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Design intent
+ Farming Space
Public Green Space
Design approach
+ Recreational Infrastructure
Biophilic Design
Change begins in community. Since our masterplan is based on the concept of urban agriculture, the plan's foundation lies upon the community. It is the starting point of the whole Phase 2. If our masterplan is a movie script, then residents are the protagonists. Although our project theme is productive land, within residential communities, we still want to incorporate public green space into the community farming space. Farming itself is a kind of physical activity, also an activity deeply rooted in the land and its culture. 27
Project economy loop Logitics&Services
tertiary economy sector
Research&Development community anchor
self consumption
+ Farmer
New Inhabitant
Food production
Food Processing
Distribution
Export
economy foundation
secondary economy sector
domestic market
foreign market
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Plan
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Circulation diagram Pedestrian
pathway
Design elements inspired by african graphic art patterns
planter
focal point primary walkway secondary walkway paving
farming path
Functional paved area
emergency/logistics access farming path streetfront shopping
Layer diagram
community farm mixed with green space 30
Sunlight analysis According to sunlight analysis, sunlight is adequate in our site throughout the year. This gives us more freedom on edible plant selection. noon
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summer solstice winter solstice
noon
private productive space semi-private productive space public green space
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sunrise
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sunrise
sunset
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green roof/living wall edible crop planter community green space
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rooftop productive space ground level productive space open lawn
Section A-A'
Aloe vera Barbados aloe
Asystasia gangetica Creeping Foxglove
Lycopersicon esculentum Miller Brassica oleracea var. Tomato capitata Cabbage
Manihot esculenta Cassava
Mangifera indica Mango
Daucus carota subsp. sativus Carrot
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Elevated boardwalk
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farm view
farm view
Elevated loop surrounding a tree
viewing
storage locker
gathering Spacial program above/ underneath the boardwalk
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view of roof garden
Layer diagram
gathering space shaded area with overhead canopy
community farm
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Vegetated arbor
planter
frame
vegetated pillar biophilic performance
pillar detail
In order to achieve the biophilic effect, we combine plant with structure, mostly vines and perennials. We use steel to reduce the bulkiness of structure, letting green plants shine. Alternatively, the structure can also function as vertical grower for vegetables.
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streetfront retail
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Community entrance
The residential community entrance gate is inspired by a traditional African gazebo. The design intends to show the flowing features of the form.
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Planting plan
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Location The site is located in the south conner of College Station, TX. The site is bordered by Green Prairie Rd W, and Arrington Rd, which is also close to Texas 6 Highway. There are different kinds of communities nearby. Big lot communities are to the East and South. Midium and small lot communities are to the North. Multiple amenities are within 5 minutes driving distance such as supermarkets, restaurants, and clinics. And a horse ranch is attached to the south boundary of the site. The site is located in the school district with highly rated elementary school and high school. Big Lot Community
Restaurant
Small Lot Community
Clinic
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Grocery
Horse Ranch
Site analysis Elevation analysis
Unclassified Open Water Developed, Open Space Developed, Low Intensity Developed, Medium Intensity Developed, High Intensity Barren Land Deciduous Forest Evergreen Forest Mixed Forest Shrub/Scrub Herbaceous
Unclassified Open Water Developed, Open Space Developed, Low Intensity Developed, Medium Intensity Developed, High Intensity Barren Land Deciduous Forest Evergreen Forest Mixed Forest Shrub/Scrub Herbaceous
Hay/Pasture Cultivated Crops Woody Wetlands Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands
Hydrology analysis
Landcover analysis
Hay/Pasture Cultivated Crops Woody Wetlands Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands
Slope analysis
Map Units
Name
Drainage Class
Runoff
Land Uses
BwC
Burlewash fine sandy loam,1 to 5 percent slopes
Well drained
Medium
Rangeland
BwD
Burlewash fine sandy loam,5 to 8 percent slopes
Well drained
Rapid
Rangeland and pasture
SkB
Shiro loamy fine sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Well drained
Slow
Rangeland and pasture
SnB
Singleton fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Moderately well drained
Slow
Rangeland and pasture
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Land suitability analysis
Soil analysis
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Design principle Create theme hamlets based on house types and price range.
High density
Place CCRC close to entrance and service center.
Create a hierarchical walkway and bikeway system connecting all hamlets.
Preserve existing matured trees and connect the green corrider.
Preserve, expand, and connect existing water bodies to create new water
Green Corridor
CCRC
Vineyard
Medium density
Low density
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Place the veinyard at the entrenance to create a ranch image.
Existing Tree
Existing Water Body
Proposed Green Space and Buffer
Extention Water Body
Spatial programming CCRC Medium Density Residential Low Density Residential Commercial Cellar & Office Community Club Veinyard Entrance Area Central Park Lake Existing Water Body Extension Water Body Existing Woodland
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Master plan
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CCRC
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Woodland Hamlet
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Island Hamlet
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Creek Hamlet
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Meadow Hamlet
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Lake Park Hamlet
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Horse Ranch Hamlet
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Guest Suite
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Assistant Living
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Dog Park
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Vineyard
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Cellar & Office
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Farmers’ Market
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Central Lake Park
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Main Club
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Swimming Pool
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Amphitheater
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Meadow
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Fishing Deck
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Chapel
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Boating Area
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BBQ Area
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Children Zoo
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Windmill
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Horse Ranch
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Horse Club
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Horse Track
Retail & Restaurant
Outdoor Kitchen
Adventure Park
Horse Stable Main Entrance Secondary Entrance Security Gate
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Land Uses N
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Land Use Classification
Area (Acre)
Percentage
143.49 136.9 0 0 6.59 3.09 1.61 0.3 1.18 1.32 0 0.04 0 1.28 162.02 43.38 95.64 15.65 7.35 23.43 0 12.03 11.4 36.65 34.65 2 370
38.78%
Residential
1500 Commercial
Institutional
Open space
Agricultural
Transportation Total
Single Family Detached Townhomes Condomedium Apartment Retail, restaurount Office Hotel School Church Healthcare Cultural Recreation and Parkland Conservation area Green Buffer Surface water area Crop field Horse farm Orchard or vineyard Streets Public parking facility
Average Residential Density
(total number of dwelling units/residential land area)=
Residential Agricultural Open Space Water Features Commercial Institutional Transportation
Building density
(total building ground floor area/land area)=
Green space ratio
(total green space area/total land area)=
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
(total building square footage/land area)=
Total number of dwelling units
0.84%
0.36%
43.79%
6.33%
9.91% 100.00%
2.35 du/ac 6.34% 43.79% 0.07 338 units
Total number of residents
785 people
Total non-residential building square footage
124043 sf
Total number of public parking spaces
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GN GOAL
Design goal Town Home Single Family Home
Apartment
Make use of density
With the highest density in our master planned community, the Continueing Care Retirement Community has the potential of being a walkable community that promotes active living that fits well with the demands of senior living. CCRC is also a good place for Low Impact Development.
Building Density + 3 Housing Products
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Active living
Site plan 1 Cluster Garden
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Housing types
Main user group 1: independent seniors
Community trail systems Single Family Apartment Town Home
Main user group 2: assisted seniors
Single Family
Apartment
Town Home
Entrance Main pedestrian road Main pedestrian road Activity space Gathering space
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Focal point
Stormwater management To implement Low Impact Development strategies, there are two layers of stormwater management. Follow the existing slope on site, a rain garden and a bioswale are installed on the ground level. On the roof level, rainwater is caught and directed through the aqueduct into the storageMANAGEMENT tank for irrigation uses. STORMWATER GRADING
Roof Level
• LP • HP PLAN
Grading plan Proposed Contour Existing Contour
Ground Level Lawn Farm patch Residential lot Rain garden/bioswale
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Plaza
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Farm patch
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Cluster garden/Healing garden
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Bell tower
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Acer rubrum
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Cornus drummondii
Cluster garden Street tree Shade tree Rain garden
Planting zones
Single family lots 55
Justicia americana
10'
Aqueduct & trail
35'
Tot lot
100'
Rain Garden
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Quercus buckleyi
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Quercus shumardii
Section A-A' Cephalanthus occidentalis
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Open lawn
20'
Access road
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Photography
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