https://www.duaneborder.com/culture daily 0.75 2021-03-11 https://www.duaneborder.com/culture/get-out-there-mccab monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f028d8be9bf481a5eb170be/1601337789814/IMG_1535.jpg Culture - No Project Too Small or Too Large - Personal Touch We shopped for pots that would fit the character and attitude of a French kitchen, with plant materials that would create a sculptural pop and unexpected moment in an otherwise elegant atmosphere. Pottery was selected to give an interesting textural and size composition – smooth, rough, tall, low urns – with “filler, thriller, spiller” plant combinations, which is a mainstay of our pottery planting. We collaborated with Rolling Greens in the DTLA Arts District to select, purchase, plant and install the pottery. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f028ccd1476c80871759b6a/1601337789818/DB260C18-EB40-439A-98E3-2F2B46BEE63E+2.JPG Culture - No Project Too Small or Too Large - Small Design / Big Impact As is often the case, the smallest projects can require the most effort, but the results cannot be denied. Design happens at all levels of the process and at all scales. so it’s important that we follow through from the first sketch to the installation Exploring this level of design is a welcomed change from larger, more expansive site work. It allows us to flex the personal scale design muscles of texture, form, color and balance that will be applied to the next urban in-fill commercial or residential design. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f028b562ff82d6fb7e4bad5/1601337789806/IMG_3794.jpg Culture - No Project Too Small or Too Large https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f028c2853502b7976037aed/1601337789811/IMG_1022.jpg Culture - No Project Too Small or Too Large - Extra Level Design Service Then came the non-traditional design effort. To finish out the refined dining experience a human touch was needed in the landscape to match the refined palette of modern, muted materials and dramatic accent colors and textures at a level we don’t often have the opportunity to explore in our commercial projects. https://www.duaneborder.com/culture/get-out-there-mccab-6jy4b monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f72934bc5d4692dc9f7a2d6/1601344371694/IMG_3794.jpg Culture - Full Service (aka Control Issues) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f7290276c7b7626629d36af/1601343550426/1BFA0327-7944-4AF7-B4E4-D8ADE5FD8507+4.JPG Culture - Full Service (aka Control Issues) - 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. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f72920d697fec0f70a6b5c4/1601344063471/IMG_0734.jpg Culture - Full Service (aka Control Issues) - Results Patience (and dedication) are needed to fulfill the intent of our designs and provide clients and communities with the promised results. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f728f851a997804d0ffe5eb/1601343371293/Uptown%2BNewport%2BFountain%2BShop%2BDwgs%2B-%2BNorth%2BCourtya....jpg Culture - Full Service (aka Control Issues) - 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. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f728f4431e97c33207ea0be/1601343311202/IMG_0253+2.jpg Culture - Full Service (aka Control Issues) - 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. https://www.duaneborder.com/home daily 1.0 2021-03-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/60172668e7e2ef2134d0589d/1612131207264/Paseo%2BWater%2BAxis.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/60172bd07e495b34f3679f2c/1612131423930/Roofdeck%2BTerrace%2B%2528reduced%2529.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/6017257eb6ec6f5af0d55376/1612144471704/Shadow%2BPlay.jpg Home - Design Services Our team approaches each project with an interactive and engaging design process to make the most of every opportunity. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/60172dc46265082fa7f33bd8/1612144487281/1BFA0327-7944-4AF7-B4E4-D8ADE5FD8507%2B4.jpg Home - Culture & Process Our design solutions are created through intense research, exceptional story telling, and (most importantly) the patience and dedication necessary to achieve the vision. We tell those stories here, in Culture and Process. https://www.duaneborder.com/about-us daily 0.75 2021-03-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/601745643cfa417584461b1e/1612137835787/Agave%2BTravertine.jpg About Us https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f0271d438bdf707c8e4834b/1593995741214/Marco+Chio.jpg About Us https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5ef92aa8287bbd2ec2a0e14f/1615402196832/Entry%2BPottery.jpg About Us - Duane Border design is a division of bmla landscape architecture Our staff of 20 professionals, seven of whom are licensed Landscape Architects in California, consists of specialists with a wide range of skill sets in design, irrigation, horticulture/arboriculture, fine arts, graphic design, and geographic information systems (GIS). This diversity of experience and education allows us to service our clients with more than traditional landscape architecture. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f02728e18838948d80e48ed/1593995926216/Brett+Miller.JPG About Us https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f027374af864f7a39f42b9f/1593996162903/CMei.jpg About Us https://www.duaneborder.com/design-services daily 0.75 2021-03-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/6017451e8107146081804c5e/1612137773306/Sketching.jpg Design Services https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/6017406cbf7edd00ec898873/1612136562864/Courtyard%2BAerial.jpg Design Services - design approach Our designs are custom tailored to fit a site’s form, context, and intent. We use history, culture, fashion, architecture, graphic design, and a myriad of other influences to create a story uniquely suited to a client, community, and site. Successful landscapes embrace all elements of a projects environment and lifestyle to maximize its potential. We lead from the initial stages of visioning and planning through the final installation using a hands-on, personal process of design and documentation to maintain the highest level of service and quality control. Our team combines expertise in community engagement and presentations, the latest in graphic communication technologies to create successful projects that are purposeful, pleasurable, and sustainable. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/5f011cb72ff82d6fb7c40c11/1612137353680/Color%2BTools.jpg Design Services https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e94ef85ca1cec725d1f55f6/t/60173d1fc4d0fd73dc3fc02b/1612135975175/BMPDesignWorkshop-116.jpg Design Services - creating communities In cities, suburbs, and everywhere in-between, our process is similar; we establish a shared vision with our clients and communities that lead to strong connections, a sense of place, and encourage healthy living through an increased connection with the wonders of nature. Regardless of location, size, or budget, we are adept at creating design solutions to enhance the fabric of communities. This is critical in communities in which open space is scarce. 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