City Center Bishop Ranch

Location: San Ramon, California

Client: Burton Landscape Architecture Studio

Services: DD, CD, CA

Year of Completion: 2018

Area: 14.5 acres

At the heart of City Center Bishop Ranch, the dual fog/membrane pool feature offers an immersive, interactive experience that blurs the line between landscape, art, and play. This 40′ x 28′ shallow pool is designed as a foot-friendly membrane surface, inviting visitors of all ages to walk through, splash around, and engage with the space. A grid of 36 fog emitters activates on the hour, releasing a dramatic 10-minute mist sequence that cools the environment and transforms the atmosphere. The pool fills and drains seamlessly via a central supply sump with open-joint paver system—creating a sleek, minimal aesthetic. Equal parts spectacle and sanctuary, the feature is a dynamic focal point that enhances the urban experience through movement, reflection, and play.