A once bustling industrial hub, Cosmic Saltillo has brought new life to the abandoned Texaco Depot through a layered approach that artfully melds existing features with the new. The incorporation of reclaimed site materials for paving and water features minimizes project waste while helping to preserve the site’s unique character. Plantings freely spill and climb over built materials, softening the facade and situating visitors amongst nature rather than adjacent to it. A newly constructed stair well and elevator brings visitors up to the roof top where they are lofted into the tree canopy with views west of downtown Austin. Located along the multi-modal Red Line Parkway, the newly accessible grounds invite visitors to explore its many nooks. Consequently, this quirky and lush design scheme has turned this neighborhood relic into a bustling urban garden that will sustainably serve the community for years to come.