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LandCreative Inc. [LCI]
CREATING CONNECTIONS.
From person to person. From people to the land. It takes creative vision to connect the dots
from the client to the end-user. LandCreative is a landscape architecture and planning design
firm whose synergistic approach to connecting function and emotion results in fresh, engaging
and evocative design. The courage to think creatively and the real world expertise to deliver
successful project solutions. This is our bIG dESIGN ethos.
David B. Salkowitz, Principal | Founder
david b. Salkowitz has been practicing landscape architecture for 22 years in leadership roles with two of California’s premier design and planning firms. during this time he has directed all phases of design on domestic and international projects alike. He has put his creative imprint on wide variety of project types, including hospitality, gaming-oriented resorts, sports and entertainment-driven themed environments, mixed-use and urban infill, master planned communities, high-density and single family residential, and luxury estates. david’s distinct design sensibility marries his foundation as a former European resident to his experience as an American professional.
Prior to establishing LandCreative, david was Founding Principal at dbS Landscape Architecture, and served as Principal and director of Landscape Architecture at HRP Landesign, and as Principal and Studio director at Lifescapes International. david is a graduate of Colorado State University with a bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, and a CLARb certified Landscape Architect licensed in the State of California (#4895). He is also a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the Urban Land Institute.
Paul T. Wong, Principal | Founder
Paul T. Wong is a proven business and project leader with more than 24 years of experience across all aspects of the landscape design profession. Paul has helmed a wide variety of projects in the United States, Asia and the Middle East. His areas of expertise include large scale communities, multi-family, hospitality and leisure, retail, model homes and custom residential projects. beginning with a broad-view approach to comprehend the community and cultural context of a given project, Paul integrates client and end-user needs with the constraints of landform and budget to conceptualize and implement a harmonious design.
Paul was co-founder of the successful California-based design firm LandArc+West (LAW), acquired by Mission Landscape Companies in 2007. Prior to establishing LAW, Paul began his career at HRP Landesign. He received his bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. Paul is a licensed Landscape Architect in the State of California and also a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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“I’m driven by the desire to create beautiful, natural spaces. I’m inspired by the meaningful experiences such places provide.”
“behind every breathtakingly simple design lies a complex process that must be expertly managed. I’m passionate about managing that process to effect stunning results.”
BIg DeSIgn.
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What we believe and what we think - It takes a critical balance of creative vision and experience to unite the two.
We think globally, regionally and culturally. drawing on 20+ years experience leading large project teams both domestically and abroad, we synthesize needs-oriented design, considering regional and local context to ensure our solutions successfully integrate with the fabric of the community. Our work is born from functionality-focused design thinking, in which our distinct creative direction and aesthetic overlay establishes a deep connection between the client’s goals, a community’s needs and its cultural influences.
We think forward.Our expertise to identify and resolve issues before they arise, provides us with the confidence to be flexible and responsive when they do.
We believe in the art of nature and the beauty of design. Our team aims to create inspired spaces, sanctuaries from daily life that enable us to pause, take notice, and reconnect; with the land around us, our fellow people, and with ourselves.
Design Services
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Urban design
Visioning & Programming
Conceptual design
design development
Re-Imaging
Feasibility Studies
budget development
Sustainability/LEEd design
design Guidelines
Planting design
Irrigation design
Construction documentation
Landscape Construction Observation
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“The great challenge for the garden designer is not to make the garden look
natural, but to make the garden so that the people in it will feel natural.”
Lawrence Halprin
Project Types
International Capabilities
Master Planning
Hotel & Resort Communities
Gaming Resorts
Themed Attractions
Lifestyle & Power Centers
Retail & Entertainment
Stadiums & Sports Facilities
Mixed-Use and Urban Infill
Office & Corporate Campus
Residential Communities
Residential Recreational Amenities
Multi-Family Residential
Single-Family Residential
Parks and Gardens
Custom Estates
CReATIVe APPROACH. We listen. We take our clients’ project goals to heart, and understand the end-users’ needs. We engage in focused collaboration, encouraging client participation and providing continuous project leadership throughout.
Then we create.
From visioning to documentation to project supervision, our work is always informed by this communicative and collaborative approach.
*Certain projects were designed, directed and/or managed by LandCreative’s principal team during employment with dbS, HRP Studio, Lifescapes International, Inc., Mission Landscape and LandArc+West, as noted.
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Meng Dong Financial DistrictTangliao - Inner Mongolia . China
Client:Xi Meng Group, Ltd.
Architect: • YCKArchitects• RobinsonHillArchitecture,
Inc.
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Da Qing Mountain entertainment ParkWuchuan - Inner Mongolia . China
Client:Xi Meng Group, Ltd.
Architect: • YCKArchitects• RobinsonHillArchitecture,
Inc.
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Residential golf CommunityChengdu . China
Client: Chengdu Sheng Tai Properties Company, Ltd.
Architect: •GLCEnterprises,LLC•YCKArchitects
Golf Course Architect: Cal Olson Golf Architecture
description: Chengdu Residential Golf Community is located in a secluded valley on the outskirts of The City of Chengdu. A narrow mountain pass leads into the valley, where the steep mountain side is lush with evergreen foliage. A series of homes clustered along a ring road encircles the heart of the community and golf course. The golf course sits on the floor of two valleys and extends outward to the homes.
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
Lombok Resort golf ClubLombok . Indonesia
Client: Emaar International
Architect: Melzer deckert & Ruder Architects, Inc.
description: This luxury golf resort clubhouse has been carefully planned to nestle into the existing natural topography and pristine, tropical landscape. The project is envisioned and themed after a traditional Indonesian family compound, and takes full advantage of the sweeping views across the golf course to the Indian Ocean. Terraced view decks with stepped fountains and lily ponds, spill down to the golf starter terrace. Terraced rice paddies with spillways, provide a dramatic backdrop to the 18th hole.
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Ritz Carlton ResortMarassi - El Alamein . Egypt
Client: Emaar Misr
Architect: Sb Architects
description: A short drive east of the City of Alexandria along the Egyptian Mediterranean coastline is an exclusive premier resort; Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Villas. Moroccan styled architecture sprinkled with European and Moorish influences is surrounded by lush gardens and the white sand beach of Marassi.
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West
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Portola Springs CommunityIrvine . California
Client: The Irvine Company
Architect: Thomas Cox Architects
description: The Portola Springs community is located in the northeast corner of The City of Irvine. A community recreation pool center is at the central core of the neighborhood with two smaller parks with tennis and play activities.
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
SeaPointe ModelsCrystal Cove at Newport Coast . California
Client: Laing Luxury Homes
Architect: Robert Hidey Architects
description: SeaPoint is a collection of 27 detached home sites, with an average lot size of 21,000 s.f., and are some of the largest residences available in the prestigious community of Newport Coast. The award-winning SeaPoint Models offer the best in luxury Southern California living. The Italian-themed, formal gardens highlight amenities for outdoor entertaining and leisure, with infinity-edge pools, fountains and fireplaces, manicured lawns, and generous ‘al fresco’ cooking and dining terraces.
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Aqua BellaRancho Belago - Moreno Valley . California
Client: Highland Fairview Properties, LLC
Architect: KTGYGroup,Inc.
description: This Italianate themed active adult community has 3,500 homes, a main club house and numerous parks. With lakes spreading across 60 acres many homes have prime lake front views. The homes are clustered into several villages and enclaves around the focal feature lakes. A bridge with carved stone and fountains are the signature pieces of the main entry.
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
Orchard HillsRecreation Center Irvine . California
Client: The Irvine Company
Architect: bCV Architects
www.landcreativeinc.com *Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
Rolling Hills estates and Country Club Rolling Hills Estates -Palos Verdes . California
Client: •LaingLuxuryHomes•RollingHillsCountryClub
Architect: Altevers Associates
www.landcreativeinc.com *Landscape Architect: HRP Studio – ValleyCrest designGroup
Orchard Hills Apartment Homes Irvine . California
Client: The Irvine Company
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3400 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa . California
Client: Aimco Apartment Homes
description: Located across the street from the Orange County Performing Arts Center, this 30 year old apartment complex re-imaged their apartments and outdoor living spaces to compete with new local competition. A contemporary feel was achieved in the outdoor areas with the use of stone, metal and stately palm trees.
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West
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esperanza Apartments Irvine . California
Client: The Irvine Company
Architect: Thomas Cox Architects
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
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Ritz Carlton Apartments Marassi - El Alamein, Egypt
Client: Emaar Misr
Architect: Sb Architects
description: Ritz-Carlton branded Apartments is closely joined to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Villas Resorts operation. Local Egyptians can enjoy the Marassi white sandy beaches along with European tourist during the Egyptian summer holidays. Lush landscaped gardens lead to the white sandy beaches.
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West
www.landcreativeinc.com *Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest design Group
5550 Wilshire atMiracle MileLos Angeles . California
Client: Legacy Partners
Architect: Thomas Cox Architects
description: Located on the ‘Miracle Mile’ and surrounded by the best in downtown Los Angeles culture, shopping, restaurants and entertainment, this urban, luxury apartment community features a resort-style pool & spa, four roof-top view terraces, expansive 2-story fitness center, private lounge and theater. This mixed-use project offers several shops & restaurant locations with street-side seating patios and potted plantings.
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
Bay La SunKing Abdullah Economic City . Saudi Arabia
Client: Emaar International
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Town CenterNorthern . California
Client: Confidential
Architect: Robinson Hill Architecture, Inc.
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
el Portal South Gate . California
Client: Allied Retail Partners, LLC Architect: Perkowitz + Ruth Architects
description: This 30 acre, $218 million retail-lifestyle center will feature contemporary architecture with 500,000 s.f. of retail, restaurant and a luxury theater anchor tenant. Innovative “Linear LEd Technology” integrates light, sound and movement into the architecture of the project itself, creating an original interactive multi-media environment. The flexible central plaza with a ‘zero-edge’ fountain is anticipated to host high-tech special event productions, ranging from music concerts to car shows.
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Culver Plaza Irvine . California
Client: The Irvine Company
Architect: Thomas Cox Architects
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West
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The Village at University ParkPalm Desert . California
Client: The Evans Company
Architect: Prest Vuksic Architects
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West
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Redlands Town CenterRedlands . California
Client: House Land development Company, LLC
Client: Robinson Hill Architecture, Inc.
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
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Marina Mixed-UseMarassi - El Alamein . Egypt
Client: Emaar Misr
Architect: Sb Architects
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
www.landcreativeinc.com *Landscape Architect: Lifescapes International, Inc.
Pacific CityHuntington Beach . California
Client: Makar Properties, LLC
Architect: MVE and Partners, Inc
description: The 31 acre beachfront infill property consists of 10 acres of visitor-serving commercial uses along Pacific Coast Hwy, adjacent to a 17 ac. high-density residential village. The commercial center is planned for 240,000 s.f. of retail, restaurant and commercial use with outdoor pedestrian promenades and plazas, and a 400 room 8-story hotel. The residential village is organized into 3 distinct neighborhoods clustered around open space amenities such as parks, pool areas, and public walkways.
www.landcreativeinc.com *Landscape Architect: HRP Studio | Comstock Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
Dodger StadiumLos Angeles . California
Client: The McCourt Company, Inc.
Architect: •HKS,Inc.•JohnsonFain
description: In an effort to modernize Major League baseballs’ third oldest stadium, the LA dodgers Organization has vowed to make dodger Stadium the ‘greenest’ facility in the league by striving for Silver Leed certification. 100,000 s.f. of new architectural improvements are complimented by an 18 acre ‘Green Necklace’ with plazas and extensive landscaping, which envelops the stadium with retail, restaurants, and special event areas, allowing circulation of the venue within a secured fan entertainment zone.
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
Patriot Place Foxborough . Massachusets
Client: TheKraftGroup
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*Landscape Architect: HRP Studio - ValleyCrest designGroup
emaar Headquarters Bay La Sun - King Abdullah Economic City . Saudi Arabia
Client: Emaar International
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*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
Skechers World Distribution CenterRancho Belago - Moreno Valley . California
Client: Highland Fairview Properties, LLC
Architect: •DMJM•HPA,LLC
description: The Skechers World distribution Center building is the largest warehouse in the western US, at 1.8 million square feet (41 acres). The building sits on 88 acres and is located at the east end of Rancho belago. A simple plant palette with strong patterns creates the contemporary themed landscape.
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Ladjevardi Residence Shady Canyon - Irvine . California
Client: The Ladjevardi Family
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
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Dean Residence Shady Canyon - Irvine . California
Client: The dean Family
Architect: Archivision
*Landscape Architect: LandArc+West, Inc.
www.landcreativeinc.com *Landscape Architect: dbS - Landscape Architecture . Planning . design
Demshur Residence The Strand at Headlands - Dana Point . California
Client: The demshur Family
Architect: Oatman Architects, Inc.
This Southern California oceanfront mansion is located on merely a .25 acre, $12 million lot, in one of the last unoccupied coves along the Orange County Coast. The Provence Style inspired architecture includes a large center bar that steps down to the main garden terrace. A cantilevered reflecting pool with glass bottom provides shade from above. The gardens adorned with antique pottery and fountains, step down to the beach in terraces with an infinity edge plunge pool, spa, and sunken fire pit area.