The NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, New York, showcases a harmonious blend of nature and architecture, featuring boardwalks and site furnishings provided by Black Locust Lumber. Designed by Hugh Hardy and landscape architecture by Sheila A Brady - Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, this project is a testament to sustainable design principles and environmental stewardship.
Hugh Hardy
Hugh Hardy was a visionary architect known for his transformative contributions to architecture and urban design. As the founding partner of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture, Hugh Hardy led a distinguished career focused on innovative and culturally significant projects.
Oehme, van Sweden & Associates
Oehme, van Sweden & Associates is a renowned landscape architecture firm recognized for its innovative and sustainable designs. Founded on the principles of the New American Garden style.
Project Name: NY Botanical Gardens
Location: Bronx, New York, USA
Year: 2014
Architect: Hugh Hardy
Landscape Architect: Sheila A Brady - Oehme, van Sweden & Associates
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Product Used: Boardwalk, Site Furnishing
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ASLA NY 2014 Design Competition Winners
The boardwalks crafted by Ken Hettinger Construction Co, Inc and the pavilion structures by Wood Construction Systems, Inc, with roofing by Telentos Construction Corp, utilize Black Locust Lumber's durable materials, enhancing the garden's aesthetic appeal and functionality. This project received an Honor Award for Landscape Architectural Design, recognizing its exceptional contribution to environmental and landscape architecture.
