housing

The Facts

Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Size: .5 Acres
Partners: Carrier Johnson Architects
Client: Forge
Budget: N/A
Completed: In Progress

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with Carrier Johnson Architects, on Forge land company’s, latest  high end apartment project in Little Italy,  San Diego. The new apartment complex comprised 26 story tower with integrated outdoor amenities on two levels and ground level retail. The pool area on level 3 was carefully sited to take advantage of offsite views to the harbor. Level 6 features outdoor seating/lounge areas, a yoga lawn, as well as live walls and “sky” gardens. The ground level plaza spaces connect to the adjacent Little Italy neighborhood creating an integrated mixed use community.

3rd Level Site Plan

6th Level Site Plan

The Facts

Location: Solana Beach, CA, USA
Size: 1.5 Acres
Partners: Golba Architects
Client: Silvergate Development
Budget: N/A
Completed: In Progress

About the Project

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Site Plan

The Facts

Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Size: ? Acres
Partners: Bruce Peeling Architects
Client: Withheld
Budget: N/A
Completed: 2001

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with architect Bruce Peeling on the Brighton Apartments located in Ocean Beach, San Diego. The two units feature private patios surrounded by native low water use plantings, which contrast the clean and simple patterning of the hardscape elements. The landscape areas (boulevard) adjacent to the street are also planted with native low water use plantings, and incorporate bio swales and infiltration areas to accommodate storm water from both the roof and hardscape areas, while still allowing access to on street parking.

Illustrative Site Plan

The Facts

Location: Vista, CA, USA
Size: 3 Acres
Partners: Carrier Johnson Architects
Client: Silvergate Development
Budget: N/A
Completed: In Progress

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with Carrier Johnson Architects, on a “Palm Springs modern” inspired apartment project in Vista, California. The new apartment complex comprised of a grouping of three story walkup apartments were thoughtfully arranged around a large central open outdoor amenity space  with pool and spa/lounge area, BBQ area, sand play area, bocce court and a large multi-use lawn area, as well as pet washing area. The other buildings face the street providing a vibrant street edge to the project. Drainage from roof water and hardscape areas are collected in naturalized storm water detention basins.

Site Plan

Concept Plan

Concept Section at Apartment Entry 1

Concept Section at Apartment Entry 2

The Facts

LEED Rating: Platinum certified
Location: La Jolla, CA, USA
Size: 6500 Sq Ft
Partners: Domus Studio
Client: Withheld
Budget: N/A
Completed: 2012

About the Project

landLAB teamed with Domus Studios Architects on the private residence of La Jolla Shores residence project located in La Jolla, California. The landscape design concept highlights and compliments the structure’s modern architectural features. The use of sculptural California natives and low water use planting help define the clean lines of the architecture while keeping sustainability at the forefront.

Site Plan

The Facts

Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Size: 1.7 Acres
Partners: Joseph Wong Design Associates
Client: Trammell Crow Residential
Budget: N/A
Completed: In Progress

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with Joseph Wong Architects, on Trammel Crowes, latest  high end apartment project in the east village of downtown San Diego. The new apartment complex comprised of a 15 story tower and five story loft building with integrated outdoor amenities and four levels. The roof top pool area was carefully sited to take advantage of the southern exposure and focusing on downtown and harbor views. Level two features outdoor BBQ /kitchens, fire pits, bocce court and a large multi-use lawn area, as well as pet washing area. The ground level plaza has a water wall and outdoor fireplace, yoga lawn, and outdoor lounge rooms, surrounded by a large stormwater garden collecting and storing roof water. A historic church has been relocated as part of the project, transformed into a restaurant/beer garden and outdoor lounge, providing an amenity to the transforming neighborhood.

Site Plan