National Labor College in Bloom
National Labor College in Bloom
04.12.2013
The cherry trees at National Labor College located in Silver Spring Maryland are in bloom and reminding us that Spring has finally arrived. The National Workers Memorial located at NLC was completed in 2010 and pays tribute to American workers who have tragically lost their lives while doing the work that builds our country and drives…
GW Conservation Center
GW Conservation Center
03.05.2013
GW needed a new building on their Virginia Science & Technology Campus to provide a research center for their students but also provide a secure location to store numerous artifacts the university has accumulated over the years. STUDIO39 has worked with the project team to design the perimeter landscape around the building as well as the…
Plant of the Week – Hemerocallis or Daylilies
Plant of the Week – Hemerocallis or Daylilies
02.12.2013
Common Name: Daylilies Native Range: Native to the South East U.S (Including Northern VA and Southern Maryland) Height: Foliage 18 inch, scape to 5 feet Spread: 3-4 feet Color: Foliage – Light Green. Flower – Yellow, Orange, Dark Red, Pink, and combinations. Uses: Excellent ground cover for landscaping because of its ability to withstand sun or shade, and water retention. Some…
Potomac Yards Getting a 21st Century Makeover
Potomac Yards Getting a 21st Century Makeover
02.04.2013
Potomac Yards will be going through a lot of changes in the next 5-10 years. The large area of land alongside Route 1 and just south of Crystal City is currently home to a large retail district with consumer giants such as Target, Barnes and Noble, and Sports Authority. The future of this area will…
2001 Clarendon Under Construction
2001 Clarendon Under Construction
02.01.2013
2001 Clarendon is now under construction! 2001 Clarendon is a mid-rise mixed-use apartment building located in Arlington, Virginia. The building terraces from four stories to eight stories which includes three levels of underground parking, a rooftop pool deck,rooftop gardens, multiple green roof interior courtyards, a mezzanine dining terrace, and an entry water feature sculpture. The development…
Plant of the Week: Nassella tenuissima or Mexican Feather Grass
Plant of the Week: Nassella tenuissima or Mexican Feather Grass
01.29.2013
Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass Type: Ornamental Grass Native Range: North America Height: As tall as 30″ in full bloom Spread: Moderate Bloom Time: Late Spring/ Early Summer/ Mid Summer Bloom Color: Cream/Tan Bloom Description: Forms airy clumps 12 to 24 in. tall and as wide Uses: Green Roofs, Rain Gardens i i No other grass exhibits quite…
Park Avenue Atrium – New York City
Park Avenue Atrium – New York City
01.17.2013
Overlooking the stir of pedestrians and NYC taxis at the Helmsley Building, Park Avenue Atrium’s interior plantings were designed by STUDIO39. A distinctive palette of tropicals was compiled that meet the horticultural constraint of very limited natural light. The resulting composition provides a visual vibrancy for tenants, guests, and passers-by.
Plant of the Week: Amsonia Hubrichtii or Blue Star
Plant of the Week: Amsonia Hubrichtii or Blue Star
01.14.2013
Common Name: Blue Star Type: Herbaceous perennial Native Range: South-central United States Height: 2 to 3 feet Spread: 2 to 3 feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Color: Blue Bloom Description: Powdery blue Flowers: Showy Flowers Leaves: Good Fall Color Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies Uses: Rain Garden uuuuuuuu uuuuuuuu This weeks Plant of the Week is the Blue Star, or (Amsonia Hubrichtii). This bluestar is…
39 Ways to Enjoy 2013
39 Ways to Enjoy 2013
01.04.2013
1. Think positive before sleep Think about what you want to accomplish the next day, or a far off goal. It’ll help you wake up in a good mood. FACT: Birds, especially morning doves are really good at this. Which is why they’re so happy and loud in the morning. 2. Calm down Don’t fret…
AVA H Street Nearing Completion
AVA H Street Nearing Completion
01.02.2013
Located just a few blocks from Union Station and the Capitol Hill neighborhood, the AVA H Street multi-family high rise apartment building is nearly complete. STUDIO39 was involved throughout the entire project which began in 2011, and created the landscape designs for the building area. This included the street frontage, amenity courtyard, urban greenstreet rain…
