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Dresdner Robin provided landscape architectural design and engineering services for the construction of an open space area located at the corner of Sip Ave. and Newkirk Street, in front of the Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center in Jersey City.

The project consists of streetscape improvements, public plaza and multi-functional student garden area. The plaza is designed as the gateway to the Culinary Institute. It is open and framed by ornamental trees. Its decorative pavement extends onto the street and to the building entry. A bronze medallion, granite bands, pavers and solar lights set a grand approach into the college building. The student garden has controlled access and it’s open to the public during the day. It provides students with outdoor work space, areas for quiet congregation and discussions. The amphitheater seating allows for small performances and outdoor teaching. The space can accommodate additional seating for functions of up to 200 people. Gates on the side of the park open to connect to Newkirk St. with the intention to close the street occasionally and use it as part of the open space for special events organized by Hudson County Community College.

The focal point of the garden is the Stuyvesant Statue set between two identical granite water walls at the top of the amphitheater. Specially selected landscaping and lighting create human scale spaces, emphasize the design elements, and highlight the pavement themes.