The Pearl Brewery was founded in 1881 and is now home to an expansive multi-use development, including apartments, restaurants, retailers, public spaces and more. Pictured here, Hotel Emma was originally Pearl’s brewhouse and has been a San Antonio landmark ever since.

Rainwater is collected and stored in recycled beer cisterns to supplement irrigation of the environmentally responsible, natural, low water use landscape. The landscape of attractive native and adapted plants embodies the natural character of San Antonio while requiring less water.

The Pearl requests an overgrown and native look, which contributes to the narrative and history of the property. Architecture and landscape blend seamlessly, as shown here.

The silos in front of Hotel Emma are a focal point of The Pearl. Trumpet ivy is featured all around the property, giving The Pearl and consistent vintage feel.

This lush courtyard is another of the three public spaces at The Pearl, aptly named The Plaza. People often use this space to meet for coffee under the chinquapin oaks or host outdoor yoga sessions on the artificial turf. No matter the occasion, this green space is people and dog friendly.

More trumpet ivy is shown here at this residential entry. Using the same selection of plant material around the property provides symmetry and appeal for patrons.

The main entry to Hotel Emma at The Pearl boasts this lush and colorful entry bed. Almost every patron that visits The Pearl will likely pass near this beautifully landscaped bed.

The courtyard featured here is a main traffic hub for The Pearl. As previously mentioned, The Pearl uses high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and uses one-fifth of the water than an average landscape would require. The Pearl has also planted a total of 662 trees around the property, some of which are shown here.

Due to The Pearl's popularity, we creatively addressed foot traffic issues to the landscaping such as utilizing tank feet, which were used in the brewery to hold large vats of beer, as barricades to protect the ground beds from foot traffic while also coinciding with the history of the property.

The Pearl is hosts four public spaces, one of which, Parkito, is shown here. Parkito is home to the weekly farmers market, ongoing musical series, holiday market and much more. The artificial turf is essential and allows this space to look beautiful and inviting 365 days a year.

The Pearl hosts foot traffic of 14,000+ people a week by offering a wide variety of attractions, dining and retail. Landscaping is to remain bright, open, and utilized in enhancing the beauty of the architecture.

Preserving the history and architecture of the area has remained a priority at the Pearl, while also highlighting the rich culture San Antonio has to offer.

The Pearl is a main attraction in the city of San Antonio, and easily combines the rich history of the area with the aesthetic appeal of landscaping.