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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you’ve spent any time in Houston, you’ve likely heard of Levy Park. It originated as a bequest of the estate of Houston resident Leon Levy, and was adopted in 2015 by The Upper Kirby Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with The Upper Kirby Management District. B&D Landscape Contractors, in conjunction with OJB Landscape Architecture, spent nearly two years gutting...
