North Beach Promenade – SALT
A new mixed-use "wrap" project in downtown Oceanside near the public pier. At street level is a large public plaza designed in a "nautilus" shell pattern with a kinetic sculpture as the focal point. The upper floors feature luxury apartments with an outdoor ocean view recreation terrace designed by BGB. Developer: Pelican Properties Architect: KTGY
Pearl Street Park
This small pocket park in northeast Fullerton opened in 2021. A "jewel" of a park, the site is surrounded by apartments and carports, and was formerly a vacant lot filled with debris. BGB assisted the City of Fullerton in applying for a highly-competitive Proposition 68 State Grant, which was successful. This Grant provided funds for the park to be constructed.
Avalon
The award-winning downtown Avalon refurbishment project has provided a remarkable boost to the local economy. Originally constructed in the late 1920's by William Wrigley Jr, over the decades the downtown waterfront had become rundown. BGB lead a successful effort to achieve public consensus for the new design and features.
Landscape and Scenic Highways Resource Document
This document, and its companion "Landscape Element of the General Plan" were recently completed for the City of Laguna Beach. These documents provided guidelines for landscape and planning decisions throughout the City. Received awards from the OC / APA. In collaboration with Ann Christoph, FASLA and Selva Partners.
Miraval
A small infill development of contemporary homes in Costa Mesa, Miraval is located in the mid-century neighborhood of Mesa Verde. BGB was project landscape architect. Miraval has received multiple professional honors, including the 2017 Nationals Gold Award "Best Architectural Design - Detached". Developer: Pinnacle Residential Architect: Dahlin Group
DeWitt Property – Laguna Creek Restoration
This restoration of Laguna Canyon Creek was completed in 2020 in collaboration with the Laguna Canyon Foundation. The project included trails, rustic fencing, native plantings, and interpretive signage. BGB assisted the City of Laguna Beach in receiving a California State Waterways Grant that provided $500,000 in funding for the project.
Redondo Beach Esplanade
Honored by the American Public Works Association as "Project of the Year", this innovative one-mile long oceanfront streetscape was designed by BGB in collaboration with Harris Associates Engineers. The $ 3 Million project included blufftop seating, street furniture, and public artwork, and has received praise from civic leaders and residents.
Sutter’s Mill – Ladera Ranch
This residential project is in the acclaimed Village of Terramor that features Green Development practices. BGB worked with a local artist to create and install sculptures from "found" castoff metal pieces. Sutter's Mill received PCBC and National "Attached Residential Project of the Year" awards. Developer: Centex Homes Architect: Bassenian Lagoni