G Brown Design worked closely with Daybreak Communities (formally Kennecott Land) and the landscape contractor as part of a design-build team to program and design Vermilion Park. The slopes were strategically graded for the purpose of creating an ideal north facing sledding hill with a long run-out through the storm water basin at the base of the slope. Some of the program elements include:
G Brown Design worked with Blalock and Partners Architects to develop the landscape and irrigation design for the Flats on Richards Multi-Family Housing Project.
The Amenity Center at SpringHouse Village was designed to provide recreational activities and a communal space for residents of the neighborhood to gather. G Brown Design worked with Oakwood Homes and the Design/Build team to provide design development through construction period services. Some of the program elements incorporated into the design include:
Our firm collaborated with Cameo Homes to develop a landscape master plan and construction documents for this high mountain estate project. The Construction Documents included site layout, grading, planting and irrigation design. The goal of our design was to provide areas for both passive and active recreation in the landscape while using a native and/or adaptive plantings integrated into the high mountain environment. Some of the program elements in this design are:
Custom Elevated Play Fort with Rope Bridges, Climbing Wall, & Swings
Our firm provided design-build services to improve the landscape at this newly remodeled residence in the Salt Lake Valley. The new site and landscape design integrated the modern style of the remodel into the landscape to create a unified feel throughout the property. Some the the program elements included are:
Our firm worked closely with the City of North Salt Lake on a design-build project to redevelop a large retention basin into a unique neighborhood playground/park. A main objective of the park is to provide opportunities for nature play. We developed a plan that features boulder climbing areas, a large “fell tree”, log steps, and embankment slide that is integrated with mature trees and native plantings.
As a retention basin, the pre-existing site conditions had spring water piped underground. G Brown took advantage of this design opportunity to create a meandering stream for park users to enjoy.
Church Park is a neighborhood favorite of North Shore Village. The combination of recreational and gardening activities creates a cohesive park that brings the community together. The open grass field is provides open space for events, while the garden plots creates a passive space for members of the community to grow fresh veggies. G Brown Design was responsible for park programming, conceptual design, construction documents, and construction period services. Some of the program elements included in the design are:
Orchard Park is suited for a variety of uses and experiences. The park has a formal plaza for neighborhood events, central playground for kids, and a shady orchard perfect for just hanging out. There are benches and seat walls to provide seating but room to accommodate amenities of events. G Brown Design worked with Daybreak Communities (formally Kennecott Land/ Rio Tinto) to provide park programming, conceptual design, construction documentation and construction period services. Some of the program elements incorporated into the design include:
Natural Stone Plaza
Site Furnishings
Raised Seat Wall/Planter
Playground
Ornamental Cherry Orchard with Meadow Grass and Spring Flowers
Boulder Park is a small yet elegant park located at the north end of East Lake Village. The park’s organic design creates an interesting environment and correlates well with the sculpture-like play structure. Plant variety is abundant and colorful and ornamental grasses produce a prairie like feel. G Brown Design was responsible for park programming, conceptual design, construction documentation and construction period services. Some of the program elements incorporated into the design include:
G Brown Design collaborated with Blalock and Partners Architects, Coen + Partners, & Books + Scarpa, and Souther Utah University (SUU) to provide detailed design and construction period services for Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) and the Engelstad Shakespeare Theater, home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Design elements incorporated into the project include:
G Brown Design worked closely with the client to take this contemporary landscape design from concept through construction. The client’s wish list included developing a series of unique outdoor living and entertaining spaces, minimal maintenance and water use, and staying within budget. The contemporary/modern style is accomplished through the careful selection of materials and finishes as well as type and placement of shrubs and trees. Some of the program elements included in the design are:
Concrete Pavers
Retaining Wall in Front Yard
Recessed Fire Pit Area
Outdoor Kitchen
Pergola
Custom Fence
Raised Planters
Seat Wall/Bench around Fire Pit
A series of 3D renderings were created using SketchUp and Lumion to show the overall design intent, and help both the homeowner and contractor visualize key parts of the landscape. In addition to design work, G Brown Design assisted the homeowner in seeking bids from qualified contractors, and provided construction management services to ensure the client’s vision became reality.
G Brown Design has recently updated the overall Master Plan for Magna Regional park. Program elements for the 63 acre master plan include:
Multi-use trail and connections to future canal trail
Multi-purpose sports fields
Futsal Court
Tennis Court
Pickleball Courts
Basketball Court
Baseball Diamonds
Pump Track
Large Reservable Pavilion
Picnic Areas
Unprogrammed Open Space
Native Seed/Natural Areas
784 Parking Stalls
Destination Playground and Splashpad
A key component of the master plan is a large destination playground and splashpad with an emphasis on inclusive or adaptive play. The playground is designed to address the needs of users across the developmental continuum by providing variety and graduated levels of challenge with a focus on collaborative, sensory, and unstructured play.
G Brown Design was able to create 3D models of the destination playground and splashpad using SketchUp and Lumion. The use of 3D modeling during the design process enabled G Brown Design to create an exciting and inclusive playground environment for all. Construction is underway and should be completed by May 2021.
G Brown Design designed a new all-inclusive playground to replace the aging play equipment at Provo’s North Park. Developing a design that retains the areas many large existing trees added to the challenge of the project, but also created exciting play opportunities. They key objective of the project was to develop a playground designed to address the needs of users across the developmental continuum by providing variety and graduated levels of challenge with a focus on collaborative, sensory, and unstructured play. G Brown Design worked with the City’s Design Committee to develop a new play environment that will provide equitable play opportunities foe individuals of all abilities. The playground includes:
Musical Sensory Area
Custom Interactive Water Feature
Custom Concrete Embankment Slide
Electronic Pulse Play
Sand Play Areas
Custom Tree Net Structure
Zip Lines with Molded High Back Seat
Variety of Swing Types
Spinners
Play Mounds
Picnic Areas
Whimsical Hobbit Doors
G Brown Design used a combination of 3D modeling and Lumion to create perspective images and videos to convey design ideas to the client. The use of Lumion helped the client see the newly designed park in a whole new perspective and brought the entirety of the playground to life.
G Brown Design worked closely with the homeowner to create a Landscape Master Plan. The goal of the design was to develop a mountain modern landscape that would include:
Rectangular pool
Lounge chair area with artificial turf
Combined water and fire feature
Gas fire pit with built in seating
Terraced planting
Hot tub with hardwood deck surrounding
Outdoor kitchen and covered seating area
After round of concept designs G Brown Design was able to create a Preliminary Landscape Master Plan and multiple perspective images to help covey the design to the client.
Salt Lake City Fire Station No. 3 is the second Net Zero Fire Station in the U.S. behind Fire Station No. 14, and is anticipating to meet LEED Gold certification. G Brown Design was able to take the same architectural goals of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability and incorporate the same principles into the surrounding landscape. Using resilient and sustainable plants and creating usable and interesting spaces outdoors for fire fighters to work or relax.
Salt Lake City Fire Station No. 14 is first Net Zero Fire Station in the county, and is anticipating to meet LEED Gold certification. G Brown Design was able take the architectural goals of efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability and integrate the same principles into the surrounding landscape.
G Brown Design worked with Salt Lake County to help create a unique landscape design incorporated with natural rock features and sculptural elements that become a focal point in the landscape.
