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Taken from the same northeast corner, this is a pre-construction photo of the project site showing the underutilized space and outdated landscape that lacked a desirable atmosphere for guests.
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This is a progress photo of the green gabion retaining wall. This photo shows the immense scale of the wall, which was built in two sections, one on each side of the Genesis mosaic. The two sections of the wall are a total of 216’ in length and contained 576,400 pounds of 4’-8” gabion rock. In order to get the crisp 60 degree angle of the wall front, a wooden structure was built to hold the face at the desired angle and rocks had to be hand placed behind the sleeves before a tractor could fill in the rest.
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Before each section of the green gabion wall was sealed, drip irrigation tubing had to be run through each sleeve of soil. After the entire retaining wall was finished, holes were cut every 4” into the sleeves and purple wintercreeper was planted through the mesh fabric into the sleeves of soil.
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This is a completed view of the smaller, 90’ section of the green gabion retaining wall on the east side of the Genesis mosaic. Dwarf palmettos and Berkeley sedge are intermingled above the wall to provide a natural barrier between the public sidewalk and gabion wall.
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The expansive lawn and large deck covered by the steel pergola make up the Eagle Family Plaza, which is used for hosting events. The plaza was a main focus of the project and a high priority of the client because the Eagle family is a prominent supporter of the DMA and arts in the DFW area.
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In the backdrop of this photo, the concrete seat walls are surrounded by a special blend of gravel as well as saucer magnolias and limelight hydrangeas. This area provides guests with another peaceful place to sit and relax outside of the DMA.
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This photo is another view of the Eagle Family Plaza from the north entrance of the Dallas Museum of Art. Showcased are the trees that border the entry walkway and a sculpture that is a major focal point of the plaza.
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Wisteria was planted underneath and around the deck and secured to guy wire running up the steel pergola posts. The wisteria will eventually grow over top of the pergola replacing the temporary shade screens and providing beautiful, natural shade to the seating area.
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A field of Berkeley sedge surrounds the 126’ section of the green gabion wall to the west side of the Genesis mosaic. Berkeley sedge was a prominent plant used throughout the entire project, with 20,139 pots planted in total. In early summer the limelight hydrangeas seen on the right produce large, beautiful blossoms that enhance the overall landscape.
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This final photo features all of the focal points of the project. To the right, the Genesis mosaic is showcased by the green gabion retaining wall. To the left in the distance, the seat wall area is accentuated by saucer magnolias. Front and center, the wisteria draped pergola and event lawn complete the Eagle Family Plaza.