1:1 Landskab designed the outdoor areas for Ernst & Young’s new headquarters as a green urban garden, bringing nature experiences into the heart of the city.

Ernest and Young HQ

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Description

A large, raised plant bed in the plaza welcomes employees and guests. At a bench along the edge of the bed one can  offers a place to rest or take a call in the sun. The raised bed is planted with a base of creeping ivy), freestanding bushes like star magnolia, fragrant viburnum, holly and larch trees. 

Public Urban Garden
To the west, the public has access to an urban garden off multi-stemmed staghorn sumac and smaller planting beds filled with a varied ground cover of perennials, ornamental grasses, and ferns. The garden is defined to the north by a fence with climbing plants, while a circular plinth with trees to the south marks the entrance.

Lilacs and Ivy to the North

The building’s north side is the practical zone: here you'll find a bicycle shed and a screened waste-enclosure, along with a paved area for deliveries. A narrow strip planted with ivy, lilac bushes, and oak trees adds a touch of greenery to this functional space.