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ATLAS Welcomes Brenna Castro Carlson!
We are thrilled to welcome Brenna Castro Carlson to the Atlas Lab team! Brenna is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design - Master of Landscape Architecture program. While at UCB, she received the ASLA Student Honor Award for Ground Up Journal Issue 08 and the 'Excellence in Landscape Design Award' for an innovative design and research project that proposed changes to the spatial structure urban landscapes to significantly improve their connectivity to regional ecologies. Brenna's work focuses on sustainable, resilient design that is grounded in the principles of urban ecology and fueled by curiosity about the plants and ecosystems of California. She is committed to a design approach that is both optimistic and pragmatic, and which reflects the desires and vision of the community. A licensed landscape architect, Brenna brings experience with planting design, conceptual design, master planning, construction documentation, construction administration, and community outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape of Architecture from UC Davis with highest honors and a Minor in Plant Biology. In addition to professional practice, Brenna teaches at UC Berkeley.
ATLAS / DLR Group Selected for the Vision & Master Plan for the Yuba Water Agency – Water Education Center
The Yuba Water Agency Board of Yuba County, Calif., has selected DLR Group and Atlas Lab for visioning and master planning services to develop a modern, sustainable, and interactive Water Education Center. The new facility will be part of the Yuba Watershed Experience, an initiative to educate local students and patrons about the impact of the Yuba River watershed on the environment, flooding, water supply, and more, and subsequently, the impact to the community. The visioning and master planning process includes land-use planning, site feasibility study, and community engagement to build consensus for the project.
ATLAS/RELM selected as Landscape Architects for Aggie Square Innovation Hub!
We are thrilled to share we have been selected as the landscape architects for the Aggie Square Innovation Hub project located in Sacramento, CA! Partnering with RELM, we will design 5 acres of open space, including Aggie Square plaza, market plaza, outdoor collaboration areas and gardens. About: Aggie Square is a planned innovation district located on the UC Davis Sacramento campus. The project will house business partners and community-based programs with UC Davis innovation and research to create a stronger and healthier shared community. We are especially excited for anchor tenant: Alice Waters Institute for Edible Education. The institute will bring together experts from across disciplines such as education, health care, agriculture, policy and business to create new solutions for healthy, sustainable and equitable food systems. The project is led by Wexford Science & Technology and GMH Capital Partners, UC Davis and ZGF Architects.
ATLAS selected to Lead Mariposa County Creative Placemaking Master Plan
We are delighted to share that Atlas has been selected to lead the Mariposa County Creative Placemaking Master Plan! We are joined by Smart Growth America to develop a comprehensive, thoughtful, and engaging master plan process that leverages art and design to promote a rich and compelling rural economy that is both resilient to the impacts of climate change and representative of a diverse community. This project is supported by an Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and is being implemented through a partnership between the Mariposa County Planning Department and Mariposa County Arts Council, Inc.
ATLAS Selected Landscape Architects for Old Sacramento Waterfront Redevelopment Project
Working closely with Stantec, Atlas has been selected as the landscape architecture firm for the Old Sacramento Waterfront revitalization project! We are developing a signature public space for the region and all age groups, including supporting expanded retail/
Kimberly Garza joins Crocker Art Museum Board!
Kimberly Garza joins the Crocker Art Museum Board this Fall! Serving a three year term, Kimberly will advise the Board on the development of Crocker Park while supporting its mission and diverse programming. ATLAS is thrilled to contribute to this amazing cultural institution! Through engaging, innovative, and life-changing interactions with art, the Crocker Art Museum provides meaningful opportunities for people of divergent backgrounds to find common ground. Founded as a public/private partnership in 1885, the Crocker features the world’s foremost display of California art and is renowned for its holdings of master drawings and international ceramics, as well as European, Asian, African, and Oceanic art. The Crocker serves as the primary regional resource for the study and appreciation of fine art and offers a diverse spectrum of exhibitions, events, and programs to deepen visitor’s understanding of art, including films, concerts, studio classes, lectures, and an array of activities for families and children.
Our Team is Growing!
We are thrilled to welcome Bryan Woo to the ATLAS team! Bryan is a recent graduate of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design Landscape Architecture program (with Distinction) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Studies from the University of Hong Kong. Bryan is passionate about creating ecologically and socially performative landscapes. He is currently working on the redevelopment of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, Sacramento Convention Center Public Art, and infill housing projects throughout Sacramento's Central Core.
ATLAS Lab Shortlisted for NoBo Library Public Art Call
Atlas has been shortlisted for the City of Boulder, NoBo Library Public Art call! Out of 323 applicants, Atlas has been selected to move forward as a finalist! We look forward to developing a concept for the new public library (first and only community space in North Boulder). Photo credit by library architects: WORKac
ATLAS’ Kimberly Garza Keynoting Florida ASLA State Conference
Atlas Principal, Kimberly Garza, will be joining talented women practitioners speaking on the topic of Passion in Practice at the ASLA Florida Chapter Passion-Practice: The Creative and Strategic Drivers of Four Women- led Businesses