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The U.S. Green Building Council featured Beech Bluff County Park in their recent article highlighting the park’s impact on the Wake County community! Centered around educating the community about wildlife and sustainable growing methods, the park offers immersive trails that encourage exploration and learning. It has been a privilege to watch this place cultivate strong community relationships through thoughtful programming and responsible development.

We are excited to showcase Beech Bluff County Park, which was recently awarded SITES Silver certification by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)! The design layout is organized around the park center’s placement along the tree line, serving as a threshold between the open meadow and the surrounding forest. Areas of high activity are strategically located within the existing fields in front of the park center to reduce noise impacts on the forested areas. Likewise, the playground—expected to generate higher noise levels—is positioned away from the park center, equidistant from the east and west property boundaries to maintain balance and minimize disturbance. A maintenance facility and event space anchor opposite ends of the former NC 42 farm access road. The existing barn may be restored to function as a shelter and restroom facility for the event space, while also serving as a recognizable architectural landmark at the park entrance, reminiscent of the historic barns visible along NC 42. An interconnected trail network weaves through the forests and open spaces, offering a variety of routes with both short and long loop options that lead visitors on a journey to the wildlife viewing shelter.

We are excited to see State resources invested in enhancing the greenway system for the Town of Wendell community!

We’re honored to share that Surface 678 has been named one of Durham’s favorite Landscape Architects & Designers in June/July “Best of Durham” issue from Durham Magazine ! We’re deeply grateful for the support of our community and remain committed to creating meaningful places through thoughtful planning and design. It’s inspiring to be recognized alongside so many incredible local businesses that contribute to the heart of our local economy. Follow this link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eh_D9aQk

Landscape architects go beyond boundaries to transform communities! 🌱 Kaleideum Children’s Museum was a great example of reclaiming a site with an abandoned building and converting it into the new ‘living room’ of downtown Winston Salem. The design embraces its surroundings while reflecting the museum’s mission to inspire wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning through playful, colorful design and a meaningful connection to nature. #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture 

April is World Landscape Architecture Month! At Surface, we’re proud to have 11 registered Landscape Architects on our team—bringing decades of combined expertise across parks, universities, and public spaces. We're also growing the future of the field with 14 Landscape Designers working toward registration. Every year, we’re committed to developing and supporting the next generation of landscape architects. This month, we’re honoring our incredible team and the meaningful work they do in shaping vibrant communities 💚 #WLAM

🌳 The grand opening of Beech Bluff County Park was a success! Thank you to the community, partners, and everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Excited to see it in use and serving residents for years to come.   #BeechBluffPark #ParkOpening #LandscapeArchitecture

Exciting to see the transformation of RTP with HUB RTP at the center of it all! Surface 678 is proud to have played a role in shaping this vibrant new destination, contributing to the vision of a more connected, innovative, and thriving Triangle. Read more about RTP’s evolution and what’s ahead: https://lnkd.in/eM2RhWZb

Beech Bluff County Park is hosting its grand opening this Saturday (3/15), with festivities commencing at 11 a.m. after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Sage Shelter.    The 300-acre park will feature a community center with outdoor exhibit spaces and classrooms, a community agriculture program, playground, and extensive hiking trails throughout the diverse topography.   Surface is proud to have worked on this project with our partners at in situ studio, The Wooten Company, 35 North, and Biohabitats.    Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/euSn3YDm

We’re proud to be part of the team behind Wake Tech’s Central Energy Plant, honored with a 2025 Triangle Business Journal Space Award! 🏆   Congrats to Wake Tech and all of our partners on this recognition for sustainable, energy-efficient design.   #SustainableDesign