Commercial

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Commercial 06

The owners of this commercial site had several needs. The access to the bank from the parking area was interrupted by flowerbeds along the curb. Secondly, many patrons of the bank would walk through the flowerbeds to access the bank & adjacent businesses. Finally, the landscape that existed was old & unattractive, in need of a makeover. We added a concrete walkway, with ADA ramp, bordering the parking…

Commercial 05

I collaborated on this project with my former mentor. He worked with a local pool builder to design the water feature. I was very adamant about incorporating some native plants into the design due to the nature of the site- a native casino located in the foothills of central California. Understanding my sensitivity for the cultural component of the planting, my mentor turned the plant design over to…

Commercial 04

This commercial site was in serious need of a landscape makeover. The existing trees and shrubs were misshaped and detracted from the office building. The owners wanted a theme that complimented the architecture and California location of their office. Tropical was a natural fit as many of their clients are based in the Midwest and northeast where tropicals cannot grow. The straight lines of the palms also enhanced…

Commercial 03

This Fresno site was particularly challenging in that I had never designed a space like this before. The products sold at this location had to be displayed in a manner that was both effective at showcasing the broad range of materials offered, while arranging them in a design that was creative and a good use of space. The water feature was located at the west end of the…

Commercial 02

Originally I was approached to provide a planting scheme for pots that were to be added to this Clovis shopping center site. Concurrently, new retail space, water features and park were under development. Following completion of the pot design, I was asked to develop a planting, lighting and sod plan for the park area that was under construction. Shade & flowering trees were incorporated in addition to many…