Fu Min Time Square - 2015

GCH recently completed landscape architectural design work on this contemporary retail shopping center in Fu Min, China. Working with MG2 Architecture, the project includes retail promenades, outdoor dining, plazas, water features, rooftop terraces, green roofs and a large interior courtyard.

Gary Player Golf Course - 2015

The recently completed Gary Player Golf Course at DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurgaon, India was host to the 2015 “Hero Women’s Indian Open” last month.   GCH provided Landscape Architectural services for the golf course which included the use of thousands of indigenous trees and plant material designed to reduce maintenance and irrigation requirements. 

The property which is located within a densely populated urban core outside of Delhi has become a natural bird and wildlife refuge as a result of the extensive landscaped areas designed into the project.  GCH has provided landscape architectural services for numerous projects on DLF’s sprawling real estate development over the past 9 years.

Typhoon Soudelor - 2015

During a recent site visit to Fuzhou China our design team was briefly stranded when Typhoon Soudelor struck the coastal city.  Pictured here is (from left) Pete Geyer of GCH, Erin Langan from the office of Susan Marinello, Craig Davenport and Eva H. from MZA as they pass through a historic Hutong street amidst the deluge.                           

Photo by Ming Zhang MZA

Lake Samish Residence - 2015

GCH is working very closely with the owners of a 5 acre waterfront residence on Lake Samish WA.  The plan includes creation of forests, meadows, natural shoreline and a beach for their main house, guest house, barn and beach house.  The owner salvaged this six foot diameter log and challenged GCH to repurpose it on the property.  It will ultimately be set on the edge of a forest and be sculpted into amphitheater seating for events and “sport court” viewing.  

Port Ludlow Resort Residential Community - 2015

GCH is proud to announce that Westharbor Homes has been named a Grand Winner at 2015 Gold Nugget Awards for Ludlow Cove II, a new residential community at Port Ludlow Resort. “Gold Nugget Award winners reflect our industry’s best, brightest and most innovative architects, planners and builder/developers”. GCH worked closely with Union Studio to prepare design documents for several new parks, the streetscape, project entry and a model home.

Clearwater Casino Resort - 2015

GCH is excited to announce the opening of the newest hotel at the Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Washington. Located on the water adjacent to Agate Passage, the hotel location boasts one of the most remarkable views in the region. The expansion takes advantage of the lands natural beauty, perched atop the south facing bluff. The design services of GCH include creating a seamless transition between the new hotel and the existing hotel and grounds (also designed by GCH), a grand waterside amphitheater, fire pits for traditional clambakes, hotel arrival water features, and an outdoor dining terrace. 

U.S. Open - 2015

While it was one of the most controversial U.S. Golf Open’s in recent times, it was also one of the most exciting golf tournaments on record. GCH is proud to have been involved with the landscape architectural design on the project including the extended trail and park system.  We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Pierce County, Miller Hull and Robert Trent Jones II on such an exciting project.

5 Star Resort In Hainan - 2015

GCH recently started design work for “The World Resort” on the island of Hainan. The new resort is located on the southern side of the island and is 21 hectares in size. It features a commercial village, hotel, apartments, villas and a large open space amenity. In the adjacent illustration, the sites lush, tropical environment serves as a rich backdrop for a proposed pool and spa terrace at the new 5 star hotel.

Blue Sky Church - 2015

GCH is excited to announce the opening of Blue Sky Church in Bellevue, WA!  In collaboration with SkB Architects, GCH developed a landscape architectural design that integrates the existing site with proposed building renovations. A signature water feature frames the building entry while providing a unique and interactive water element.  An event lawn offers space for large social gatherings, and seating throughout the site provides opportunities for solitude and thought. Building geometries and materials are extended into the landscape, creating a sense of harmony and balance throughout the entire site.

Phase 1 Construction Complete in Sunny Sanya, China - 2015

The first phase of construction has been completed at the G Charlton Hotel & Resort on Yazhou Bay in Sanya, China.  As the harbor for the ancient maritime Silk Road, Yazhou Bay has played a significant role in the history of Hainan Island.  The resort boasts swimming pools, walking trails, a spa, and stunning sunset views past white sand beaches to the South China Sea.