RICHARD PFEIL FAMILY COURTYARD – ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Framed by the renovated library and the new Community Learning Center, this generous outdoor space provides flexible access and event programming for the library, civic auditorium, and the community. Large central lawn panels provide areas for tents, seating, or a place for children to let off steam.  Stone slab seating surrounds the lawn areas providing […]

THE VINEYARD CHURCH PATIO

The Vineyard Church partnered with DJ Construction and Arkos Design through a Design-Build relationship, desiring to expand their community gathering spaces.  Lead Pastor Mark Pope points out, “This project is not primarily about more space but about more relationship. Relationship with those who already attend our church and with those who have yet to walk in […]

PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTS, HOLY CROSS VILLAGE

This pathway improvements project provided a continuous woodland loop with a river overlook around Dujarié House and Schubert Villa. Key to the project was replacing narrow sections for accessibility and ease of maneuvering/passing, as well as adding benches and seating areas for the Holy Cross Village. Key Features

MARYCREST – SITE DESIGN

The site design of the outdoor spaces and landscape at the Sanctuary at Marycrest is intended to provide as much opportunity for residents to enjoy the outdoors as possible.  The spaces are designed to be highly visible, with smooth pavement, seating, and attractive landscape to draw residents into them.  Shade structures provide shelter from rain […]

MASTER PLAN- THE OAKS AT SOUTHPAW FARM

The Master Plan for this non-profit retreat center utilized extensive programming analysis to develop a feasible, flexible plan that supports both their mission and revenue-generating events. The Board of Directors at the non-profit center The Oaks at SouthPaw Farm engaged Arkos Design to lead them through a planning process to determine a clear vision for […]

EAST SITE LANDSCAPE DESIGN – HESBURGH LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

East site landscape design for the Hesburgh Library on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Phase II of the Hesburgh Library renovation was to reconfigure the east site entrance and public/bus drop-off. Arkos Design was engaged by the University to continue site improvements around the library. The east side of the library fronts […]