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What is Landscape Architecture?

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Designing Environments That Connect People and Nature Landscape architecture, as defined by Worldlandscapearchitecture.com, is the intricate study and practice of crafting environments, both outdoor and indoor, across various scales. Originating from the visionary minds of Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who designed New York City's iconic Central Park in the late 1800s, this discipline embodies the intersection of design and science, profoundly enhancing natural environments, integrating art, environment, architecture, engineering, and sociology. Our Approach At Siegfried, we merge the art and science…
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Congratulations Tyler Fine!

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Congratulations! Congratulations to Tyler Fine on achieving a significant milestone in his career - obtaining his Professional Civil Engineering License! Tyler's journey from graduating from the University of the Pacific in 2013 to joining Siegfried in 2020 has been marked by dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. Embarking on the PE process about a year and a half ago, Tyler put in the dedicated work to study while remaining focused on his projects. His accomplishment reflects not only his proficiency…
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Siegfried partners with Toys for Tots!

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  The Holidays are here! Thanksgiving is days away, stores are decorated, trees are set up, and get-togethers are taking over our calendars—it's safe to say the holiday spirit is in full swing! Amongst the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s critical to remember to support others in the community. That’s why our team at Siegfried has renewed our commitment to being a public drop-off site for Toys for Tots! Toys for Tots, founded in 1947 and certified as a 501(c)3…
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ASCE Award for Miner Avenue Complete Streets!

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We are proud to announce that our project with the City of Stockton, Miner Avenue Complete Streets, won the American Society of Civil Engineers Sacramento Region (ASCE)’s 2022 Road and Highway Project of the Year! This project was a 10-block rehabilitation of Miner Avenue that spanned from Center Street to the UPRR underpass. Improvements included lane reduction from four to two lanes and Class II bicycle lanes; the addition of median islands and the roundabout; traffic signal modifications at the signalized intersections;…
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Sacramento Office Open House

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Siegfried Sacramento Office Open House Our open house for our new Sacramento office last week was a success! This new location gives us the much-needed space to build out for our growing geotechnical, structural, and landscape architecture groups and accommodate a new geotechnical testing lab. Thank you to all who stopped by, and a special thank you to Regina Margherita Pizzeria for providing the wonderful Brick Oven Pizzas!

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LEED Certification: What is it?

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What is LEED Certification?   For 30 years, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Certification rating system has been the gold standard across the building industry. This system was born out of "USGBC’s desire and mission to transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life." USGBC determines a project's LEED certification through a 4-tier, point rating system. The tiers are: Platinum (80+ points)…
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National Safety Month

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June is National Safety Month! At Siegfried, we are dedicated to taking on projects that improve intersections, roadways and bicycle lanes to improve the safety of cyclists, pedestrians, and more. We’ve rounded up some of our safety projects over the years to close out the month! City of Stockton, Miner Avenue Complete Streets This project was a 10-block rehabilitation of Miner Avenue that spanned from Center Street to the UPRR underpass. ATP grant-funded, Phase I consisted of the first four blocks of…

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Team Building, Bowlero in Manteca

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Last Friday, June 16th, Siegfried had a company team-building event in Manteca! It was filled with food and fun! Our staff broke into 8 teams, complete with catchy bowling team names such as Strikes R Us, the Bowling Stones, Pins of Fury, Lane Sharks, and more. Prizes were awarded to the highest scorer of each team, the lowest scorer, and the overall high scorer! Thanks, Bowlero, for hosting our team. We had a blast!
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Happy Higher Education Day!

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Today is Higher Education Day! Over the years, we have been fortunate to partner with colleges and universities on a variety of different projects. To celebrate today, while it was difficult to narrow it down, we wanted to highlight a few of the higher education projects we’ve worked on! UC Santa Cruz, Upper Quarry Amphitheater Restored in 2017, the Upper Quarry Amphitheater on the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus provides a space for students to have lasting, memorable experiences. Siegfried…

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