Ambius recognised for excellence in plantscaping

14 Sep 2010

Ambius, the global plantscaping leader, was honoured to receive eight awards recognising the company's commitment to excellence, innovation, and professionalism in the interior plantscaping industry at the 18th annual PIA Interior Plantscape Hall of Fame and Awards at the CalScape Expo 2010.

The awards celebrated Ambius's work for a diverse array of clients which included malls, commercial buildings, cruise ships and hospitals. Ambius received the following accolades:

Mark Hawry accepted 4 awards on behalf of the Ambius National Projects Team, bringing the best of land to sea with Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas' Central Park initiative which showcases a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky and features lush, tropical grounds. This public gathering place features serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees, and provides cruisers with more choices in unique outdoor space. Hawry accepted three Award of Excellence citations for Oasis of the Seas including oversight of the Exterior Garden, the installation of Central Park and the design and provisioning of the ships' silk replica and preserved foliage. Central Park on Oasis of the Seas also picked up the prestigious Judge's Award, which was awarded for the most outstanding overall project in 2010.

Jon LaDow's majestic and festive work at San Francisco's Tishman-Speyer building was recognised as an outstanding Holiday Display.

The silk replica and preserved foliage display, managed by David Baughman, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Lutz, Florida received an Award of Merit. An additional Award of Merit was given to Laura Burns Lambert’s silk replica installation at San Francisco's Northgate Mall.

Chris Karl's design savvy picked up an Award of Excellence for his horticultural work in the Beckman Coulter lobby.