Talk about vision. When Thai Pham, a 29-year-old landscape designer, set eyes on the space that would become the showroom for his living, growing plantscapes, the place couldn’t be darker. It had been a photographer’s studio, for crying out loud — as in dark room.
But this Vietnam native and UC Berkeley graduate who designed the landscape for the Buddhist Temple on McLaughlin Avenue only saw possibilities. And with his family helping, he put in skylights and removed walls and earlier this month opened Green Design on The Alameda in San Jose. Walk in and you are greeted by the trunk of a great Oak tree dripping with living plants. Listen to the fountains and three macaws. Tropical plants are everywhere.
Pham’s business is a showcase for his landscape design business, giving his clients an idea of what he is capable of. But he also has a huge collection of sandblasted pottery for sale from his hometown in Central Vietnam, as well as Buddhas and other icons. Photos of Douglas Campbell and prints from Paul Sakamoto are also for sale. A floral designer is also on staff to create beautiful bouquets and centerpieces.
“Check back often,” Pham said, “You’ll see a lot of surprises.”
Green Design is located on The Alameda in San Jose at Martin Avenue.
Green Design Indoor Outdoor Plantscape
1341 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 971-4089
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