Joanna Pertz Landscape Architecture PC

We're welcoming the #FirstDayofSpring! Spring Equinox begins today and we can't wait to share spring project photos and inspiration with you. #LandscapeArchitectureNYC

What if your project’s landscape required less water, maintenance, and chemical inputs? Using #nativeplants creates self-sustaining ecosystems that thrive in local conditions, supporting #biodiversity while reducing upkeep. #JPLA #ArchitectureFirmsNY #sustainabledesign

If you've been following the progress of the #NYCHA AMB Audubon House's #birdsculpture, we're on to the next step. Using JPLA's worked file from the 3D scan, our pre-caster used a CNC router to create a full-size foam model. It was then delivered to our Studio, where Joanna carved the foam and added a denser form to refine and articulate the sculpture. It was returned to the pre-caster to receive a seal coating prior to the application of a rubber mold. Care to guess the next step? #JPLA #LandscapeArchitectureNYC #customsculpture #placemaking #naturalplayspace

Great #architecture starts with understanding the land. Before sketching a building, consider the topography, microclimate, and ecology. A well-integrated design respects nature instead of fighting it. #ArchitectsNYC #LandscapeArchitectsNYC

Spending time in nature is linked to many positive #mentalhealth outcomes – improved focus, lower stress, better mood, and reduced risk of developing a mental health condition. However, you don’t need a picture-perfect outdoor experience to get the benefits of nature. Learn more from Mental Health America at https://buff.ly/nzQYBzT. PROJECT: JPLA NYU LH Alumni Courtyard #landscapearchitectureNYC #greenspaces #placemaking

When added to soil, #compost creates a 3D web that sets firm soil, allows for more oxygen, feeds more organisms to breathe, and allows water to move slowly through the #soil. In poor soil, water pushes through, taking with it much-needed organic and microorganisms. As stewards of the land, our Maintenance Oversight Program recommends using compost for higher-quality soil that will better support the landscape. #landstewardship #sustainablelandscapearchitecture #landscapearchitecture #NYlandscapearchitecture

Spring is only a week away! These daffodils at Tres Puentes, a building serving low-income seniors in the Bronx, NY, were an inexpensive way to brighten a space in the spring and make a big impact. #JPLA is a big fan of shifting from annual plantings to the use of naturalizing bulbs that not only come back every year but multiply in numbers over time. #landscapearchitectureNYC #sustainablelandscaping CLIENT: West Side Federation for Senior Housing, Inc. WSFSSH, Inc. COLLABORATORS: Shakespeare Gordon Studio, formerly (Redtop Architects)

The next step in creating our custom bird sculptures for #NYCHA's Audubon House community garden was a 3D scan of the scale model and adjusting it within the computer program. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the multi-step process to create this avian garden #sculpture. #birdsculpture #gardensculpture #JoannaPertzLandscapeArchitecture

Native plants are plant species that historically grew, or currently grow, in a particular place and are not the result of human introduction. There are over 1,300 plant species native to the five boroughs of #NewYorkCity. #JPLA #nativeplants #landscapearchitectureNYC #NYnativeplants

We are thrilled to be using stone in these landscapes for #NYCpublichousing. This granite met the budget and will gracefully sustain the rigger of public space. These sit steps and a central planter create a timeless anchor for the central gathering circle at #BethuneGardens, a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) project. This space is the heart of the landscape, where we envision residents enjoying coming together on a spring morning or summer evening. Look out for images of the completed project. Collaborators: Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, ETC Companies LLC contractor #landscapearchitectureNYC