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February 2015 45 palette. These pavers surround the fountain to create the entry drop off. A custom 'Rainbow' trench grate circles the fountain to catch overspray, and a row of live oak in matching tree grates frame the drive. Areas of lawn are reinforced with fiber soil, unobtrusively creating fire truck access. Between the lawn and building is a grove of native cedar elms. A covered walkway separates the formal visitor entry from the employee courtyard. The 3/4-acre lake is the dominant feature of the over 2-acre courtyard, the primary view and use space for employees on the campus. The cafeteria has a view of the upper level of the lake and low water jets. An ipe deck with 12 specimen bald cypress trees offers 'Catena' tables and chairs for lunchtime. Waterfall Cheyenne boulders and large Cheyenne stone slabs and Cobble Creek boulders create a dramatic waterfall for the lower level detention pond. An ipe bridge, an extension of a walkway to one of the campus buildings, crosses over the upper falls. Cheyenne rock slabs create the lake edge of the lower pool and allow the necessary freeboard for water storage at times the fountain is shut-off. Decomposed granite and bull rock add finer detailing to the lake and fountains. Sidewalks of scored concrete connect building to building and allow movement through the courtyard in addition to pathways within the building envelopes. Native slash pine, cedar elm, red oak, water oak, yaupon, Turks Cap and American Top, Right Woodridge Quartzite tiles lead employees to the main building entrance. the pinks and red hues indicate varying amounts of iron oxide. the other colors are the result of mineral impurities. Between the Quartzite stone and pavers is a band of 'Calypso Coral' stone pavers and 'rainbow' iron tree grates. the texas Leuders limestone seat walls have ipe seats with a rich oil finish. Above, Right A 3/4-acre lake is the dominant feature of the over two-acre courtyard. Large 'Cheyenne' rock slabs create the lake edge. Nine fountains and 'Cheyenne' and 'Cobble Creek' boulders create the dramatic waterfall for the lower detention pond.