Statement of History In 1991, Judy Kameon purchased an empty lot next to her small bungalow with the sole intention of making a garden. Five years into the project, what started as a personal adventure had become a professional vocation and Elysian Landscapes was launched. Kameon’s initial focus on residential design/build work quickly blossomed into […]
Read MoreUnzipped Garden: A Sustainable Temporary Landscape A decommissioned parking lot slated for redevelopment in San José’s South First Area (SoFA) acts as a landing pad for BIG’s Serpentine Pavilion “unzipped wall” in yearlong local residency. The structure, designed for the Serpentine Gallery’s 2016 annual architectural commission in London, is an exercise in geometry, in which […]
Read MoreA corner lot made over into a private botanical garden for a pair of artists. A coastal community in Los Angeles, originally developed in the early 1900’s and historically home to a mash up of artists, rock stars and writers, is remarkable for still retaining its humble roots and creative character. Exemplifying the ethos and […]
Read MoreBEYOND BOUNDARIES: A private sanctuary supercharges the local ecosystem Built in the last decade of the 19th century for Los Angeles entrepreneur and real estate developer Wilbur Eustace Cummings, this Craftsman mansion predates the storied Laughlin Park residential enclave that surrounds it. The re-imaging of the property was initiated by the addition of a contemporary […]
Read MoreThe outward expression of this exuberant community landscape protects the private, therapeutic garden spaces embedded within. Children’s Institute, a family center in the heart of Watts, nourishes and supports the strong surrounding community and celebrates long standing neighborhood partnerships with the LAPD and the 40-year-old Gang Task Force. This durable garden was created for the […]
Read MoreThe re-imaging of the Cummings Estate, set on a hillside within the storied community of Laughlin Park, presented a series of unique opportunities and challenges. The architect and owner undertook a significant renovation of Los Feliz’s oldest building, a home originally built in 1905, that included the addition of a contemporary glass structure. The landscape […]
Read MoreThe re-imaging of the Cummings Estate, set on a hillside within the storied community of Laughlin Park, presented a series of unique opportunities and challenges. The architect and owner undertook a significant renovation of Los Feliz’s oldest building, a home originally built in 1905, that included the addition of a contemporary glass structure. The landscape […]
Read MoreAn industrial oasis, the Spring Street Lot, transforms disparate warehouse buildings into a connected micro-campus of creative offices, restaurants and nightlife venues, all stitched together by a vibrant and sustainable landscape. Conceived as both a place of work and a significant entertainment destination, the master plan encompasses open public spaces for daily use, a weekly […]
Read MoreAcross the street from Lacey Park in San Marino, California, a sprawling wooded property with a number of buildings occupies one and a half acres, tucked away off a private road. The unique challenge and great opportunity were to transform the property into an authentically unified experience, driven by a strong role and vision for […]
Read MorePLATFORM is an open-air assemblage of unique shops, restaurants, pop-up venues and creative offices. The landscape design aims to connect the dispersed elements and compressed urban spaces. Bursts of vegetation interrupt otherwise fluid circulation, slowing pedestrian traffic while providing dynamic views across the site. Often used as a large-scale event space by night, many opportunities […]
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