Revised Santa Monica Town Square design ©James Corner Field Operations

Last November we published the design concept for Santa Monica Palisades Garden Walk & Town Square  by James Corner Field Operations. Recently, we learnt that the design for the Town Square has since been updated to reflect the Landmarks Commission conditions to be granted a Certificate Of Appropriateness  “the retention, rehabilitation and/or relocation of certain existing historic character defining elements of the site, in addition to reconfiguring the site topography and grade, the installation of new landscaping and hardscape materials, a central water feature, new benches and seat walls, and lighting. Pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required for any proposed alterations in whole or in part, of or to a Landmark or Landmark Parcel”.  The design is currently waiting for final approval from the City Council.

Revised Santa Monica Town Square Perspective ©James Corner Field Operations

Revised Santa Monica Town Square & Palisades Garden Walk Plan ©James Corner Field Operations

Also recently, the Architectural Review Board approved the revised design or the Overlook Structures in Palisades Garden Walk.

Bike Parking with Overlook Structures in background ©James Corner Field Operations

Overlook Structures - Elevation & Plan ©James Corner Field Operations

Park Entry ©James Corner Field Operations

Comfort Station ©James Corner Field Operations

IMAGES: ©James Corner Field Operations

RELATED NEWS:

Work has started on the Palisades Garden Walk – see more at LA Curbed
How landscape architect James Corner got his start – LA Times