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www.landscapeirrigation.com May 2014 Landscape and Irrigation 15 Project Title: Urban Frenzy Project Location: Peterson Park Neighborhood, Chicago Square Feet of Project: 450 Contractor: K&D Landscape Management Main Product Manufacturer: Pine Hall Brick Company Project Designer: John Algozzini & Kevin Manning Project Description: The great landscape architect, Daniel Kiley, frequently referenced "poetry of space" and "appropri- ateness" of the landscape in the context of its surroundings. This 1940s Chicago ranch represents those two elements. Client directives were few, other than to have a landscape that complemented the lines of the home and developed a spirit of liveliness with an emphasis on color. A classic small-space chal- lenge, this Chicago garden doesn't even cover 600 sf. Yet, it is packed with more than 20 containers, a custom pergola, trellis and fencing, and a broad spectrum of plants along the border. The biggest challenge was to meet the client's needs that the landscape and brick patio would be open for the kids to play during the week, yet function for entertaining on the week- ends. The solution was beautifully simple; a pergola obscures the garage and provides space for seating. During the week, the space is open for the kids. On the weekend, the balance of the furniture and the grill are brought out from storage and the space comes alive. Honorable Mention Category: Clay Brick - Commercial/ Municipal - 1,000 - 15,000 sf Project Title: Burning Tree Club Project Location: Bethesda, Md. Square Feet of Project: 9,200 Contractor: The King's Masons Main Product Manufacturer: General Shale Brick Project Designer: Richard Baker, Ellen Peterson & David Daubert Project Description: Burning Tree Club is a prestigious golf club in Bethesda, Md., on the outskirts of Washington D.C. The King's Masons was chosen to create a covered outside "smokers patio," replace loose chip gravel and asphalt cart and walking paths around the main building with mortared brick, and improve the visual appearance at their main cov- ered entryway to club. One major requirement was using materials that would coordinate with the existing historic combination stone and brick building. The Phoenix brick pavers were selected because they have an authentic "old world/ antique" appearance with a rich, dark color range. Pennsylvania variegated flagstone replaced concrete steps, and provided a contrasting accent border around patio areas. To add design interest, brick extended into the driveways and wider cart paths by cutting brick banding into the asphalt in various locations. The existing brick flooring under the main covered entryway was taken up and replaced with a brick that not only suited the historic building better, but was a more durable brick. The bricks were placed in a basketweave pattern in main sections, relieved by other sections laid in running bond for contrast. Honorable Mention Category: Concrete Paver - Residential - Less than 3,000 sf Project Title: Outdoor Patios, Bar, Grill and Firepit Project Location: Palos Hills, Ill. Square Feet of Project: 1,500 Contractor: Prairie Path Pavers Main Product Manufacturer: Unilock Project Designer: Marty Halm Project Description: An existing paver patio was converted into a walled outdoor entertaining space. The homeowner provided his vision on hand-drawn sketches, which were then built as a multi-level space now used for parties of more than 50 guests. Unilock products were used for all the walls and pavers. Granite countertops were installed in the bar area with wood overhead. Low-voltage LED lights were installed for safety and accent.