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10 January/February 2017 Landscape and Irrigation LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Combination of Hardscape Products Commercial – Less than 20,000 square feet Winner: Nursing Home Courtyard Location: Wilmington, Mass. Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc Designer: Joe Monello Description: This project is at a nursing home in Wilmington, Mass. The courtyard serves as the facility's only courtyard and has a lot of daily use by the residents. The owners sought a new design for the space — something that would create a wow factor while also incorporating the needs of their residents. By utilizing outdoor kitchens, pergolas, water fountains, audio/ lighting, seat walls, custom pavers, a sensory garden and a variety of beautiful plantings the client was provided with a showcase piece for the ages. The main patio was installed using a Techo- Bloc Blu 60 aged paver while the inner walkways contain a Techo-Bloc Blu 60 smooth paver. Using these different pavers creates a unique identity as they instill a sense of movement throughout the space. Seat walls were installed along the periphery of the patios with Techo-Bloc Mini Creta wall block. Custom pavers were installed with the company's logo and location. Concrete Paver Commercial – Less than 15,000 square feet Winner: Territory Square Library Location: Florence, Ariz. Contractor: Re-Create Companies, LLC Manufacturer: Belgard Description: The Territory Square Library and Recreation Center are part of the multi-faceted, multi-owner project with a variety of enhancements to be completed along the Gila River. It is one of the most important projects dedicated to the future of the entire community. The town worked closely with a legendary architect and planner to develop a bold vision linking this historic town with the growing suburbs. The use of pavers in this project helped create a warm, beautiful, and inviting environment for senior citizens, adults, teenagers and children to join together for the use of the surrounding amenities. Square is the word that describes this install. Starting with the overall layout, the 12x12 paver stack bond walkways and finishing with a field of ashlar pattern pavers, it was then bordered by a ground face soldier course that frames each paver area elegantly. Additionally, the differing paver colors helped maintain consistency with the overall design of the building.