The studio design project focused on the conversion of a 3.8 acre underutilized lot into a public demonstration garden that would be a gathering space for the community, an outdoor classroom for eco-literacy. The project was developed in stages of increasing complexity, from overall concept site plan to design development of a portion of the site to detail design of one element. 

 

 

 

Program

 

The site is to be developed as a multi-use public space, with space allotted as follows:

 

• 2.5 acre primary performative landscape of stormwater

• 2,600 sf gathering space with shade (in one central space, or divided into smaller spaces)

• Restroom (2 female/2 male)

• Stormwater and waste management strategy

• .25 acre secondary demonstration area for performative landscape or technology of native habitat restoration

• Passive recreation and picnic areas

• Pedestrian access to all key elements, ADA accessible

• Balanced cut and fill