Full Service (aka Control Issues)

one uptown newport

We started design efforts for the recently completed One Uptown Newport shortly after the studio opened and we were developing our core principles and design process. As the project started one core principle became paramount - full-service means everything. Literally everything.

From the concept design drawings to final material selections, approvals, and installation review we followed through on the ideas with details, materials, and construction techniques to make it a reality.

Water Features

Many of our projects in Southern California include water features, whether it’s a pool, spa, or a focal element, water is an incredibly dynamic design component in landscape design. One Uptown Newport is no exception. The focal point of the public paseo was a water table set within a cobble filled receiving pool.

We wanted the water to add the noise, reflection, and pattern to the open space, so we started with a simple idea that required discipline and attention to detail.

The Process

Generating details for the effects, activity, and materials, along with coordination with installation team and client group, reviewing shop drawings and submittals are all necessary for even the most “simple” of amenity elements.

Our drawings are created to provide the craftspeople with a clear understanding of the design intent, but they’re the experts and should be relied on as such during the process.

Pre-construction meetings lay out the expectations and communication channels, including a list of submittals needed to cover the landscape scope. From the time the set goes public to the first chalk line is dropped, we stay connected.

The Real Work

We’re on site as much as possible in order to confirm the vision is being implemented and we assist our clients in the event it isn’t.

All of the dreaming and drawing come down to the work in the trenches. The more we’re there with the fabricators, but more we learn to make bigger dreams and better drawings.

Results

Patience (and dedication) are needed to fulfill the intent of our designs and provide clients and communities with the promised results.