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Tongva Park and Genser Town Square
Santa Monica, CA
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Tongva Park and Genser Town Square

Santa Monica, CA

Tongva Park and Genser Square is a prime example of design-build success, exceeding the expectation of taking an inspiring idea into full functioning fruition.

Client

City of Santa Monica

Duration

16 Months

Project Size

304,920 SF, 6-Acres, 2 Stories

Service

Delivery Method

Design-Build

Project Attributes

  • Award Winner
  • Sustainable Project
  • Repeat Client

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Testimonials

W.E. O’Neil’s skillful implementation of the design-build process enabled the delivery of many challenging and unique design and construction elements. W.E. O’Neil exceeded our project requirements to design and construct a centerpiece park reflecting the community’s desire for a space which is both modern and harmonious with the project site.

Miriam Mulder, City Architect
City of Santa Monica

Our project management staff and crews in the field participated in a well-coordinated design-build process led by the W.E. O’Neil project team, side-by-side with the landscape architects, design consultants, and fellow subcontractors. W.E. O’Neil established a robust communication protocol. When combined with a well‐coordinated BIM process, this contributed to the entire construction process becoming less complex for all involved. As the general contractor, they maintained schedule, cost, and quality.

Thomas C. Connelly, President
Valley Crest Landscape Development

The W.E. O’Neil team respectfully interfaced with the entire design-build team, resulting in well-orchestrated and productive meetings. They always addressed and resolved current construction issues with all the subcontractors, resulting in a very high-quality product that we are all very proud of. This was a rare experience to have with a general contractor. Their support for their subs and high level of concern for the owner makes them a team leader of choice for any construction or design-build project.

Ron Shaw, President
Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

W.E. O’Neil’s skillful implementation of the design-build process enabled the delivery of many challenging and unique design and construction elements. W.E. O’Neil exceeded our project requirements to design and construct a centerpiece park reflecting the community’s desire for a space which is both modern and harmonious with the project site.

Miriam Mulder, City Architect
City of Santa Monica

Our project management staff and crews in the field participated in a well-coordinated design-build process led by the W.E. O’Neil project team, side-by-side with the landscape architects, design consultants, and fellow subcontractors. W.E. O’Neil established a robust communication protocol. When combined with a well‐coordinated BIM process, this contributed to the entire construction process becoming less complex for all involved. As the general contractor, they maintained schedule, cost, and quality.

Thomas C. Connelly, President
Valley Crest Landscape Development

The W.E. O’Neil team respectfully interfaced with the entire design-build team, resulting in well-orchestrated and productive meetings. They always addressed and resolved current construction issues with all the subcontractors, resulting in a very high-quality product that we are all very proud of. This was a rare experience to have with a general contractor. Their support for their subs and high level of concern for the owner makes them a team leader of choice for any construction or design-build project.

Ron Shaw, President
Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

W.E. O’Neil’s skillful implementation of the design-build process enabled the delivery of many challenging and unique design and construction elements. W.E. O’Neil exceeded our project requirements to design and construct a centerpiece park reflecting the community’s desire for a space which is both modern and harmonious with the project site.

Miriam Mulder, City Architect
City of Santa Monica

Our project management staff and crews in the field participated in a well-coordinated design-build process led by the W.E. O’Neil project team, side-by-side with the landscape architects, design consultants, and fellow subcontractors. W.E. O’Neil established a robust communication protocol. When combined with a well‐coordinated BIM process, this contributed to the entire construction process becoming less complex for all involved. As the general contractor, they maintained schedule, cost, and quality.

Thomas C. Connelly, President
Valley Crest Landscape Development

The W.E. O’Neil team respectfully interfaced with the entire design-build team, resulting in well-orchestrated and productive meetings. They always addressed and resolved current construction issues with all the subcontractors, resulting in a very high-quality product that we are all very proud of. This was a rare experience to have with a general contractor. Their support for their subs and high level of concern for the owner makes them a team leader of choice for any construction or design-build project.

Ron Shaw, President
Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

W.E. O’Neil’s skillful implementation of the design-build process enabled the delivery of many challenging and unique design and construction elements. W.E. O’Neil exceeded our project requirements to design and construct a centerpiece park reflecting the community’s desire for a space which is both modern and harmonious with the project site.

Miriam Mulder, City Architect
City of Santa Monica

Our project management staff and crews in the field participated in a well-coordinated design-build process led by the W.E. O’Neil project team, side-by-side with the landscape architects, design consultants, and fellow subcontractors. W.E. O’Neil established a robust communication protocol. When combined with a well‐coordinated BIM process, this contributed to the entire construction process becoming less complex for all involved. As the general contractor, they maintained schedule, cost, and quality.

Thomas C. Connelly, President
Valley Crest Landscape Development

The W.E. O’Neil team respectfully interfaced with the entire design-build team, resulting in well-orchestrated and productive meetings. They always addressed and resolved current construction issues with all the subcontractors, resulting in a very high-quality product that we are all very proud of. This was a rare experience to have with a general contractor. Their support for their subs and high level of concern for the owner makes them a team leader of choice for any construction or design-build project.

Ron Shaw, President
Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

W.E. O’Neil’s skillful implementation of the design-build process enabled the delivery of many challenging and unique design and construction elements. W.E. O’Neil exceeded our project requirements to design and construct a centerpiece park reflecting the community’s desire for a space which is both modern and harmonious with the project site.

Miriam Mulder, City Architect
City of Santa Monica

Our project management staff and crews in the field participated in a well-coordinated design-build process led by the W.E. O’Neil project team, side-by-side with the landscape architects, design consultants, and fellow subcontractors. W.E. O’Neil established a robust communication protocol. When combined with a well‐coordinated BIM process, this contributed to the entire construction process becoming less complex for all involved. As the general contractor, they maintained schedule, cost, and quality.

Thomas C. Connelly, President
Valley Crest Landscape Development

The W.E. O’Neil team respectfully interfaced with the entire design-build team, resulting in well-orchestrated and productive meetings. They always addressed and resolved current construction issues with all the subcontractors, resulting in a very high-quality product that we are all very proud of. This was a rare experience to have with a general contractor. Their support for their subs and high level of concern for the owner makes them a team leader of choice for any construction or design-build project.

Ron Shaw, President
Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

W.E. O’Neil’s skillful implementation of the design-build process enabled the delivery of many challenging and unique design and construction elements. W.E. O’Neil exceeded our project requirements to design and construct a centerpiece park reflecting the community’s desire for a space which is both modern and harmonious with the project site.

Miriam Mulder, City Architect
City of Santa Monica

Our project management staff and crews in the field participated in a well-coordinated design-build process led by the W.E. O’Neil project team, side-by-side with the landscape architects, design consultants, and fellow subcontractors. W.E. O’Neil established a robust communication protocol. When combined with a well‐coordinated BIM process, this contributed to the entire construction process becoming less complex for all involved. As the general contractor, they maintained schedule, cost, and quality.

Thomas C. Connelly, President
Valley Crest Landscape Development

The W.E. O’Neil team respectfully interfaced with the entire design-build team, resulting in well-orchestrated and productive meetings. They always addressed and resolved current construction issues with all the subcontractors, resulting in a very high-quality product that we are all very proud of. This was a rare experience to have with a general contractor. Their support for their subs and high level of concern for the owner makes them a team leader of choice for any construction or design-build project.

Ron Shaw, President
Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

LEED
Certified
6
Acres
2014

Project of the Year

Structures $25M-$75M| Tongva Park & Ken Genser Square

Project Award | American Public Works Association
2014

Urban Design, Award of Excellence

Tongva Park & Ken Genser Square

Project Award | American Planning Association
2014

Design Excellence Project of the Year

Tongva Park & Ken Genser Square

Project Award | DBIA Western Pacific Region
2014

Regional Award, Project of the Year

Tongva Park & Ken Genser Square

Project Award | DBIA Western Pacific Region
2014

Design Award and People's Choice Award

Tongva Park & Ken Genser Square

Project Award | Westside Urban Forum
2014

Los Angeles Architecture Awards

Landscape Project | Tongva Park & Ken Genser Square

Project Award | Los Angeles Business Council