The elements of landscape that Thomas Balsley Associates has designed for 40 Mercer is integral to the dynamic and successful environment created for the modern Manhattan lifestyle, in the trendy SoHo district. A private park at the ground floor connects the bustling activity of Broadway with the sophisticated serenity of the galleries and shops that line Mercer Street. Both architecture and seasonal interests are articulated with a row of red maples that give rhythm to the park, and vibrant hues of red color in autumn.
The landmarked neighborhood of SoHo has a consistent yet varied language of architecture. The terrace for 40 Mercer seizes this opportunity with a setback terrace on the sixth floor with a two-tiered design. The upper tier affords private outdoor rooms that are framed by plantings that extend the interior spaces. The lower tier of the terrace is accessible to all of the residents, with planting providing an even greater variety of mix for outdoor space. The sequence of arriving throughout the park, and experiencing the terrace rooms, occurs within the evocative architecture of Jean Nouvel with a design language that is respectful of the past and embraces the sensibilities of the 21st Century.
Martha Stewart Summer Residence
When first approached, the property looked as if very little had changed in eighty years. Everything about it reflected an interest in summer breezes and beaches rather than labor-intensive gardening. In dramatic contrast, the new owner’s primary interest was in entertaining within a landscaped environment.
The final plan reconciles competing space requ...
Stanford West Apartments
The landscape design for Stanford West Housing creates a lush and inviting place for residents, complete with recreation trails, parks and play areas, while also conserving the site’s environmentally sensitive characteristics. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining the riparian corridor with native planting and the site’s archaeologically sensitive areas w...
Vi Living (Formerly Classic Residence By Hyatt)
The Classic Residence by Hyatt in Palo Alto provides seniors with independent and assisted living facilities. The roughly 19-acre site is adjacent to the San Francisquito Creek, a shopping mall, Ronald McDonald House, and Stanford West Apartments. Hyatt has been working closely with us as well as the City of Palo Alto and Stanford University to develop the si...
Stanford Toyon Hall
Toyon Hall, a significant historic building originally designed by Bakewell and Brown Architects in 1922, is a three-story structure centered around a magnificent formal courtyard with arcades and arches. The purpose of the project was to preserve, maintain and enhance the building and site. Our scope of work included evaluation of existing site conditions and...