Master plan seeks to encourage environmental sensitivity and celebrate cultural diversity
The concept for this master plan consists of four interrelated themes - A Water Synthesis, The Cultural Connection, The Green Connection (or sustainability), and Plants in Community (Plants in natural associations or ecosystems). Each of these themes are a facet of the underlying idea for the master plan, which only together form a cohesive vision of enduring sustainability.
The scope of work includes a new 15,000 square foot Reception and Administration Building by BKSK Architects.
Firm: Conservation Design Forum - Lead consultant landscape and planning (PDF)
Firm: BKSK Architects - Architecture
Firm: Atelier Dreiseitl - Water specialists
Link: Queens Botanical Garden
Via: NY Times - A Queens Garden Gives New Meaning to 'Green'
The new building will include a large covered outdoor multi-functional space, a rainwater collection system, an auditorium topped by a green-roof which will literally extend the ground plane up onto the building, and green utilities including photovoltaic panels and geothermal heating exchange.
