Case Studies
To provide an outdoor space for employees to gather by tying the architectural features of the building into the outside design. Landscape architecture firm, Element Design, was retained to help accomplish this goal. They set out to find a manufacturing partner who could provide a unique paver solution in a reasonable time and competitive price. Additionally, they would require careful detail by the installing contractor due to the fact these pavers would be installed during regular business hours and while the building was occupied.
The new addition will serve as a key residential amenity and, therefore, had to look the part. Designers wanted a casual, contemporary style that complemented the surrounding buildings but also stood out. A mixed texture design was desired for the building in order to enhance interaction but also add to the visual depth. The majority of the clubhouse is giant, storefront windows. A product had to be chosen that would visually coincide with the many windows.
The sky’s the limit have never been truer spoken words when designing the rooftop green space for residence at Skyline Towers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Open the attached Case Study to read more about this amazing space utilizing Allan Block retaining walls.
Saddlebrook Golf Club was an anchor for the neighborhood until it closed in 2015 due to a default on a loan. The neighborhood started a capitol campaign that allowed for Green Golf Partners, a golf course management group, to purchase Saddlebrook and bring it back to its former glory. During its closure, the greens, fairways and grounds were subject to extensive damage, requiring a lot of construction. One such feature was a tunnel that passed below 56th street and connected the 2 different sections of the course.
The Kentucky house, known as Chateau Mon Reve, covers over 15,000 sq. ft. making it one of Reading Rock’s largest residential projects. For this job, the homeowner wanted products traditionally supplied for a commercial building rather than a residential home. Additionally, this was a very detailed home that required many products from both the Architectural Masonry Veneer Series (AMV) and RockCast Custom Cast Stone Series. These products require two different production methods and consistency in color needed to be achieved to provide the house with a professional and consistent look.
The motto for Phillipsburg High School is; Prepared, Self-Confident, Distinguished. It was mandatory that those same characteristics be prevalent in their new 330,000 square foot building to support grades 9-12. The school is located on a geophysical fault line between limestone and bedrock. The structure was situated on the highest and most stable portion of the site. A mixed texture and design was needed on the exterior palette to reflect the same stability and texture as the rock foundation below its walls. This new building needed to provide an enjoyable environment for all who daily walked its halls.
Water damage accounts for $11 billion in damages annually and is the second most filed insurance claim in the United States. The location of this home was unfavorable for inclement weather because it faced an uphill road and had another hill adjacent to the front of the house. This caused rain water to rush down the hill towards the front of the house and flood the front yard. The street drain could not accommodate the rush of water and debris quickly caused it to clog, allowing the runoff water to reach the property. The drain required constant monitoring and would elevate the flooding issues when it became blocked by leaf litter and other waste. The property’s ground pitch allowed water to stream down the hill adjacent to the house and instantly flood the driveway and basement, often sitting there for days.
The town of Powell, Ohio was met with a growing need to update its roadways as an increasing population has been causing congestion and backup near major intersections. Extending Murphy Parkway was a great way to alleviate traffic from Four Corners intersection but faced a number of hurdles before the project could successfully be completed. One of the major obstacles was overcoming Tyler’s run, a water pass running through the desired route. Two new culverts, in addition to one remaining, were installed to maintain the water flow underneath the extension. A significant retaining wall had to be built around these culverts in order to securely support the overhead roadway and newly upgraded bike path.
Miami University recently opened the doors to a new $53M student union aimed to meet the needs of 21st century college students while also paying respect to the school’s 200 years of history and tradition. Nearly 60% of the Armstrong Student Center was funded through donations from alumni and loyal Miami University supporters. The school wanted to give thanks to those who made this remarkable achievement possible by recognizing them within the building. Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is the tenth oldest public university in the country and has amassed strong alumni support over the years. This is an important and unique element of the school that needed to be showcased throughout the design of the building. The 200,000 sq. ft. facility was designed to stay true to the university’s renowned Georgian architectural style. Overall, The Armstrong center needed a customized look to honor the past while also serving the future of Miami University students.
