Iowa Governor’s Mansion

WholeTrees Education/Institution, Event Spaces/Pavilions

Completed: 2020 Location: Des Moines, IAThe pool house at the Iowa Governor’s Mansion is being restored to its former glory. WholeTrees is excited to be part of the restoration process and will be providing all of the black locust timbers to reconstruct this beautiful outdoor space. Precise measurements were taken of the existing original stone structure and 3D renderings of …

Twin Buttes Community Center

WholeTrees Education/Institution, Interiors

Completed: 2019 Location: Twin Buttes, NDWholeTrees worked closely with Woodstone Inc, on these large structural columns. Structural steel was wrapped with White Oak to give the appearance of large diameter columns and a biophilic feel to the main lobby of this tribal community center. GC: Woodstone Inc. Completed: 2019 Location: Twin Buttes, ND WholeTrees worked closely with Woodstone Inc, on …

Sheridan Memorial Park

WholeTrees Landscapes/Playscapes

Completed: 2019 Location: Minneapolis, MNDescription.Architect: Damon Farber GC: Blackstone Contractors Engineer: Engineering VenturesCompleted: 2019 Location: Minneapolis, MN Description. Architect: Damon Farber GC: Blackstone Contractors Engineer: Engineering Ventures

National Gateway

WholeTrees Commercial/Retail, Landscapes/Playscapes, Recent

Completed: 2020 Location: Arlington, VAThis mixed use building sits on the Potomac River in Arlington, VA and features over 1,500 new residential units, 625 hotel rooms, over 2 million square feet of office space, and nearly 250,000 square feet of retail, including a grocery store. A focus on open, public spaces including parks was a large part of this project …

Minnesota Zoo Tiger Lair

WholeTrees Education/Institution, Event Spaces/Pavilions, Recent, Zoos

Completed: 2020 Location: Apple Valley, MNThis cantilevered commercial shade structure will enhance the zoo’s updated Tiger Lair. Branching black locust columns support black locust beams and rafters for this 300 square-foot structure. A steel tension rod complements the structural round timber bringing the vision to reality.Architect: Damon Farber GC: WholeTrees Structures Engineer:  Engineering VenturesCompleted: 2020 Location: Apple Valley, MN This …

La Crosse Riverside Park Bandshell

WholeTrees Event Spaces/Pavilions, Landscapes/Playscapes, Recent

Completed: 2020 Location: LA Crosse, WIWholeTrees worked with Roald Gundersen Design to create the structural timber construction for the Riverside Bandshell for which local Rotary clubs have spent the last several years fundraising. This high profile project incorporates massive oak columns and beams as well as 45’ red pine rafters which will form the base structure for the roof that …

La Crosse Eagle Viewing Platform

WholeTrees Landscapes/Playscapes, Recent

Completed: 2019 Location: La Crosse, WIAs you enter the town of LaCrosse, WI, this 5’ eagle will greet you from atop a towering White Oak, with wings spread in welcome. We were excited for this local project and love the results. Welcome to LaCrosse. Architect: City of La Crosse GC: WholeTrees Structures Engineer: SCL ConsultingCompleted: 2019 Location: La Crosse, WI …

Houston Zoo Pantanal Exhibit

WholeTrees Zoos

Completed: 2020 Location: Houston, TXWholeTrees works with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to restore an oak savanna along the Wisconsin River in the southwestern part of the state. Black Locust is an invasive species here and WholeTrees harvests the trees to provide us with immensely strong and durable timbers for building while also helping make this forest system healthier. …

Georgetown Township Library

WholeTrees Education/Institution, Interiors

Completed: 2019 Location: Jenison, MIFor these dynamic branching interior tree columns for Georgetown Township Public Library in Jenison, Michigan, we provided beautiful white oak branching trees that inspire awe and delight in this biophilic children’s space. Architect: Progressive|ae GC: Lakewood ConstructionCompleted: 2019 Location: Jenison, MI For these dynamic branching interior tree columns for Georgetown Township Public Library in Jenison, Michigan, …

Blackhawk Church

WholeTrees Commercial/Retail, Education/Institution, Interiors

Completed: 2019 Location: Fitchburg, WIThis beautiful, single decorative tree column makes quite the statement in childrens’ area at Blackhawk Church in Fitchburg, WI. The bench surrounding the base adds to the inviting yet playful vibe, and bring biophilic design into the space. Designer: Interior Logic GC: Newcomb ConstructionCompleted: 2019 Location: Fitchburg, WI This beautiful, single decorative tree column makes quite …