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Project Focus: Montrose Collective

December 15, 2021by Kristen Dyson

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 Kristen Dyson

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 Recap: Ion Houston

September 23, 2021by Kristen Dyson

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 Kristen Dyson

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 Kristen Dyson

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 Kristen Dyson

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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Project Fast Facts: 4 Oaks Place

April 7, 2021by Kristen Dyson

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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Project Focus: Levy Park

March 4, 2021by Admin

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...

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