![A view of a clean and lush outdoor space near buildings](https://kanlandstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P1060502-WITH-RAISED-MOUND.jpg)
DEMOCRACY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
LOCATION: Manhattan, NY
PROJECT SERVICES:
- Site Analysis
- Conceptual & Schematic Design
YEAR: 2008
Project undertaken under Billie Cohen Ltd. Landscape Design Studio
PROJECT SERVICES:
- Site Analysis
- Conceptual & Schematic Design
YEAR: 2008
Project undertaken under Billie Cohen Ltd. Landscape Design Studio
The courtyard evokes a campus-like atmosphere, as a flexible, outdoor space with a raised lawn and a surrounding seat wall and sheltered seating areas serving as outdoor classrooms.
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TRUE COLORS INTERGENERATIONAL RESIDENCE
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SCHOOL COURTYARDSPRUCE STREET SCHOOL
ROOFTOP PLAYGROUNDPOLISH AND SLAVIC CENTER
GREEN ROOF AND COMMUNITY ROOF GARDENHAPPY LUCKY NI GALLERY – GREEN WALL
PATIO AND GREEN WALLBRONX RIVER ART CENTER
GREENROOFNOSTRAND AVENUE RESIDENCE
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COMPETITIONJohn Burroughs
InspirationROCKAWAY INSTITUTE FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
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InspirationCHAMBERS STREET
RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP TERRACE
SCHOOL COURTYARD