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Landscape Architecture Studio

Wiles Mensch Corporation

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE WILESMENSCHLA.COM

WMC key staff has completed numerous landscape architectural proj-ects with unique environmental features and development programs. The Landscape Architecture Studio has designed public parks, recreation facilities, streetscapes, urban plazas, and mixed-use com-mercial and residential complexes. WMC has taken a strong stance on integration of green strategies into projects to assist in stormwater management and to promote environmental health. From large scale campus plans to small scale intimate courtyards, the WMC Land-scape Architecture Studio has successfully completed and continues to work on exciting projects in the Washington DC area and beyond.

WMC’s landscape architectural expertise also includes completing numerous low impact design landscape strategies in unique urban environments. The design and implementation of these advanced stormwater treatments have proved to be beneficial creating ur-ban greenspace while helping to reduce the load on the centralized stormwater system. The landscape architecture studio has completed varying scopes and sizes of projects. Design driven by standards

and guidelines to fully customized design, WMC’s staff can develop drawings and oversee construction to ensure a successful completed site.

Landscape Architecture Highlights

• Full landscape architecture services from concepts through con-struction documentation and construction administration

• Stand alone landscape architecture studio with internal civil studio that provides the availability to fully design and develop the site

• A design philosophy of creating great people spaces integrated with green site solutions

• Staff includes registered Landscape Architects that are LEED accredited professionals

• Staff registered in Virginia and Maryland • Sites range from large scale campus plans to small scale inti-

mate courtyards


On The Boards

• 50 Florida Avenue, NE• BET Headquarters• 900 G Street, NW• 601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW• The Vue• St. Albans School• Mount Vernon Village Center• Washington Tennis & Education Foundation• Barry Farms Recreation Center• George Washington University - Square 75• Jefferson at Marketplace

Project History

• George Washington University - Pedestrian Plaza• DC Marine Barracks - Band Support Facility and • Athletic Fields• 15 & 25 K Street, NE

• 77 K Street, NE• 455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW• Mount Vernon Triangle• Lafayette Tower, Green Roof• St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School - • Cross Country Trail• President’s Park - The Ellipse• National Building Museum• Bolling AFB - Mall & Central Park Design• Dover AFB - Chapel• National Museum of the American Indian*• Lincoln Cottage - Visitor Education Center*• National Zoological Park - Asia Trail* *Provided landscape architecture assistance to Lead Landscape Architect

Detailed information regarding a selection of WMC’s project can be found on following pages.

ProjectExperience

Union RowWashington, DC


Justice Park ApartmentsWashington, DC

Cost: TBDSize: 12,325 sq ft (lot)Client: Grimm + Parker

Justice Park is a new residential develop-ment located in NE Washington DC. It is a four story residential complex located just north of the U Street corridor. The development will be designed to meet the needs of individuals who are hearing impaired.

WMC’s landscape architecture studio designed a two level exterior courtyard with these users in mind. A curvilin-ear design scheme emerged providing ease of movement and ample oppor-tunity for congregating and community space. The courtyards will feature a fire pit, a curved monumental stair as well as various landscape and planting features. The second level of the courtyard will be built over structure requiring a high level of coordination and technical detail.


Howard University - College Street DormWashington, DC

Cost: $48 MSize: 138,000 sq ftClient: McKissack & McKissack

WMC is part of the design team for this seven story, 138,000 sq ft, 484 bed resi-dential facility for undergraduate stu-dents at Howard University. The site is centrally located at Howard University Campus on 4th Street between Bryant and College Street, NW. The facility will include sleeping quarters, social lounges, recreation center, study rooms, and laun-dry facilities.

WMC is slated to provided civil engineer-ing and landscape architecture services. Specific scope of services includes site, stromwater management, utility, and streetscape, courtyard design. Services will also incorporate LEED design ele-ments in order to gain accreditation.

WMC Landscape Architecture complet-ed full landscape services for the new dorm facility on the campus of Howard University in NW DC. The project is a high use area for students and needed to be designed as such so as to provide a long lasting an aesthetically pleasing fa-cility. The streetscape was designed with pedestrian flow and safety, and green infrastructure in mind. WMC LA worked with appropriate District agencies and the design team to come to a final design that would appease all parties. The proj-ect included a new terrace on the back-side of the building that ties into the ex-isting courtyard to the south. This plaza will serve as an activity zone for students utilizing the cafeteria, or gathering and studying outdoors.


Howard University - Bryant Street DormWashington, DC

Cost: $59 MSize: 250,000 sq ftClient: McKissack & McKissack

WMC is part of the design team for this six story, 250,000 sq ft, 878 bed residen-tial facility for undergraduate students at Howard University. The site is centrally located at Howard University Campus on 4th Street between Bryant and College Street, NW. The facility will include sleep-ing quarters, social lounges, recreation center, study rooms, laundry facilities, as well as a terrace level with classrooms, fa-cility offices, and meeting rooms.

WMC is currently providing civil engineer-ing and landscape architecture services. Specific scope of services includes site, stromwater management, utility, and streetscape, courtyard design. Services will also incorporate LEED design ele-ments in order to gain accreditation.

WMC Landscape Architecture completed full landscape services for the new dorm facility. The project is a high use area for students and needed to be designed as such so as to provide a long lasting an aes-thetically pleasing facility. The streetscape was designed with pedestrian flow and safety, and green infrastructure in mind. WMC worked with appropriate District agencies and the design team to come to a final design that would appease all par-ties. The project included a courtyard on the backside of the facility to serve student life. A patio space with planters and inte-grated lighting and seating, and a lawn panel will all serve as extensions of the interior spaces and be used by students in multiple ways. The courtyard also con-tains a large rain garden that will treat over half of the new facilities roof surface. This will provide an aesthetically and function-al feature into the courtyard to be enjoyed.


West End Development - Square 50Washington, DC

Cost: $149 MSize: 252,789 sq ftClient: EastBanc

WMC is providing landscape architec-ture, civil engineering, and surveying ser-vices for this one of a kind mixed-use fa-cility. This development will include the 15,500 sq ft West End fire station, 20,650 sq ft of commercial space for a two-story squash club, 53,600 sq ft for affordable dwelling units, and 12,466 sq ft parking garage. This unique developments in-volves permitting coordination and ap-proval from the Commission of Fine Arts.

This project is being designed to meet LEED Silver certification requirements.

WMC Landscape Architecture complet-ed full landscape services for the mix-use development in NW Washington DC. The residential project with a first floor fire station and commercial space had to function to accommodate a variety of us-ers. The streetscape was designed with pedestrian flow and safety, and green infrastructure in mind. WMC landscape archtiecture studio worked with appropri-ate District agencies and the design team to come to a final design that would ap-pease all parties. The project also includ-ed a green roof terrace and a full green roof on the project. The green roof was designed to soften the edges of the ter-races as well as to help offset the storm-water impacts of the new construction.


Parkside - Parcel 7Washington, DC

Cost: TBDSize: 183,000 sq ftClient: Grimm + Parker

WMC is providing landscape architec-ture and civil engineering services for this 183,000 sq ft residential complex with be-low grade parking.

WMC Landscape Architecture complet-ed full landscape services for the project located in SE DC. The design includes an updated streetscape, geared towards maintaining as much green and existing street tree canopy as possible. WMC LA worked with appropriate District agen-cies and the design team to come to a final design that would appease all par-ties. The project features an over struc-ture courtyard that ties into the interior amenities space. The courtyard is de-signed in a way to provide opportunities for quiet contemplative use or for larger social functions. The courtyard will fea-ture multiple design elements including seatwalls, a large shade structure and a small water feature, all coordinated with the building to provide an aesthetic hat will be pleasing to all residents from both inside or out of the building.

Cost: TBDSize: 183,000 sq ftClient: Grimm + Parker


Barry Farms Recreational CenterWashington, DC

As a result of the citywide initiative to renovate and construct recre-ation centers and public parks, the District of Columbia’s Depart-ment of Parks and Recreation is adapting the former Barry Farms Park to house the 8,000 sq ft Barry Farm Recreation Center.

WMC is assisting the team with full landscape architecture servic-es for the new facility. The design includes synthetic turf playing fields, retaining walls, pedestrian routes and native low mainte-nance planting design. In depth design focus took place for the

new playground facility which is placed on the roof of the structure, yet still accessible from grade.

An exterior courtyard will serve as an area for community events and as an outdoor extension for center activities. The space will include seatwalls, stormwater convey-ance channels and a mounded landscape, that will provide a va-riety of options for use.

Low impact design strategies will also be used to minimize the im-pacts of stormwater runoff from the site. The center as a whole

is designed to meet the growing needs of the localized commu-nity, providing a high end facility in an underserved area of the city.

Cost: TBDSize: 8,000 sq ftClient: Torti Gallas and Partners Architects


BET HeadquartersWashington, DC

Cost: TBDSize: 25,000 sq ftClient: Collective Architecture

WMC is providing civil engineering, land-scape architecture, and construction ad-ministration services in conjunction with the renovation to the BET headquarters facility located in Washington, DC. A complete renovation of the exterior spac-es will integrate into the newly renovated interior and provide an appropriate entry sequence to the corporate headquarters.

WMC Landscape Architecture designed an entry sequence featuring undulating serpentine walls with integrated lighting. These walls highlight the new entry ves-tibule that guest will reach via a specialty paving area that also serves as a BET walk of fame. Integrated Ipe wooden benches, and complimentary plantings were designed to accent and enhance the flowing lines of the walls. A rear pa-tio space was also designed as part of the project to allow overflow space for an interior conference room, as well as provide a visual barrier to the surround-ing industrial uses in this area of the city.


601 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC

Cost: TBDSize: 450,000 sq ftClient: Boston Properties

601 Massachusetts Avenue is a newly designed 450,000 sq ft building that will primarily contain office space and retail space. The new facility will be located on a triangular site previously occupied by the National Public Radio headquarters which will be demolished. The new facil-ity will be designed to meet LEED Gold Standards at a minimum.

The landscape architecture scope of ser-vices for this project includes streetscape design that adheres to the Mount Vernon Triangle Overlay District. Great coordi-nation with the architects also occurs to ensure that the main entry of the new de-velopment will work in concert with the interior space resulting in public and pri-vate spaces combining to create a grand entrance bisected by a glass wall.

The extra wide street frontage allowed for an interesting public space. This space will include large planting areas, as well as seating and café spaces. The facility will also boast an extensive green roof.


Jefferson at Market SquareWashington, DC

Cost: $80 MSize: 309,675 sq ftClient: Jefferson Apartment Group

WMC participated in the design for the Jefferson at Market Square development, a proposed mixed-use project consisting of a 9-story apartment building with 2 lev-els of underground parking. The site in Washington, DC measuring 1 acre, fronts 7th Street, NW, P Street to the south, and Q Street, NW to the North. WMC Landscape Architecture developed an overall site plan for the development incorporating the 7th Street/Georgia Ave Great Streets Initiative into the site and merging it with the proposed build-ing’s design. Two first floor, on structure, courtyards were designed to provide amenity spaces for the residents. These spaces include gathering spaces, a bocci court and a contemplative garden space. WMC also designed a 7th floor roof ter-race featuring an exterior bar, grilling sta-tion, fire pit and TV viewing area. This ter-race will be the feature area for residents offering great views along 7th Street and providing a prime amenity space. Lastly WMC designed a roof top pool deck area for prospective residents. This level fea-tures a pool as well as a large sunning deck, gas grills and an overhead trellis.


St. Albans SchoolWashington, DC

Cost: $25 MSize: 340,720 sq ftClient: Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation

WMC provided landscape architecture services for the new recreational facili-ties at St. Albans School located on Mas-sachusetts Avenue, NW and within the grounds of the Washington National Ca-thedral in Washington, DC. The proposed facilities included new athletic fields, sta-dium, press boxes, and enhanced land-scape features. WMC landscape architecture scope in-cludes the design of a large entry plaza, stone retaining walls, outdoor state of the art tennis facilities, multi-use athletic fields, and stadium seating. The land-scape features were designed to extend the look and feel of the Olmstead Woods into the finished developed site.

1050 First Street, NEWashington, DC

Cost: $120 MSize: 1.8 M sq ftClient: Trammell Crow Company

WMC is providing landscape architecture services for 1050 1st Street, NE which is the second phase of Sentinel Square, a 1.8 million sq ft master-planned commercial office development. 1050 1st Street, NE is being designed to create a cohesive streetscape for the full frontage of 1st and L Street, NE. Specialty paving will highlight the entrance to the facility, and a double row of street trees pro-vide a vast amount of shade and scale. In addition, WMC’s Landscape Architecture Studio is working closely with DC Permitting Agencies to establish the final design.

This project is also being designed to meet LEED Gold certification.

The VueWashington, DC

The Vue is a highly anticipated mixed-use residen-tial project located on Georgia Avenue in Wash-ington, DC. The seven-story building is proposed to have 10,000 sq ft of ground level retail with resi-dential units on the remaining levels. The develop-ment will be a major step in helping to revitalize the Georgia Avenue corridor which has been a major focus of the DC Office of Planning for many years.

WMC landscape architecture scope of services in-cludes site design, streetscape design, green roof design, and a roof terrace. Green design elements will also be incorporated into the design of this mixed-use development. The streetscape design includes upgrading the site to meet the Georgia Avenue Great Streets Program.

The green roof will feature a patio space for resi-dents and a bermed landscape allowing the plant-ing of trees and a pedestrian scaled environment. The roof terrace features curvilinear walls and earthen mounds, providing interest, scale an aes-thetic pleasing environment.

Cost: TBDSize: 22,000 sq ftClient: Neighborhood Development Company

Mount Vernon Village CenterWashington, DC

Cost: TBDSize: 600,000 sq ftClient: Gould Property Company

WMC is providing landscape architectural servic-es for this proposed mixed use development that includes retail space on the ground level, and two levels of below grade parking. The project will be constructed in two phases; the east side of the site will be developed in the first phase and the west side of the site will be developed in the second phase. The residential component of this project consists of 5 levels of residential space with a rooftop pool and community garden terrace. WMC landscape architecture worked with city officials to develop an acceptable City of Alexandria streetscape that is suitable for the development while adhering to the intent of the Arlandria Small Area Plan. Coor-dination was also completed with the City to in-tegrate the development with the existing 4 Mile Run Park to ensure access and safety for the com-munity.

The entry courtyard, designed all on structure, will feature public art and provide a high end entrance to the facility. This will serve as a promenade pro-viding a better connection from the neighborhood to the park.

The two rooftop courtyards will feature a swim-ming pool, resident gathering spaces, and contrib-ute to the sites green open space. The terraces will feature many elements that will be attractive to residents and promote outdoor social activities.

900 G Street, NWWashington, DC

WMC is providing surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for a newly con-structed 9-story 110,000 sq ft office building with 6,500 sq ft of retail space located on 9th and G Streets, NW. WMATA structures are located under both 9th and G Streets, adjacent to the site which effected the final design of the site. The civil engi-neering components of this project also required extensive coordination with local permitting agen-cies such as DC Water, DDOE, DCRA, WMATA and DDOT.

The design features an updated streetscape with specialty entry and building plinth paving. The project alson includes a green roof and patio space. The roof will consist of an extensive green-roof, designed to absorb the stormwater runoff from the roof surface. The patio space will be uti-lized for events and social gatherings. The LEED rated building will also feature an irrigation sys-tem that utilizes captured condensate water to ir-rigate the greenroof, allowing it to grow and thrive throughout the year.

Cost: $65 MSize: 110,000 sq ftClient: MRP Realty

Washington Tennis & Education FoundationWashington, DC

Cost: $10 MSize: 7 acresClient: Neighborhood Development Company

In effort to accommodate children in underserved neighborhoods of Washington DC, Washington Tennis & Education Foundation is building a tennis facility that is located in Southeast Washington DC. The new facility will enable their students to play year around in indoor and outdoor facilities.

The facility will be located on a seven acre site in Ward 7 near a number of schools that currently participate in the afterschool program. The site will contain six indoor hard courts and nine outdoor courts, 1,500 sq ft community room, five class-rooms, weight/exercise room with locker rooms, and staff space.

WMC landscape architecture services for this proj-ect. includes, site layout, grading, terracing, tree preservation, as well as pedestrian and vehicular flow. Careful layout of the pedestrian paths is an important factor for this project in order to allow accessible access to all parts of the facility on this site consisting of great elevation change. An entry plaza was designed for use as a drop off and gath-ering zone that can support emergency vehicle ac-cess when required. The integration of bio-reten-tion plantings is also being implemented to reduce the amount of stormwater leaving the site.

DC Water - Parking FacilityWashington, DC

Cost: TBDClient: McKissack & McKissack

WMC provided design services for the develop-ment of an environment friendly parking facility. This included utilizing LID (Low Impact Develop-ment) and energy efficient construction for this project.

The parking lot pavement is covered with a Cool Pavement coating that reduces surface tempera-tures and lighting requirements. Surface drainage from the lot is directed to rain gardens, which re-duces runoff and promotes infiltration. Plants were selected that have low water requirements and are acclimated to the local climate, eliminating the need for irrigation upon establishment. A portion of the planting zone is reserved for researching new planting media. These elements were incorpo-rated into a design that simulates flowing water or waves. In addition, a ribbon of color runs through the parking area paving. The planting mixes are organized in waves that meander through the planting areas over varying topography.

Additional Projects

George Washington University - Pedestrian PlazaDC Marine Barracks - Band Support Facility and Athletic Fields

15 & 25 K Street, NE.77 K Street, NE

455 Massachusetts Avenue, NWMount Vernon Triangle

Kelsey GardensLafayette Tower, Green Roof

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School - Cross Country TrailPresident’s Park - The EllipseNational Building Museum

Bolling AFB - Mall & Central Park DesignDover AFB - Chapel

National Museum of the American Indian*Lincoln Cottage - Visitor Education Center*

National Zoological Park - Asia Trail*

*Provided landscape architecture assistance to Lead Landscape Architect

“I had a great experience working with Wiles Mensch Corporation’s Landscape Architecture studio, led by Mr. Craig Atkins. Mr. Atkins and his team are very knowledgeable about the site, responsive, and conduct themselves iwth the utmost professionalism. He and his team bring a ‘can do’ approach to each design meeting, and stand ready to tackle every design challenge that they are faced with. They are cognizant of the Owner’s project budget, familiar with the lo-cal design codes and staff, and propose design solutions that are in line with both.

As a result of Wiles Mensch Corporation’s quality of work, I highly recommend their Landscape Architecture studio for future projects.”

Jake Stroman, Vice President at Boston Properties

Client References

As Director of Capital Projects at St. Albans School for Boys I have worked with Wiles Mensch Corporation during their performance of landscape architecture services for the design of the state of the art athletic complex located on the historically landmarked National Cathedral grounds. The design included an entry plaza, outdoor tennis facilities, multi-use athletic fields, extensive stone retaining walls and expansive planted landscape.

It was a pleasureable experience working with Wiles Mensch Corporation’s Landscape Archi-tecture Studio led by Craig Atkins. Mr. Atkins and his team were very knowledgeable about the site, responsive, and conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism. Mr. Atkins’ man-agement of the individual design consultants for the project proved vital to the overall success of the design effort.

As a result of Wiles Mensch Corporation’s quality of work, I highly recommend their Landscape Architecture studio for future projects.”

Michael Carline, Director of Capital Projects at St. Albans School

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Landscape Architecture Studio · LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE WILESMENSCHLA.COM WMC key staff has completed numerous landscape architectural proj-ects with unique environmental features