Simply put, landscape architecture meshes art and science to create places that become an integral part of the community fabric. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) defines landscape architecture as “encompass[ing] the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments”. With a broad description like that, it’s no wonder that we can offer a myriad of landscape architectural services to enhance your project. Our landscape architecture practice takes the form and function of a client’s ideas and crafts a vibrant reality- a vacant piece of land becoming a park full of families playing; an abandoned rail corridor becoming a trail used by walkers, runners and bikers alike; a former farm field transforming into a neighborhood; or a new roadway that addresses the needs of all users- not just those of drivers. By collaborating with engineers and architects, we are able to provide well-rounded projects that become memorable places for all to enjoy.
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Gypsum Creek/ I-35 Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, City of Wichita Length: 3.5 miles Estimated completion: May 2009 Ruggles & Bohm provided survey, landscape architecture and engineering design services. The path passes within existing road rights-of-way, as well as along the banks of Gypsum Creek in the Planeview neighborhood of south Wichita. Plantings include low-water use materials and mimic the orchards that used to be found in the area decades ago. The scope also included coordination with a local artist for the detailing of two custom shade structures. North I-135 Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, City of Wichita Length: 2.5 miles Estimated design completion: May 2009 Ruggles & Bohm is providing survey, engineering design, and landscape architectural services. The design will feature three rest areas that include plantings, lighting, seating, precast concrete block paving, rain gardens, and educational signage. The 21st Street rest area will include gateway features that will complement R&B’s design for the gateway on the east side of the 21st Stret interchange with I-135. Please contact Jim Armour, P.E., City Engineer at 316-268-4501. East 21st Street Streetscape, City of Wichita Estimated completion: Summer 2009 The scope of work included the preparation of streetscape and gateway plans for 21st Street north, from I-135 to Grove. The plan includes a gateway feature at the I-135 interchange that features a serpentine 200’ long limestone wall, extensive plantings and dramatic night lighting. Numerous neighborhood meetings were held throughout the design process. Please contact Jim Armour, P.E., City Engineer at 316-268-4501. |
St. Mary’s Cathedral Parking Lot, Catholic Diocese of Wichita Completed: 2008 The project included the design of a 55-space parking lot on the site of a former filling station and auto dealership. Design also included an ornamental fence with limestone columns to complement the architecture of the limestone-clad cathedral in downtown Wichita. Contact Bryan Coulter, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, (316)269-3900, ext. 109. Emerald Springs Neighborhood Entry Feature, Landscaping, and Open Space Planning Estimated completion: Summer 2009 In addition to platting and engineering for this new neighborhood in suburban Maize, R&B is providing design services for a new entry feature, entry roadway landscaping, phase 1 neighborhood park, and master planning for future open space and community pool. The entry feature will include a prominent limestone monument sign flanked by a cascading, stone-lined waterfall. Contact Joe Kramer, Joel Associates, (316)265-2555. Buckner Street Reconstruction, City of Derby Estimated Design Completion: June 2009 The design scope includes planting plans for this confined corridor. The roadway is currently 2 lanes with on-street parking, but will be reconstructed with a continuous left turn lane in addition to on-street parking. Overhead utilities and narrow right-of-way in certain areas required careful consideration of trees selected. City staff was also consulted in order to prepare a streetscape plan for lots on the east side of the street as they evolve from residential to anticipated office or commercial uses in the future. The plan will allow for modifications to the existing landscape ordinance to meet the unique characteristics of the smaller lots in this emerging office and commercial district.
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