Rosicrucian Museum

San Jose, CA

Project Description

Restoration and Environmental Impact Plans

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose has made strides in water conservation by removing turf from various gardens. For over five years, the park’s management team collaborated with ECI to transform several areas of their property into wild, native habitat gardens inspired by Egyptian themes. As a result, ECI has converted a majority of the property into a flourishing, resilient landscape. The grounds feature a labyrinth, an alchemy garden, and an ancient kitchen garden. Additionally, several gardens are home to native oak trees, along with a woodland understory that includes strawberry plants, juncus, and dogwood trees.

Making the switch to natives has saved the park millions of gallons of water per year. The drought tolerant gardens are surrounded by buildings designed with Egyptian and Moorish architecture and offer visitors a constant reminder of the elegance of Egyptian style. With several fountains, an intimate seating space, and native gardens, visitors are pleased to find a sanctuary amid the Silicon Valley hustle.