Plaza at Yarrow Bay - 2026

GCH collaborated with SkB Architects to thoughtfully integrate a new amenity pavilion into the existing Plaza Yarrow Bay office complex. The landscape design prioritized preservation of the established tree allées and mature planting areas, while selectively removing high-maintenance plant species and outdated site elements to improve long-term performance and usability.

Seamlessly weaving the new architectural character into the surrounding plaza was central to the project’s success, resulting in a cohesive outdoor environment that feels both refreshed and inherently connected to its context.

Lake House Apartments - 2025

GCH developed the landscape design for both the ground plane and the upper-level exterior amenities of this apartment community. Particular care was given to the on-site wetlands, with plant selections and layout strategies carefully crafted to protect, enhance, and celebrate this environmentally critical area.

The urban landscape design reflects our commitment to creating high-quality open space and meaningful pedestrian connections. A diverse mix of community amenities, universally accessible pathways, and seamless integration with the existing public trail system work together to foster connectivity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of place.

1Hotel - 2025

1Hotel Seattle was recently awarded a Michelin Key in recognition of its exceptional quality. Congratulations to 1Hotel Seattle, owner Starwood Hotels, and the design team for their remarkable efforts in transforming this incredible property.

GCH is proud to have contributed to redefining the hotel’s landscape identity, creating vibrant public spaces featuring native plantings, designing landscapes that evoke calm and relaxation, and collaborating with a local artist specializing in living and preserved plant walls to develop several signature installations.

205 Tower - 2025

The proposed 205 Tower in Bellevue was recently featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce. GCH is collaborating with Su Development and MZA Architects to design the ground-level public plaza and gathering spaces, creating a welcoming environment that connects seamlessly with the surrounding community. The project also features on structure resident amenity terraces including lounge seating, outdoor dining, exercise terraces, and lush plantings that bring greenery and comfort to the upper levels.

Old Town Village - 2025

Construction is currently underway on the redevelopment of Bellingham’s Old Town district. GCH is collaborating with Dawson Construction and the City of Bellingham on both the urban planning and landscape architectural design to transform this former industrial area along the city’s waterfront into a vibrant new urban center.

Lakepointe - 2025

GCH recently completed the Landscape Design Guidelines and concept renderings for Lakepointe Urban Village, a planned community center at the northern gateway of Covington, Washington. The guidelines establish a cohesive framework for creating vibrant outdoor spaces that connect neighborhoods, commercial areas, and public amenities. They emphasize a strong relationship between the built environment and the natural landscape, supporting parks, trails, plazas, and open spaces that encourage community interaction and a sense of place.

Snoqualmie Casino - 2025

GCH has been working closely with BWA Architects on the expansion to the Snoqualmie Casino, which will add a new 10-storey hotel, spa, entertainment venue, restaurants, additional gaming floor space, and a new parking structure to the existing Snoqualmie Casino. The design includes new landscape around the proposed hotel and parking structure, and a rooftop sun deck which takes advantage of views of to the Cascade Mountains.

Gatherings at Parker - 2025

GCH is working in collaboration with Bench Dog Architects to create a landscape architectural vision for Gatherings at Parker.  Situated in the city of Parker, Colorado, the project envisions a vibrant central plaza boasting captivating water features, inviting outdoor dining spaces, a fireplace, an event lawn, a performance stage, engaging children’s play zones, and pedestrian promenades.

Dupont Mixed-Use Community - 2025

This comprehensive planning project involved the analysis and planning of a 260 acre property in the City of DuPont, Washington. The project owner is currently working with the Department of Ecology to cleanup and reclaim the hazardous site that surrounds Old Fort Lake and much of The Home Course golf course. The project goal is ultimately to create a legacy project that compliments the city’s character and offers new housing and amenity opportunities for the public.

1Hotel Seattle - 2024

Renovations are underway for an existing hotel tower in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood into the newest addition to the 1Hotel portfolio. This transformative project required navigating the challenges of an existing urban structure, including careful attention to space constraints and prioritizing the preservation and replanting of healthy vegetation.

GCH played a pivotal role in redefining the hotel’s landscape identity. The scope included creating vibrant public spaces that highlight native plants, designing guest room landscapes to evoke a sense of calm and relaxation, and collaborating with a local artist specializing in living and preserved landscape walls to develop several signature installations for the property.