2007 Design Merit Award
Presented by the American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter.

2003 Design Merit Award
Presented by the American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter.

The Patent Garden has become a favored destination of employees and the first stop for visiting doctors and scientists from around the world. The charge was to lift the space to a higher plane of aesthetic and intellectual integrity, where the elements of contemplation, celebration and inspiration could meld together in a harmonious, pure and powerful form. The simplicity and openness of the design allows for a multiplicity of uses and functionality. Individual contemplation and inspiration, as well as large group gatherings can be accomplished within this space without losing the feeling of subtlety and Zen-like calm.