Project Name: River Oaks District
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.riveroaksdistrict.com
Project Scope: Installation of over 450 2″-16″ caliper trees, 2,000 shrubs, 9,000 sq/ft of granite pavers, 2 water walls, 300 planters and 100 planting beds filled with over 23,000 perennials and 5,000 annuals, 62 benches and trash receptacles, and more.
Project Completion Date: November 2015
Ruppert Branch: Texas Landscape Construction Branch
Ruppert Team Members who Worked on the Project: Patrick Luzier (branch mgr.); Joe Maes (operations mgr.); Slade Salmon (production mgr.); Stacy Smith (project mgr.); Jose Coreas, David Esquivel, Chip Herring (field mgrs); Abel Robinson, Steven Cade, Josh Carpenter, McKenna Salmon (asst. field mgrs); Jose Lopez, Ramon Loyola, Angel Lopez, Alberto Lopez (crewmen).
Industry Awards Won: National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) 2016 Grand Award, Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) 2016 Grand Award
Site Description: The intent of this project was to turn this expansive 14-acre district into a walkable city street environment. Upon completion, the area was to become a Rodeo Drive experience for affluent Houston residents and international travelers alike, and would include a mix of 740,000 square feet of luxury retail, restaurants, office space and residences. Visitors experience high-end, world-class retail experiences in a carefully crafted complex that lends a contemporary feel with some Texas flair in its landscaping and building materials which are native to the state. The overall design of River Oaks prioritizes streetscape design as an important element in placemaking. Distinctive and welcoming landscape elements – including mature trees that give instant shade, beautiful plantings that celebrate the seasons, and quality materials and furnishings– identify River Oaks as a special place.