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Top New utility lines were threaded between drip lines for the existing trees to power the additional lights (Architectural Area Lighting) installed. Middle Plantings installed during the renovation included multiple chrysanthemum strains, new trees to complement the existing maples and pines, and half a dozen types of turfgrass. Bottom A curved concrete walk was installed to delineate outdoor hallways between the mall entries and the core. A subdrain was installed on the east edge of the path. About 5,500 cubic feet of concrete was poured during construction. 60 Landscape Architect and Specifier News blending the traditional feel of the buildings with a progressive, contemporary look. A comprehensive signage and wayfinding plan developed a hierarchy of signs, to provide clear direction to campus destinations, to honor major donors and a school patriarch, and to state St. Ignatius' mission. Similar to the lighting, the masonry materials and arrangements honor the traditional architectural style, while the sleek, metal panel signage wrapped around the masonry corner looks to the future. Phased construction helped the school complete the project, without having to interrupt classes. The summer before the main renovation, the general contractor prepared for the project by waterproofing the building walls of concern and rerouting a gas line. The following summer, only the 12-inch water main, which ran through the middle of the mall, had to be replaced. Sustainability Sustainable strategies were employed throughout, for practical reasons and to lessen St. Ignatius' impact on the environment. Stabilized aggregate above structural soil creates a walkable surface at the circular core, while providing trees the soil volume they need to thrive and shade people seated on the benches. By setting the unevenly dimensioned reused roadway pavers individually, the landscape contractor created a smooth walking surface.