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| Rendering One of Planned Westin Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA |
ANAHEIM, CA – Orange
County-based Lifescapes International has been selected to design the landscape
environment for the recently announced $245 million development of the Westin Anaheim Resort, a four-diamond
resort by local developer Wincome Group.
“This is a monumental
project for the City of Anaheim, which drew a record 23 million visitors last
year,” says Dan Trust, Executive
Vice President and COO of Lifescapes International. “The city is investing
substantially in its resort corridor, and we are pleased to bring our seasoned
experience in creating iconic destinations to this new project.”
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| Rendering Two of Planned Westin Anahaim Resort |
Lifescapes is known for
designing the landscapes of some of the world’s most iconic hotels, including
the Bellagio Resort & Casino, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort,
Fontainebleau Miami Beach (remodel in 2008), and the Wynn Las Vegas, among many
others.
“We understand that
today’s consumers expect luxury amenities that integrate seamlessly into a
destination’s overall look and feel,” Trust explains. “For that reason, we will create a design
that is both luxurious and functional, delivering an inviting environment that
guests will enjoy for years to come.”
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| Rendering Three of Planned Westin Anaheim Resort |
According to Paul Sanford, CEO of Wincome Group, “We
knew that working with such a high caliber company as Lifescapes International
would bring value to this project. Their
designs bring a sense of luxury and sophistication that is required for a
4-diamond hotel.”
The Westin Anaheim Resort
will offer more than 600 rooms situated within a 630,000 square-foot
environment, rich with lavish landscaping and elegantly-designed, social
gathering spaces.
Al Amador,
Senior Principal/Project Designer for Lifescapes and the lead designer on this
project, explains, “We are building on the developer’s vision, which is to
create a haven of luxury and a hub of excitement for tourists and staycationers
alike.”
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| Al Amador |
Leveraging the resort’s
close proximity to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure, Lifescapes
will design a luxurious rooftop deck where guests can enjoy park views and
nightly fireworks shows, according to Amador.
“Urban rooftop decks have
emerged as one of the hottest design trends of this decade, and our expertise
in creating entertainment-driven, immersive rooftop environments is unmatched,”
Amador says.
The new deck will feature
ample banquette seating nestled around modern fire pits, with portable shade
structures and furniture that can accommodate public gatherings as well as
private parties, weddings, or corporate events.
“On the roof, we plan to
integrate a long, linear raised water feature with floating planters, bringing
a visual texture to the deck’s comfortable elegance,” Amador says.
Lifescapes will also
design the four-diamond luxury resort’s new pool area, including two expansive
pools and a luxurious spa surrounded by lush greenery and lounge furniture.
“Anaheim attracts both families
and individuals seeking fun and relaxation, and our design will offer both,”
notes Amador. “The main pool will focus
on luxury, complete with private cabanas and an elite look and feel, while the
secondary pool focuses on family fun, complete with an overhead structure for
shade and a nearby restaurant with seating areas overlooking the pool.”
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| Dan Trust |
Lifescapes will also
design a unique motor court for the new resort, featuring specialty paving in a
custom design with ample lanes for traffic.
“Smooth, comfortable
arrivals are essential to the luxury experience, and this upscale and
thoughtful motor court will deliver efficiency combined with style,” explains
Amador.
The motor court will
feature an on-grade fountain with a stunning water feature which, according to
Amador, can be turned off to allow cars to park or drive over it when needed.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
is located at 1030 W. Katella Avenue in Anaheim, California, just south of the
Disneyland Resort and west of the Anaheim Convention Center, which recently
underwent a $190 million expansion project.
In addition to Landscape
Architect, Al Amador, Lifescapes’
design team on the project includes Roger
Voettiner, Vice President of Design; Mike
Meyers, Sr. Project Director; Fernando
Ortiz, Project Manager; and Berj
Behesnilian, Field Art Director.
Michael Hong Architects will serve as the architect on the project, with HED serving as Architect of
Record. Interiors will be designed by Dianna Wong Architecture & Interior
Design, while GLUMAC will oversee
engineering/MEP and Englekirk
handles structural engineering.
Lifescapes International
is an internationally recognized landscape architectural firm that has become
an influential force in the industry through its design of innovative,
creative, and trendsetting landscape environments. For nearly 60 years, the company has remained
true to its mantra: “We Create Gardens People Love.” SM
For more information on this press release, please
contact:
Miki Akil or Lexi Astfalk
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940
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