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william e. esarey | wee landscape architecture | placemaking | gardens | site planning | design
lexington | louisville
![]() Keeneland new grandstand entry.jpg | ![]() Keeneland Entry Plaza.jpgThe new entry plaza into the Keeneland Grandstands. | ![]() Keeneland Grandstand Entry Plaza.jpgThe new entry plaza into the Keeneland Grandstands. |
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![]() Keeneland Entry Plaza.jpgThe new entry plaza into the Keeneland Grandstands. | ![]() EKU Lancaster Pedestrian Gate.jpgNew Campus Gateway and Green Space | ![]() Paris Bourbon County LibraryProject completed January 2016. We'll publish new pictures when things green up. |
![]() Paris Bourbon County LibraryThe fences are a modern interpretation of Bourbon County horse pastures. | ![]() Warren East High School.jpgNew Athletic Campus for WEHS in Bowling Green Kentucky. Completion Date Fall 2016 | ![]() Project 1107 | Water Wall | PlazaRegenerative design Change can happen slowly in a small Kentucky town. When there is a significant opportunity for transformational change, that opportunity cannot be squandered. Project 1107 presented Winchester, Kentucky with the opportunity to regenerate a newly vacant hospital site into a catalytic public space with impact on health, culture, and the community’s sense of self. Clark County will become home to the most ambitious and imaginative public green space in the region. The spa |
![]() Project 1107 | Adventure Play AreaThe Upper Adventure Play area. Two adventure areas for children meant to inspire mental and physical abilities, and encourage outdoor activities that develop healthy families and communities. | ![]() Project 1107 | Sculptural MoundsSculptural mounds that pay tribute to a former Native American settlement of Eskippakithiki. Meandering trails designed for athletic and casual use, including a 1.1 mile loop that circles the space, while paths along the sculptural mounding and natural areas allow for variety in distance, challenge level and scenery. | ![]() Project 1107 | Trials | EventsSculptural mounds that pay tribute to a former Native American settlement of Eskippakithiki. Meandering trails designed for athletic and casual use, including a 1.1 mile loop that circles the space, while paths along the sculptural mounding and natural areas allow for variety in distance, challenge level and scenery. Event garden spaces defined by native plants and overhead shade structures, perfect for weddings, a “Picnic with the Pops,” fundraisers and other such events. |
![]() Project 1107The Overall Concept Plan for the re-Visioning of the Clark Regional Hospital site. The project reflects the vision and desires of a large group of residents. The landscape architects can take credit for the form and organization of the plan. But the functional elements of the plan belong to the community. This isn’t a project that is the vision or desire of one person or small group of people. It is a project that reflects the vision and desires of a large group of Winchester residents. | ![]() Union Electric Corporate HeadquarterGateway Pergola leads into the campus green space. Bill was the leader designer for the award winning corporate campus in downtown St. Louis, MO. At the time Bill was working with Sverdrup Corporation. | ![]() Union Electric Corporate HeadquarterCeremonial paver entry drive into the corporate campus. Bill was the leader designer for the award winning corporate campus in downtown St. Louis, MO. At the time Bill was working with Sverdrup Corporation. |
![]() Union Electric Corporate HeadquarterThe major empolyee walkway connector. Bill was the leader designer for the award winning corporate campus in downtown St. Louis, MO. At the time Bill was working with Sverdrup Corporation. | ![]() Union Electric Corporate HeadquarterCentral fountain and campus green space. Bill was the leader designer for the award winning corporate campus in downtown St. Louis, MO. At the time Bill was working with Sverdrup Corporation. | ![]() Eastern Kentucky UniversityWe worked with Murphy Graves Trimble to develop a small area plan for the EKU Campus. We are currently in design for the Lancaster Pedestrian Entry. |
![]() Eastern Kentucky UniversityWe worked with Murphy Graves Trimble to develop a small area plan for the EKU Campus. We are currently in design for the Lancaster Pedestrian Entry. | ![]() Shanghai the BundEntry Gate The resident entry gate in the Shanghai high-rise residential community. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. | ![]() Shanghai the BundThe Pool Area The pool area in the Shanghai high-rise residential community features islands, bridges, fountains, and colorful tile. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. |
![]() Shanghai the BundPlay Area The play area is in a protected area of the neighborhood. Great ledge wall seating is adjacent the play area for kids to sit on or for parents to watch. The play area has a pirate ship theme, plantings, and a poured in place rubber surface. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. | ![]() Shanghai the BundA neighborhood walkway is adorned with seating and pots. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. | ![]() Shanghai GemdaleWater Feature and Plaza in the Shanghai mid-rise residential community. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. |
![]() Shanghai GemdaleMain entry drive in the Shanghai mid-rise residential community. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. | ![]() Shanghai NanxingThe main pedestrian court in the Shanghai high rise development featured fountains, special lighting, fountains, granite paving, and lush vegetation. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. | ![]() Shanghai NanxingThe main entry gate to the Shanghai high rise development features high granite walls, heavy metal gate, custom lights, granite paving, and lush vegetation. As the Project Director for HZS Bill oversaw the implementation of the high end residential tower project on Shanghai's exclusive Bund. The grounds are a series of parks and places for people. |
![]() Paul Blazer High SchoolWe connected the modern high school with covered exterior walks. We threaded the walks through the forest canopy preserving the trees and providing ADA access to the 5 building upper campus. | ![]() Paul Blazer High SchoolThe gravel trench in the picture foreground is aground water recharge system. The swale takes the surface water to bedrock. This is not a high maintenance rain garden but solves the same issue in a low maintenance way the staff can care for. | ![]() Irish Hill | Urban InfillThe Irish Hill Urban Infill project strengthened the street front with live / work buildings. High rise condos have great views of downtown. Creek access and greenspaces finish out the concept. Louisville, Kentucky |
![]() Irish Hill | Urban InfillArtist rendering of the Irish Hill | Urban Infill concept. Louisville, Kentucky | ![]() On the Boards - WEHSWe are currently working on the new Athletic Campus for Warren East High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky | ![]() On the Boards | Midland Mixed UseThe mixed use development on Midland Avenue is a multi-layered project that will feature business, office, with residential above that that have views of downtown Lexington, Kentucky. |
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