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Project Focus: Montrose Collective

December 15, 2021by Admin

Montrose Collective is thoughtfully repurposed retail/commercial space located in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood. A collection of boutique workspaces, dining destinations and independent merchants make up the Collective, creating a welcoming multi-level space to be enjoyed both indoors and out. Scope: Hardscape Construction & Landscape Installation Highlights: Hardscaping and landscaping took place throughout multiple levels of the...

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Project Focus: JPMorgan Chase Tower

December 14, 2021by Admin

JPMorgan Chase Tower, is a well-known, five-sided skyscraper located in downtown Houston. At just over 1,000 feet tall, the Tower houses 75 stories of office space for many Houston business institutions, as well as some retail space, and is currently the tallest building in Houston and Texas at large. It was built between 1979 and...

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Project Focus: Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza

November 16, 2021by Admin

The Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza, part of the Houston Public Library in Downtown Houston, recently reopened after undergoing an impressive transformation. Renovations to the inside and outside of the building included the addition of a waterwall, adult reading area, children’s reading room, performance stage, jumbo video display and more. B&D Landscape Contractors was tasked with...

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Project Recap: Ion Houston

September 23, 2021by Admin

The Ion is 226,000 square feet of space located south of downtown Houston, in what was previously an old Sears building. It describes itself as a place that “fosters a community and culture where corporate innovators, academic partners, community partners, startups, and entrepreneurs come together to solve some of the world’s greatest problems.” Future plans...

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Project Focus: Gables Republic Square

August 20, 2021by Admin

Gables Republic Square is a mixed-use concept located in downtown Austin, Texas. A compilation of private residences atop Hotel ZaZa, this joint-venture property is part of a growing trend of co-branded, shared spaces in urban cities around Texas. As construction costs continue to increase and usable space becomes harder to come by, developers are making...

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Not Your Garden Variety Botanic Garden: The Global Collection Garden

June 29, 2021by Admin

Phase II of the Houston Botanic Garden project focused on creating the Global Collection Garden, which is located on an island within the greater Garden complex. Construction started in March of 2020, and was completed in September. Though it comprises only three acres of the entire Garden, The Global Collection Garden is one of the...

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Not Your Garden Variety Botanic Garden: The Susan Garver Family Garden

May 10, 2021by Admin

Nestled deep within the concrete jungle of Houston proper exists the Houston Botanic Garden, an oasis of greenery and gardens that provide an escape for residents of the Bayou City. Designed by Dutch landscape architecture and urban design firm West 8, the Houston Botanic Garden is actually a collection of more than a dozen different...

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No Monkeying Around: Houston Zoo Gorilla Habitat

April 28, 2021by Admin

In 2015, we had the privilege of working on one of the most anticipated projects in Houston: the African Gorilla Forest at the Houston Zoo. No previous gorilla exhibit existed; we started from scratch. The design and construction teams worked tirelessly alongside the staff at the zoo to create two distinct spaces that span about...

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How We Helped Texas Children’s Hospital Think Outside

April 7, 2021by Admin

Texas Children’s Hospital is a widely known pediatric medical care facility with locations across the state. While the interiors of the hospitals boast colorful wall paintings, child-friendly decor, media rooms, production studios, family lounges and hair salons, the outside of Texas Medical Center location in Houston was in dire need of some TLC. In conjunction...

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Project Fast Facts: 4 Oaks Place

April 7, 2021by Admin

Location: Houston, Texas Project Timeline: Four Months Landscape Architecture Partner: IA Interior Architects Our team installed underground drainage that connects to a water reservoir for flood control. Synthetic turf, pavers and gravel were added in the plaza area for a low maintenance look. We also furnished the space with a decorative wire mesh panel and...

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