Crystal Cove Historic District
Crystal Cove is an oceanfront project on Newport Coast containing 45 historic cottages built from the 1920's to 40's, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The State of California is restoring the cottages for public vacation and educational uses. BGB has designed the site improvements for the final 17 cottages which will be reconstructed in 2022.
Pacific Drive Park
Pacific Drive Park completed a major refurbishment in early 2022. Located in south Fullerton, the park now includes a new basketball half-court, adult exercise equipment, children’s play area with shade elements, refurbished restroom, and drought tolerant landscaping. The neighborhood celebrated opening-day with speeches, folk dancing by local residents, and refreshments provided by the City.
Dilley Plaque Donation
BGB Senior Principal Bob Borthwick is shown with Bill Atkins at the recent [summer 2022] installation of a plaque to honor Laguna Greenbelt founder James Dilley. The plaque is on display at the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Borthwick, a board member of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. provided coordination and text for the plaque, and Atkins was the graphic designer.
Lewis + Mason Townhomes
153 unit multi-family project in Anaheim received the "Attached Community of the Year" award in 2020 from the National BIA. This "new urbanist" project features a large recreation area, pedestrian paseos, courtyards, and other site features using a Mediterranean-style plant palette. Developer: Trumark Companies Architect: KTGY
Woodcrest Park
The re-opening of Woodcrest Park in Fullerton was celebrated by a food truck and local entertainment. The BGB-designed major refurbishment features include new basketball courts, an adult fitness area, children's play areas, shaded picnic areas, and refurbished athletic fields. The former frontage road was incorporated into the park as a paved "street scene".
Heirloom Farms
This planned residential development incorporates three housing types around a signature park and recreation area. Located in the agricultural area of Temecula, Heirloom Farms features rustic and rural design elements and materials. BGB prepared Entitlement Plans for MLC Holdings and is now completing the construction plans for Meritage Homes.
San Clemente Pedestrian Beach Trail
This popular trail extends 2.4 miles along the railroad corridor adjacent to the beach. The trail has exceeded public use projections since it opened, and growth in users continues. BGB was the prime consultant for this $15 M project which has received regional ASLA design awards and international recognition.
Manhattans
Located in the trend-setting community of Central Park West in Irvine, this 64-unit luxury townhome development features contemporary architecture and the bold use of succulents and other mid-century plantings that have been emulated by adjacent CPW projects. BGB designed all hardscape and pedestrian elements. Developer: Lennar. Architect: KTGY