Alexandria Center for Life Science, Shady Grove

Service

Landscape Maintenance

Market

Corporate & Commercial

Location

Rockville, Maryland

Overview

The Alexandria Center for Life Science – Shady Grove is a premier research campus that serves as one of Maryland’s leading biotechnology and innovation hubs. Designed as a world-class “Megacampus,” the property brings together a diverse mix of life science companies within a collaborative environment that offers proximity to renowned academic and medical institutions, innovative biopharmaceutical companies, and major federal agencies. The campus is thoughtfully designed to provide an exceptional workplace experience through high-quality amenities and inspiring outdoor spaces.

The client’s primary objective is to maintain a premier life science campus that reflects the innovation, professionalism, and prestige of one of the nation’s leading biotechnology and research hubs. The landscape plays a critical role in attracting and retaining world-class tenants by creating an environment that is visually cohesive, welcoming, sustainable, and conducive to employee wellness. Across multiple research and office buildings, the landscape is designed to unify the campus through consistent planting palettes featuring native species, seasonal color, outdoor gathering spaces, and well-maintained courtyards that encourage collaboration and relaxation. Environmental stewardship is equally important, with pollinator habitat, wildlife-friendly stormwater management areas, and sustainable landscape practices integrated throughout the property. The client also expects proactive communication, rapid response to changing conditions, continuous enhancement of the campus, and an exceptionally high standard of landscape quality befitting a flagship life science destination.

Scope

Comprehensive, year-round landscape maintenance for a premier multi-building life science campus, including turf care, pruning, mulching, seasonal flower displays, irrigation management, tree and shrub care, pollinator gardens, stormwater pond maintenance, and sustainable horticultural practices. Ongoing landscape enhancements preserve the campus’s exceptional appearance and environmental performance.