SCASLA Achievement Award
Judges commended the easy to read graphics and research, with clear understanding of topography, habitat restoration, flexibility and functionality.
The Arena Park project will restore a decommissioned section of the El Segundo Energy Center, formerly the site of two massive fuel tanks, back to the towering dunes and chaparral hillsides that once occupied the site, creating a thriving public space for conservation and recreation.
About
Josep Ferrer Miranda
A life-long passion for writing, music and visual media led Josep to a career in marketing and communications. His desire to make a positive impact and explore new challenges eventually led him to Greywater Corps, a Los Angeles-based design/build firm specializing in reclaimed greywater and rainwater irrigation systems.
As Communications Manager and Marketing Director at Greywater Corps, he was able to raise the profile of the company, developing a large, dedicated following by telling the story of its unique mission. Through this work he found a vast community of people that connected deeply with the idea of making the world a better place one plot of land at a time.
He also had the privilege of working with many forward-thinking designers, environmental advocates, and clients – all of whom inspired him to pursue landscape architecture as a means of amplifying the impact of environmental work. While one intervention can make a difference, the effects are multiplied when we design systems that work together for the common goals of sustainability, beauty, and joy.