Chihuly Garden and Glass
Seattle, Washington
“The innovative landscape is sure to play a big role in the exhibit’s continuing appeal. Might these gardens become our city’s vibrant outdoor living room?”
— The Seattle Times
Since opening in 2012, Chihuly Garden and Glass has gained national and international recognition as a major destination and signature landscape. Landscape Designer Richard Hartlage, led (before founding Land Morphology) the highly collaborative design process, working closely with Dale Chihuly, Owen Richards Architects, The Seattle Center, the Seattle Design Commission, the Space Needle Corporation, and a wide range of stakeholders to create a compelling vision for the redevelopment of the area as a garden. The two acre site includes planting areas showcasing Chihuly’s art, green walls, and green roofs - all carefully planted for maximum seasonal impact.
Enhancements to the surrounding Seattle Center campus include a dramatic new south entry and a sequence of meditative public pathways with intimate spaces for respite and contemplation including a revitalized backdrop for the historic Horiuchi Amphitheater.
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