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14 January/February 2017 Landscape and Irrigation LANDSCAPE DESIGN Segmental Retaining Walls Commercial Winner: Notre Dame de Sion High School New Athletic Complex Location: Kansas City, Mo. Contractor: Lewis Block & Supply Company Manufacturer: Pavestone Company Designer: PGAV Architects Description: Established in 1927, Notre Dame de Sion has been committed to providing the finest education to the area's youth. In 1962, the all girls' high school campus was established at its current location. Although 75 percent of Sion's students participate in 11 sports across three seasons, Sion lacked its own track and field facility. A fundraising drive procured the $4 million necessary to give the school a 21st Century outdoor athletic complex. Sion gladly shares their new facility with other youth organizations and schools in the community. Pavestone provided 25,000 square feet of Diamond Pro Straight for the project. The wall block was used to improve the site by leveling the property to accommodate the new track and field. The main wall ranges from 20 feet tall at the east end of the property, down to 3 feet on the north side of the property. The wall block was also used to aesthetically improve the entry, walk and ramp areas, by adding texture, color and direction for the spectators and the athletes. Clay Brick Residential Winner: Sheridan Private Residence Location: Evanston, Ill. Contractor: Nature's Perspective Landscaping Manufacturer: Whitacre Greer Company Designer: Timothy Benz Description: The clients at 715 and 713 Sheridan shared a common driveway. The original driveway was constructed out of asphalt when the 713 residence was built 12 years ago. The clients wanted the project to make the two properties look cohesive and integrated. Both properties are located in a federal historic district, and the 715 property is a federal landmark. The designer and contractor worked directly with the Evanston historic preservation director to get approval and meet the requirements of the zoning district. The design needed to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. It was decided that the pavers in the driveway needed to integrate with the clay face brick of the two properties. Whitacre Greer was chosen as the manufacturer of the clay pavers, as it has a timeless look and quality aesthetic. Multiple artistic paver medallions made from Unilock's Brussel block in the driveway added a unique flair to the overall design. A custom channel drain and other drainage solutions were implemented, as there were multiple grade changes along the driveway. Low-voltage LED lighting fixtures were installed in the driveway to provide a boundary and pathway during the night. A large fountain was installed in the center of the driveway turnaround to break up the front yard space.