Sep 25
7 Cedars Casino - 2020
GCH is excited to share our recently completed work with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe at 7 Cedars Casino and Hotel in Sequim. GCH’s work included an integrated site design and entry sequence; blending the existing landscape with the new hotels public access, planting and hardscape, site lighting design, totem placement and dog area design. The design supports informal outdoor gathering, provides generous pedestrian entrances where the inside and outside flow together and frames the wide water views.
Aug 28
Pilchuck Glass School - 2020
GCH is excited to be working on the first phase of construction on campus updates at Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood Washington. Pilchuck is an international center of glass art education, founded by Dale Chihuly and patrons Anne Gould Hauberg and John H. Hauberg, it will be celebrating its 50th year in 2021. The construction phase follows a recently completed campus design and ADA accessibility study by GCH. That study proposed campus wide renovations and upgrades that follow universal design guidelines and will support the school in its commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming campus for all types of artists. GCH’s design includes renovation of an existing deck to create an accessible outdoor classroom and informal gathering areas at “the Bunker and Studio” building, including the addition of an accessible access into the building, design of new stairs and site lighting as well as planting design. Photo by The Stranger.
Jul 28
Lookback - Taghazout Resort - 2020
A historical look back to the proclamation by his Majesty King Mohammed the VI of Morocco in 2000 to dramatically expand the country’s tourism industry. GCH’s team was selected to lead early land planning of the Taghazout Resort encompassing over 600 hectares along the southern coast of Morocco. Luxury hotel, residential, commercial, golf/recreational and vast areas of preservation land were included in the master plan. Sustainable design was integral to the master plan including preservation and expansion of extensive native areas for the endangered Aganier Tree and appropriate habitat formation for the endangered Ibis Chauve. Integration of the regional Berber character and culture was fundamental to the design.
Jun 26
Tranquility Beach Resort, Curio - A Hilton Collection - 2020
The Tranquility Beach Resort in Dominica, West Indies has been aggressively moving forward with construction of this stunning property perched high above the Caribbean Sea on Dominica’s western coastline. The project which is branded, Curio – A Hilton Collection is destined to be the top luxury destination in the island and includes one, two and three bedroom villas with private swimming pools plus a condo hotel. Cliffside suites cantilevered above the sea are also being provided on the property for the adventure seeking guests. GCH is providing landscape architecture for the project with the intent of creating a super-luxury landscape experience not found elsewhere in the Caribbean.
May 20
Neurozone Trail at Tehaleh - 2020
GCH staff took the opportunity to social distance outdoors and took their family to hike the Neurozone Trail at Tehaleh. The extensive trail system is one of the primary amenities for the community; GCH worked with the Neurozone group, Katy Bowman, and Newland Development team to design a new, ground-breaking loop trail system focusing on mental health and full body movement. The trail provides a nature experience, education, improved strength and mobility, improved health, competency in nature, is scalable (age/skill/interest), and would be a fun/repeatable experience. A variety of natural obstacles, slopes, textures, balance challenges, sounds, and visually stimulating elements can be found along the way.
Apr 24
Chee Chan Golf Resort - 2020
GCH was excited to see the Chee Chan Golf Resort continues to win awards and accolades across the golf community, including being named 2019’s best course in Asia and the #1 course in Thailand! GCH worked closely with Golfplan on the landscape design for the course in Pattaya, along the Gulf of Siam. The golf course is named after the Chee Chan Buddha; a 110 meter engraving in the limestone mountain that serves as a prominent vista throughout the golf course. As part of the landscape design for the project, views were carefully framed to this and other dramatic natural formations and focal points surrounding the golf course.
Feb 28
Mira II - 2020
Design was recently completed on the Mira II residential tower in downtown Bellevue, WA. The project is an addition to the already constructed Mira Flats, and brings additional units and amenities to the community. GCH designed the street-level plaza with a water feature, seating and a large community meeting table. The project also includes an outdoor terrace on level 2 and a large rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, dog area and dining area.
Jan 24
Hotel Indigo - 2020
GCH led the landscape design in collaboration with MZA Architects on this new hotel overlooking the Port of Everett Marina. Simple bands of concrete and elongated planting bands define the edges of a formal lawn. The lawn overlooks the waterfront and will be used for outdoor events and weddings. The planting is designed for all season interest with rows of exquisite drought tolerant and native plants that deliver spring, summer, winter and fall displays. A generous porch permits the dining area to flow outside and provides sheltered perches in the sun for playful seal and sea bird watching. Hotel Indigo is situated within walking distance of the farmers market, scuttlebutt brewery and the ferry landing to Jetty Island, a primal northwest landscape with that connects to nearby nature opportunities.
Oct 25
Cosmopolitan Condominiums - 2019
GCH worked on the remedial landscape design for Cosmopolitan Condominiums in downtown Seattle. The roof terrace is located on the 34th floor of the downtown tower and gets a significant amount of use from the residents. The new design includes a fire pit, a kitchen / barbeque area, an outdoor dining area, gathering spaces, planters and landscape planting.
Sep 27
Hawaii 2019 AIA Awards - 2019
GCH was excited to see the Hawaii Business Magazine’s 2019 AIA Design Awards included Honorable Mentions for the Curio Sanya Yazhou Bay and Hilton Linzhi Resorts! GCH worked closely with FSC Architects on the landscape design for both 5-star luxury projects, which are currently under the Hilton Hotels portfolio. The Sanya Resort is set on the crystal blue waters and sandy shores of Hainan Island. Its lush tropical landscape, waterfall grottoes, and 5 unique swimming pools create an oasis of relaxation just minutes away from the bustling city of Sanya. The Linzhi Resort is in the heart of the Tibetan Himalayas in the Gongbu Valley, which is home to the headwaters of the Brahmaputra River and the only place on earth where the Tibetan yellow peony grows. The hotel boasts a state of the art indoor/outdoor spa complex, conference center, a peony research facility and equestrian complex.