We had a great time at the Entertainment Experience Evolution last month, meeting leaders in retail from around the country. I was honored to moderate a panel entitled “Open Space: The Invisible Anchor.” My expert panelists included Wick Zimmerman from Outside The Lines, Sean Slater, principal architect at Retail Design Collaborative; Daniel Burgner from Burgner […]
Read MoreBeginnings. . . Dan began his career 40 years ago. He was a blank slate with a limited number of work experiences, but one caught his eye and stirred his passion for the industry. While attending community college, he received a suggestion to come work for a retail plant nursery in Brea that had a […]
Read MoreAndy is a 28-year design veteran. As Director of Design, he leads the design team in bringing a compelling sense of creativity to each and every project. Andy has deep expertise in conceptual and detail design and the skillfulness to convey it in and graphic and 3D presentations. As a graduate of Cal Poly San […]
Read MoreFor six decades, Lifescapes has created consistently beautiful garden environments. The firm’s sustainable and unwavering commitment to design excellence was established in 1958 by founders, Don and Barbara Brinkerhoff. With its philosophy, “Beauty is Good Business” at its core and its strength in leadership “well rooted” in its executive senior principal team who has worked […]
Read MoreThe newest installation at Rockefeller Center, Surf & Sand, features the whimsy of a summer beach day, complete with floral design to mimic the look of a beach blanket. Seascape topiaries modeled by Bountiful Farms feature a sun, jumping and diving dolphins, fish, and an anchor. The centerpiece of the installation is the 16’ tall […]
Read MoreOn April 27, 2018, Donald Carl Brinkerhoff, FASLA, will be honored with Cal Poly Pomona’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award (Class of ’52) for The College of Environmental Design. Donations can be made in the memory of Lifescapes’ family member and senior principal, Naresh “Nick” Patel (1970-2017) to the Lifescapes International Scholarship Endowment to the following address: Laura Kuntz-Lewis Administrative […]
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