A new town hall on a site that was in the town’s ideal location, but there were some complications. The site was not large enough for the number of parking spaces needed to accommodate special events and meetings. The owner and design team saw an opportunity to share parking with the adjacent property owner, but that would take a great deal of communication and coordination.
Clifton’s landscape architecture team held meetings with the town and adjacent property owner where they presented numerous conceptual designs for alternate layouts until both owners agreed on a layout that would benefit everyone. All projects encounter complications. Owners and clients need consultants that are dedicated to the project and the team until the last shrub is planted.
Recreational facilities can be tricky. Staying on budget is crucial yet there are numerous ways that budgets can get blown without guidance from an experienced landscape architect. Clifton’s first step when working with an active or passive park project is to meet with the owner and community to understand everyone’s expectations. Next, Clifton designs multiple conceptual layouts to show the owner any challenges that would affect the program or the budget. Incorporating as many of the desired amenities while avoiding additional permitting or variances is something that can be done with conceptual layouts.
Design elements that provide environmental benefits are important and should be considered. An experienced landscape architect can design a site with sustainable elements that optimize the site, conserve water, and minimize waste at little or no extra cost.
A recent higher education project included designing a 40,000 square-foot building that on a seven-acre, previously developed site.
Clifton’s creative landscape design preserved the site’s grand trees, incorporated native plant material and avoided construction near the wetlands. To avoid expensive stormwater components, a pond was expanded and pervious material was used in gathering areas. Clifton’s design not only allowed the owner to pursue Green Globes certification at no extra cost, but it also met the owner’s needs in a complex municipality that was in an overlay zone.
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Clifton firm was an easy group to work with. They were always there when we called and were quick to answer any of our concerns. They were prompt for all of our meetings from the start-up to the final review. The final design study was clearly explained and the finished product delivered in the format requested.
Clifton firm was an easy group to work with. They were always there when we called and were quick to answer any of our concerns. They were prompt for all of our meetings from the start-up to the final review. The final design study was clearly explained and the finished product delivered in the format requested.
Clifton firm was an easy group to work with. They were always there when we called and were quick to answer any of our concerns. They were prompt for all of our meetings from the start-up to the final review. The final design study was clearly explained and the finished product delivered in the format requested.