Desert View Conservation Area recognized by American Society of Landscape Architects

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works Special Districts’ Desert View Conservation Area in Joshua Tree received an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for its excellent design. 

Special Districts project management staff collaborated with Architerra Design Group to design this grant-funded project. The project included a prefabricated shade structure, prefabricated restroom, large custom steel entrance sign, interpretive directional/wayfinding signage, and various entrance gates.

The San Bernardino County Public Works Department, Special Districts Division also was awarded a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2021 Achievement Award in the Category of Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation for the completion of the Desert View Recreational Trails project.

“Great projects require a strong team with a clear vision of what a successful project requires” said President and Founder of Architerra Design Group Richard Krumwiede. “This award is a testament of the trust and teamwork that made this award-winning project possible.” 

For more information about San Bernardino County Service Area 20 visit the Joshua Tree Park and Recreation website at https://specialdistricts.sbcounty.gov/home/parks-and-recreation/csa-20/.