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RESIDENCE INN
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

The proposed Residence Inn is located on .52+

acres along Lenoir, Salisbury and South Streets
in downtown Raleigh. The street corners are
activated with outdoor dining and intrinsic art
as a part of the design of amenities. The
project urban streetscape improvements include
a vehicular drop-off area, amenity zone with
seating, lighting, specialty accent paving and
landscaping.
SOUTHEAST CORNER RENDERING NORTHEAST CORNER RENDERING
SERVICES
Site Analysis/Due Diligence, Site Planning,
Neighborhood Meetings, Appearance
Commission, Preliminary Site Plan Approval,
Construction Documents including Demolition, ExistingParkingDeck
Staking and Materials, Grading and Drainage,

WestSouthStreet
Stormwater Management, Utilities and
Landscape Plans, Coordination with City staff
and architect.

Service Area
HotelDrop-Off

R T T

GreenScreen
PrivacyWall

PlantBed
CONCEPTUAL SITE ZONES

utdoorDining

SouthSalisburyStreet Fixed‘Block’
Covered Entry Seating Feature
Hotel Drop-Off CoveredOutdoorDining
PatiowithTrellis

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MATERIAL & FURNISHINGS SITE PLAN
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FOURTH STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

The Fourth Street improvements included re-

development of five blocks in the heart of
downtown. One-way traffic was converted to
two-way, widening of sidewalks to accommodate
outdoor dining, specialty paving and crosswalks,
street lights, site furnishings, street trees and
plantings. These enhancements assisted in the
economic redevelopment of bringing life to the
urban core.

SERVICES
Coordination with the City of Winston-Salem,
Traffic Consultants, Utilities and Site Civil
Engineers, Site Analysis, Site Planning, Amenity
Hardscape Design and Specialty Paving, Site
Furnishings, Street Lights & Landscape Plans.

AWARDS
2014 APA-NC Great Main
Street 2003 Downtown
Excellence Award
2003 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community
Appearance Commission
2003 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
Joseph Winston Award

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WAKEMED NORTH
HOSPITAL
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

WakeMed North Hospital, a 61-bed, 248,000sf,

Gold LEED Certified full-service Family Health
& Women’ s Hospital in north Raleigh opened
Mother’ s Day, 2015. The spa quality
experience is a thematic design quality from
birthing rooms to the outdoor meditation
courtyard with reflecting pool.
Construction was phased for the emergency
department, drop-off and new patient/visitor
building addition, entrance and associated parking.

SERVICES
Site Planning, Hardscape and Landscape Design,
Site Furnishings and Lighting, Construction
Documents and Construction Administration

AERIAL VIEW MASTER PLAN

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WAKE FOREST BAPTIST

HEALTH DAVIE CAMPUS
BERMUDA RUN, NORTH CAROLINA

Wake Forest Baptist Health’ s new West

Campus in Davie County is a 30+ acre Medical
Campus located on 88+ acres along Interstate
40 and NC Hwy 601in Bermuda Run. The
Medical Campus includes a 100,000+ sf Medical
Plaza/ 50-bed Hospital, 60,000+ sf medical DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
office building and associated parking. The
medical campus is accessed via a loop road RENDERING BY HKS TYPICAL SECTIONS
with bike lanes, pedestrian walks, street lights
and street trees. Outparcel development
includes potential supporting uses such as a
gas station, bank, restaurants, a hotel,
professional offices, a day care and a
retirement/assisted living facility. The Master
Plan protects wetlands and stream buffers while
providing amenity stormwater management
ponds, open space and walking trails. A
Development Agreement with Deign Standards
was negotiated and recorded between the
Client and the Town to ensure each
development guarantees over the next twenty
years.

SERVICES
Research & Analysis, Master Planning, Design
Standards, Coordination with Attorney in drafting
Development Agreement, Rezoning, Annexation,
Conceptual Development Plan, Site Planning,
Coordination with Site Civil and Traffic
Engineers, Amenity Hardscape Design –
Specialty Pavement, Site Lighting, Site
Furnishings, Walking Trails, Signage –
Landscape Design, Construction Documents and
Construction Administration.

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WAKE FOREST BAPTIST

HEALTH - CANCER ‘Cheroke e Prince ss’
Dogwood Pin k Dogwood Hostas Japanes e Painte d Fern ‘Rheinland ’ Astilbe Carolina Jasmine

CENTER ROOFTOP
COURTYARD ‘Forest Pansy ’ Redb ud ‘Bloo dgood ’ Japanes e Maple Lenten Rose ‘Purple Palac e’ Coral Bells Colu mb ine Confede rate Jasmine

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

Shrubs

Enlargement of WFBH Cancer Center resulted

in a vertical expansion of six-stories above the ‘Autumn Cheer ’
Azalea
‘Autumn Ange l’
Azalea
‘Autumn Chiffon ’
Azalea Came llias Carissa Holly ‘Green Luster’ Holly ‘Jade Tiara’ Cle yera Daphne Odora

Plant Media
existing five-story Center and a rooftop
courtyard on top of the fifth floor. The 3,500+
sf courtyard is centrally located with six-stories ‘Mou nta in Fire ’ Japanes e Pieris ‘Kle in ’s Hardy’ Garden ia Zabel Laure l Japanese Plu m Yew ‘Anna belle’ Hydrangea Stalite PermaTill

of patient rooms surrounding with views of the

Healing Garden. Pedestal pavers with random LANDSCAPE PALETTE CONCEPT PERSPECTIVE RENDERING BY HKS
tiles of polished recycled glass complement the
dichromatic glass tiles on the building faç ade
reflecting light into the shaded courtyard.
Curvilinear retaining seat-walls form the planting
beds for a variety of landscape textures, shapes
and seasonal color. Sculptures, water features
and art will fill the garden as focal points while
providing opportunities for donor sponsorships.
Benches, lighting, and planter pots invite
patients, their families and employees to a
place of respite and healing in their recovery.

SERVICES
Site Planning, Amenity Hardscape and
Landscape Design, Site Lighting, Coordination
with Architect, Construction Documents and
Construction Administration.

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CONCEPT PLAN
HEALTHCARE/MIXED USE

KERNERSVILLE
MEDICAL CENTER
RENDERING PER McEAA
KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Kernersville Medical Center is a 50-bed

Community Hospital, 30,000sf Medical Office
Building, associated parking and out-parcels for
supporting services on 77+ acres. The medical
campus core is circled by a ring road providing
circulation and controlled access points to
emergency services, deliveries, employee
parking, patients and visitors. Outside of the
ring road lies supporting uses for the Medical
Center, i.e. a hotel, restaurants, drug store, etc.
A part of a larger 190+ acre newly created
Medical Business Park zoning district, a new
four- lane divided parkway was designed to link
the development to a major roadway system
opening up the land for future mixed-use
growth. SITE PLAN MEDICAL BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT

SERVICES
Research and Analysis, Assist with Certificate
of Need Submittal, Coordination with Town of
Kernersville, NCDOT and Traffic Studies.
Creation of New Zoning District – Medical
Business Park (MBP), Neighborhood/ Citizen
Input Meetings, Rezoning/ Board Approvals,
Preliminary Subdivision Plans, Negotiations of
Conditions, Road Closing and Annexation for
190+ acres. Coordination with Site Civil
Engineer, Architect and Other Consultants. Site
Planning, Conceptual Development Plans,
Opinion of Probable Costs, Landscape Design,
Construction Documents and Construction
Administration.

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APPALACHIAN STATE
UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE
OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COMPLEX
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

The proposed ASU College of Health Sciences

is located off the ASU campus on an 8.12+
acre property located at the intersection of
State Farm and Deerfield Roads adjacent to DESIGN STANDARDS
Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North
Carolina. The complex consists of a proposed
203,000+ sf academic building and adjoining
63,000+ sf medical office building developed
as a public-private partnership (PPP), 231+
parking spaces, open space/green and urban
plaza with transit stop. Creative site planning
was considered in accommodating the
property’ s location in the 100-year floodplain
and partial location in the floodway and New
River Watershed.

Development approval included the creation of

a new form-based, mixed-use, pedestrian
oriented 101+ acre Wellness District. The new
code includes provisions for the College of
Health Sciences Complex use, building
height/scale, parking provisions, setbacks and
design standards.

SERVICES
Research and Analysis/ Due Diligence,
Conceptual Design, Site Planning, Construction
Documents including Demolition, Staking and
Materials, Grading and Storm Drainage, Utilities
and Landscape Plans. Coordination with
Appalachian State University, the architect and
various consultants. Narrative and plans
submittals were made to State Construction
Office for review and approval.

Preparation of the Wellness District Design

Standards and form-based district code,
coordination and public workshops/ hearings/
approvals with the Town of Boone Planning
Staff, Appearance Commission, Planning
Commission, Town Council, multiple stakeholders
including Appalachian State University and
Appalachian Regional Health Systems.

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MASTER PLAN
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APPALACHIAN STATE
UNIVERSITY -
SANFORD MALL
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

Sanford Mall is centrally located and the

primary open “green” space on campus.
Bordered by Plemmons Student Union, Anne
Belk Hall, Sanford Hall and Dougherty Building
(to be demolished), totaling 4.40+ acres. Over
time, the heavy use of planned and unplanned
activities led to the deterioration and need for
updates and renovations. Restorations include SITE ANALYSIS ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING SITE FURNISHINGS
replacement of campus walkways, lighting and
site furnishings, improvement of soils to
support heavy use, rainwater collection for turf
irrigation and improve functionality/use of the
area.

The Master Plan includes a large open space,

activity plaza, climate controlled solar
pavilion,“porches, new hardscape
walkways/circulation paths, outdoor game tables
(ping-pong, chess, checkers), hammacking/ slack
lining poles, site lighting and furnishings,
various seating options and new landscaping.

SERVICES
Site Analysis, Space and Activity Programming,
Concept Plans, Sustainable Strategies, Master
Planning, Phasing Plans, Construction
Documents including Demolition, Staking and SPACE PROGRAMMING
Materials, Grading and Drainage, Utilities,
Landscape Plans and Probable Opinions of
Costs. Coordination with ASU staff, students
and consultants. Reviews and submittals to
State Construction Office.

PHASING PLAN MASTER PLAN

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HIGHER EDUCATION
NC CENTRAL
UNIVERSITY
MASTER PLAN
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Central University is a 135-acre

urban campus located approximately one-mile
south of downtown Durham. The campus was
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1986. With the growing enrollment
and campus boundaries, NCCU is visioning
how to grow and expand for the future. PRECEDENT IMAGE –
STREAM DAYLIGHTING/ RESTORATION
The NCCU Master Plan analyzed the physical
features, campus community and character
while making recommendations for future
building and athletic expansions, vehicular and
pedestrian/bike circulation and connectivity,
parking, shuttle routes, utilities, and stormwater
management. Some of the recommendations
included preservation of significant historic
buildings and iconic landscapes of Heritage
Trees, linking of the campus core and districts
through pedestrian green ribbons, creation of
campus gateways, the Eagle Campus Drive
Promenade, and the Lawson Street District.
The deteriorating and aging campus storm
water infrastructure and piped stream thorough
campus is beginning to fail with under-sized
pipes and sink-holes. The Master Plan
recommended a campus- wide regional
approach to stormwater controls as well as
daylighting and restoring the stream as a
natural, sustainable, amenity feature thorough
campus. MASTER PLAN - PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
SERVICES
Research and Analysis, Focus Group Information
Gathering Meetings, Conceptual Planning,
Master Planning, Final Report and Presentations.

PRECEDENT IMAGE –
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NC CENTRAL
UNIVERSITY
P3 STUDENT HOUSING
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Central University is a 135-acre

urban campus located approximately one-mile
south of downtown Durham. The campus was
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1986. With the growing enrollment
and campus boundaries, NCCU is visioning
how to grow and expand for the future.

The NCCU Master Plan analyzed the physical

features, campus community and character
while making recommendations for future
building and athletic expansions, vehicular and
pedestrian/bike circulation and connectivity,
parking, shuttle routes, utilities, and stormwater
management. Some of the recommendations
included preservation of significant historic
buildings and iconic landscapes of Heritage
Trees, linking of the campus core and districts GEORGE STREET STUDENT HOUSING
through pedestrian green ribbons, creation of
campus gateways, the Eagle Campus Drive
Promenade, and the Lawson Street District.
The deteriorating and aging campus storm
water infrastructure and piped stream thorough
campus is beginning to fail with under-sized
pipes and sink-holes. The Master Plan
recommended a campus- wide regional
approach to stormwater controls as well as
daylighting and restoring the stream as a
natural, sustainable, amenity feature thorough
campus.
SERVICES
Site Analysis/ Due Diligence, City of Durham
coordination, submittals, and Site Plan
approval, State Construction Office
coordination, submittals, and approval, Site
Planning, coordination/meetings with Client,
Design Team, and Contractor, Construction CHIDLEY STUDENT HOUSING
Documents Demolition, Layout, Materials,
Grading, Landscape Plans, Details and
Specifications, and Construction Administration.

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LAWSON STREET STUDENT HOUSING
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ASHEVILLE
BUNCOMBE
TECHNICAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MASTER PLAN
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

One of the oldest and largest community

colleges in North Carolina, AB Technical
Community College comprised of 144+ acres
with scenic views overlooking Asheville. The
campus is comprised of approximately sixteen
buildings including three structures on the
National Registry of Historic Places. ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING

SERVICES
Site Analysis, Site Programming, Master
Planning, coordination with architects and
college staff, recommendations and
presentations to AB Tech Executive
Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

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ALLEGACY FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
CORPORATE OFFICE
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

The corporate office site of Allegacy Federal

Credit Union showcases a three-story,
30,000+sf office building with 300-parking
spaces located on 10+ acres. A landscaped
boulevard entrance drive crosses a focal water
feature while leading motorist to the
building’ s main entrance. The site features a
pavilion overlooking amenity stormwater
management ponds with a faux waterfall and
aeration fountain, outdoor plaza, buffers,
landscaping and walking trails through
undisturbed woodlands.

SERVICES
Site Planning, Rezoning, Coordination with Site
Civil Engineering, Amenity Hardscape Design
and Detailing, Site Lighting, Landscape Design,
Construction Documents and Construction
Administration

AWARDS
2003 NCASLA Merit Award
2003 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community
Appearance Commission, Benjamin Forsyth
Award

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MULTI-FAMILY

BROOKBERRY PARK
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

Brookberry Park is a thirteen building apartment

complex on 31.5+ acres. A landscaped boulevard
entrance drive terminates with a centrally located
clubhouse/office, swimming pool, mail kiosk and
screened solid waste collection. The apartment
buildings are sited with the topography leaving
open space of native woodlands and grasses on
severe slopes and wetlands below. Additional
amenities include a tot lot, picnic area and
overlook.

SERVICES
Site Planning, Rezoning, Coordination of Site
Civil Engineering, Amenity Design - Pool
Layout, Specialty Paving, Mail Kiosk, Signage,
Site Lighting, Landscape Plans, Construction
Documents and Construction Administration.

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HIGHLAND PARK
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

Highland Park is an exclusive 35-unit gated

urban infill townhome development on 6.5+
acres in Winston-Salem. The development
features a common open area, underground
stormwater management, entry signage and
columns, specialty pavement, mail kiosk,
trellises and private landscaped brick patios.

SERVICES
Site Planning, Rezoning, Coordination with Site
Civil Engineers, Amenity Hardscape Design –
Entry Signage and Columns, Specialty Pavement,
Mail Kiosk, Trellises, Patio Designs and Walls,
Landscape Design, Construction Documents and
Construction Administration.

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MOSER RESIDENCE
LEWISVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

The Moser Residence Master Plan includes

updates and additions to the 2.19+ acre
property. Enhancements to the property include
creation of a welcoming entrance and street
presence, an upper terrace, infinity edge pool,
patio, hot tub, fire pit and landscaping creating
outdoor living spaces and views. With the
severe 3:1 slope in the rear, the pool and patio
are terraced naturally into the hillside. The free
form shape of the pool with stone edge coping
and dark interior surface evokes images of a
private lagoon. A tilted urn is used as a
fountain, outdoor furnishings and planters adorn
the patio.

SERVICES
Master Planning, Coordination with Health
Department, Relocation of Existing Septic Lines,
Staking Plan, Amenity Hardscape and Landscape
Design, Construction Documents and
Construction Administration

AWARDS
2006 NCASLA Merit Award

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