Community Architecture Landscape Art
Somerville, MA
Community Architecture Landscape Art (CALA)
Location
Somerville, MA
Size
28,939 sq. ft.
Project Completion
June 2020
AWARD WINNER
2021 GRHC Awards of Excellence - Extensive Commercial/Institutional Green Roof
2021 ENR Best Renovation/Restoration and Project of the Year Finalist
PUBLIC GREEN SPACE
Once the vibrant Powderhouse Elementary School, this previously vacant building was was granted a new lease on life when Designer & Developer Sebastián Mariscal secured development rights on the property from the City of Somerville. CALA’s sunken central courtyard and upper landing were each marked as green roofs in the renovation design, totaling 28,939 sq/ft of publicly accessible green space.
Recover installed both sections of green roof as well as the hardscaping for the courtyard and its connected pathways. Careful planning and creativity were required to continue a seamless paver pattern throughout. A transition from pedestal pavers to setting bed pavers became necessary at various points in the courtyard in order to maintain a uniform elevation over the undulating roof membrane.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Videography by Trillium Studios Film
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Sebastián Mariscal
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Intensive & Extensive Green Roofs
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Non-invasive wildflowers, bushes, and trees; sedum
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Groundview Design
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Groundview Design
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Recover Green Roofs
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Kaplan Construction
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Recover Green Roofs
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Recover Green Roofs
