April is an exciting time for landscape architects worldwide as we celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM)! Spearheaded by the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA), WLAM is a month-long celebration dedicated to recognizing the profound impact of landscape architecture on our communities and the environment. At McCullough, we're honored to participate in this celebration. On April 23rd, we'll be taking over the ASLA San Diego Instagram account for the day. Follow along @asla_SD as we showcase our work and share insights into the world of landscape architecture. WLAM pr ..read more

A recent article in the San Diego Business Journal sheds light on San Diego’s transformation, with insights from industry experts including David McCullough, principal landscape architect. David McCullough highlights downtown's transition into a mature, 24-hour city, setting a national standard for urban development. With innovative zoning changes and a focus on diverse uses, downtown San Diego promises opportunities for growth and innovation. From mixed-income housing to thriving retail spaces, downtown's revitalization offers something for everyone. Explore the full article in the San Diego ..read more

San Diego has a rich history of site-specific sculpture and minimalist installation art. Following in the footsteps of Robert Irwin, Roman de Salvo, and Michael James Armstrong, the Journeyworm is a hanging sculpture that plays subtly with light and opacity. It hangs at the temporary entrance to San Diego High School, between old Eucalyptus trees. Each day, hundreds of students walk under the sculpture’s swaying panels. Benjamin Arcia of McCullough Landscape Architecture led a team of fellow designers in the creation of this piece. The sculpture is made of fishing line, cable rigging, fishin ..read more

This year, McCullough celebrates our silver anniversary, bringing 25 years of “perfectly imperfect” landscape design to San Diego and beyond. Over the next year, we will be reflecting on our journey as a firm, the progress of natural design, and a look at what’s to come. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone. Stay tuned for an announcement coming soon about a celebratory event to mark your calendars ..read more

Vista Del Monte Senior Living, Santa Barbara, CA Landscape architects are uniquely positioned to advocate for and implement the successful greening of the urban realm. Specifically, trees are the powerhouses of livable, vibrant, and healthy spaces. Our profession moves beyond policy and the written word and is charged with the implementation of this precious resource on every project to achieve the many benefits they provide to our communities. Three of the most critical benefits trees offer are health and wellness, ecological resiliency, and climate adaptation.  Health and Wel ..read more

We're thrilled to introduce you to Futuro Space, the newest gem nestled within the historic San Diego Design Center. Located at the heart of Hillcrest, this mid-century modern office campus has been revitalized by a dynamic collaboration of local design leaders, including Sean Slater and Frank Wolden of RDC, David McCullough of McCullough Landscape Architecture, and Graham Hollis of Blue Sapphire Holdings. Grau’s Futuro prototype located behind the Design Center. Together, we are launching a set of community gathering spaces dubbed Futuro Space after the iconic UFO-like Futuro House that inh ..read more

David is looking forward to contributing on the Creating Extreme Value & Unleashing Investment Panel at the BISNOW Los Angeles Multifamily Market Update & Forecast, happening on Thursday 2/29. We hope to see you there! Register and learn more here ..read more

Andrew Schlesinger, Associate Landscape Architect Congratulations to Andrew Schlesinger, Associate Landscape Architect, on joining the San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) Board of Directors! Andrew looks forward to working with fellow board members to serve SDGBC and its mission of creating a better world through better buildings. McCullough is proud to support SDGBC. Read more here ..read more

Each year McCullough designers reflect on the projects of the previous year and dive deeper into their unique aspects. In 2023, our team engaged in collaborative efforts spanning higher education, hospitality, master planning, mixed-use, multifamily projects, and more! We not only strengthened existing relationships but also forged new connections, overcame challenges, expanded our team, and made a positive impact on communities. We invite you to hear from each designer about what sets the projects of the past year apart as the "Best of 2023." Oceanside Transit Center Redevelopment ..read more

Photos by Scott Basile Photography This La Jolla residence sits on the north slope of Mt. Soledad in the San Diego community of La Jolla.  The property, like many that fall in this neighborhood, has 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Torrey Pines State Preserve, Black’s Beach and surrounding bluffs, the University of California San Diego Campus, and La Jolla Cove and Shores.  Like most properties within this community, the views are sacred and therefore, to build a new home here holds its challenges. The owners brought on Architects Brian Will and Andy Fotsch (Will and Fots ..read more