Landscape Architect & Specifier News

FEB 2015

LASN is a photographically oriented, professional journal featuring topics of concern and state-of-the-art projects designed or influenced by registered Landscape Architects.

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90 Landscape Architect and Specifier News Grange HQ (Continued from page 88) Although the client did not pursue LEED certification the design team worked with the client to realize a project that clearly contributes to the vitality of the community, enriches the lives of those who work at and visit the Grange Insurance Headquarters and adds to the built environment in a responsible, sustainable way. Above The bluestone hardscape leads to the main building, transitioning to cast-in-place perimeter walls and stairs, with a landscape of "Princeton' elms, 'Sebian' yew, creeping liriope, daffodils and a turf mix. Left The Grange Insurance headquarters anchors the downtown's southernmost edge. It is situated on a three-block property downtown adjacent to High Street, the Brewery District and the historic German Village neighborhood. A primary design goal was to maintain harmony with the surrounding buildings, homes and nearby park space. To that end, the 30,000 sq. ft. plaza has a ratio of 30 percent green space to 70 percent hardscape.

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