Feb 25

Yesler Terrace - 2019

GCH is excited to be working with Vulcan Real Estate and Encore Architects on a mixed-use housing development in Yesler Terrace. The design protects and celebrates several existing trees and integrates urban wildlife habitat features with new native and drought tolerant planting. Other Site features include a neighborhood gateway, a series of pausing and amenity zones for public use and a series of integrated raingardens; that reveal and celebrate onsite storm water. The landscape design emphasizes our commitment to creating high-quality public open space and the seamless integration of new developments into the changing urban fabric of this neighborhood.

Jan 25

Dexter Yard - 2019

GCH is currently working on this exciting development located in South Lake Union. This full block project includes a through-block pedestrian connection and a field house for community gathering. Other amenities include an amphitheater, outdoor dining areas, public plazas, roof gardens and bioretention planters. SkB Architects have designed two beautiful buildings that respect the history of South Lake Union respond to the surrounding neighborhood.

Dec 27

Ferrying Trees - 2018

GCH recently worked on the landscape design of a private residence on Orcas Island. The design included over 30 mature trees which were transported across the Rosario Strait on Washington State Ferries.

Nov 26

Magnuson Residence - 2018

Construction was recently completed on the landscape for this existing private residence near Magnuson Park in Seattle. GCH redesigned the entire site, including this new retaining wall that includes a water feature and planter. The new design also includes an arrival court with fountain, extended parking area, stepped terraces, multiple outdoor seating and dining areas (including outdoor fireplaces and barbeque areas), lighting, new fencing, and a putting green.

Oct 26

Chengdu Hilton Concept Design - 2018

GCH recently prepared initial concept designs for a new luxury mountain resort at Qing Cheng Mountain near Chengdu, China.  This plan detail shows the natural Onsen Spa area designed for the mountain retreat. The entire program includes two Hilton Hotels,  the Onsen Spa, multiple swimming pools and water features, luxury lakeside villas, a recreational zone with putting course and commercial area.

Sep 26

Hotel Indigo - 2018

Hotel Indigo  in Everett is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in summer 2019. The hotel will have 142 rooms and over 7,000sq-ft of event space, a large outdoor dining terrace and two outdoor event lawns for waterside weddings and gatherings. GCH worked closely with MZA Architects on this new hotel which is a key component of the Waterfront Place redevelopment by the Port of Everett.

Aug 27

WSECU - 2018

Construction is nearly complete on the new WSECU building in Seattle’s University District. We worked on the project with SkB Architects, who designed the bank’s new signature building. The landscape design consists of street and entry planting plus a green roof. GCH is excited to have played a part in such a great addition to this vibrant neighborhood.

Jul 26

Vineyard Park - 2018

GCH is currently working on the design of several new parks for The Lookout at Lake Chelan. This illustration is of Vineyard Park, which creates a central pedestrian green corridor through the community. The new park will create walkable neighborhoods, community gathering spaces, and enhance the livability of the properties that front the park; as well as those beyond. The park will be anchored at the south end by a proposed community seating area  with views to Lake Chelan and the north end by a new pool complex.

Jun 22

Sheraton Grand Da Nang - 2018

GCH is pleased to announce the recent opening of one of their hotel projects, the Sheraton Grand Da Nang Resort in Vietnam. The design for this property, including the landscape, was largely guided by the hotel’s future role as host to future APEC meetings in the region. Notable landscape features designed by GCH include an arrival water court, meandering stream, children’s play park, pop jet fountains, along with an astonishing 1 acre swimming pool ending with an infinity edge overlooking the East Vietnam Sea.   

May 23

California Plaza - 2018

Renovations of California Plaza in Walnut Creek, California have been completed. We worked closely with  SkB Architects and CBRE on the retail plaza. Features of the design include covered and open air seating areas, recreation areas (including Bocce Ball), and open air conference spaces.