James Rose’s landscape design for the Texwipe Corporation campus, now the EarthCam Headquarters in Upper Saddle River, NJ, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Designed in 1985, the 10-acre site is a rare example of Rose’s corporate work and reflects his distinctive “space-form” style, characterized by obtuse angles, interlocking timber structures, and sculptural elements. This is only the second Rose-designed landscape to receive national recognition, following his own residence in Ridgewood, NJ.

Rose’s design for the Texwipe campus was a choreographed experience, using natural materials like bluestone lanterns, tree-root sculptures, and “rock ikebana” to guide visitors through modulated spaces. The design evolved from his earlier methods, replacing salvaged railroad ties with pressure-treated timbers, and was constructed in a spontaneous, on-site process. The result was a deeply immersive and artistic environment that blurred the lines between landscape, sculpture, and architecture.

In 2020, the restoration of the site received Docomomo’s Design Award of Excellence. EarthCam CEO Brian Cury, recognizing the artistic value of Rose’s work, partnered with the James Rose Center to restore the deteriorated site. Using drone technology to document and accurately reconstruct the original bluestone paths, the team honored Rose’s vision while adapting the space for modern use. The project stands as a model for how historic modernist landscapes can be preserved and integrated into contemporary settings.