Groundworks Studio

07/04/2026

The Margaret Gragg Bissell Reading Garden at Charlotte Country Day School is now open! The garden was created to celebrate the extraordinary former head of school, Margaret Gragg Bissell. Honored to be the landscape architect for this special project located in the heart of the CCDS campus. Collaborators: Aubrey Springer Architect and Shaun Cassidy. Contractors: Edison Foard and TG&R.

07/04/2026

https://notrealart.com/exhibition/250-a-celebration-of-public-art-in-the-us/

The Freedom Walkway was selected to represent South Carolina for the 250: A Celebration of Public Art in the US exhibition, recognizing public art with a focus on history, community, and collaboration by CODAworx and Not Real Art. One project from each state plus DC and Puerto Rico were included. Artist collaborators who helped to make this project come to life: Juan Logan, Sharon Dowell, and Carrie Gault.

250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S. marks the nation’s 250th birthday by exploring how public artworks have shaped American cities and landscapes.

05/01/2026

Inspired by the historical fields and meadows of SouthPark, here is the Deerwood Roof Garden at The Sharon!

01/28/2026

Groundworks is excited to announce the selection of the Urban Design Partners + groundworks studio team as the designers for the urban plaza for the Circle of Humanity - Monuments for Unity and Remembrance. The project includes a new Holocaust sculpture near the existing MLK sculpture within Marshall Park in Charlotte. The winning proposal, Woven Histories, was inspired by collaboration and support of the African-American and Jewish communities during the Civil Rights Movement. The space is envisioned as a place for remembrance, education, and reflection.

11/21/2025

The search for big ginkgos is on!

05/30/2025

Endless Summer hydrangeas putting on a show in our client's Myers Park Garden!

04/26/2025

Thank you to Nicole Perri Architecture for including groundworks studio on the Cain Center for the Arts Ceramics and Office Courtyard project! This historic preservation and placemaking project will provide a community gathering space in the heart of downtown Cornelius.

04/13/2024

The Wallace Dell at the Sharon received the Crown Tree Award for Corporate Friend of the Urban Forest from the City of Charlotte! Congratulations to The Sharon's visionary leadership of Angela Rigsbee and Anne Moffat. Your commitment to Charlotte's urban landscape demonstrates the power of landscapes to heal, delight, and inspire.

11/25/2023

Project photos of the Myers Park Presbyterian Church Columbarium expansion project. It was a honor to design such an important space for the church. It was a wonderful collaboration with Aubrey Springer Architect. Photography by April Riehm.