2007 AWARDS ||2008 AWARDS
Homeowners Charles and Carla McClure
are the October 2008
winners
at 5454 Berkeley
Road in Goleta.. Since simplicity, beauty and economy of space are main
elements of Charles McClure’s style as a landscape architect he decided to
showcase his personal preferences by creating his own landscape. This
entailed designing a plant palette of just 2-5 plants that are repeated, and
experimenting with materials such as tumbled glass, which he mixed
himself. Creating movement in panels that replace lawn and sets off the
gravel was a challenge but not the drought tolerant plants. Echeveria, Miscanthus, Muhlenbergia,
Helictotrichon and Phormium undulate across the dark concrete path for a
striking and modern palette-by-owner. See more in the December 2008 issue of
Sunset.
Nominations are open to everyone, including self-nominations. You do not need to be a member of GVB
For residential properties contact Bonnie Freeman at 683-1878, for all other categories (Multifamily residence, Commercial, Firescape, Sustainable Development, Home Owners Association, Preservation of the Goleta Valley, Public/Institutional, Open Space, Shopping Center, Commercial Orchard, Open), contact Phebe Mansur at 685-2277 or call 252-1952.
Please look for Residential Awards every other month on Saturdays in the News-Press, and on Fridays in the Valley Voice. Look for Business & Commercial Awards in the Valley Voice on alternating months.
Click here to see and download a nomination form
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