Guajome Ranch House Restoration
Vista, CA
DESCRIPTION:
Landscape architectural services for the development of a Cultural Inventory Report for the site. In 1851, Abel Stearns, gave Rancho Guajome as a wedding present to Ysidora Bandini Couts, his sister-in-law and daughter of Juan Bandini (Casa de Bandini, Old Town, San Diego). Cave Couts began building the hacienda in 1852. The family moved from Old Town to Rancho Guajome in 1853. Rancho Guajome is a National Historic Landmark. Scope of services includes research, documentation of landscape features and the development of a Cultural Inventory Report. The report reflects the period of significance for the landscape from 1851 to the mid 1920’s. Landscape plans based on historic documentation reflect the different generations of Ysidora’s family from the time of statehood mid 18th century, the Victorian Period c. 1880’s to the Mission Revival Period c. 1920’s.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Design Award in the Field of Historic Preservation
— California Preservation Foundation
House of Hospitality Reconstruction Project, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
DESCRIPTION:
The House of Hospitality is one of several Museums located on the Prado dating from the 1915 Panama California Exhibition in San Diego. The Museum was remodeled by Richard Requa for the 1935 California Pacific International Exhibition in San Diego. Courtyards were added and existing gardens were retrofitted to include thematic fountains, site furnishings and exotic plantings.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Honor Award
— American Institute of Architects
Merit Award for Planning / Research for Landscape Preservation
— American Society of Landscape Architecture, San Diego, CA
Merit Award for Design for Landscape Preservation
— California Preservation Foundation
Design Award in the Field of Historic Preservation
— California Preservation Foundation
San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art
La Jolla, CA
DESCRIPTION:
Garbini & Garbini provided landscape architectural services for the extensive renovation of an internationally acclaimed art museum. The project centered around the recreation of the original 1913 Irving Gill structure and the renovation of the large coastal sculpture garden. The garden was designed as a backdrop for the installation of art pieces.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Merit Award for Design for Landscape Preservation
— American Society of Landscape Architecture, San Diego, CA
Moonlight Beach Sewer Pump Station
Encinitas, CA
DESCRIPTION:
The pump station is located adjacent to a sensitive creek area and work included the design for revegetation and stabilization of the flood plain area between the creek and structure. The existing pump station was replaced and a setback from the street was not possible. The Architect designed planters as an integral part of the structure on the streetside and landscaping was incorporated to reduce the impact of the building.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Honor Award for Public Works Projects
— American Public Works Association APWA
Penasquitos Trunk Sewer Relief Pipeline & Pump Station
Poway, CA
DESCRIPTION:
Landscape architectural services for a mitigation and revegetation project for a new pump station. The design incorporates coordination with the local community group for conformance to their community plan and the Kara Knott Foundation for the inclusion of donated Oak trees.
BMP’s include use of native plant material. Roofs, sidewalks and landscape areas drain to a cobbled landscape swale and curb cut. Irrigation systems includes both temporary irrigation systems for hydroseeded areas and a drip system (no runoff). Pedestrian and equestrians trails are dirt trails.
Scope of services included site analysis, conceptual landscape plan and reports, construction documents and cost estimates (irrigation & planting). Project site is environmentally sensitive and includes erosion control and mitigation constraints.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Award of Excellence
— American Society of Civil Engineers, San Diego, CA
Award of Merit
— ASCE California State Council
Rancho Penasquitos Pressure Control and Hydroelectric Facility
Poway, CA
DESCRIPTION:
Landscape architectural services for the landscape of a new pressure control & hydroelectric facility. Design features include design for coastal chaparral, an access road to the future park, and blending of new landscaping with existing planting theme along Mercy Road. Scope of services includes site analysis, landscape concept plan, construction documents and cost estimates, and construction support services (irrigation & planting). Project is coordinated with the San Diego County Water Authority. SDCWA guidelines & standards. The project was also coordinated with the local Community Planning Group.
Specific BMP’s include use of a native seed mix for hydroseeded slope areas. A balance of native and non-native plant species were selected for their drought tolerance and ability to survive (after establishment) with minimal supplemental water. A 3 inch layer of 3/8” gravel provides a low maintenance groundcover and slows water and sediment during a rain event. Fiber rolls were maintained until slope plantings were established.
For establishment purposes, container plants are irrigated with a permanent low volume irrigation system. Hydroseeded slopes were temporarily irrigated with a gear drive irrigation system. These irrigation systems should be maintained for use during drought conditions.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Outstanding Project
—American Society of Civil Engineers, San Diego, CA
Waring Road Pump Station
San Diego, CA
DESCRIPTION:
Landscape architectural services for the landscape of a new pump station located in a highly visible area. The site is located at the base of a slope in Mission Valley where the predominant planting is native chaparral.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Award of Excellence
— American Society of Civil Engineers, San Diego, CA
Award of Excellence For Outstanding Landscape Development on a Water CIP Project
— City of San Diego Water Department, San Diego, CA