Design forward public spaces shaped by site ecology and crafted to strengthen community experiences.
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Red Car Winery:
Forestville, California
This exciting project represents the next chapter for a well-loved Sebastopol tasting room. The site combines the winery’s vineyard, production, and tasting room into a single location, set within an historic apple orchard. The agrarian nature of the site inspired the simple geometry and quiet materials palette of the landscape. Patios and picnic areas are situated to enjoy expansive views of the Sonoma countryside, encourage community, and promote relaxation.
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Materials:
Stone, Gravel, Concrete
Considerations and Features:
Preserving existing Redwoods and Apple Trees, Screening, Noise Mitigation, Highlighting views
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Community:
901 Fairfax, San Francisco
Honor Award Winner, American Society of Landscape Architects, 2020
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Materials:
Reclaimed curbstones, corten, concrete, DG, reclaimed cedar, decomposed granite
Considerations and Features:
Budget, landscape on structure, contaminated soils, challenging topography
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Playful shapes designed with community at the forefront....this award winning affordable housing project completed with David Baker Architects.
Hunters View:
901 Fairfax, San Francisco
Completed with Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture
Photography by Marion Brenner
This affordable housing project is composed of a community space, plaza, garden, and playground. In addition to housing units, the project serves as the community center and daycare for the Hunters View development. Playful “guitar pick” shapes are repeated throughout the site, as well as the architecture. On the podium level garden, the community center is visible by peering through an oculus to the level below. Challenges included steep topography, serpentine soils, and limited budget. The goal of community connection was reiterated throughout the design process, resulting in a dynamic project that provides a sense of ownership and home for the residents and surrounding neighborhood.
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Hide and Reveal:
Cyrus Restaurant, Geyserville
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Hide and Reveal:
Cyrus Restaurant, Geyserville
Completed with Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture
Photography by Justin Katigbak and Cyrus Restaurant
A goal for this Michelin star restaurant was to focus the experience on the surrounding views of the Alexander Valley. However, an intimate walled courtyard provides a spare garden as one enters the space, hiding the view beyond and providing a counterpoint to the lush vineyard setting once it is revealed. The walls screen the parking area and provide a serene entry sequence, setting the stage for the unique dining experience, and ultimately directing views to the valley once inside.
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Spare / contemplative.... completed with Olsun Kundig Architects...
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Materials:
Napa field stone, gravel, concrete
Considerations and Features:
Maximizing views, protection of existing oaks, spaces for both gathering and contemplation