Iroquois Amphitheater

Iroquois Amphitheater WHAT Arts / Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Staying true to the spirit of the historical Works Progress Administration amphitheater, this renovation, revitalization and expansion project preserved the unique architectural character of this well-loved community icon within an Olmsted park setting. This was achieved even while covering a major portion of the…

Louisville Waterfront Park

Louisville Waterfront Park WHAT Architecture WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2012 Over 80 acres along the Ohio River edge were reclaimed from industrial land to reconnect the downtown to its historic beginnings in this first phase of the waterfront master plan. Working with George Hargreaves & Associates, a landscape of bold geometrics and sculptured forms were…

Thurman-Hutchins Park

Thurman-Hutchins Park WHAT Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Adjacent to historic River Road, the design concept for the 75-acre public park maintained a natural passive landscape view from the road. Areas of preserved wetlands and rustic natural woodlands near the linear center of the park form a vertical backdrop and serve to partition the…

Thurman-Hutchins Park – Structures

Thurman-Hutchins Park – Structures WHAT Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Adjacent to historic River Road, the design concept for the 75-acre public park maintained a natural passive landscape view from the road. Areas of preserved wetlands and rustic natural woodlands near the linear center of the park form a vertical backdrop and serve to…

Botanica (Public Gardens)

Botanica (Public Gardens) WHAT Park WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Conceived as a major new visitor attraction, Botanica has been sited to capitalize on the adjacent Waterfront Park and views of the Ohio River beyond.  The natural form of the new center, inspired by the organic structure of plants, unfolds as visitors experience the sense…

Sawyer Hayes Community Center

Sawyer Hayes Community Center WHAT Architecture WHERE Louisville, KY WHEN 2013 Nestled in the pastoral side of the E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, the community center is a cozy lodge in the landscape.  Heavy timber trusses, over scaled wood trim details and dark stained wainscoting are utilized throughout to celebrate the aesthetics of rural barn…