Santa Paula, California
Government Construction Documents / Permitted
Designed for the Ventura County Public Works Department, this project replaces a maintenance facility lost during a regional wildfire and reestablishes critical park and infrastructure operations at Steckel Park in Santa Paula. The new facility supports daily maintenance activities for the surrounding public works campus and adjacent parkland.
The program includes a maintenance workshop and garage, offices, restrooms and showers, and a kitchen with an outdoor seating area integrated into the park setting. The building is sited to support efficient operations while maintaining a strong connection to Steckel Park’s open space, trees, and public use areas.
The project was designed and permitted to meet current wildfire resilience requirements appropriate for high fire hazard areas, incorporating durable construction strategies and defensible design measures to support long-term recovery and resilience. The facility plays a key role in restoring essential services following fire damage while contributing to the ongoing stewardship of the park and surrounding landscape.
Santa Barbara, CA - Cultural / Non-Profit
Schematic Design
This project introduces new planting areas and a functional nursery located above horticulture offices at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Responding to a constrained site, the building stacks program vertically to maximize usable outdoor space while maintaining clear operational adjacencies.
A flexible, publicly oriented space at the front of the building supports educational and community uses and strengthens the connection between visitors and the Garden’s horticultural work. Developed as the next phase of construction adjacent to the highly successful Conservation Center, the project builds on established campus planning and extends the Garden’s mission of conservation, research, and public engagement.
Ventura, California
Cultural / Non-Profit | Schematic Design
This project explores the concept design for a new portion of the Ventura Botanical Gardens organized around an accessible path that provides continuous wheelchair access throughout the site. A series of ramps and terraces are integrated into the hillside landscape, establishing clear circulation while responding to the site’s topography.
Sunken garden spaces are introduced to support shade-tolerant plantings and create varied microclimates, enhancing both horticultural performance and visitor experience. The design balances accessibility, landscape character, and environmental responsiveness, expanding the Gardens’ ability to serve a broader range of visitors while enriching the diversity of planted spaces.
Ventura County, California — Non-Profit | Schematic Design
This project proposes a residential, farm-based retreat that provides space for individuals seeking recovery, structure, and support through work, study, and shared living. The design is organized to foster community, routine, and connection to the landscape while supporting day-to-day residential and agricultural activities.
The architectural concept reinterprets a traditional rural gable form as a volumetric box, maximizing usable interior space while maintaining a familiar and approachable agricultural character. The result balances efficiency, dignity, and simplicity, reinforcing the project’s mission through clear organization and restrained architectural expression.
