SALT DESIGN STUDIO designed a plaza and landscape for a museum, located at the corporate headquarters in New Brunswick NJ. As part of a larger renovation effort, the project included transforming a former asphalt vehicular turnaround into a vibrant public plaza for gathering, reflection, and events.

SALT’s design concept weaves together the company’s history, materiality, and culture into a cohesive, tactile landscape—a contemporary tapestry that connects two buildings from different eras. A dynamic composition of paving and planting frames the museum experience, guiding visitors through a sequence of visual contrasts. The planting palette features a rich mix of ornamental grasses, perennials, and groundcovers, creating a textured, seasonally evolving landscape. Integrated granite seat walls offer moments of pause, introducing vertical elements and providing comfortable spots for employees and visitors alike.

Collaborators: JacobsWyper Architects, SCE Engineering

Status: Construction Completed September 2016

Photography: Albert Esto