Providence, RI
The landscape plan for the Mind Brain Building Renovations at Brown University includes renovation of the streetscape at Thayer, an addition of an accessible ramp at Lincoln Field entrance, and a courtyard design that will serve as both an outdoor informal gathering place and a quieter, contemplative space.
A simple planting palette of understory trees, linear evergreen hedges, and groundcover is reminiscent of the more traditional landscapes outside the courtyard. A refined palette of paving materials creates an interesting pattern when viewed from above. The division of a single open courtyard into a gathering plaza and a smaller, more intimate space creates a versatile outdoor space for the Metcalf Mind Brain Building.
Photography
Ngoc Doan