student gathering spaces. The new quad is anchored to the west by a new and iconic academic building, The Hancock Technology Center, designed Top Route 9, a busy state highway that runs between the original western edge of campus (A) and the Hudson River, underlines Marist College from above. Property procured by the school on the east side (B) of Route 9 meant that the road now divided the campus, presented safety concerns, and hindered vehicles passing the college. Crosswalks and a pedestrian- only traffic signal were installed, but the school and state officials wanted a safer and more efficient alternative. Bottom The facades of the underpass are clad with New York State granite, and feature limestone copings, brick arch surrounds and iron fencing (Boundary Fence). Plantings like 'Leather Leaf' viburnum, bayberry and itea were installed as a buffer between campus areas and Route 9. More than 500 drift roses were planted on the embankments, framing the archways and adding a mass of color for much of the year. 46-53.indd 49 5/23/14 2:51 PM