Project showcase

Explore our showcase; a collection of dreams transformed into realities, where each structure tells a story of visionary design and harmonious integration with the breathtaking landscapes of the Southwest. Our curated collection of projects stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to architectural and landscape excellence, embodying innovation, elegancy, and sustainability at every turn. At the heart of our design philosophy lies a deep reverence for the natural beauty and unique character of the Southwest, inspiring designs that not only complement but enhance their surroundings. We pride ourselves on a collaborative approach, where the visions of our clients become the canvas upon which we craft structures that are not only aesthetically captivating but also functional masterpieces.

Discover the epitome of architectural and landscape design - where every minute detail is a brush stroke on a canvas painted with inspiration. Explore our projects, and what makes GO Designs one of the most highly awarded architectural landscape design firms in the United States.

Cresta Fountain Courts

masonry, horticulture, lighting design, water features, pergolas, irrigation, hardscape installation, retaining walls
GO Designs choreographed this Mediterranean-framed landscape as a quiet overture to desert evenings. Terraced cantera retaining walls lift a crescent of emerald sod above the curb, presenting ruby barberry, sotol spines, and feathery mesquite against sun-washed stucco. Hardscape installation continues beneath a cedar-topped pergola where stone columns cradle a circular water feature; four arcing jets strike the basin with a crisp, rhythmic hush that cools the air. Nearby, a tiered cantera fountain murmurs through a sheltered entry court, its sandstone bowls catching glints of morning light. Low-voltage lighting design pours warm amber across masonry at dusk, while recessed LEDs graze leaf edges and pull comfortable shadows along the flagstone walk. Chihuahuan gravel hides drip-line irrigation, delivering measured moisture so turf stays springy to the touch without overspray. Masonry stair risers double as perch walls during neighborhood fiestas, and permeable joints between paving squares invite monsoon bursts to percolate rather than puddle. Planting favors structure over fleeting bloom, guaranteeing year-round sculpture and aroma—creosote after rain, juniper on dry wind. Each surface survived a glare test proving patio tiles remain bare-foot friendly even in August. Subtle uplighting on sotol blades flickers like candlelight, and the soft splash of water masks street noise, inviting relaxed conversation. An outlier ocotillo rises at the corner, its green wands catching luminous beads after a summer storm. Completed in 2016, the work illustrates how El Paso landscaping can borrow Riviera warmth without wasting a drop. Today the interplay of shade lattice, water music, and breeze-shaken foliage still frames dawn cappuccinos and twilight conversations, its ochre tones mellowing with age. Integrated controls synchronize pumps, lights, and drip zones from one discreet location, so upkeep barely whispers. By distilling regional craft with forward-leaning systems, GO Designs shows desert modern design can look timeless and run effortlessly

Evening Grove Frontage

lighting design, hardscape installation, irrigation, tree & shrub installation, low-maintenance installations
GO Designs reimagined this East El Paso entryscape as a calm threshold between desert street and modern refuge. Clean-lined concrete paving forms a graphic base, but it's the soft accents—glow-lit planters, clipped shrubbery, and seamless transitions between artificial turf and gravel—that create an atmosphere both refined and relaxed. Right angles dominate the architecture, so the landscape introduces quiet contrast: curved stone beds, organic plant forms, and light that casts warm, irregular shadows at dusk. The design team anchored each zone with sightlines framed by xeric plantings and mid-height privacy walls faced in native chihuahuan gravel. Strategically placed red yucca, dwarf myrtle, and golden privet offer texture without clutter, while drip-fed irrigation and low-voltage LEDs tuck cleanly beneath the mulch. Turf islands lend vibrant contrast and soften under bare feet, their plush synthetic blades chosen for durability in the Southwest’s extreme sun. On approach, the courtyard glows with understated drama. Slender path lights graze the concrete's lightly broomed surface, while ground uplights emphasize architectural rhythm—columns, window bays, and a striking X-gate all fall into gentle relief. At the entry, a pair of oversize planters punctuate the symmetrical view, their seasonal color echoing the crisp geometry. This project exemplifies desert modern design at a personal scale: rhythmically simple, regionally tuned, and subtly sensory. GO Designs orchestrated every detail to minimize maintenance and maximize tranquility—from walkable green space to moonlit accents that turn nightly arrivals into an experience worth savoring.