Chicago Flower and Garden Show Public Work – Openlands Display Garden Designed for the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, this project was a true collaboration between Openlands, Culliton Quinn, suppliers, contractors, and student volunteers. Sustainable measures can be seen throughout every facet of the landscape. All lumber for the project, including White Oak and Catalpa,…
Wheeler Mansion Public Work – South Loop Boutique Hotel Wheeler Mansion was built as a single family home by Calvin T. Wheeler, the President of the Board of Trade, in 1871; it was restored and converted into a hotel in 1999. Located in the South Loop near McCormick Place, the surrounding area has been largely…
Growing Up Green Private Garden – Display for 2014 Chicago Flower and Garden Show Creating environments that encourage our families to spend more time outdoors is important in today’s hi-tech world. Designed for the 2014 Chicago Flower and Garden show, this display garden captures a playful sensibility well-suited for any family to enjoy. The clean,…
Historic Prairie Avenue Mansion Private Garden – South Loop, Chicago, Illinois Once a home for the Marshall Fields Jr. Family, this historic mansion has since been divided into luxury condominiums. Situated in the Prairie Avenue District of Chicago, this project was designed to reflect the historic nature of the building yet provide an outdoor living…
Urban Rooftop and Courtyard Private Garden – Chicago, Illinois
Blaine Courtyard Playground Public Work – University of Chicago Laboratory Schools The Blaine courtyard playground lies between Blaine Hall and the university high school on the historic campus of the University of Chicago Lab Schools, and is geared toward students in grades 3 through 5. School officials sought to replace an existing playground with a…
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Public Work – Oak Park, Illinois Lincoln Elementary was looking for a revamped design for their courtyard to use as an outdoor space for learning, an area for teachers to take a break, as well as a visual garden from inside the classrooms. The existing pond was beloved by students but…
A.N. Pritzker School Public Work – Chicago Public School Campus Master Plan Pritzker is a K-8 school with a playground area comprised of nearly ninety percent asphalt and concrete surfaces. As our first school project, the design phase was completed pro-bono based on our interest in greening the school grounds to provide a more enjoyable…
Hotel Development Unrealized Project – Chicago, Illinois
Wisconsin Family Estate Private Garden – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin This 62 acre country estate situated along Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva has been in the family for decades. The owner’s commitment to create a sustainable and native landscape that will stand the test of time drove the design. A masterplan was put in place to celebrate native…
