Originally constructed in the early 1960’s, "Point Dume Village" is an approximate 3.5-acre neighborhood retail center that had a dated and piece-meal appearance.  The scope was to re-plan and re-vitalize the public spaces for better function and aesthetic appeal. Mike's plan was to use the region’s vernacular architecture and material palette – including Malibu tile, wrought iron and stone – inspired the Early California design.  New paving, planting, lighting, furniture and signage were cohesively integrated and incorporated into the public spaces along with new site amenities such as a fire pit and tile fountains.
 

• Landscape reminiscent of an Early California vernacular included citrus, bougainvillea, bird of paradise, yucca, agave, sea lavender and pride of madeira.

• Fragrant plants such as rosemary, lavender, and geranium in large pots reflect the Mediterranean landscape that heavily influenced the California Coastal Community.

• Also in the tradition of Mediterranean and California themes are numerous mature, specimen trees, such as Canary Island Palms, Mexican Fan Palms, Italian Cypress, Olive and Jacaranda.

*Completed while with another company.​

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