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Coming Up: TEDxRVA

3north is excited to be assisting with the planning and preparation for TEDxRVA to be held at the historic Power Plant building in downtown Richmond on March 22. Details about this exciting event may be found here at the TEDxRVA site.

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3north Hosts Acclaimed Garden Designer and Public Space Advocate

As part of her three day visit to Richmond, 3north hosted Lynden Miller for a group discussion on public spaces here in Richmond. Civic, design, community and public leaders participated in case studies based upon several 3north landscape projects. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and Capital Trees brought Lynden to Richmond to share her thoughts and…

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On Newsstands: 3north Winery Design

The Winter 2012 issue of Home and Design Magazine featured The Early Mountain Vineyards winery remodel led by 3north Principal Jay Hugo. 3north worked in conjunction with Janie Molster Designs for the transformation of an existing winery after Steve and Jean Case bought the property to create their own label and to promote the Virginia…

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On the Board: Jay Hugo Joins EarthCraft Virginia Directors

3north Principal Jay Hugo recently joined the Earthcraft Virginia board of directors. EarthCraft's serves to advance sustainable, affordable, resource and energy efficient construction through education and technical support. “EarthCraft Virginia has developed innovative programs to raise the bar for individual projects and larger communities,” said Hugo. “I’m excited to be involved, and I’m looking forward…

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Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Homestead Resort and Spa

The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia and Canyon Ranch of Tucson, Arizona, have announced a partnership to create a new spa and fitness experience at The Homestead. 3north has been leading the design of the new spa in addition to the firm's other work as part of The Homestead's $25 million in capital improvements including the…

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3north Unveils Great Shiplock Park Renderings

At a recent event for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, 3north presented renderings and a site plan for the proposed improvements to the Great Shiplock Park in Richmond. The park will serve as the Richmond trail head for the Capital Trail. The Virginia Capital Trail is a dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that will…

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3north’s Impact on the Best Offices In Richmond

Seven workplaces in the Corrugated Box Building designed by 3north are in the running for Work It, Richmond's "Best Office in RVA" competition. Entries include 3north's own office as well as C3, circle S studio, IntelliGraph, Mobelux and Tumblr's only office outside of Manhattan. In addition two other workplaces designed by 3north, The Visual Arts…

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Online: Capital Trees Initial Project

Former publisher of Virginia Business, Jim Bacon, recently posted an article on his blog, Bacon's Rebellion, a story on the 14th Street Capital Trees Initiative. 3north Principal Jay Hugo has worked closely the City of Richmond and four Richmond Garden Clubs of the Garden Club of Virginia on this unique public-private partnership to not only…

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3north Principal Sandy Bond’s Outdoor Living

"Narrow Escape" describes the rear yard of 3north Principal Sandy Bond's home in the historic Fan District in Richmond. It is  title of an article in the May 2012 issue of Better Homes and Gardens as well as the author describes the clever use of levels and partitions to create outdoor living and entertaining spaces as…

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On Tour: Historic Garden Week Features Two 3north Residences

Considered one of the "world's largest open houses," Historic Garden Week in Virginia provides visitors a chance to see beautiful homes and gardens throughout the Commonwealth. Each year, 3north typically has had one to two homes on the tour. This year is no exception with two homes featuring design by 3north Principal Jay Hugo on…

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