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Anderson Brother Bank - Myrtle Beach
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Project Type: Commercial
Completion Date: 2014
We are currently in the process of designing a commercial bank in the Market Commons area of Myrtle Beach. The main objective is to view the project from the landscape architecture point of view stressing the importance of sustainability. Water run-off was the largest challenge to the project and was achieved through the use of rain gardens that were strategically located throughout the site.
Myrtle Beach Medical Facility
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Project Type: Commercial
Completion Date: 2016
This medical facility was designed with 'sustainability' being the most important componenet. The architecture integrates an array of sustainable elements into the design. The office space was orientated on site to capitalize on daylighting, the facility also had solar panels, water harvesting, and the use of indigenoius materials to build the shell of the structure. The site was the my responsibilty and we integrated a series of bio swales and rain gardens to control and contain the storm water. The landscape used a variety of indigenos and low maintenace plant materials. This work was completed while working at tag and inFORM studio.
Conway Service Building and Fire Station
Location: Conway, SC
Project Type: Commercial / Civic
Completion Date: 2014
TruDesign Studio was selected to plan and design the site and landscape for Conway's new Service Building and Fire Station. The exisiting site consisted of beautiful Live Oaks and other tree species. The design team stressed the importance of preserving these trees and letting them drive the design and placement of the structures. This project will revitalize the urban hub of Conway where the community can thrive in environmental, economic, and social health. The heart, pride and creativity of Conway are the roots for catalyst for local and regional change.
Withers Swash - Mixed-Use Development
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Project Type: Commercial / Recreational
Completion Date: 2016
The Withers Swash mixed-use development is part of the revitalization of Downtown Myrtle Beach. This project includes a variety of components that will provide the area with a place to live, work, and play. The residential component allows for users to live close to work. A few of the bottom floor commercial spaces would provide a live/work component. The property sits at an ecological feature know as Withers Swash. The proposed frisbee golf course winds through Withers Park with a few of the holes actually crossing over the Swash. There are many ecological projects currently in place, such as the Oyster Reef Restoration Project. I was assigned to this project while working with tag architecture and inForm Studio
Clarke - Main Street
Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC
Project Type: Commercial
Completion Date: On-Going
Clarke Main Street is a perfect example of collaboration between architecture, planning, and landscape design. TruDesign Studio worked alongside E3 Studio to develop a mixed-use project that will offer the community a place to eat, live, and shop. The project also offers a variety of sustainable components consisting of water harvesting, permeable pavers, and native vegetation. One of the key elements that drove the design was the preservation of a large live oak tree that was located in the middle of the property. This tree will serve as a significant part of the project with its natural beauty and the shade it will provide for the outdoor dining plaza.
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Project Type: Commercial
Completion Date: 2011
TruDesign Studio was appointed to do the landscape design for the Captain Georges Seafood Restaurant. The design took into account the Owners request to create a place that fit within the existing surroundings. The existing surrounds consisted of commercial retail and a large mixed use retail shopping center adjacent to the restaurant. In order create this style; TruDesign used a plant palate of indigenous plant material to the area. Most notably, the use a palm trees and drought tolerant vegetation. The landscape selected also offered seasonal value as well as being low maintenance.
