Columbus Metropolitan Main Library

Commercial Landscaping for Columbus Metropolitan Main Library — Columbus, OH

Designed by Landscape Architects: MKSK

GreenScapes Landscape Co. was selected to execute the full landscape installation for the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library’s downtown campus renovation in Columbus, OH. Working from designs by MKSK, our team helped transform the exterior spaces into vibrant, functional landscapes that complement the Library’s expanded public areas and reconnect the historic campus to Topiary Park.

East Entrance & Outdoor Library Campus

Our work included installing a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and turf to create welcoming outdoor reading rooms, a stage for small performances, and patios for the first-floor reading room and Carnegie Café. These plantings were carefully selected and placed to enhance circulation, provide visual interest, and frame the new public gathering spaces.

Plaza & Park Integration

We installed hardscape elements and landscaped areas that help integrate the Library campus with the adjacent Topiary Park, turning previously underutilized spaces into community-friendly areas that invite interaction and engagement.

Project Highlights

This project demonstrates GreenScapes’ expertise in:

  • Large-scale commercial landscape installation

  • Planting coordination in high-visibility urban environments

  • Collaboration with architects and contractors to execute complex public projects

  • Enhancing historic sites with modern, functional outdoor spaces

Through our installation, the Library campus now offers an elevated outdoor experience that supports public programming, community events, and everyday use by visitors, creating a lasting impact on downtown Columbus.

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