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46 Landscape Architect and Specifier News 'Beautiberry' surround the lake and create a reforestation area and a backdrop between the lake and buildings. The lake peninsula is covered with the native Gulf Coast Muhly grass. Roof Deck The granite is repeated at the base of the grand circular stairway leading up to the roof deck. The primary material of the roof deck is a 2'x2' pavers on a waterproof pedestals. The pavers match the Terrazo mother-of-pearl interspersed on the ground plane hardscaping. Bands of native prairie plants and grasses, along with adaptive species such as 'Prostrate' juniper and rosemary echo the curvilinear forms of the roof deck. Strong Wind Uhlmann umbrellas are anchored under the pavers on the roof deck to provide shade to the Parc Vue tables and chairs. Purple flowering lilac Chastetree are planted in 72-inch oval cast concrete Dune Series landscape containers. On the site's perimeter is a detention lake. A jogging trail circles the lake in the shade of native tree and understory species that extend down the lake slopes. At the water level native aquatic species meet wetland mitigation requirements and replace critical habitat for birds and other wildlife, a mission of Shell's Campus Environmental Committee. Repair of transition areas to existing site perimeter and previous construction phases included replacement of native grass and prairie plantings, tree replacement and sidewalk connections. Recruiting and retaining the best employees, means offering a superior work environment. Shell is one of many corporations embracing this philosophy. Creating these quality spaces, enhancing the work experience and positively affecting people's lives is why we're passionate about landscape architecture. Below, Right An ipe covered walkway crosses the 32,000 sq. ft. lake. Native 'Pickerelweed' Pontaderia cordata line the edges of the shore. Native slash pine, cedar elm, red oak, water oak, yaupon, turks Cap and American 'Beautiberry' surround the lake. Right the roof deck and garden is a transition between the garage and employee entrance, and a secondary outdoor space that offers a 'Sure Putt' putting green. Bands of native prairie plants and grasses, along with adaptive species such as 'Prostrate' juniper and rosemary, edge the curvilinear paver walk. Below A 1-ft. wide strip of rich brown Sienna river rock outlines the walks and creates a band for the lighting fixtures.