The Dunes at Monterey Bay

Location: Monterey Bay, CA
Completed: 2007
Architect: MBH

How do you create a thriving retail hub on a former military base?

Start with the place's most significant environmental asset.

At the former Fort Ord we developed an unusual palette drawn from the colors of the local sand, soil, and native vegetation in this Oceanside locale.

Photos: MBH

"Nature is one of the best references for color combinations and color effects. You can look for examples of harmonies in the natural environment which support and illustrate your color idea."

– Stephen Sidelinger