Landscape design is required for practically every project, large or small.  It involves site layout, drainage design, planting plans, and erosion control. We at Paragon understand that landscape features showcase a project, and are extraordinarily sensitive to aesthetics, the environment, clients' needs, site conditions and municipal requirements.

Paragon Associates partnered with Ken Saiki Design of Madison, WI to prepare the master plan and construction documents for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine located south of La Crosse, Wisconsin

The Shrine master plan consists of a Pilgrim Center, Chapel, 400-seat Church, Catechetical Center and Rectory, Convent, scenic trails, gardens, and outdoor devotional areas. The multi-phased project presented unique site challenges, including:

• Steep grade changes

• No existing City utilities on-site

• Development of 2000 linear feet of asphalt trail on 20-30% slopes

• Design of specialized retainment systems to stabilize trail subgrade

• Tight construction limits to minimize site disturbance and retain the beauty of the existing woodlands

Located in historic downtown La Crosse, the design of this facility required conformance with the historic quality present in its surroundings.  In addition to providing parking and utility extensions to the building, Paragon’s landscape architects used a variety of plants and structural site improvements to give the site a pleasant and functional environment within this confined downtown setting. 

These elements included custom iron fencing, durable ground covers, brick paving and specially finished concrete paving.

Paragon Associates was contracted to assist in the renovation of the public space adjacent to The State Bank of La Crosse.   Paragon developed the landscape architectural design, which included hardscape features, planting plan design, and other exterior design elements.  This photograph shows the north side of the building.