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it and prevent erosion. Soils were tilled and vertically mulched using air excavation techniques and were amended with compost and other structural soils to help protect the plants and help them grow. Artists' Backyard was the second project, and several more are in the planning stages. The projects combine practical experience for students with a cost-effective means for the university to improve its outdoor surroundings. Award: Clay Brick - Residential Project Title: Old Palm Model Home Project Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Square Feet of Project: 3,000 Contractor: Hasey Construction South Florida Homes Product Manufacturer: Pine Hall Brick Co. Project Description: The builder created an attractive entrance to his newest model in the Old Palm single family home subdivision located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He wanted a warm, inviting approach to his home, but needed a versatile product to create an eye-catching design. He decided on the warm charm of natural clay brick. The driveway gave the model a stunning look by utilizing a combination of a herringbone and running bond in a circle pattern. Product Manufacturer: Danish Mods Project Description: Keeping a traditionalist feel while mixing modern amenities was the homeowner's biggest concern. Placing natural materials such as bluestone, clay brick and stacked stone walls seamlessly into the landscape all add to the elegance of this exclusive North Shore Long Island home. With the addition of a 10-foot-wide spillover trough, the homeowner not only sees elegance, but they are able to hear it as well. A gentle spilling of water into the custom gunite pool provides the serenity that a manmade waterfall lacks. Award: Concrete Paver - Commercial/Industrial - 1,000 to 15,000 Square Feet Project Title: Lake Forest Country Club Project Location: Hudson, Ohio Square Feet of Project: 3,000 Contractor: Rock Bottom Lawn & Landscaping Product Manufacturer: Belgard and Unilock Project Description: This project consisted of creating an outdoor event venue accommodating all types of gatherings from weddings to informal lunches. The main objective was to create a functional meeting space that would highlight and utilize the picturesque lakefront setting. While the lake served as a beautiful backdrop to the project, it also created difficulties in the planning and construction. Excess water and slope down to the lake were issues that were resolved by engineered retaining walls and extensive drainage under the patio. To help reduce the scale of the 3,000-square-foot patio, it was constructed over a grid pattern accentuated by key vertical elements such as the fireplace, bar, grill and water feature. An inlay of deep red creates the grid that draws the eye down straight lines toward these focal points. Sinuous walls provide an enticing contrast to the rectilinear pavers. The canopy system was requested by the association and had to be uniquely designed to conform to the layout of the project. Award: Clay Brick - Residential Project Title: A Little Something for the Traditionalist Project Location: Lloyd Harbor, N.Y. Square Feet of Project: 725 Contractor: Platinum Site Development, Inc. www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation 17