Landscape Architecture
Bishop Engineering strives to create unique landscape architectural solutions for a wide range of project types, always keeping style, cost, function, and long-term maintenance in mind.
An aim for simple and classic
Landscape architectural design is a significant component to any site planning project, whether it’s a new residential development, a commercial shopping district, a city streetscape, or a municipal park. A creative and inviting space is what brings a design to life and gives it a feeling of safety and security. We take the time to engage with and listen to the stakeholders in a project to best understand how it will be used, who will be using it, and the expectations for how the space will function.
Wherever appropriate, we aim for the best low impact development solutions while creating a space that reflects both the nature of the surrounding architecture as well as the topography of the site. By using primarily native and native-derived plant material, our solutions minimize ongoing maintenance and water needs.
Landscape architecture services include:
– Public park design
– Streetscape and trail design
– Public open spaces
– Low-impact development (LID) design
Featured Projects
Brownstone Lofts
High-end urban multi-family living
Bishop created a high-end residential development in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The development included 34 total residences. Much of our work involved improving parking and building accessibility through the adjacent alleyway.
Bishop created public plans to improve alleyways and provide the necessary underground stormwater detention capacity the project required. Challenges included equipping each residence with utilities and services in a limited space.
Details
Elegant landscaped courtyard
High-end brownstone development
Utility and service challenges
Heritage Park
Private-to-Public Park in the Heritage Grimes District
Heritage Park is a piece of the overall project, Heritage at Grimes. Heritage Park was designed and financed with private money and was turned over to the city to become a public park upon completion. The park currently serves as a gathering space for the downtown district of Grimes, with retail shops, apartments, concerts and food trucks. The clock tower, which is located on the southwest portion of the park, was donated by the Gabus family. The park features native plantings and a sculpture garden from local artists for open gatherings. Bishop was critical in making sure the project stayed on track and was completed, and we continue to work with the city to develop this area.
Details
Designed and Paid for With Private Money; Became a Public Park
Gathering Space for Downtown District of Grimes. IA
Maintained Native Plantings; Created Space for Sculptures and Artwork from Local Artists
