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space, creating places for separate groups to gather.
Like the Gresham fountain, several challenges arose with the Py-
rotek courtyards. Solid bedrock prevented the use of below grade
space for drainage, water storage and mechanical vaults. The me-
chanical components for both were placed inside the building, and
the paving was elevated with pedestals to assist with drainage. Ad -
ditionally, the weather caused problems. The project was started
in January, and work continued even when temperatures dropped
into the teens.
The National Association of Landscape Professionals presented
Land Expressions a Merit Award of Excellence in 2015 for the two
Pyrotek courtyards.
Top: The north Pyrotek courtyard is a slightly larger space, at 60' x 20'. Being
below street level but open to the outside presented more problems than just
getting the materials to the space: work began in January, and carried on even
when temperatures dropped to the teens.
Above, Left: The concrete water feature in the north courtyard flows at 60 gallons
per minute from the upper tier to the lower tier. The feature was strategically
placed to divide the space and allow for individual groups to gather. The project as
a whole won a 2015 Merit Award of Excellence from the National Association of
Landscape Professionals.
Above, Right: Solid bedrock prevented the use of any below grade space for
drainage, water storage, and mechanical vaults. The installation of pavers on
pedestals helped solve the drainage problem, after which the concrete feature
could be installed. The mechanical components for the water features were housed
inside the building.
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