David Reed Landscape Architects » Churches, Synagogues & Ecclesiastical

Phase 1 Site Improvements at Soille Hebrew Day School – San Diego, California

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:03:37 +0000

These site improvements include a new 4000 sq.ft., drought resistant play lawn for grade school children (with upgraded irrigation), a new full sized basketball court with 3 colors and striping, and a new poured-in-place sandbox. The next phase of work will consider a master plan for the entire site. Work was designed and built within 6 weeks.

Congregation Beth El – La Jolla, California

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:09:25 +0000

Landscape Improvements for a new $9 million dollar congregation building designed by the prestigious firm of Stanley Saitowitz in San Francisco. Landscape included a lawn and gathering space, Olive trees geometrically placed on slope, parking lot and streetscape improvements.

Hillel of UCSD/La Jolla – La Jolla, California

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:43:28 +0000

In the planning phase; will be a LEED certified project. Landscape improvements surround and appoint a proposed Jewish Student Center at the University of California San Diego. Improvements include a public park space with a bike and pedestrian trail, using Torrey Pine trees and an all native plant palette.

Gardens at Tifereth Israel Synagogue – San Diego, California

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:31:00 +0000

This garden is intended as a gathering place nestled into existing boulders and Eucalyptus trees at a major San Diego Synagogue. The concept borrows from the Biblical story of the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:2), which has become something of a thematic element for Tifereth Israel. Other projects at Tifereth Israel include the new entry garden, a biblical garden, a soccer lawn, courtyard, playground and Slope improvements, and the Stav Paamoni Memorial Garden.

Mission Pointe Church – Chino, California

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:23:05 +0000

With Platt/Whitelaw Architects

Developed the landscape Master Plan for this 7.6 acre church and community center complex, designed in the style of the Pacific Oaks pre-school concept. While LEED certification wasn’t a requirement, the project is being designed with sustainable principles and xeriphytic or nearly xeriphytic planting. Outdoor amenities include 2 amphitheaters (one large and one small), a labyrinth, a Memorial wall, 2 play yards with equipment and a linear water element (runnel).

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center – El Cajon, California

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:02:34 +0000

Congregation Beth Israel Yom Hashoah Memorial Garden – San Diego, California

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:29:43 +0000

Work for this sensitive project included landscape planting and some hardscape around the sculpture Kriya by artist Laurie Gross. Much coordination between artist, synagogue and installers was required.