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Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsA healing green landscape has blossomed in the place of a former concrete plaza in Los Angeles. Local firm <a href="http://www.ahbe.com" target="_blank">AHBE Landscape Architects</a> transformed a concrete site atop a multi-level garage into the new Healing Gardens for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The unique, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/architecture/green-roof/" target="_blank">green roof</a>-inspired system features four distinct gardens that promote healing, health, and well being for patients, hospital staff, and visitors.1
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsSince the site was located atop a building, AHBE had to develop a multi-layered landscape solution that would protect the existing building’s structural and mechanical integrity while accommodating four lushly planted gardens.2
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape Architects“The Cedars-Sinai Healing Garden Plaza project presented several constraints that encouraged innovative thinking,” said Calvin Abe, FASLA, RLA, who led the project team. “The terraces had previously been unused for many years. We aimed to heal the epidermis of the complex by grafting a piece of living, breathing landscape above the existing parking decks.”3
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsThe addition of the Healing Gardens is an extension of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s mission to prioritize quality patient care.4
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsThe Healing Gardens comprise four distinct gardens with carefully crafted planting palettes.5
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsThe Garden of Whimsy “lift[s] and energize[s] the human spirit” with undulating planters and a sculptural pavilion by Ball Nogues Studio as the focal point.6
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsIn contrast to the more active Garden of Whimsy, the shaded Blue Garden is designed for quiet meditation and features private nooks and small circular reflecting pools.7
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsThe open Plaza Garden accommodates a variety of events with moveable and convertible furniture; the space is complemented with textural plants such as agaves and succulents.8
Healing Gardens Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by AHBE Landscape ArchitectsThe Education Garden features “adaptive natives” from non-U.S. Mediterranean climates and includes space for outdoor lectures, health fairs, and informal meetings.9
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