POD Design

About POD At POD, we craft outdoor spaces that bring individuals and communities together. We deliver people-oriented design services that transform public and private landscapes into vibrant, functional, and sustainable environments tailored to the needs of users. With expertise in designing parks, residential communities, corporate campuses, hospitality venues, entertainment districts, and cultural institutions, our team collaborates with clients nationwide and globally to create places that inspire connection, foster creativity, and enrich lives. By integrating innovative design, deep community engagement, and ecological stewardship, POD design enhances the environments where people live, work, and thrive.

What We Do Land Planning Site Planning & Design Landscape Architecture Waterfront Design Parks & Open Space Design Civic Plaza Design Streetscape Design Campus and Site Planning Site Lighting Design Water Feature Design Rooftop Garden Design

Playground Design Site Grading & Drainage Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documentation Construction Observation Cost Estimating Transportation Enhancement Entry & Signage Design Site Identity & Graphic Design Visualization Graphics

Our Approach At POD Design, our approach is guided by a commitment to collaborative design, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and community members to craft informed solutions. Our designs integrate ecology, culture, and community, creating spaces that are environmentally responsive and deeply rooted in their context.

Sustainability is embedded in every decision, from material selection to long-term maintenance and resilience. Ultimately, we believe every place has a unique story, and we use design as a tool to celebrate those narratives in meaningful ways, creating landscapes that are beautiful, functional, and memorable.

Grandview Crossing Columbus & Grandview, OH

From landfill to landmark, POD Design shaped 52 acres into a vibrant, mixed-use community that exemplifies the mantra of live, work and thrive.

Confluence Village Park Columbus, OH

Confluence Village Park connects vibrant multi-use paths, converging rivers, and economic development in the heart of Columbus’ arena district.

White Castle Corporate Campus Columbus, OH

White Castle’s new

w corporate campus captures views of the Columbus skyline with an energetic mixed-use destination set within a network of green spaces that serve as an oasis within its urban context.

Westerville City Hall Westerville, OH

Westerville’s City Hall renovation celebrates its unique history while providing a central community gathering point for community celebrations and activities.

Gahanna Creekside Gahanna, OH

A visionary plan to transform the Creekside District into a vibrant destination to live, work, and thrive.

Cypress Gardens Senior Care Fuyang, China

China’s first resident-centered care community for seniors.

Friendship Village of Dublin Dublin, OH

Therapeutic landscapes and vibrant shared spaces support a new approach to active senior living.

First Responders Park Westerville, OH

Westerville’s First Responders Park provides a unique reflective park space where for the community to honor the fallen and remember stories of service.

Johnston-McVay Park Westerville, OH

Johnston-McVay Park reflects the community’s vision of a play space that celebrates the unique natural characteristics of the existing property.

McCord Park Worthington, OH

Updated baseball diamonds, new athletic fields, nature based playground, walking trails, picnic shelters, a restored 100-year-old train caboose.

Gentile Nature Park Kettering, OH

This new park in Kette and a d

ering, Ohio was shaped by extensive community engagement with a final design focused on sustainability design that contributes to the wellness of its residents through evidence-based post occupancy research.

Highlands Park Aquatics Center Westerville, OH

Guided by nature and sustainability the green roofs, rain gardens, and native plantings help to create a community oasis for users of the new aquatics facility.

Fantasia Hotel at Shanghai Disney Shanghai, China

Every detail at this upscale Art Nouveau–style hotel in Shanghai, China is custom designed to reflect the brand’s signature storytelling and immersive style.

Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disney Shanghai, China

A playfully designed hotel with bold colors, whimsical forms, and unexpected surprises around every corner.

Colorful Village Resort Cengong County, Guizhou Province, China

A Tourism Master Plan for a village located in a stunning river valley.

Changyu Cultural Park Yantai, China

Entry complex for a wine themed cultural park including the arrival plaza and lakeside entry village.

Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point Sandusky, OH

The restoration of this timeless lakeside retreat includes waterfront gardens, promenades, and a new arrival experience to the fully restored grand hotel.

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek Gahanna, OH

Universal Terra Luna Resort Epic Universe, Orlando, FL

Work completed by Keith Bongirno with a previous firm.

Four Seasons Resort Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL

Work completed by Keith Bongirno with a previous firm.

Midtown Tampa Tampa, FL

Work completed by Keith Bongirno with a previous firm.

The Ritz-Carlton Naples Naples, FL

Work completed by Keith Bongirno with a previous firm.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL

Work completed by Keith Bongirno with a previous firm.

Rivervue Jacksonville, FL

Th

he transformation of this outdated property along the St. Johns River included an updated pool amenity and new parklike gathering spaces for residents to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

Eton at Warner Center Woodland Hills, CA

Re-envisioning the existing pool, clubhouse and fitness amenity areas of this urban residential community.

The National Dallas, TX

Mid-century modern rooftop terrace.

Skytop

Cincinnati, OH

New multi-family development with Cincinnati skyline views and resort style living.

Our Team At POD design, our team of landscape architects collaborates closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that balance creativity with technical expertise.

Led by a dedicated project principal from start to finish, we seamlessly integrate big ideas with precise documentation to bring visions to life. Our studio culture thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning, fueled by regular design sessions, knowledge sharing, and exploration.

This dynamic environment empowers our team to craft meaningful, people-oriented designs that respect both the natural environment and the unique needs of each project.

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