Firm: LPA Design Studios Category: Commercial Jurors’ Comments: The use of outdoor rooms on this project seems to be successful, creating a variety of attractive, intimate spaces for gathering. The attention to detail is noteworthy and the use of plant material created a very comfortable garden quality.
Firm: LPA Design Studios Category: Commercial Jurors’ Comments: This project seems very fun and engaging, and there is a lot of really nice attention to detail. Well done!
Firm: Schmidt Design Group Category: Parks, Trails, & Recreation Jurors’ Comments: This is a signature project that is very recognizable, tells a story, and is an important community asset. It does an excellent job of taking a large site and breaking it down into defined areas that offer a variety of experiences and a high [...]
Firm: Schmidt Design Group Category: Un-Built Works Jurors’ Comments: This linear park has a vibrant downtown feel with an artistic flair that successfully activates the space. The design is thoughtful, providing points of interest that any business owner would be thrilled to have showcased outside of their shops. More visibility and support should be given [...]
Firm: City of San Diego Category: Planning & Analysis Jurors’ Comments: This is certainly a well-done project. It takes complex information and breaks it down graphically in a manner that is digestible. The emphasis on the role that parks play in equity is commendable – it imperative to highlight these issues and address them.
Firm: HLW Architects Category: Commercial Jurors’ Comments: This is a vibrant, comfortable space – simple, uncluttered, and elegant. It has a flowing feel to it that is quite pleasing and is reinforced by bold plant material. It certainly feels like a desirable place to spend time.
Firm: Spurlock Category: Parks, Trails & Recreation Jurors’ Comments: The way this project fits within the context of its surroundings is simply “hand-in-glove”. The plant palette, paving palette and building materials are sequenced in a delightfully natural and seamless manner, showing an obvious attention to detail but at the same time an impressive degree of [...]
Firm: Lastras de Gertler Landscape Architecture Category: Environmental Solutions Jurors’ Comments: This one does a unique job of using and interacting with stormwater and primary circulation routes. I do like the way that the bridges happen, very much a celebration of the basin.
Firm: Lastras de Gertler Landscape Architecture Category: Construction Detailing Jurors’ Comments: [I like] using that handicap extension of the handrail, turning it into a bench. Some really compelling things with the stormwater and the layout. Pretty tight and well detailed.
Firm: Grain Landscape Architecture Category: Historic Restoration and San Diego Landmark Jurors’ Comments: It kept with the mid-century style with the plant palette and the subtle terracing. It's interesting how they talk about the center line of the room aligned with the sunset on summer solstice. Kind of like the Salk institute.