The Smith Residence is located in Crystal Cove, a custom residential community in Newport Beach, California. The Smith Residence has unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and the hillside community of Newport Coast. Working with the client and architect, Marina Design Group was able to provide a stunning fountain water feature that sets the theme for the courtyard entrance. The rear of the house is designed to work with the interior that faces the ocean, accentuating the outstanding views. Some of the amenities include an infinity pool, spa, fire pit, and koi pond, as well as an outdoor kitchen and dining area. These amenities are intertwined with level changes and a Mediterranean planting scheme that creates a seamless transition between the interior and exterior spaces.
The Baldasari residence in Irvine is a unique residence that contains not a typical Asian-inspired garden but a reflection of the owners that live there. The garden itself starts from the moment you step onto the property, as you are treated to a taste of what is to follow. The detailed planting and stonework guide you to the front door. Once invited in, you are once again treated to views of the gardens through large windows. The collection of Asian art is placed throughout the home. The windows become pieces of art themselves as they showcase the outdoor spaces. The gardens are a canvas where seasonal change is welcomed. The sound of water, the feel of stone, and the warmth of breezes flow through this garden. To be viewed from within the home or within the garden, there is a sense of calm and nature that transcends the everyday life of the community beyond the garden walls.
Working with the owners, Marina's design and construction team completely renovated the outdated and non-functional outdoor spaces of this custom property. Combining classic design form with contemporary building materials and color palettes, four distinct spaces now provide stunning views and outdoor access from virtually all the rooms within the home: the atrium at the main entry, terraced pools and entertainment area, dining terrace with fireplace, and a meditation garden. Other highlights include a sun deck, cutting garden, and a refurbished bluff trail to the beach below. The planting scheme unites the elegance of flowering trees and shrubs, succulents, and clipped hedge work with a coastal environment sensibility.
Since beginning the landscape maintenance at Harbor Cove, Marina has put practices in place that have enabled the community to have a consistently clean and orderly appearance. The monthly landscape inspections not only provide quality control but also offer a look toward the future to schedule upcoming landscape needs, including fertilization, annual color, and a three-year tree trimming program according to the need of each tree species. Marina continues to work closely with the Board of Directors and the management company of Harbor Cove to meet the challenges of growing and maintaining a beautiful landscape.
Partnering with the Castaic Lake Water Agency, Marina's irrigation retrofits have succeeded in saving Westridge an average of 30% in its water usage. Utilizing on-site weather stations, flow sensors, and rain sensors, Marina's water management team monitors the central control irrigation system daily to provide the plants with the exact amount of water they need. In addition, Marina has installed a state-of-the-art fertigation system that now applies environmentally friendly natural fertilizers and soil conditioners to all the landscaped areas. With Marina's professional maintenance services, this community is considered a benchmark in water conservation.
Marina has provided landscape and maintenance for Villa Montelena HOA in Upland, CA. This property consists of 73 individual homes with a beautiful view of the San Gabriel Mountains and Mt. Baldy.
Marina has partnered with Fulcrum Construction in performing landscape and maintenance work for Victoria Gardens HOA.
Marina installed landscape for the Tesoro Del Valle neighborhood in Valencia, CA. This community consists of 11 neighborhoods featuring luxury amenities such as a spa, gym/exercise room, and a pool.