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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98 Landscape Architect and Specifier News (Continued on page 100) 801 Grand Plaza (Continued from page 96) exterior materials needed to be consistent with the caliber of interior materials and Class A office space at 801 Grand. Granite met both of these requirements." During the schematic design phase of the project, Confluence brought in trusted partner Coldspring for supplying more than 18,800 square feet of granite for the project. During this phase, they offered materials selection and pricing assistance as well as detailing suggestions to aid in fabrication and construction. They were able to provide the colors, quality and schedule needed for the project. Colors included black, Kenoran sage and Baltic brown, which is one of the two primary granite cladding materials on the building. The previous plaza had been primarily Baltic brown. "In the redesign, we chose to define the plaza space by selecting a contrasting paver material. Black granite in a variety of finishes was selected to create this contrast," said Boetger. "Kenoran sage provided a lighter accent paving that tied nicely to the tones found in the Baltic brown on the building." reuse and reliability Confluence achieved continuity between the building and site by cladding the vertical walls in Baltic brown. The design team decided to re-use as much of the existing granite cladding as possible in the redesign. This decision was made for a variety of reasons, including environmental considerations, budget and schedule. Only two quarries in the world supply Baltic brown. As a result, acquisition of large quantities of new material would have impacted the schedule for reconstruction. a bove The lower plaza provides an alternative seating area with Baltic brown granite cladding, wall caps, pedestals and decorative bowls with seasonal annuals. The raised planter in the front is home to 'Gold dew' tufted hair grass, 'Raspberry Wine' bee balm, 'Caesar's Brother' Siberian iris, 'Butter and Sugar' Siberian iris, and 'Skyline' honeylocust. The raised planter in the back center, one of eight on-site hosts 'pumila' astilbe, 'Grape leaf' anemone, 'Montgomery' astible, black cohosh and 'Cherry Tomato' hosta. pHoTo CRediT: eLizABeTH CARRie

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