The Commons located in Calabasas, CA is a commercial center that provides its visitors with restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The designing of the center was a challenge because the building elevations were much higher than the street level. James Dean Design used this as an opportunity to design a continuous stream that meanders past the restaurants and becomes an eight foot high waterfall that empties into a large koi pond. This water feature also serves as a pedestrian bridge entry and provides the center with great street recognition. The design for the rest of the center uses the same creative design solutions to provide visitors with a new experience each time they visit.
