Originally built as a private residence circa 1940 for a prominent Philadelphia family, Loman Hall is now part of a 45-acre campus for educating and certifying insurance and risk management professionals. The main challenge was reconciling the historic fabric of the landscape with the modern use and mission of the institution, specifically preserving the spirit of the gardens in such a way as to make them economically sustainable. (continued below)
Part 1 of 4: Introduction to the campus of The Institutes and Loman Hall, Malvern, PA.
This was achieved through the careful restoration and adaptive reuse of the architectural features such as the Walled Fountain which was enhanced as an outdoor gathering place, and the Rockery and Grotto, which were liberated from five decades of deferred maintenance and neglected, overgrown conifers. These labor-intensive plantings were replaced with vibrant and resilient perennials, sedges and grasses that quickly knit into the irregular spaces of the Rockery and the strict boundaries of the Walled Garden while offering colorful foliage and delicate textures. The result is a garden, respectful of its heritage, supportive of the present and mindful of the future, that may be used and enjoyed by staff and visitors with minimal annual maintenance costs.
Part 4 of 4: Summarizing how the landscape at Loman Hall the benefits the employees and visitors.
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