James B. Evans & Associates was established in 1970 in Lexington to provide a wide range of professional services to public and private clients and selected architectural and engineering offices. Primary services include planning for institutional and recreational facilities, land planning, and site design for commercial, recreational, and multi-family residential developments. In addition, landscape designs and planting plans are developed for all types of buildings and facilities.
Evans & Associates employs registered and graduate landscape architects with a combined total of over 50 years experience. We maintain a small staff with personnel that strives to provide the highest level of service for each client. We work closely with architects and engineers as site conditions and the program dictate during planning, design, and construction of our projects.
Our goal is to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and distinctive outdoor spaces that meet the needs of our clients and the site's users. We bring a holistic and inclusive design process to the table that ensures all opportunities for a site are discovered and developed in an appropriate and responsible fashion. We are sensitive to our clients' budgets and possess an exceptional track record of keeping costs within those constraints.
As Landscape Architects, we are especially concerned with preserving the natural beauty of the existing environment and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the client and site users. We take pride in creating sustainable solutions that reflect our belief in minimizing our ecological footprint and we strive to incorporate those solutions in all of our work.
We provide a range of services for our clients, including:
Client: Blue Grass Airport
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Services Provided: Landscape & Site Design
Project Description: Evans & Associates prepared conceptual design studies and construction documents for the Keeneland / Triangle Foundation Exhibit that has been constructed on the west end of the Blue Grass Airport terminal. This exhibit provides a paddock-like setting for three life-sized horse and groom statues. The statues, sculpted by renowned horse sculptress Gwen Reardon, appear on circular paths similar to those found at the paddock of Keeneland racetrack.
Client: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Berea, Kentucky
Services Provided: Site & Landscape Design
Project Description: Evans and Associates was a member of a design team led by Myers Jolly Architects on this regionally significant project located on I-75 at the north Berea interchange. Our office was responsible for the design of all pedestrian walks, plaza areas, crosswalks, site furnishings, landscape plantings, parking lots, and the entrance drive. This project was completed in 2003.
Client: Transylvania University
Services Provided: Landscape Design, Construction Documents, Contract Administrative Services
Project Description: The Clive M. Beck Center is a multi-use recreational facility for the campus community. Evans & Associates was responsible for the design and bidding of landscape plantings at this prominent landmark for the University that is located in a high profile area at the corner of North Broadway and West 4th Street.
Client: Centre College
Location: Danville, Kentucky
Services Provided: Inventory & Analysis, Site & Landscape Design, Construction Documents for site/landscape work, and Contract Administration Services
Project Description: The Pearl Hall Dormitory was completed in 2009 and is LEED Gold Certified. This building provides housing for 146 students at Centre College. Evans & Associates was responsible for the design and development of site drawings for the walks, patios, fire pit, service areas, and parking lot with related landscape plantings. We worked closely with the Campus Beautification Committee to bring native species into the design to enhance the entrances and student gathering spaces.
Client: Kentucky Community & Technical College
Location: Ashland, Kentucky
Project Description: Ashland Community & Technical College is one of many KCTCS facilities where Evans & Associates has provided design services such as master planning and site/landscape design. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns, along with campus signage and landscape plantings, were key elements in providing a safe and enjoyable campus setting for this 135,800 SF facility.
Client: Private Horse Farm
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Services Provided: Master Planning, Site Design, and Landscape Design
Project Description: Evans & Associates has been involved in numerous horse farm projects. Our office was selected to prepare a development plan for this new farm in the Tide Water region of Virginia. A site was selected for a new residence and equestrian complex that includes a 14 stall horse barn, show arena, paddocks, and cross country riding trails. The development plan also provides space for a 400 yard golf driving range, golf green with sand trap, skeet range, dirt bike course, and caretaker's residence.
Client: Good Samaritan Hospital
Services Provided: Site Design & Landscape Plan
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Client: Shriners Hospital
Location: Somerset, Kentucky
Services Provided: Site Planning, Site & Landscape Construction Documents
Project Description: Evans & Associates was responsible for preparation of a site development plan for this facility and concurrent construction documents for site work and landscape plantings. This project includes a main entry plaza with vehicular drop-off, stormwater pond, and landscape plantings that are utilized to accentuate specific components of the building and soften the perimeter of parking areas.
Client: Goodwin Brothers, Inc.
Services Provided: Master Planning, Site Design, Landscape Plantings, Construction Documents
Project Description: Evans and Associates was responsible for the site design and landscape planting package for this outstanding facility in downtown Lexington. This project includes a parking area, pedestrian walks, courtyard with fountain, and streetscape improvements for a section of Vine Street, Main Street and Ransom Avenue. A system of walls, steps, and sloping plant beds was implemented to achieve ADA accessibility across the slope of this site.
Services Provided: Site Design and Landscape Plan
Project Description: Evans & Associates was responsible for the design of all pedestrain walks, plaza areas, cross walks, landscape plantings, and site furnishings including the decorative fountains, flagpoles, sculptures, benches, and planters for this highly visible project.
Client: City of Hodgenville
Location: Hodgenville, Kentucky
Services Provided: Site & Landscape Design, Construction Documents
Project Description: This Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial project completely redeveloped the existing traffic pattern which created confusion for motorists traveling through downtown Hodgenville. The new roundabout improves traffic flow through the downtown business district, serves as a central public plaza, and provides a formal display area for the historic statue of Abraham Lincoln that was originally installed at this site over 100 years ago. A new statue of Lincoln as a young boy was added along with other interpretive displays featuring the life and accomplishments of Lincoln.
Client: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Govt. & Downtown Lexington Corp.
Services Provided: Inventory / Analysis and Master Planning
Project Description: Evans & Associates developed a Master Plan for streetscape improvements for the City of Lexington. The plan was developed over a period of several months and included numerous meetings with downtown property owners, community leaders, developers, and the general public in order to get feedback relative to goals and objectives of the project. A series of recommendations in terms of streetscape improvements was developed and compiled into a comprehensive plan.
Client: Kentucky State Parks
Location: Cumberland Falls, Kentucky
Services Provided: Site & Landscape Design, Construction Documents, Contract Administrative Services
Project Description: The major objective of this project was to provide an inviting drop-off and accessible walkway from the existing parking lot to the Gift Shop/Visitor Center and Falls Viewing Area. Other project elements include interpretive signage, better storm drainage, new lighting, and landscape plantings for several key areas within the park. Park visitors now have a safer and more enjoyable experience while viewing one of the greatest wonders in Kentucky.
Client: LFUCG Parks & Recreation
Services Provided: Site Planning
Project Description: Evans & Associates has performed Site Planning for several neighborhood parks in Lexington, Kentucky, including Ecton and Kenawood parks. These parks are centrally located and easily accessible for neighborhood users. Site amenities include playgrounds, sport facilities, trails, and open fields for social and recreational opportunities. Parking areas extend use of the parks into the surrounding community. These multi-use parks create a sense of place and build a strong sense of community.
Client: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Location: Nazareth, Kentucky
Project Description: Evans and Associates developed a site plan for this courtyard that included a pergola structure designed by a local architect. The plan integrates walking paths for access and interior circulation with new plant material that provides seasonal color. Several seating areas provide an opportunity for socializing or meditation and give the sisters a place to enjoy this serene environment.
Client: St. Charles Catholic Church
Location: Marion County, Kentucky
Services Provided: Conceptual Site Design
Project Description: The church commissioned our office to provide them with a concept for improvements to an existing crucifixion statue within their cemetery. This concept includes an amphitheater for small services, pedestrian entry gate, vehicular drop-off, and new plantings.
Client: James B. Evans
Location: Central Kentucky
Services Provided: Landscape Design
Project Description: A horse farm owner commissioned Evans & Associates to design a new patio that would compliment the renovation of the main residence. Based on our consultation with the client, four concepts were developed and then presented to the farm managers. A final design was selected from these concepts and refined into construction documents for installation.
Client: Charleston Greene Townhomes
Project Description: Evans & Associates worked with this client to transform the open spaces between townhomes into a passive garden area. The work included new brick paving, sitting areas, landscape plantings, and water features. Our designers paid close attention to the seasonal attractiveness of the courtyard spaces by incorporating interesting deciduous and evergreen species, flowering trees, and a palette of annual and perennial plantings.
Client: Private Residence
