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HHS Plaza, Washington, D.C.

As part of Health and Human Services commitment to a sustainable environment as directed by Executive Order 13514, OLBN was commissioned to design a greening of the Marcel Breuer designed plaza with its iconic ziggurat and James Rosati sculpture. Existing site conditions that include a multitude of sub grade services, a historic plaza and views back to the US Capitol, informed the design which lays out a green carpet embracing Rosati’s sculpture. The installation is non invasive and 100% reversible as dictated by preservation standards. It brings green roof technology accessible to all where it will be an important teaching tool for visitors and school groups. The design softens the plaza’s expansive granite surfaces while enhancing the sculpture’s presence on the site. OLBN worked closely with GSA’s Office of Design Quality’s architects and fine art conservators to successfully complete this project.

Client

U.S. Health and Human Services
U.S. General Services Administration