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Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and transformation. As the days become longer and a little bit more green, we find ourselves reflecting on these themes in our work.

The opportunity to renovate or reposition a landscape carries both immense possibility and great responsibility. How do we preserve the essence of a place to honor its past without limiting its future? How can we restore original design intent that has been lost to time? How can we reposition existing elements that no longer serve contemporary use? How can we both elevate storytelling and allow for evolution?

At OJB, we are exploring these questions in San Antonio, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco—projects with distinct histories, scales, and design solutions. Each one showcases the power of landscape to honor the past, enhance the present, and leave space for the future to unfold.

Reintroducing the Alamo

SAN ANTONIO | As one of the most significant historical sites in the US, improvements at the Alamo require a careful balance between preservation and thoughtful enhancement. OJB is bringing sensitivity and purpose to our renovation of the Alamo's Public Realm, so that its history remains vivid, meaningful, accessible, and engaging for all.

Revitalizing Johnson's Original Vision

BOSTON | A highlight of Philip Johnson’s postmodern portfolio, International Place is undergoing a thoughtful renovation that elevates the original design vision to meet contemporary standards. The Wintergarden's iconic ceiling-mounted water feature is being re-engineered to improve functionality and ensure lasting impact. Outside, a lush plaza transforms the entry experience, replacing the former expressway-facing approach with a seamless connection to the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Century City Looks to the Future

LOS ANGELES | At 1800 and 1900 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles, a once-barren landscape has been transformed into a vibrant workplace and streetscape. Two isolated 1970s-era towers surrounded by a sea of concrete have been reimagined as a unified campus connected by lush landscaping. The project brings comfort and reprieve to the street edge, creating an inviting urban environment.

A New Era for an Urban Landmark

SAN FRANCISCO | OJB revitalized the 1982 landmark plaza and surrounding public realm at 101 California Street to enhance the urban experience. Originally designed by Philip Johnson and Bill Callaway, the renovation honors the original grid and geometries with new greenery that mitigates the urban heat island effect. This transformation creates a welcoming and comfortable space for year-round use in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District.

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Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Diego, USA