![]() ![]() The signature open lawn space is lighted at both pedestrian scale from perimeter poles and pathway lights, and by 40-foot high poles with adjustable event lighting for planned activities, performances and shows. Great care was taken in the lighting deployment strategy so as to maintain key viewing corridors to storefronts. The glass enclosed public-use and retail pavilions serve as welcoming lanterns along pedestrian pathways. An extensive array of water features, long a hallmark of the Center, comes to life after dark with dynamic white-light focal effects. For more than 40 years, PBK has served as an award-winning pioneer for architectural and engineering design solutions for clients in education, healthcare, sports and corporate business. An extensive re-lighting program for both existing and new landscape helps to create a more appropriate nighttime identity for the Center and strengthen visual cues for shopper orientation. ![]() A complete facelift for the landscape and hardscape updates the look, while maintaining the hallmark attraction of the original design.Ī central spine of pedestrian-scaled poles provides needed functional illumination for the retail property, while establishing familiar and repeatable wayfinding markers. Reflecting pools and water features further reinforce the park-like feel. Enclosed glass pavilions with soft seating, tables and a comfortable fireplace are positioned throughout the Center. To accomplish this, the addition of a new “Village Green” lawn area helps foster a sense of community at the very center of the property. ![]() ![]() The architect’s intent was to further enrich Oakbrook’s already elegant character by creating an atmosphere even more inviting and approachable. The Center needed to update its look, while maintaining its signature feel and timeless style. It is one of the largest shopping centers in the Chicago area and has drawn accolades over the years for its charming setting, sophisticated store mix, and a focus on community engagement. Scott is an avid hiker, golfer, tennis player and proud father of two.Oakbrook Center has been a cornerstone of its Illinois community since it opened in the early 1960’s. He has served on the Trinity Strand Trail Committee. He has lectured and published articles on design and had projects featured in international periodicals. Our commitment to excellence and integrity in every aspect of our practice has created a culture that has prospered for 60 years from the leadership of its founding partners through today. He is past Executive member of the Dallas Chapter AIA, served two years as Communications Commissioner, and has chaired several Chapter committees and events such as Retrospect, Dallas AIA Home of the Year Competition, Public Relations Committee and 25-year Award Committee. Our HistorySince its founding in 1956, OMNIPLAN has been committed to creating engaging, innovative, and enduring architecture for our clients and community. He served as a visiting design studio critic at Texas Tech University. Project Designer, Specifications Writer and Resource Coordinator in Dallas, TX. One of the most famous projects is Northpark center. The firm is specialized in retail architecture as well as urban planning. Omniplan Architects is a medium size firm with an extraordinary reputation. In addition to his practice, he is currently serving on the Texas Tech University College of Architecture Advisory Board and as Design Chairman of the AIA National Knowledge Leadership Assembly: Committee on Faith-Based Design. Productive and prestigious local Architecture firm. His expertise in authentic historic design is evident in Highland Park Village and has foundations in documenting historic buildings including The White House and Texas State Capitol. His focus for over 30 years has been modern Architecture, concentrating on commercial projects including large to medium scale Retail and Mixed-use, Worship, Office, Institutional and Multi-Family projects. His background includes working at prominent Dallas firms, a founding principal of Welch | Hall Architects and for 25 years with OMNIPLAN Architects, known for NorthPark Center, Watermark Community Church and The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, where he was a Principal and Director of Design. Scott is a Dallas Architect whose work has received numerous design honors and recognitions. ![]()
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