This past December marked the 30th Anniversary of the firm’s existence as we celebrated at our annual holiday dinner party. Founder Steve Kikuchi recalled the past 30 years of past highlights and future hopes. As usual, Steve philosophized about the role of our profession and the rewards that we are able to give andRead more
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Street frontage renovations for POST Headquarters in downtown Palo Alto were completed in mid March of this year. KKDG worked with POST over an 8 year span of time in the development of design concepts, obtaining design approvals and permits from the City of Palo Alto, formulating cost evaluation and phasing strategies, obtaining competitive constructionRead more
Featured in our Fall 2013 Newsletter, MacDutra Plaza is a city owned park on Main Street in historic downtown Half Moon Bay. Of note is that approximately 40% of the cost of the project is being financially supported via a grassroots community effort. The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee has donated about 20% of constructionRead more
This previously unimproved Sunnyvale backyard is undergoing major improvements this summer with a new detached home office building and a covered outdoor lounge area including a fireplace, an outdoor TV, a bbq center and a dining patio. Landscaping and project completion is anticipated in the fall.
Construction is underway on improvements to this San Jose residential back yard. The project includes a new two car garage, covered raised patio area and contemporary fountain. The fountain is integrated with a new built-in sunken patio seating and raised planting beds that surround a gas fire pit. We are able to get some excitingRead more
Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group has commenced on Phase 2 of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Headquarters. This phase will entail the remaining perimeter site improvements as viewed from Page Mill Road and Porter Ave, in the heart of the origins of Silicon Valley. This project will address the current California drought by the use of nativeRead more
KKDG is currently processing site renovations through the arduous Woodside Planning Department review process for a 4.8 acre residence in the Skywood Acres area. Upgrades to a house and site previously developed in 1978 include; a new subterranean garage, new outdoor dining and lounging areas by a renovated swimming pool, a new auto court andRead more
Located within walking distance of downtown but feeling miles away, this Los Gatos residence will provide the Owners with privacy in a very natural setting. They’ll take in views of the creek and newly planted natural meadow from their new home’s wrap around porch. An entry courtyard with a fountain designed to mimic the waterRead more
