The grade change allows for three amphitheater steps into the lower plaza that can be used for events associated with the Harrison Auditorium. The park area defines a critical third outdoor courtyard for public access to the Harrison Auditorium. The concept design was completed in September of 2016, schematic design submitted in January of 2017 and design documentation in the summer of 2018. The design of the Harrison Garden began in 2016 when the Penn Museum contracted OLIN to review this outdoor space relative to the design of the car exit ramp from the underground parking garage associated with the New Patient Pavilion at University of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Due to the massive grade change on the site an extensive staircase allow for a signature water wall and inside outside relationship between the dueling staircases. Prioritizing the walkway by making cars slow down to traverse the raised walkway allow the pedestrian to traverse across the site seamlessly. Pedestrian access is critical for the success of the space. The turn around allows for future access to a proposed hotel use in parcel B. Raised lawns with seating along the edge allows for sitting and playing. Due to the anticipated foot traffic on site the extensive plaza allows for flexible use and multiple scales of programming. Tysons Central is the second parcel proposed for construction. OLIN provided design services for the master plan which included four parcels. Tysons Central is an urban development located withe prime access to the new Silverline Metro in Tysons Corner, VA. *Work completed while working at Crosby | Schlessinger | Smallridge. The wood screen with a low planter, and a wood deck are designed to soften the masonry building and create a private outdoor space for unit occupants.
Plantings and custom wood screens create privacy between the courtyards and overall site circulation omitting the need for a railing along the narrow sidewalk. The old brick buildings have main entrances to access the second and third floor units on either end of the building. A large front lawn is bordered by a garden planting that creates a serene space reflective of the site’s religious past while acting as a privacy buffer for neighbors. Upon entering the site, the curved entry drive allows filtered views into the residential community from the street. The work includes overall site planning and design as well as courtyard design for individual units on the ground floor. The site includes an irrigation cistern, car charging stations and bike racks to contribute to the anticipated certification. The development of The Wyeth located at 120 and 124 Rindge Avenue in Cambridge, MA is meets the requirements for certification for USGBC’s LEED for Housing at the Platinum level.