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At HG, our landscape architects and civil engineers work side by side, combining aesthetic sensibility with technical acumen, which creates attractive yet functional solutions for your external built environment. Our design philosophy is that site design should perform required functions without distracting from the aesthetics of the buildings they serve.
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HG intentionally maintains a small firm culture, even though we routinely compete on projects with much larger firms. We have found that clients prefer to work with the same senior staff that appeared on the submittal and attend the interview. We are keen on customer service and invite you to call the owners/partners whenever necessary. This way, we maintain relationships‌over 80% of our clientele is repeat business. We have active projects in Virginia from Blacksburg to Virginia Beach, and D.C to South Boston.
Dave Gerstenmaier, PLA President and Director of Design For over 35 years, Dave has accumulated an extensive and award-winning portfolio in landscape architectural design and land planning in Virginia. He started his own firm in 1991, and built a reputation for effective project delivery balancing cost, time, and quality design. In 2000, he took the helm of H&G Landscape Architects in Richmond and catapulted the firm into the preeminent landscape architectural and land planning firm in the region. Clients appreciate Dave’s passion and responsiveness resulting from the small-size firm mindset, but creative ingenuity usually characteristic of a metropolitan practice that has distinguished the firm’s work. Through Dave’s creative land planning, and design of the courtyards and grounds at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, the campus was designated “America’s Most Beautiful Hospital,” and in that same year, Dave was the recipient of The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture Impact Award for Landscape Architecture.
Charlene Harper, PE, LEED AP Director of Engineering and Design Partner Charlene has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of water resources and site development specializing in low impact development and innovative stormwater treatment designs, stormwater concepts for federal projects, and compliance strategies for MS-4 and industrial stormwater permit programs. Her work focuses on the reduction of environmental impacts due to the built environment both during and post-construction, as well as identifying opportunities for water quality and flood control retrofits. Charlene is an expert in the design and installation oversight of innovative stormwater treatment techniques such as green roofs, cisterns, permeable pavements, submerged gravel wetlands, and bioretention cells in addition to traditional treatment practices such as filters and basins. She has managed significant contracts for both public and private sector clients, using a collaborative project approach and management style.
University of Richmond | Columbarium Garden HG completed designs for the University of Richmond to master plan the east side of Cannon Chapel. The space formerly served as an exterior access route from the alter end to the main entrance of the chapel. It also was and is home to “Peggy’s Garden,” a small paved area with stone benches placed in memory of Peggy Meadows, a dedicated and loved employee of the University. A columbarium space, a worship garden and a formal gathering area for weddings, funerals and other special events were all identified as uses that were needed within close proximity to the Chapel. The space is enclosed by a curved 8 foot high brick wall with limestone caps carefully designed to match the Chapel’s architectural detail. The terraced wall provides the structure for each 8”x 8”x 12” niche and allows for planting above the niche cabinets. Approximately 3000 niches are provided throughout the garden. Both fixed bench seating around the fountain and scatter garden, and movable chairs randomly placed among the columbaria provide fl exible seating for small groups. The open lawn area allows space for a more formal seating arrangement, which can be staged at the chapel door or at any perimeter location. The fountain and statuary provide a unique and special space for gatherings and is still “Peggy’s Garden” identified with a bronze and granite plaque memorializing those whose cremated remains have been interred within the scatter garden.
University of Richmond | Columbarium Garden
St. Joseph’s Villa
St. Joseph’s Villa
LOCATION Richmond, VA CLIENT Bon Secours Health System ARCHITECT Odell Associates, Inc. DATES Start: 2012 Completion: 2014 DISCIPLINES Landscape Architecture Master Planning TEAM Dave Gerstenmaier, PLA
St. Mary’s Guest House | Bon Secours Health System The Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House was designed to be a home away from home for families of patients at St. Mary’s Hospital, serving as respite for up to 16 families. HG took this project from the creation of schematic concepts through construction administration, creating a construction document package of hardscape plans, including a reflecting pool and walled gardens, landscape plans, irrigation plan and lighting plan. We also shepherded the plans through the City of Richmond’s approval process and assisted with requirements for the building’s goal of LEED certification. HG’s concepts for the garden space featured areas for private reflection as well as an area for gatherings of larger family groups. The landscape walls enclose visitors like an embrace, shielding them from public areas like the adjacent parking lot, in addition to providing a feeling of privacy for families supporting loved ones in the nearby hospital.
River Road Church Columbarium Garden
Virginia Military Institute | Memorial Garden
Virginia Military Institute | Memorial Garden
Halifax Regional Hospital | Sentara Healthcare LOCATION South Boston, VA CLIENT Sentara Health Care DATES Start: Completion: DISCIPLINES Landscape Architecture TEAM Dave Gerstenmaier, PLA
HG was tasked with creating a beautiful healing garden for Halifax Regional Hospital. At the central aspect of the healing garden is The Labyrinth. Mimicking the 11-circuit labyrinth in France’s Chartres Cathedral, this 7-circuit labyrinth is open to the community for thought-provoking quiet time.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Columbarium
College of William and Mary | Memorial Garden This memorial garden was created and designed for quiet reflection and privacy in the midst of a college campus. Situated south of the amphitheater adjacent to Lake Matoaka, this peaceful garden is accessed by a paved walk meandering through a stand of mature hardwood trees. The site was selected for its serenity, privacy and natural beauty, and we made concerted efforts in our design to respect the existing trees. Although the garden is nestled in the trees and has seating for quiet contemplation, the central sculptural element was placed in a large open plaza space, allowing for small memorial gatherings or other elegant campus events. Low brick walls compliment the generous use of brick on this historic campus, and our planting design included colorful plantings to help make this a beautiful space year round.
College of William and Mary | Memorial Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens For the rose garden area at the botanical garden, our client wanted a place not just to showcase dozens of varieties of roses, but a pleasant, quiet path with plenty of restful seating where visitors to the garden can rest and enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the views of the lake beyond.
Reynolds Crossing Medical Office Building
Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church
LOCATION Richmond, VA
School of Nursing Garden| Virginia Commonwealth University
CLIENT Virginia Commonwealth University
After the opening of the new School of Nursing, VCU contacted HG to help with the design of a garden for the area behind the building. As there was no funding available, HG collaborated with the University Architect and the School of Nursing leadership to prepare a garden concept on a pro bono basis. The resulting design and cost estimate was used as a basis for fundraising and we were later contracted to prepare construction documents.
DATES Start: 2004 Completion: 2008 CONSTRUCTION COST $13.6 M DISCIPLINES Landscape Architecture TEAM David Gerstenmaier, PLA
The VCU School of Nursing garden was designed to provide a peaceful place for nursing students as well as a place to honor the history of nursing education on the MCV campus. Part of the student experience involves work with real patients and their illnesses and the garden is an inviting place for them to relax, study and experience nature. The school’s more-than-100-year history is commemorated by the incorporation of cornerstones from now demolished buildings that housed the school. Our plan created a green space for the students with lush landscaping, two water features, quiet seating areas, flexible seating for dining or outdoor meetings, and a large lawn to accommodate a tent for special occasions. We also incorporated design solutions to correct a drainage problem adjacent to the site and address unforeseen site conditions.
Bon Secours | St. Francis Cancer Center
Roof Garden | St. Johns Hospital | Springfield, IL
University of Richmond | Queally Center
St. Edwards Catholic Church | Columbarium Garden
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST PRIVATE DEVELOPER PARTNERS Atack Properties, Inc. Atlantic Development & Acquisition Blue Green Communities Boyd Homes Bryan Robinson Real Estate, Inc. C. B. Robertson Centex Homes Cornerstone Homes D. O. Allen Builders Dominion Land & Development Corporation Eagle Construction of Virginia, LLC East West Partners Gray Land Development Company, LLC Gumenick Properties Harper Associates, Inc. HHHunt Homes Highwoods Properties HMG Investments, LLC Hometown Realty iStar Financial Johnson Development Associates, Inc. Kotarides LandVest, Inc. Lifestyle Homes Marchetti Properties, Inc. Olympia Development Corporation R.C. Evans Management Group, Inc. Realty Ventures Group, Inc. Reed’s Landing Community Association Republic Land Development, LLC Royal Dominion Homes Ryan Homes Sauer Properties, Inc. South Coast Properties, LLC SouthLand Properties, Greenville SC Stony Point Land, Inc. Stylecraft Homes The Tascon Group The Wilton Companies Tricord Homes Villa Construction, Inc. Youngblood Properties, LLC
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS Abbey Village Barley Woods Barrington Belcrest Belmont at Broad Bentley Carriage Homes at Parham Place Centennial Towers Charter Colony Chickahominy Falls Creekside Village Crimson Crest Crossridge Ellington Woods Founders Bridge Four Seasons at New Kent Gardenbrook Garden Springs Grey Oaks Grove at Lucks Lane Harper’s Mill Heron Pointe Hickory Hill Hills Quarter Holloway Townes at Wyndham Holly Hills Iron Mill John Rolfe Square Keswick Kings Charter Magnolia Green Magnolia Lakes Martins Grant Monument Park New Market Village New Post on the Rappahannock Oak Park Overbrook Lofts at The Cooperage Rivergate River Mill River Pines Rivers Bend Riverwatch Rutland Master Plan Shores of York Stag’s Leap Stonebridge Gardens Stonehouse Glen Tarrington on the James Terraces at Swift Creek The Chadwick on Grove The Landing at Swift Creek
The Nest at Scott’s Addition The Park at Salisbury The Penny The Preserve at Deerfield The Summit at Scott’s Addition The Villages at Quarterpath Tillman Farm Townes at Pouncey Place Trellis Crossing Twin Hickory Village at Crossroads Station Villas at Ashlake Villas at Hunton Park Waterford Square Wellesley Winterfield Crossing Wyndham MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS Belle Heights Bellgrade Plantation City Central Handcraft Cleaners Building, redeveloped New Town Williamsburg Port Warwick Scott’s View The Sauer Center West Broad Village Westhampton on Grove POOLS Arbor Landing Swim Club Ashcreek Swim Club Bellcreek Community Pool Assessment Carriage Homes at Parham Place Pool Collegiate School Aquatics Center Country Club of Virginia Pool Dominion Club at Wyndham Founders Bridge Community Pool Foxhall Swim and Racquet Club Greater Richmond Aquatic Program Natatorium Grey Oaks Recreation Association Hermitage Country Club Kanawha Recreation Association Kings Charter Swim Club Settler’s Landing Swim Club Tarrington Swim Club The Lake House at Twin Hickory Three Chopt Recreation Association Tides Lodge Freshwater and Saltwater Pools Wellesley Swim Club Wyndham Swim and Racquet Club
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST PRIVATE PARKS AND RECREATION Colonial Downs Paddock Renovation K.B. River Club Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden-Rose Garden Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden-Pedestrian Bridge Richmond Raceway River’s Rest Marina Tuckahoe Sports Park and Little League Fields YMCA Manchester Addition OFFICE / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL Altamont Avenue Warehouse Anthem Courtyard Branch Point Drive Self Storage Burger Media C.F. Sauer Company Headquarters Caliber Collision Dabney Road Self Storage Dominion Build to Suit Facility FedEx Distribution Center Green Leaf Growing Facility Highwoods Properties Innsbrook Amphitheater Innsbrook Office Park Kimway Drive Warehouse Kinsale Insurance Headquarters Lake Innsbrook Trail Renovation Libbie Place Markel Workplace Resources MeadWestVaco Headquarters (now WestRock) Otterdale Storage Parham Plaza Pie Tech Corporate Campus Sauer Center Southern States Headquarters Staples Mill Marketplace Stonehenge Village Stuart’s Crossing The Spur Offices Willow Place Shopping Center GOLF COURSES Belmont Golf Course Country Club of Virginia, James River Course Country Club of Virginia, Tuckahoe Creek Course Country Club of Virginia, Westhampton Course Hermitage Country Club Hunting Hawk Golf Club Independence Golf Course Kinloch Golf Club Lake Monticello Golf Maintenance Site Redwing Lake Golf Course
Sycamore Creek Golf Course The Woods Golf Course at Kingsmill MUSEUMS American Civil War Museum Branch House Museum Virginia Museum of History & Culture RELIGIOUS Congregation Beth Ahabah Synagogue Eastlake Community Church Charette Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church Hope Church River Road Church Columbarium Garden St. Edwards Catholic Church Columbarium Garden St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Columbarium HOSPITALITY Blackburn Inn & Spa Boathouse at Sunday Park Caritas Center Dover Hall Jefferson Hotel River’s Rest Marina K-12 SC HO OLS Christchurch School Scott Dining Hall Terrace Christchurch School Master Plan Christchurch School Puller Science Center Collegiate School Master Plan + Construction Administration Compass School, Columbus & Cincinnati, OH Episcopal Day School Faison School for Autism Goddard School Magnolia Academy Richmond Montessori School Parking Sabot at Stony Point St. Bridget School Entrance Plan + Parking Study St. Catherine’s School Dining Hall Expansion St. Joseph’s Villa Master Plan & Dooley School St. Mary’s School Renovation & Addition The Carmel School Trinity Episcopal School Master Plan HIGHER EDUCATION Liberty University - School of Osteopathic Medicine Liberty University - Softball Complex and Parking Deck University of Richmond- Brunet Hall University of Richmond- Carol Weinstein Center for International Studies University of Richmond- Jepson Hall University of Richmond- Law School Entry Court University of Richmond- Queally Hall Expansion University of Richmond- Queally Admissions Building
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST PRIVATE University of Richmond- Robins Center Addition and Renovation University of Richmond- The Forum MEDICAL CENTERS Bon Secours Blackstone Medical Center Bon Secours Cancer Institute at Harbour View Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center Bon Secours Heart Institute Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Master Plan Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Master Plan Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Institute Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital Master Plan Children’s Hospital of Richmond Cumberland Hospital for Children & Adolescents John Randolph Medical Center Master Plan Huguenot Road Optometrist Libbie Medical Center Sentara Hospital Expansion Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Institute St. Elizabeth Hospital The Eye Place VCU Medical Center VCU School of Dentistry Courtyard VCU-Massey Cancer Center Garden Lighting Virginia Eye Institute Westhampton School Landscape Maintenance Oversight MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS Bon Secours Ironbridge MOB Bon Secours Laburnum MOB Bon Secours Hampton Roads MOB Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center MOB III Expansion Bon Secours St. Francis Child Care/MOB Bon Secours St. Francis MOB II Bon Secours St. Francis MOB Parking Lot Bon Secours St. Francis Watkins Center MOB Bon Secours St. Mary’s Behavioral MOB/Parking Bon Secours St. Mary’s MOB West Chippenham MOB Chippenham Johnston Willis MOB Depaul MOB Halifax Regional MOB Harbour Pointe MOB
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital MOB Hioak II Medical Office Building Lynchburg MOB Reynolds Crossing MOB #2, 3, & 4 Reynolds MOB Irrigation Sentara Halifax MOB Short Pump MOB Preliminary Site Study Woolfolk St. Mary’s MOB SENIOR LIVING/AGE SPECIFIC Autumn Run Beth Sholom Lifecare Community Bon Secours The Crossings at Ironbridge Cedarfield Senior Living Chesterfield County Lucy Corr Nursing Home Chickahominy Falls Goochland Earl Thompson Property Harper’s Mill Due Diligence Harvest Glen John Rolfe Square Magnolia Lakes Midlothian Wood Norwood Pond Opaca Property Petersburg Tabernacle Senior Housing Reams Road Saddle Creek Farm St. Anthony’s Senior Housing Trellis Crossing Villas at Ashlake Westmont at Short Pump Westminster Canterbury Senior Living - Richmond Westminster Canterbury Senior Living - Shenandoah Valley Winchester Senior Living HEALING, CHAPEL & MEMORIAL GARDENS & LABYRINTHS Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Healing Garden Bon Secours St. Francis Contemplative Garden & Labyrinth Bon Secours St. Mary’s Chapel Garden Sentara Cancer Center Contemplative Healing Garden & Water Feature Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Healing Garden St. Anthony Healing Garden
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST HIGHER EDUCATION College of William and Mary Alumni House Expansion Crim Dell, Sorority Court, and Dorm Green & Gold Village Replacement Kaplan Arena Renovation Memorial Garden Memorial to the Enslaved Muscarelle Museum of Art Swem Library Terrace Ferrum College Campus Master Plan Update George Mason University Center Commons, Parking Deck, and Plazas Campus Master Plan Student Center Germanna Community College Campus Master Plan Replace French Slaughter Building James Madison University Carrier Arboretum Terrace & Fountain Chandler Courtyard College of Business Greek Row Charette Madison Hall Renovation President Rose House West Parking Deck Wind Farm YCP Playground John Tyler Community College Midlothian Campus Expansion Longwood University Academic Building Admissions Building Campus Entrance Redesign Convocation & Events Center Environmental Health & Safety Building Hull Springs Farm Joan of Arc Statue Grounds New Residence Halls Tennis Complex Upchurch University Center Wygal Hall Replacement Mary Baldwin College Student Center Terrace Radford University Intramural Field & Entry Sign
PUBLIC Randolph-Macon College Performing Arts Outdoor Plaza Athletic Fields Master Plan University of Mary Washington Campus Master Plan Campus Walk Jepson Science Center Amphitheater & Accessible Path University of North Carolina Charlotte Campus Master Plan University of Virginia/ Blue Ridge Hospital AMIR building at Fontaine Research Park University of Virginia Alderman Library Renovation Aquatics & Fitness Center Courtyard Brody Jewish Center Central Garage Storm Drain Clark Hall LEE EBOM Crispell Drive Motorcycle Parking Darden Inn & Conference Center Darden Library Egress Davenport Field Dawson’s Row House Porch Replacement Flagler Court Patio Hotel C Drainage Improvements Ivy Mountain Duct Bank Extension Ivy Stacks Expansion JAG Egress Stairs JPA South Lawn Path JPJ Arena Security Study Lambeth Apartments Landscape Assessment Lee Street Bus/Bike Shelter Maury Hall Drainage Improvements Memorial Gym Basketball Courts Michie Hall Monroe Hall Egress Monroe Hill House Path Renovation Pavilion Garden Ramp Physics Building Renovation Primary Care Entrance Improvements Robertson Hall Void Repair School of Law Entrance School of Nursing Resilience Garden Scott Stadium Security & East Gate Stairs Softball Competition Field Sprigg Lane House Drainage
Temporary Athletic Village University Hall Bus Stop Softball Complex at Lambeth Field Virginia Commonwealth University 12th Street Commons Plaza Arts & Innovation Academic Building Cabell Library Shafer Court Pedestrian Plaza Cary Street Recreation Facility Jefferson Street Parking Deck Campus Amenity Guidelines Grace Street Student Housing Engineering and Business School Hibbs Hall Renovation Hunton Hall Garden Renovation Past to Future Walk School of Nursing
Virginia Institue of Marine Science
Chesapeake Bay Hall Davis Hall Master Plan Oyster Hatchery Virginia Military Institute Aquatic Center Cormack Hall Renovation Cocke Hall Renovation & Memorial Garden Scott Shipp Hall Renovations Virginia State University Davis Hall & Band Practice Field Fleet’s Branch Stream Restoration Review M.T. Carter Building Addition Randolph Farm Small Farm Outreach Program High Tunnel Trunk Storm Drain Extension Virginia Tech Data and Decision Sciences Building Green Links Design Guidelines Infinite Loop Design Guidelines Landscape Architecture Term Contract (with Sasaki) Sandy Hall, Davidson Hall & Liberal Arts Building Renovation Wake Forest University Contemplative Garden Washington and Lee University Belfield Estate Historic Garden Renovation Stemmons Plaza
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT LIST PUBLIC K-12 SCHO OLS Albert Hill Middle School Reading Garden Chimborazo Elementary School Rain Gardens Christchurch School Campus Master Plan Christchurch School Puller Science Center Collegiate School Master Plan & Exteriors Deep Run High School Baseball Facility Deep Run High School Entrance Sign Douglas Freeman High School Athletic Field Use Study Douglas Freeman High School Landscape Plan Linwood Holton Elementary School Outdoor Classroom Norrell Annex Rain Gardens Pemberton Elementary Athletics Field Ridge Elementary School Parking Expansion Ridge Elementary School/Tuckahoe Middle School Masterplan Trevett Elementary School Circulation Study Tuckahoe Elementary School Outdoor Classroom Tuckahoe Elementary School Playground Tuckahoe Middle School Athletic Fields Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Master Plan Washington & Lee High School MUNICIPAL Buckingham County Courthouse Byrd Park Water Tank Landscape, Richmond, VA Capital Square Landscape Master Plan, Richmond, VA Chesterfield County Courts Building Chesterfield County Government Center Master Plan Chesterfield County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts Building Chesterfield County Mental Health Facility Chesterfield County Utilities Building Church Hill Water Tower, Richmond, VA City of Richmond Public Schools CSO Green Pilot Project City of Richmond Public Safety Building (existing site analysis) Columbus Pump Station, Richmond, VA Fairfax City Hall and Police Headquarters Master Landscape Plan Fire Station #10, Richmond, VA First Police Precinct, Richmond, VA Fluvanna County Courthouse Gambles Mill Water Tower, Henrico County, VA Henrico County Government Courtyard Revisions Henrico County Operations Center Henrico County Fire Station #5 Hustings Courthouse, Petersburg, VA James City County Courthouse John Marshall Courts Building (infill study), Richmond, VA
Patterson & Grove Ave Streetscapes, Richmond, VA Prince George County Courts Building Rockbridge County Courthouse Stafford County Government Center Third Police Precinct, Richmond, VA Virginia Juvenile Correctional Facility, Isle of Wight AIRPORTS Accomack County Airport Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Culpeper Regional Airport Dinwiddie County Airport Meadows Field Airport Mecklenburg-Brunswick Regional Airport Orange County Airport Richmond International Airport San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Stafford Regional Airport LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS Bon Air Branch Library, Chesterfield County, VA Central Library Expansion, Chesterfield County, VA Chester Library and Arts Center, Chesterfield County, VA Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, Staunton, VA Gayton Branch Library, Henrico County, VA Glen Allen Library Expansion, Henrico County, VA Lancaster County Library, Lancaster County, VA Midlothian Branch Library, Chesterfield County, VA North Park Library, Chesterfield County, VA Reams Gordon Library, Chesterfield County, VA Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County, VA Twin Hickory/Shady Grove Library, Henrico County, VA PARKS & RECREATION Byrd Park Water Tank Landscape 9-Mile Wellness Park, Richmond, VA Dominion Park, Richmond, VA Immigration and Customs Enforcement Soccer Field, Farmville, VA Mantle: Virginia Indian Tribute at Capitol Square, Richmond, VA RF&P Park, Henrico County, VA Short Pump Park, Henrico County, VA Tuckahoe Park Master Plan, Henrico County, VA Twin Hickory Park, Henrico, VA US Park Police Stables
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