Though deep in the heart of Buckhead’s high-rise district, Ironwood carefully employed greenery and landscape features to soften the hardscape into a welcoming, intimate and human-centered space. On the rooftop deck – the Cloud Lounge – personal cabanas cantilever over the edge of the building, with glass walls that offer visitors breathtaking views over the city. A beach-entry pool is dotted with low-slung chaise lounges and fringed with dwarf blue spruce trees and cheerful pink muhly grass, while an alfresco dining area features comfortable lounge seating, a fireplace, and a canopy of festive balloon lighting.
On the 8th floor, an elegant spa area is sheltered with dividing walls and soft wood features that create gradual movement between indoor and outdoor space, creating privacy and limited noise for a relaxing, luxurious atmosphere and airy privacy. The 8th-floor pool features a sun-shelf complete with sunken chaise lounges, and a grilling area is decked in sophisticated hardwood for a clean, welcoming feel.
Another feature setting Icon Buckhead apart is the museum-worthy art collection that graces its walls, both inside and out. Most strikingly, Ironwood designed an outdoor wall above the entry motor court that creates the perfect placement for a gorgeous mural by famed Atlanta artist Deanna Sirlin. Framed in white stone, the mural is mounted against a vibrant green wall, offering a refreshing burst of color and art against the clean lines of the Icon’s façade.
With Icon Buckhead’s elegant landscape and architectural features, Ironwood partner Erik Jerkins explains, “We’re really setting a new standard for modern design in Atlanta”. By employing a mix of materials, adding in contemporary accents and a warm, inviting palette, Ironwood balanced the clean sophistication and angular geometry of the building with bright, human-centered spaces to be enjoyed by residents and their guests for years to come
