welcome to GROW design+build
As a design build firm, we do all of our own fabrication and installation of custom designed landscapes and furnishings.
In our workshop in Alameda, we can fabricate custom furnishings and landscape elements using a range ofmaterials from steel, concrete, wood and glass. We work w ith a network of artisans and salvage yards and maximize the use of locally sourced reclaimed material.
Our Work
As a design+build firm, GROW designs, fabricates and installs all the elements of our landscapes. We bring the same level of craft to each element, whether it is a poured concrete retaining wall, a custom reclaimed redwood bench, or a steel and glass windscreen.From The Blog
Salvaged Japanese Railroad Ties
Salvaged Japanese Railroad Ties We found these pieces of lumber on Craig's List and after we milled them, we wished we had bought the whole lot. They were listed as Mahogany, When we got to Sebastopol to pick them up, the owner said they were reclaimed Japanese...
Oakland Glen Park Project
Oakland Glen Park Project We recently completed a large project in the Glen Park Neighborhood of Oakland. This site has a significant slope, so terracing and drainage were key components. The couple also had a newborn baby, so the whole landscape was design as a...
Raingutter Gardens from GROW design+build
Raingutter Gardens from GROW design+build We created hanging gardens for a variety of spaces using salvaged raingutters. We created two for a very small outdoor courtyard in Berkeley. They could not afford to give up floorspace for a garden, but needed some...