Permeable
Located in downtown Buffalo, New York, this mixed-use commercial building combines office space with an upscale hotel. The glass-clad structure took its curved facade from the building that formerly stood on the site, integrating fresh design features within the new development. While the building offers magnificent views of the city skyline, the office tower lobby fronts onto a spacious outdoor courtyard that stretches across 7,000 sq. feet of bright event space. Connected to a large parking garage, and featuring elegant furnishings and planters, the garden courtyard is well suited for both, intimate gatherings and grand events. Eco-Promenade in River Blend was used to complete the look of this modern courtyard, as the clean, sleek appearance of the pavers creates a dynamic linear aesthetic. As an added benefit, the permeable application allows for storm water runoff and mitigates flooding in the area.