The Tide Club at Julington Creek, a $34 million transformation of the community’s aquatics complex and park, is now complete. Designed by ELM | Ervin Lovett Miller, a Jacksonville-based architecture, landscape architecture, and planning firm, the project replaces aging amenities with a new dynamic destination for residents of one of St. Johns County’s most established residential communities.

Staying current with the materials and products we recommend to our clients is part of how we make sure every recommendation we give is one we can stand behind. Recently, Kinsey and Yvette went behind the scenes to see exactly how some of the products we spec in our projects are made.

Learning at ELM extends beyond the studio and into the field. Through hands-on site visits, mentorship, and real-time observation, our landscape architecture teams gain critical insight into how design intent translates into built reality—strengthening execution, collaboration, and long-term community success.

Palm Tree Bosques add warmth, identity, and value to commercial spaces by transforming the areas between buildings into shaded destinations. ELM’s landscape architects have incorporated these outdoor rooms at projects like Nocatee Town Center and eTown Welcome Center, creating inviting places for dining, gathering, and community connection.

This month marks ELM’s 24th Anniversary—a journey that began in a small studio above a garage in San Marco and has grown into a dynamic, collaborative design practice of nearly thirty talented professionals. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of shaping communities, building lasting relationships, and creating places that add value to people’s lives.

Set along the St. Johns River, the Florida Yacht Club (FYC) has been a cornerstone of Jacksonville’s social and nautical life for over a century. As FYC approached its upcoming 150th anniversary in 2026, the Club embarked on a visionary renewal—one that would honor its distinguished legacy while thoughtfully preparing for the future.