by Toni Takacs | Jan 18, 2022
The City of Hammond tasked our design team with incorporating a variety of recreational components that would meet the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods. Unique elements include an agility course, artificial turf sports courts with backer board surrounds, and a “skatespot”. Additionally, the custom play surfacing design illustrates historic themes of Thomas Edison’s inventions into a vibrant, contemporary graphic. Now rejuvenated, Edison Park has become central to the community’s quality of life and sense of place.
Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Award Winner
by Toni Takacs | Jan 17, 2022
North Vernon, IN
City Center Plaza and Streetscape
HWC provided design and construction inspection services for downtown streetscape along 5th Street, 4th Street, Madison Avenue, and O&M Avenue in North Vernon, Indiana. Additionally, HWC was responsible for the planning and design of the City Center Plaza, which sits within the previous right-of-way of Short Street along Madison Avenue. The project not only improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation, but also highlighted community history in design details and added beautification through special paving, street trees, custom metal features, and ornamental lighting.
Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Award Winner
by Toni Takacs | Jan 16, 2022
Seymour, IN
Burkhart Plaza
This plaza and streetscape restored an underutilized public space while highlighting the unique character of Seymour. A custom “Seymour” sign incorporates a stanza allowing visitors to become the exclamation point. A paving band and seat wall mimic the shape of a guitar and black metal music notes double as bike racks. An interactive area allows visitors to create their own sound. HWC worked closely with the city and the local Main Street organization to take the project from conceptual design to a built work space.
Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Award Winner
by Toni Takacs | Jan 15, 2022
New Albany, IN
Market Street Plaza and Streetscape
The sidewalk along Market Street was especially wide at this location and was begging to become something more. HWC worked closely with the city to develop a plaza space and streetscape that would recognize the history of the area while providing a contemporary feel. The custom light poles were designed to model attributes of a set of columns constructed during the centennial celebration in 1913. The roof lines of the historic market structure inspired a new arch in the median. The addition of linear wooden picnic-style tables and a simple landscape palette provide just the right amount of functionality and warmth.
Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Award Winner
by Toni Takacs | Jan 14, 2022
Lawrenceburg, IN
Pool and Splash Pad
HWC was engaged to design an aquatic attraction to replace the dated splash pad adjacent to the existing public pool in Lawrenceburg. A unique pirate-themed attraction was developed with a ship play feature as a focal point. Soft foam tiles evoking island and water on a treasure map were used for splash pad surfacing. The concrete deck is painted with a compass rose, anchor, and red dots leading the way to the treasure chest.
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