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Designed in 1893, when Wright was 26, the William Winslow House has strongly contrasting front and rear elevations, the front classical and calm and the rear displaying asymmetric forms that project into the outdoor space.  In designing the landscape, CYLA took cues from the contrast.  In the front yard, two shade trees were added, recalling early photographs where trees grounded the house and shaded it from west sun

The Museum saw an opportunity for a Peace Garden on their grounds to provide a place of reflection and renewal after visiting the exhibits.  CYLA helped identify the best location, which took advantage of an underused narrow green space on the Museum’s west side.   CYLA created a sinuous curved path to contrast with the solemn, rectilinear façade and to invite visitors to explore the new garden on each side of the pa

Famous for its little red wagons, Radio Flyer, Inc., located in Chicago, has created a legacy of toys for the last 90 years. With the removal of outdated buildings, descendants of the founder saw an opportunity to create a corporate campus reflecting their innovative vision for the company. This vision has inspired a new sustainable master plan for the grounds and renovation of the remaining 1930s industrial building

School buses rumble through the southwest parking lot at the Museum of Science & Industry, dropping off and picking up hundreds of school kids in an average day. The Museum finally received funding, administered through CDOT, for much-needed redesign and rethinking of circulation and parking in this lot. CYLA introduced a new layout with a more efficient and innovative arrangement that emphasizes pedestrian safet