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2016 Firms of the South: HGOR10-04-16 | Feature

HGOR
Atlanta, Georgia

Charlie Loudermilk Park Atlanta, Georgia

Charlie Loudermilk Park is a one-acre open space in Atlanta's Buckhead community. The goal for this long underused area was to create a safe and dynamic space that embodied the character and history of Buckhead. HGOR collaborated closely with the civil engineer and contractors to deliver the project on time and under budget. As the project lead, HGOR's work included coordinating delivery of a 60-foot tall clock tower, overseeing the installation of the lawn underdrain system and interactive water feature, and helping coordinate the implementation of the third phase of the Peachtree Streetscape improvement project.

Franklin Park, Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin Park is a 70-acre mixed-use development in the rolling hills of Franklin, Tennessee, shaped by a central road system that splits and crosses a creek from the 12-acre open space amenity. The network of streets has over 2.5 miles of sidewalks. The central amphitheater provides a flexible social space that offers comfortable gathering for large events. One can take a quiet stroll, view the surrounding hilltops, or play a game of Ping-Pong. The seven natural drainage basins are part of a comprehensive, integrated water resource management plan. Franklin Park embraces stormwater management, water quality features and rainwater harvesting methods.

Spanx Corporate Headquarters Green Roof, Atlanta, Georgia

This 8,000 sq. ft. green roof features a custom serpentine ipe bench that borders a central synthetic turf lawn. The rooftop provides two outdoor workspaces and a dining patio. Covered seating areas are adjacent to the interior dining area. An elevated deck serves as a stage or as an expanded seating area. The exterior wood and metal paneling establishes private, intimate spaces. Shadowboxes allow guests to sit at the window's ledge and overlook the streets of Buckhead. The rooftop garden provides a distinctive outdoor space for employees, clients and guests. This flexible space can accommodate 500 guests.

Liberty Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia

Designs for a public space adjacent to the 125-year-old statehouse have been formulated for more than 100 years. The design called for a central green space to accommodate up to 3,000 people. A stage and terraced seating surround the gathering space. Trees around the plaza provide shade and a barrier to traffic. Streets were rerouted and sidewalks added. All the steel from the old parking structure was reused, and the concrete crushed for backfill material.

Mercer University – Cruz Plaza, Macon, Georgia

For the renovation of Cruz Plaza the role of the landscape architect was to design a pedestrian-oriented campus center. HGOR worked closely with the civil engineer and MEP engineer to ensure that the project achieved long-term infrastructure goals. HGOR was also the prime designer for the matching 30-foot gateway water walls, campus monuments and the relocation of the bear sculpture.

HGOR is focused on designing great places for people that support clear returns on investment and provide a stewardship ethic for future generations. Since this approach has distinct Social, Economic and Environment components, HGOR calls it "SEE philosophy". When team members encounter problems and challenges they look to SEE solutions to resolve them. HGOR currently has two principals, four associates and 16 additional staff.

As seen in LASN magazine, October 2016.

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