Urban Horticulture Magazine (www.urbanhortmagazine.com) announced the winners of their 2014 design contest in the most recent June 1st issue.
The entries were blind judged based on the following design categories:
1. Design Aspects – use of symmetry or asymmetry, clear focal point of appropriate and design harmony and balance.
2. Appropriateness for the client and space, horticultural and design appropriateness of materials
3. Appropriate and unique choice of containers, topdressing and other non plant materials.
4. Use of color: foliage, blooms, containers, topdressing, etc.
5. Uniqueness of overall design and innovation in design.
What makes this design unique?
This design is unique because it blends the antique history of the original Exchange Building with the contemporary feel of the glass sky-scraper. It is truly “Timeless Elegance”. To learn more about the design, refer to pg 12-13 of the magazine.