The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. (TGP)

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. (TGP) has been involved in many successful and innovative projects for both the public and private sectors. TGP?EUR??,,????'???s experience in Land Planning and Landscape Architecture includes a large number of high quality environments in the Bay Area and beyond. Their practice is distinguished by its excellent relationships with their clients and a collaborative process, producing high quality, creative work that responds to their needs, personality and budgets in a timely manner. This approach begins with the analysis of the environmental requirements of the site, develops the clients program for use, and continues through all phases of design. The results reflect the environmental character and requirements of the site, and the strong bond that develops between the client, the consultant, and the landscape.

Oakland City Center, Oakland

This 12 block mixed-use urban space is at the heart of downtown Oakland?EUR??,,????'???s Redevelopment Project initiated in the 1980?EUR??,,????'???s. City Square (1985) creates a central gathering plaza and provides a pedestrian promenade which connects BART, the Federal Building, Preservation Park and beyond. Constructed over an existing parking garage, the plaza presented significant load bearing and utility line challenges. These were overcome with an elevated design using lightweight American made pavers and the careful choice of plantings and art placements.

1600 El Camino Real Office, Menlo Park

Completed in 2000, this small office building in Menlo Park provides a Mediterranean-style garden experience for the tenants of the building. An elegant system of discontinuous walls create public and private courtyards, which embrace the preservation of the existing native oaks. A unique plant palette was selected which emphasizes perennials and low water use.