Carter van Dyke Associates, Inc.

Our firm was retained by the National Cemetery Administration Office of Construction Management to develop the schematic design, design development and construction documentation for the 98,000 grave expansion of the Calverton National Cemetery in 2004. The project included the design of a new Cemetery entrance on Route 25A, a new restroom building, columbarium courts, site furniture, signage, landscaping and irrigation system. One feature of the project was 27,500 pre-placed crypts. The project called for 45,000 pre-placed crypts however the number was reduced to keep the project on budget. The project required coordination with a number of sub-consultants such as geotechnical, survey, traffic, electrical engineers, structural engineers and architects. The project was redesigned in 2008 for 33,000 pre-placed concrete crypts, 4,836 pre-cast concrete niches and 500 in-ground cremains. The project scope was expanded to include improvements and upgrades for the entire site. The revised program included new signage, landscaping, roadway and drainage repairs and forest management. The concept of the design was to develop a series of garden courts that could be expanded in the future. The courts are detailed with pre-cast concrete arbors. The Columbarium structures were set into the grade to create a sense of privacy from the adjacent road. The backside of the columbarium courts opens onto the existing woodlands. Pre-cast concrete panels were used to face the Columbarium walls. The entrances of the courts are accented by low stonewalls and were placed on axis to the precast trellis structure. The landscape planting concept for the project was developed using the existing forest as a model. The overall Cemetery is +/- 1145 acres. This expansion project required the review of many sites within the Cemetery until design proceeded on this five-acre hilly section at the intersection of two existing cemetery roads. . . . #nationalcemeteries #cemeterydesign #siteplanning #designdevelopment #schematicdesign

Within the urban environment we thrive in developing revitalized downtowns that are vibrant, walkable, and green, all within mixed-use communities that celebrate both culture and history. We have pioneered complete street initiatives to create innovative methods for multi-modal movement that reduces our overall carbon footprint. Finally, we strive to re-green our urban environments so that we may reduce the impact of storm water, reduce the heat dome effect, help buffer noise, and to create urban environments that are socially healthy places to live and thrive. Peruse our projects here: www.cvda.com . . . #landscapearchitecture #landscapeplanning #urbanplanning #greenliving #revitalization #environmentallyfriendly

Our firm was retained by EwingCole to assist with the master plan and site planning for the North American headquarters of Olympus Imaging Corp. CVDA was involved in the design of the project from the beginning. Based on severe site constraints, we developed a plan that maximized the building’s orientation to focus on the site’s 9-acre lake and woodlands. The plan and garden themes reflected the company’s Japanese origins while expressing a modern technological theme. View more of this project by clicking the link in our Bio - the Campus Projects. . . . #campusdesign #corporatecampus #landscapearchitecture

The Brickman Center is the first building visitors go to on Bryn Athyn College's campus. Our firm designed the plaza, fountain, drives, parking and developed design guidelines that were used for the entire campus. . . . #campusdesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapeplanning

This pencil sketch was created by talented Doylestown, PA resident Doug Juilian (he has since passed away). Doug created this for our Garden of Life project at Hershey Medical Center. We took a photo from the roof of an adjacent building, which he used as the basis of the sketch. The project contained a series of four fountains, perennial and butterfly gardens to recognize both the donor and recipients. The center fountain containing a Gift of Life medallion is the wellspring. . . . #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #gardendesign #fountains

Wildlands Conservancy PA -South Mountain Preserve on a snowy morning. Our firm was retained by the Wildlands Conservancy, through a grant from the William Penn Foundation, to develop a long-range master plan for the 72 acre Pool Wildlife Sanctuary back in 1997. Photo Credit: Steve Miller #landscapeplanning #landscapearchitecture #wildlifesanctuary

A winter view of the Rooftop Garden we designed over the Emergency Department at St. Mary Medical Center. Each of the four rooftop living spaces we created at the hospital were developed with a design concept related to healing. These projects not only provide energy savings and reduce peak stormwater run-off but also significantly improved views for upper floors of surrounding buildings. . . . #rooftopgarden #landscapearchitecture #medicalcampus #sustainability

Peter's view from the desk of the New York office. Creating landscapes, the best time to plan is now before Spring. . . . #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #gardendesign

The shadows in the snow provide a great sense of depth. It also celebrates the early morning glow as the sun rises. Scene captured by Carter van Dyke, ASLA, AICP.

Winter wonderland at Mun Botanical Garden, one of many public gardens and nature centers we've had the pleasure of collaborating with. It's been proven that spending time in green spaces lowers blood pressure and salivary cortisol levels, both associated with reduced stress and anxiety. Nature experiences can also lower heart rate and improve concentration, memory recall, and overall mood. #botanicalgardens #gardendesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapeplanning