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PITKIN COunty, ColoradO
CLEAR W RANCH POND + STREAM CONSTRUCTION Pond construction enhanced the ecological and aesthetic values of the site with the addition of meandering streams and extensive plantings of wetland species that augment the existing wetlands. The ponds and streams will provide year-round beauty, add valuable wildlife habitat, and enrich views from the main house.
POND CONSTRUCTION
Fish habitat creation Sedimentation control Native species established
STREAM CONSTRUCTION
Ecological preservation Wetland habitat restoration and enhancement
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POND CONSTRUCTION
POND IMPROVEMENTS NATIVE SPECIES PLANTINGS, FISH HABITAT, SEDIMENT MITIGATION
POND CONSTRUCTION
FISH HABITAT STRUCTURES
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NATIVE SPECIES Water Sedge Carex aquatilis Wooly Sedge Carex lanuginosa Nebraska Sedge Carex nebrascensis Beaked Sedge Carex utriculata Hardstem Bulrush Schoenoplectus acutus American Burred Sparganium eurycarpum Small Wing Sedge Carex micropetra Creeping Spike Rush Eleocharis palustris Arctic Rush Juncus arcticus Colorado Rush Juncus confuses Sword Leaf Sedge Juncus ensifolius Tracy’s Rush Juncus tracyii American Threesquare Bulrush Schoenoplectus pungens Blue Joint Reed Grass Calamagrostis canadensis Thurbers Fescue Festuca thurberii Manna Grass Glyceria striata
WETLAND PLANTING
HERBACEOUS WETLAND GRASS PLANTING LAYOUT
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WETLANDS + STREAMS
HERBACEOUS WETLAND GRASSES
WETLAND PLANTING
WETLAND BENCH STAKING
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CLEAR W RANCH CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT The Clear W Ranch is an iconic property. Conceptual development of the Clear W Ranch has been inspired by siting and architecture of the National Parks with an emphasis on preserving the agricultural heritage of the valley, framing the striking views upvalley towards Snowmass Mountain, and maintaining the delicate interplay of luxury homestead with site ecology.
INSPIRATION MAIN HOUSE
Master Wing Terrace Fire Pit Outdoor Kitchen
LANDSCAPE GUEST HOUSE AGRICULTURAL COMPOUND
NATIVE MATERIALS NATURAL FORMS
ARCHITECTURAL INSPIRATION
SITING OF STRUCTURES PRESERVES VIEWS
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ENTRY VIEW CLEAR W RANCH 21
MASTER PLAN STUDIES The following design studies reflect our ongoing discussions and revisions to various areas of the master plan, including the service court, master wing spa, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit.
SERVICE COURT
MASTER WING
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
FIRE PIT
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MAIN HOUSE - DESIGN STUDIES
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
DESIGN STUDIES
FIRE PIT
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MASTER WING TERRACE Option A
Option B
Option C
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LANDSCAPE
BOARDWALK
STONE WALLS
NATIVE GRASSES
A low stone wall separates the formal elements of lawn, gardens, and terraces from the organic, natural forms of the wetland and ponds.
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GUEST HOUSE Native materials Tucked into landscape leaving views undisturbed
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AGRICULTURAL COMPOUND
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AGRICULTURAL COMPOUND
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AGRICULTURAL COMPOUND
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AGRICULTURAL COMPOUND