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Century Pinnacles Park- Eagle Mountain, Utah
Century Pinnacles Park is a six-acre, public open space designed in conjunction with the Century Pinnacles subdivision in Eagle Mountain. The park boasts a core area of play elements and site furnishings organized in a compelling radial design. There are four secondary elements surrounding a large focal playground structure, including a pavilion, restroom, swingset, and zipline. Each element is intentionally placed in a way that compliments the radial pattern. These secondary elements are bordered by turf sod and formal shrub beds to create rhythm in the design and visual interest. As with many creative works, the initial park design was developed through a collaborative process using pens and trace paper and refinded over several months into the the final park design we have today. One challenge of this project was implementing the stormwater management system in a way that would be both functional and attractive. FOCUS also designed a comprehensive irrigation plan for the park.

Herriman Historic Park- Herriman, Utah
FOCUS contracted with Herriman City to provide a design for a new city park that highlights the history of Herriman. Land development in Herriman continues at a rapid pace, and it was important to the city to set aside a property that could highlight aspects of its original history. The focal point of the park is a historic home from the late 1800’s, which is planned to be restored in conjunction with construction of the park. The FOCUS team worked closely with the city to provide conceptual designs and ideas consistent with the desires of the city and residents. Working within the constraints of topography, limited budget, historical elements, and public feedback, FOCUS was able to create a site layout and landscape design that is functional, historically sensitive, and meets the needs of the city and surrounding residents. FOCUS also designed a comprehensive irrigation plan for the park.

Utah Military Academy- Lehi, Utah
The Utah Military Academy is a 2-story, 60,000-square-foot school sitting on 6 acres in Lehi, Utah. It is part of the Holbrook Farms master planned community and includes 1,200-linear feet of backbone roadway to provide access and utilities to the site. FOCUS provided boundary and topography survey, civil engineering design of the site, utility and drainage design, as well as the landscape architecture planting and irrigation plans. The site was located in the middle of existing agricultural land that was actively being farmed, which posed the challenge of keeping the farming operation going during development. FOCUS worked closely with the farmer to provide a temporary irrigation system that would function to their standards and allow them to keep farming. The irrigation system design had to work with the proposed site development and avoid conflicts with the proposed utility design. Close coordination between all parties was key to this project’s success.

Brandon Park Open Space Park- Eagle Mountain, Utah
Designed in collaboration with both Edge Homes and Eagle Mountain City, this 12-acre park features pickleball and basketball courts, a hammock grove, soccer fields, walking trails, playgrounds, and other popular park amenities. Accommodating a large stormwater management system for the surrounding neighborhood within the park was one of the main design challenges. The FOCUS team, working in conjunction with Edge Homes and Eagle Mountain City, designed a system that accomplished the drainage needs without limiting the park’s recreational space.

Arrival- Eagle Mountain, Utah
As FOCUS engineers developed the storm drain and flood control master plan for the community, they recognized the soils would prove challenging for locating septic tanks. FOCUS worked with Eagle Mountain City to address drainage requirements while configuring the best project layout to meet ordinances. By collaborating closely with the geotechnical engineer to identify site-specific conditions, lot layouts were adjusted to meet local and State Health code requirements.

Ivory Ridge- Lehi, Utah
This master-planned community encompasses 366 acres and features a diverse selection of residential product types. Located on the east side of Lehi, Ivory Ridge offers easy access to the freeway and stunning mountain views.

Seasons at Southpoint- Draper, Utah
The Seasons at Southpoint apartment complex, comprised of 120 apartment units with underground parking garages, is an impressive, luxurious community in Draper City, Utah. Sited with breathtaking views of the Salt Lake Valley, the community includes amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and welcoming open spaces.

Hampton Inn- West Valley City, Utah
FOCUS provided full-service engineering for the hotel site including topographic survey, subdivision platting, civil engineering, and landscape architecture. Once design was approved, we provided construction staking for the contractor.

Still Water Homes- Syracuse, Utah
FOCUS provided full-service surveying and engineering of 11 phases of this project. The site is over 137+ acres and includes 700 lots on a very flat site.

Day Ranch Energy-Efficient Community- South Jordan, Utah
Located minutes from I-15 and Bangerter Highway, Day Ranch is Woodside Home’s energy-efficient community that offers quick access to Silicone Slopes, shopping centers, and outdoor recreation areas. The residential development features 487 townhomes and 34 single-family lots on approximately 48 acres.