Teufel Landscape

Green roofs aren't just for the birds—they're buzzing with insect life too! Biodiversity is key for these rooftop ecosystems to thrive. Imagine a tapestry of plants attracting an array of insects, from bees to butterflies, creating a bustling habitat. This diversity isn't just beautiful; it's crucial for a healthy green roof. More insects mean more food for birds, pollination for plants, and a balanced ecosystem. So, when it comes to green roofs, biodiversity isn't just a bonus—it's essential for their success! #GreenRoofs #UrbanWildlife #BirdWatching #InsectWorld #Biodiversity #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableCities #NatureLovers #RooftopGarden #WildlifeHabitat #GreenSpaces #SaveTheBees Bee Image: Chrysler Building Vegetated Roof by Columbia Green

Spectra Marymoor recently received the 2024 Washington American Society of Landscape Architects (WASLA) Award of Honor in the Residential Design category. Spectra Marymoor is the first transit-oriented development to emerge from the newly created Marymoor Arts District in Redmond, WA. Located adjacent to the new light rail extension station into Redmond, vibrant existing retail, and great linkages to regional trail systems, the Spectra project serves as a gateway into an increasingly in-demand residential center. Fora designed every inch of the landscape surrounding the building with amenities to enhance the development’s intent as an urban village anchor blurring the line between public and private. Lushly planted courtyards with open air lounges invite residents into the landscape, while the central public promenades encourage community flow and converge at a seating and meeting area with a large sculptural art piece. The design team incorporated multiple community gardens which have promulgated a sense of community with shared stewardship. An early learning center with sensory gardens and interactive playgrounds occupies the site’s southeast corner while garden terraces, vibrantly planted with large trees, and a roof terrace further the reason for families to enthusiastically call this emerging neighborhood home. Photography Credit: Meghan Montgomery Client: Quarterra Group General Contractor: Quarterra Group Landscape Contractor: Teufel Landscape Architect: Encore Architects LA: Fora Landscape Architects Civil: KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural: Carter Quinn Norlin (formerly Bykonen Carter Quinn) Interior Designer: Vida Design Inc.

The renovation and build-out of Shake Shack’s West End location transformed a quiet corner of downtown Portland into a busy restaurant that helps activate and revitalize one of Portland’s busiest intersections. As we celebrate the one year anniversary of Shake Shack’s grand opening, we’re looking back at one of the projects that helped transform Portland in 2023. Today on the blog, learn more about this historic transformation and the organizations that helped make it possible. Shake Shack | Aria Group | 📸 Sally Painter bit.ly/3JcXAKl

The Costco Issaquah Headquarters Addition is today's DJC Project of the Week. The new office building opened at its 30-acre Issaquah Headquarters last summer. Sited adjacent to the Issaquah Creek Trail, the campus addition provides connections to the network of trails surrounding the campus and embraces its forested surroundings. Pictured is the auditorium with an outdoor terrace, terraced seating and grove that provides a variety of seating opportunities for the campus and views into the wetland and Issaquah Creek. https://lnkd.in/g4KDnnN8 Aerial Photo Credit: Anton Benedikt MG2 Design Costco Wholesale Jackson Dean Construction