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The Art Of Native Plant Gardening

The Art Of Native Plant Gardening – The 3.5-acre Native Plant Garden celebrates the beauty of plants native to northeastern North America. Nearly 100,000 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and grasses were planted in a carefully planned contemporary design that harmonizes with the natural landscape.

Located in Bronx Park, in the shadow of the New York City skyline, the garden includes over 450 taxa, 86 plant families and 192 genera. The ridge, the meadow, the body of water and the old forest are shown.

The Art Of Native Plant Gardening

Autumn view of the water feature that captures and purifies rainwater and integrates wetland biofiltration. An alley of black locusts borders the water feature (R). The entrance pavilion serves as the door to the garden (L).

Mt. Cuba Center

The forest is covered in spring ephemerals such as Mertensia virginica, Tiarella cordifolia and Delphinium tricorne. The annual appearance of spring … Read the rest

Contemporary Art Gallery Conversion

Contemporary Art Gallery Conversion – Conversion is one of those architectural projects that fascinates us the most, especially when it comes to giving new life to dilapidated historical buildings. Renovated art exhibition spaces provide a particularly attractive example given their demands for light, flow and adaptability.

From a former slaughterhouse to an ex-skating rink, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite art gallery conversions from across Europe. Each transformation is based on both a visionary design philosophy and respect for the building’s original heritage.

Contemporary Art Gallery Conversion

On an ordinary street in Kreuzberg, there is a Brutalist symbol of 1960s Berlin: the former church and community center of St. Agnes, a windowless, cubic concrete structure arranged around a landscaped courtyard. “The building is lit from above, and is very rough and raw on the outside but soft and shiny on the inside – ideal for showcasing art.” Originally built … Read the rest