Wind River WSU Landscape Architecture Students

WIND RIVER HISTORIC DISTRICT A DESIGN PORTFOLIO BY WSU THIRD YEAR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS INSTRUCTED BY MICHAEL SANCHEZ AND MARYAM MANSOORI FALL2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SITE HISTORIC DISTRICT 01.1 INVENTORY 01.3 ANALYSIS 01.5 CONCEPT DESIGN 01.7 MASTERPLAN 01.9 SECTIONS 01.19 PERSPECTIVE

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MARTHA CREEK FIELD 02.1 INVENTORY 02.3 ANALYSIS 02.5 CONCEPT DESIGN 02.7 MASTERPLAN 02.9 MASTERPLAN ENLARGEMENT 02.11 SECTIONS 02.19 PERSPECTIVE

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ARBORETUM 03.1 INVENTORY 03.3 ANALYSIS 03.5 CONCEPT DESIGN 03.7 MASTERPLAN 03.9 MASTERPLAN ENLARGEMENT 03.11 SECTIONS 03.15 PERSPECTIVE

PROJECT OVERVIEW The Wind River Historic District is located in the Wind River Valley, in Skamania County, Washington. It is nestled near the southern region of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest along with Trout Creek. Additionally, this land was first used for the Forest Service in 1906 and some short years later, also turned into the Wind River Nursery. Formerly, Trout Creek brought many people to this site as one of the main seasonal attractions. The Hemlock dam on the creek provided a seasonal attraction for swimming. The Hemlock dam has since been removed and restored to its natural flow, taking that attraction away from locals and tourists. Since then, most of the creek has dried up making it impossible to be used as the swimming hole locals and tourists once loved. Upon our visit to the site, we noticed the great potential to bring visitors back to the area with our focus on three main areas. These areas include the Pacific North West’s oldest Arboretum, historic buildings along Chapman Ave., and the 92-acre Martha Creek Field. With these areas in mind, our project goal includes enhancing the natural landscape of Wind River as well as proposing other elements and attractions to the site in order to bring it back to life as well as increase economic value for the entire surrounding community and county as a whole.

A view of Trout Creek in its current state. This landscape element is very important in attracting visitors and locals to the area.

Landscape Architecture students learning about the Wind River site history while looking over at Trout Creek.

Landscape Architecture students learning what the clients would like to see on their site in the area of the Arboretum and Historic Buildings.

Landscape Architecture students learing more about the Wind River Training Center and discussing plans with the clients.

Trout creek runs along side of the Wind River project site. This river is important for locals and the community as a whole.

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01 INVENTORY The Wind River Administrative Site Historic District is in Carson, in Skamania County, which is a small place in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington. The site is located north of the Columbia River near the towns of Stevenson and White Salmon in Washington and Cascade Locks and Hood River in Oregon. The inventory of the site consists of multiple historical buildings, among those are the District Ranger’s Residence (built in 1942), Assistant Ranger’s Residence (built-in 1993), Experiment Station Assistant’s Residence (built-in 1917), Experiment Station Office (built-in 1912), Experiment Station Director’s Residence (built-in 1914), Pacific Northwest Building (built-in 1936), Nurseyman’s Residence (built-in 1953), Apple Orchard (planted early 20th century). The site also consists of a gymnasium and a loading dock. The site has an overall combination of grass mostly on the Northmost side of the site. It has concrete located by the shed and loading dock. It also has a gravel path, which is located in the middle of the site by the Experiment Station Director’s Residence. There are a variety of trees, one of those being the Sequoia trees. A lot of the Sequoia trees are along Chapman Ave. The plant hardiness zone of the site is 7b (5 to 10 °F/-15 to -12.2 °C). The site has winds prevailing during the fall through Spring from ESE and during the Summer from the NW. The record temps go from 75° / 29° F, the Avg rainfall 6.47 in and Snow 0 days.

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Assistant Ragnger’s Residence

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Experiment Station Office

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Nurseryman’s Residence

Native trees and vegeration

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ANALYSIS The site is in Carson, in Skamania County, which is a small place in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington. It can be accessed from multiple ways, such as via Freeway 14 and Highway 84. It makes the site very easy to access for the people living in Washington and Oregon. The site also has several other trails for backpackers, cyclists, and other travelers. Since there are not too many barriers to access in the site, our team should focus on how to attract and retain visitors when designing.

The site has a lot of precipitation and few sunny days, and it mainly receives direct sunlight from morning to afternoon, and shades by the big leaf maple trees on the main road, Hemlock Rd. So, when we do the design, we should select the suitable plant materials for the site. We could add some bushes to screen some sights from the sun, car lights, and other people’s view.

The site we designed has many meaningful historical buildings and plant materials. Some buildings are worthy of repair, preservation, and redefinition, and some are not worthy of further improvement and should be eradicated. In the eradicated area, we can use it to build new living communities for rental, or provide places for people to gather, such as a plaza, or a gathering center. For trees, the apple orchard has historical value, and we can expand more uses in it, such as increasing the variety of apple trees, and adding a community garden for visitors. Some street trees like the big maple trees need to remain. Some trees grow over the time, squeezing the pavement path connecting the main road and the historical buildings. When designing, we should abandon the original path and build a new one to make it easier for people to enter the buildings.

There are some areas that can be repurposed. Like there are some messy shrubs in the southern part of the site. We can clear the area and make it into a natural playground for elementary school. On the west side of the site, there are some old broken buildings. We could remove them, and then become the main entrance to the Arboretum and a parking lot. At the north of the site, there is an empty grass field, which we can use as an outdoor camping place.

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LEGEND It is Arboretum, which is one of the focal points to attract tourists.

The current situation here is rich in shrubs and small trees, not much footprint. It is naturally preserved. By simply clearing the road, this place will be very suitable for local children to explore and adventure.

The exiting apple trees are weak and single in variety. Increasing the variety and number of apple trees in the open space will become more attractive. The rest the open space can be used as a “vegetable” garden to provide food for the rentals. When the output is large, it can also benefit local residents.

Has an old house with an open area. It is not recommended to repair or keep the existing building. The area can be turned into a playground. Children can meet other peers and socialize here, while parents could gather or relax. The area is also close to rental houses, which is open to tenants and other visitors.

Has many buildings. These buildings need remain and repurpose. The area is gravel paving, which is suitable as a plaza to gather visitors or local people.

Is located at a road intersection. There is an existing parking lot and shall be reserved and remained.

Is the northernmost, between the rental housings and existing residents. The area is relatively empty, not many trees, just lawn.

The area is suitable for camping and requires some trees to block the line of sight and noise.

Is between two buildings with gravel pavement. It is suitable for a parking lot to provide visitors with access to the Arboretum.

Is adjacent to the Arboretum. Compared to the existing entrance, this area is more suitable as an entrance plaza.

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CONCEPT The Wind River Historic Site (located in Carson, WA) is composed of several historic buildings, many of which were built as early as the 1910s such as the Experiment Station Office (1912), Experiment Station Director’s Residence (1914), and the Experiment Station Assistant’s Residence. In the 1930s, the Assistant Ranger’s Residence (1933) was built as well as the Pacific Northwest Experiment Station Office (PNW Building) (1936). The Ranger’s Residence was built in 1942 and the Nurseyman’s Residence in 1953. The site also has an Apple Orchard, the trees were planted in the early 20th century as part of a Forest Service program.

The United States Forest gave the forest to Skamania County in the early 2000’s in order to create economic opportunities for the region and local residents. With the historic buildings being one of the main important features of the site, creating a diversity of activities while maintaining said buildings has become a priority. These options include repurposing the existing historic buildings as rental units (Airbnb), leasing them, and maximizing the space of the site to utilize it and provide camping areas, recreational opportunities, making it all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) inclusive following safety measures to preserve features as well as providing a variety of facilities (restroom etc.)

Renewing and restoring degraded, damaged or destroyed areas of the site, also known as ecological restoration, is of high importance. In order to develop the historic nursery site, planting native and regionally appropriate plants will be incorporated. The site needs to be fully developed in a more urban residential way while having awareness of stormwater for water quality in order to ensure the site water is clean when going to local waterways.

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LEGEND Vehicle Circulation Path Pedestrian Path Paved Parkin Area Tent Campin Area Grass O en Area ew Ar oretum Enterance Po Campin Cider Brewer Restaurant Showers Restrooms Genera Store Visitor enter

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MASTER PLAN Upon entry to the site on Chapman Avenue, visitors will see the restored ranger’s homes with new access and individual parking around the back of the homes to accommodate rental vacationers and their cars. A visitor’s center welcomes visitors to the overall site and allows for visitors to check in for events and get directions to the various other areas on site. A general store with a pergola along the entire front with tables for coffee and snack areas are along the road heading west.

The next building is proposed to be repurposed as a shower and restroom area for campers and passers by. The tent camping area is created by rerouting the residential access road to the west, and creating a large roadway loop with individual camping sites along its exterior. Reforestation of this area is proposed to create privacy and a traditional camping experience.. The unused area along the interior of the loop will have a small trail system through the forest. Across from the tent camping and behind the proposed shower building is where another type of camping experience will be offered in the form of Pod camping. This could take the form of individual tiny homes or small tow-behind trailers with individual parking stalls and gathering spaces for each unit. This area is proposed to be reforested as well, though more thinly than the tent camping area. The existing buildings are proposed to remain and be repurposed. A concrete or permeable paver plaza between the buildings directly behind the proposed general store is proposed to join the buildings together and create a purposeful gathering space that could be a small event space with benches, planters and trees throughout. A cidery/brewery/ winery/restaurant is proposed for the largest buildings on the site that have the existing loading dock- an outdoor eating area would be ideal in the loading dock if it is not desired for the business. The existing residential buildings to be refurbished as rental units are planned to have vehicle access and individual parking. Walkways from Chapman avenue to the homes are to be rerouted to accommodate large trees that block the way currently. Plantings around the houses are to be minimal and in line with historical species used. At the end of Chapman Avenue is the existing historical orchard that is in decline. We propose to replant the orchard with the current varieties found on site and others that were common at the time the site was first used. A garden is proposed to adjoin the orchard and create an enjoyable area for people who are renting spaces to harvest small crops such as berries and salad greens during their stay.

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Assistant Ragnger’s Residence

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Experient Station Assitent’s Residence

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District Ranger’s Residence

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Experient Station Director’s Residence

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PNW Building

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Ex. Residence

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Vegetable Garden

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Apple Orchard

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Bike/Appliances Rental

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Showering

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Parking Area

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Grocery Store

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Visitor Center

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Storage

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Event Facility

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Multy Use

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Restaurant

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Playground

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Experient Station Office

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SECTION 1 This section shows the vegetable garden area. As you see, the arborvitaes surround the garden, making the entrance easy to see. There are many kinds of crops, vegetables, fruit, and flowers in the garden. No matter adults, elderly, or children can enter the garden and pick the food they need. The garden is also equipped with raised beds suitable for ADA.

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SECTION 2 This elevation shows the view of the parking lot and the market. On the parking lot, we have planned some trees to provide shadows and absorb noise. Next to the parking lot is a rest area, which provides activities for those who come here by car. Next to the rest area is the market. The market provides some support for the campers who come here.

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SECTION 3 shows the space of the rental units. It would include a variety of areas within the rental units, which are the privacy screens, and communal areas. In the very far background you can see parked cars, allowing easy access into the rental units.

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SECTION 4 This section shows the view cutting across the Cidery. It displays the front of the restaurant, and the outside communal area- that would have tables for sitting and a pergola for aesthetic purposes while providing protection from the elements.

The trees visible in the far distance divide the pod camping area from the cidery.

While the trees closer to the front also provide a privacy screen.

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SECTION 5 This view shows how the individual camping spaces may look from the roadway loop through the camping sites. Some camping sites will offer double wide areas that allow for multi-family camping. Flat areas for tents, picnic, and fire rings will be made at each site. Car access will allow one to three cars to park at the sites. The whole tent camping area will be reforested to create a pleasant camping experience for years to come.

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PERSPECTIVE 1 & 2 Perspective 1 illustrates the space created by the huge evergreen trees. The existing trees provide shade and a place of privacy, therefore, the team decided that it would be a safe environment for a children’s recreational area. The playground consists of natural elements and minimalistic elements just as tire swings, a wooden see-saw, as well as tree stumps and benches for parents who supervise the children. The ground for the playground will remain primarily as it is, and only some ADA elements will be implemented on areas that are not accessible.

Perspective 2 shows the camping pods area. People would be able to park their bicycles in the lawn area or sit down and unwind. The vegetation around the lawn area allows for better signs of privacy around the camping pods. People are walking around giving it a feel for the space and in the back on the left you can see a car parked which is how people without bikes could come in.

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PERSPECTIVE 3 Perspective 3 illustrates the plaza area that can also be used as a farmers market.

This area will have pavement with rocks in between to help with drainage. The existing buildings which are the Cidery, Storage, event room, and a business will give the space shade during the day. The buildings will also allow lights to be hung across them to provide lighting, especially in gloomy weather. This area will be able to give locals and passing tourist the experience of shopping local goods while being surrounded by nature.

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PERSPECTIVE 4 Perspective 4 illustrates the cidery/ restaurant. People will be able to choose from enjoying their dinner with a glass of cider either inside or outside. In the outside communal area there will be a pergola to provide protection from the elements.

This will allow people to be able to sit outside even if it is raining. The nearby trees will provide trees while also serving as a sound barrier. This area will serve as a way for people to wind down from the long day activities and be able to relax with good food and drinks.

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PERSPECTIVE 5 This picture shows the scene of a concrete parking lot. The paving of the parking lot floor is concrete. Inside the parking lot is a concrete flower bed with different flowers and trees.

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MARTHA CREEK INVENTORY Located in Skamania County in Carson, Washington, the Martha Creek Field spans about 90 acres in size. It is surrounded by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the Wind River Arboretum, and Martha Creek, which was previously used as a local swimming hole. The nearby vegetation remains regional with Western Hemlocks, Douglas Firs, Grand Firs, vine maples, and other plantings. For this area, the plant hardiness level is around 7b and 8a with stabbart clay loam and stabler loam for soil. Sitting at around 1000 ft. in elevation, the temperature ranges from 33-81°F in Spring/Summer months and 28-73°F in the Fall/ Winter months. Prevailing winds direct mainly East from February to November, and West from November to February. On average, the Martha Creek Field experiences roughly 63.8 in. of rainfall and 15.6 in. of snowfall yearly. This space is accessible mostly through Chapman Avenue which runs North to South on the Western side, with one entrance on the Northern side from Martha Creek Road.

While mostly flat, there is a slight hill along a corner that borders the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and a small ditch that runs from East to West in the Southern half of the site. There is also a grouping of trees in the Southeastern zone of the field which marks an archaeological spot. Though it is encased in trees, there is a clear view to Bunker Hill in the Northwest direction. Wide-paved roads extend throughout the space in a grid pattern, which were formerly used as pathways for farming, with little to no slope across each allowing easy ADA accessibility.

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SIZE: 90 Acres HARDINESS: 7b and 8a SOIL TYPE: Stabbart Clay Loam and Stabler Loam ELEVATION: 1000 FT VEGETATION: Western Hemlocks, Douglas Firs, Vine Maples

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MARTHA CREEK ANALYSIS Currently, the Martha Creek Field is occupied by a third party’s cattle that graze the entire field. The overall area can be split into 8 different zones. Area 1 is the most Northwestern spot. It is closest to the existing roads that allow entry into the field, Chapman Avenue and Martha Creek Road. This gives high potential for commercial gain with easy access. Area 2 is in the farthest Northeastern section of the field. Without direct access to Chapman Avenue, the main road for the field, it doesn’t hold the same commercial potential, but can still be used for planting or farming because of low foot traffic. Area 3 is directly in the center of Chapman Avenue which would be one of the main views from the buildings across. A park would fit nicely in this zone because of its openness to other parts of the site. Area 4 describes the natural circular shape that exists. Because of the centrality and its connection to established roads, an amphitheater could fit in easily with the topography. Area 5 is an open area inside the pre-existing pathways. This zone can be used for amenities and other visitor incentives that bring people further into the site. It may also serve as a hub for the site because of its relationship to other areas. Area 6 is the furthest East in the site. The lower parts of the site may overall be less active areas, providing a good space for camping without distraction from the rest of the field. At the end of Chapman Avenue. Area 7 could become a plot for parking since it could direct vehicular traffic without causing jamming. Lastly, Area 8 is the Southernmost zone on the site. As another open field, it can be utilized as a campground or space for moveable structures. It is one of the more flexible locations for the field.

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Area 1 is the most Northernwester spot. it is closet to the existing roads that allow entry into the field: Champman Avenue and Martha Creek Road. This gives high potential for commercial gain with easy access.

This sector is in the farthest Northeaster section of the field. Without direct access to Chapman Avenue. The main road for the field, it doesn’t hold the same commercial potential, but can still be used for planting or farming because of low foot traffic.

Area 3 is directly in the middle of Chapman Avenue. This is one of the main views from the adjacent buildings across.

A park could fit nicely in this zone because of its openness to the rest of the field.

Area 4

Area 5

Area 6

This section describes the natural circular shape that exists.

Because of the centrality and its connection to establish roads, an amphitheater could easily fit within the existing topography.

Area 5 is an open area inside the pre-existing pathways.

This zones can be used for amenities and other incentives that move visitors deeper into the fields. It may also serve as a hub because of its relationship to other areas.

This plot is the furthest East in the Martha Creek Field. The lower area may overall be less active, providing a good space for camping without distraction from the rest of the field across Chapman Avenue.

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Area 7 has potential as an entry point because of its central location and connection to Chapman Avenue. If visitors started in this zone, there are multiple directions to visit varying parts of the site. It could serve as an ideal plot for parking.

This zone is rather distant from the entrance to Martha Creek Field and provides a large open space. Since it is more secluded than the rest of the site, it could be utilized as a campground or space for moveable structures. However, it maintains a connection to central parts of the site.

Area 9 is located at the bottom of the site and is in a location that leaves space for educational or recreational activities with an open field in close proximity to buildings along Chapman Avenue.

Area 10 This portion of the field is the farthest area from the entrance and is considered a historical site. Because of this, we cannot disturb the soil and should not make many changes to this area.

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MARTHA CREEK CONCEPT The Wind River Martha Creek Field holds within it historical and ecological importance. Our concept aims to maintain and showcase these features as well as a strong focus on driving in community interest and support.

Due to the large size of the area, it is important to have an overall method of geometry which allows the space to come together as one. We have the top half, which is closest to the entrance, acting as the more active space, and the bottom half as a more passive space. Our circulation concept is to keep some of the strong linearity of the existing historical road systems, and then contrast the linearity with meandering curvilinear pathways throughout. This connects the vast site and separates the types of circulation.

Area 1

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Area 1 will serve as a proposed farmer’s market, as it’s cosely connected to Champman Avenue, as well as the entrance. this makes it have a strong conection for user accessability, making it a great place for a farmer’s market

Area 2 is a proposed farming, row plant area, as it is farther from Chapman Avenue than some areas. this can serve as orchard row plots, and gardens. To illustrate the importance and beauty of the plants around.

Area 3 is directly connected to the area proposed as a Farmer’s Market. As well, directly connected to the area proposed as a parking lot. This area could serve as a park, but also a buffer between the two areas. It’s centralized location makes it a great area for such.

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Area 4 is a proposed amphitheather, as it’s existing topography yields it to be such an area. It serves a centralized location which also further supports this usage. This amphitheather could also be used as a great spot for wedding receptions.

We proposed to use this zone for amenities and other visitor incentives that bring people further into the site. we would like to include a Historical/ Info/ Education center and multiple walking paths which leads to the proposed amphitheater. This area could also bring benefits for some native planting.

In area 6, we propose that the space be used for RV camping.

Keeping it seperated from most of the site. Reduces the distraction from the rest of the field.

This area would also need to provide water and possibly bathroom access for the RV’s and Amphitheater. This could be done via a water line or rainwater capturing devices.

Area 7

Area 8

Area 9

Area 7 is a proposed parking lot that will hold an estimated 75 vehicles. the area is rather large for a 75 car parking lot, so we are taking inspiration from the school parking lot and disigning it as a visually enganing winding parking lot. we are also proposing rain gardens in the middle to help deal with water runoff.

Since area 8 is far from the entrance and along the border of the site, we proposed that it should serve as another camping area. This area will encourage tent camping

Area 9 is right next to where a new school might be devoloped, because of this we propose that it serves as a play area. Design specifically for childrens.

Area 10 Area 10 will be the farthest area from the entrance and is considered a historical site.

Because of this, we cannot disturb the soil and should not make many changes to this area. We propose to put a nature walk pathway through it.

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MARTHA CREEK MASTER PLAN This is the Martha Creek Field Masterplan. Included within are more finalized ideas of what the spaces could look like from a bird’s eye view. The masterplan features a farmer’s market, a pocket park, 2 parking courts, an RV park, a stormwater retention area, a corn maze, an outdoor, graded amphitheater, and orchards and row crops visitors can walk through.

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MARTHA CREEK MASTER PLAN

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RV PARK SECTION RV park section cut view from South to North, showing RV park itself with buildings that will potentially add.

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INFORMATIVE OFFICE

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RV CAMP

GATHERING AREA

COMMUNITY GARDEN

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RV CAMPING

BATHROOM

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FARMERS MARKET SECTION Farmers market section cut view from South to North, showing the height of the market and the surrounding tree plantings of it compared with silhouettes of possible visitors.

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PINIC TABLES AND OPEN AREA

FARMERS MARKET

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APPLE ORCHARD SECTION Orchard field section cut view from South to North showing the layout of Orchard tree farm. Located on top of the North East side of the Martha Creek Park.

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PINIC TABLES AND APPLE TREES

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AMPHITHEATER SECTION Amphitheater section cut view from North West to South East, showing the level and the surrounding tree plantings.

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FARMERS MARKET PERSPECTIVE This perspective depicts the proposed farmers market area located in the northwest section of the site. This idea intends to repurpose the cone drying sheds which were historically used when the site was a tree nursery. The cone sheds create nine by nine foot spaces which would be ideal for individual vendors. Crops which are grown on site in the orchard and row plantings can be sold here as a way of bringing in profit for the site. In order to maximize community interest and site profits, spaces could be rented out to local vendors. Weekly farmers markets could drive in a lot of visitors which means more profits. Also depicted is a seating area where visitors can enjoy themselves while experiencing the farmers market. This area looks out onto an open play field where we proposed large groupings of wildflowers and a soccer field.

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PARK PERSPECTIVE This perspective shows one of the various pockets of refuge found throughout the proposed park of native vegetation. It is a grassy area surrounded by native plants. Featuring picknick tables and lights, these pockets of refuge could be rented out to large groups for birthday parties or family gatherings. These areas could be further developed in the future by adding firepits, barbecues, or more.

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APPLE ORCHARD PERSPECTIVE In this perspective, the proposed orchard section of Martha Creek Field is shown. This thought is that the orchard can provide a visually appealing structured forest which provides apples which can be sold at the farmers market. Historically the site had an orchard so we want to bring that back. The meandering path which flows throughout the site also goes through the orchard, providing a pleasent stroll for visitors.

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TRAILER CAMPSITE PERSPECTIVE This perspective is a rendering of what one of the proposed trailer campsites could look like. Early on in construction, the spots could be just a parking area and a grassy area for each spot. After some profit is made on site these spots could be ungraded to have amenities for the campers.

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PARKING LOT PERSPECTIVE Shown in this perspective rendering is the proposed parking lot. Inspiration was taken from the parking lot at the nearby school. There are actually two identical parking lots which inversely mirror each other. Similarity to the school parking, our proposed parkings lot meanders through native trees.

There are parking spaces in five different sections bordering the paved road.

In total the each parking lot could hold roughly 70 cars in what are about nine by twenty foot spaces. So total capacity would be about 140 cars.

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AMPHITHEATER PERSPECTIVE The proposed amphitheater shown in this perspective would hopefully be one of the main attractions and money makers of Martha Creek field.

The goal was to create an amphitheater connected to nature which was loosely based on the idea of a neldar plot. Not only could shows be held here for the visitors, but the space could also be utilized by the school.

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01 ARBORETUM INVENTORY The Wind River Arboretum is located 10 miles Northwest of Carson, within the Wind River Valley and Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Skamania County, Washington.

The arboretum lies on the western end of the Wind River Historic District, which was established in 1906 as a center of operations for the United States Forest Service.

The Wind River Arboretum was established in 1912, making it the oldest arboretum in the Pacific Northwest. Access to the Wind River Arboretum starts by taking the Wind River Highway North out of Carson for about 9 miles, then taking a left on Hemlock Road for another mile to the entrance of the Wind River Historic Site. Continue straight on the main road through the site and take a right on the dirt road until it reaches the arboretum’s entrance behind some of the historic houses. The arboretum’s current parking situation is a small gravel lot that could sufficiently fit no more than 10 cars.

The singular structural feature of the arboretum is also located here, a small building featuring information on the arboretum and an exhibition of a large tree ring. This entrance is currently the only access point in and out of the site. The arboretum rises up a hill from the entrance along dirt, non-ADA accessible paths that move throughout the entire 5 acre site. Forest surrounds the arboretum to the South and West, while the historic district is located to the East, and a small clearing to the North.

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LEGEND PLANT IDENTIFICATION: 1. Cedar 2. Gypress 3. Fir 4. Yew 5. Sequoia 6. Hemlock 7. Larch 8. Cedrus 9. Spruce 10. Pine 11. Douglas Fir 12. Juniper 13. Hardwood Understory ADDITIONAL SITE INFORMATION Rainfall: 90 inches per year Snowfall: Jan. (4.33”) Feb. (4.02”) Mar. (1.69”) Apr. (0.04”) Nov. (0.55”) Dec. (2.32”) 2315- Fire Cache (Machine Storage) 2116- Carpenter Shop (Current warehouse – originally built at Rock Creek CCC Camp in ’33 and resembled here) 2816- Lumber Storage Shed 2227- Warehouse and Shop 2367- Equipment Storage 2628- Stratification cooler 2629- Seed Freezer 2226- Packing Shed Soil Type: Deep, Coarse, Sandy Loam (Stoney in some places) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 7b and 8a Temperature Averages: Warmest Month, August (76.6 Degrees) Coldest Month, December (27.7 Degrees) PINECONE SHELTER: 137’ X 36’ Roof Hang: 9.5’ Shelves: 9’ & 17’ apart

SCALE 1:2400’

Vehicle Circulation Site Boundary Trail Circulation Arboretum Boundary Positive Views Utility Poles

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ANALYSIS The people who maintain the place are seeking ways to renovate run-down spaces within the arboretum as well as attracting and retaining visitors. What our team notices about the site is that some of the unused buildings can be repurposed into things like a playground, parking, and a children’s garden. Since the site holds many historical buildings, some of the builds are able to be preserved. With this being said not all the buildings can be kept.

Having some of the buildings removed can create multiple spaces within the arboretum to make it versatile for those who are visiting. This allows different options for more people will take into interest in and visit the site. As for the playground, this creates an opportunity to add more native plants and plants of the arboretum to introduce them to the people of the community. Upon seeing the layout of entrance, we are seeking to change the layout as well as the parking area to create a better flowing point for those who are visiting the site to avoid confusion. For the arboretum, right now as it looks there are a couples of changes that can be done to it that clean it up. Those two changes being that we first make the main path of the trail being 5 feet wide for ADA and 3 feet for the smaller side paths. This and making the path itself using decomposed granite to really define the path. The second main change we wanna make is to clean up the understory by removing some of the invasive species and removing some of the trees near the pathways to show a clear path amongst the trees.

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LEGEND Area 1 Flat leveled area that can be used for the redesign of the mess hall (arboretums new information center)

Area 2

Low and flat vegetated area, that can be used for the main entrance to the arboretum and children’s garden.

Area 3

These post- war buildings can be removed and reused for parking to the arboretum. This area contains a flat space with concrete paving, surrounding the area.

Area 4

These buildings are post-war and can be removed and reused for an outdoor eating area and space for a pinecone shelter. The thick foundation to the buildings can be reused for a raised deck space. The pinecone shelter can be repurposed for a covered space, for the outdoor eating area.

Area 5

Vegetation needed to separate areas.

Area 6

Mess hall needs to be removed and redesigned. Parts of the mess hall can be used for the arboretum’s Information center.

Area 7

Vegetation barrier needed for sound.

Area 8

Vegetation needs thinning (Dead, invasive, overgrown) and replaced with native plants.

Area 9

Overgrown tennis court that can be used as a small quiet space for renters.

Area 10

Storage space that can be used as a museum to the arboretum.

Area 11

Separate second entrance needed for rental access.

Area 12

Trail maintenance needed (trail width needs to be 3 FT wide).

Area 13

Ada accessible trail needed (Trail width needs to be 5 FT wide).

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Lights along pathways

CONCEPT The Wind River Martha Creek Field holds within it historical and ecological importance. Our concept aims to maintain and showcase these features as well as a strong focus on driving in community interest and support. Due to the large size of the area, it is important to have an overall method of geometry which allows the space to come together as one. We have the top half, which is closest to the entrance, acting as the more active space, and the bottom half as a more passive space.

Our circulation concept is to keep some of the strong linearity of the existing historical road systems, and then contrast the linearity with meandering curvilinear pathways throughout. This connects the vast site and separates the types of circulation.

This conceptual design shows the layout and spacing for all the gardens, parking lots, buildings, arboretum trails, and circulation paths for the historical area. Included in this design will be a children’s garden, quiet garden, and children’s play area.

The buildings will be altered or moved to the new locations as shown, and will consist of a visitors center, a cafe & general store, a bed and breakfast, and a tree round museum. The trails through the arboretum will be widened and made ADA accessible, but their layout will remain the same. The pathways in the historical area are shown to scale, with wider main sidewalks and narrower subsidiary pathways.

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Pathway materials and aesthetics

Playground ideas

Natural/locally sourced materials

Seating areas

Parking lot

LEGEND 1 ARBORETUM & TRAILS 2 ENTRANCE GARDEN 3 SECONDARY PARKING 4 ARBORETUM ENTRANCE VISITOR CENTER 5 BED & BREAKFAST 6 ARBORETUM ENTRANCE BUILDING 7 GENERAL STORE & CAFE 8 MAIN VISITOR CENTER 9 MAIN PARKING LOT 10 CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA 11 QUIET GARDEN 12 OLD ENTRANCE BUILDING 13 CONE SHED MUSEUM 14 ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING 15 RENTAL CABINS

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MASTERPLAN The masterplan design shows how we would choose to redesign the space into a more attractive and connected area. With a range of visitors from families just stopping by to hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail nearby, we wanted to accommodate everyone who may come by the area. This includes adding facilities such as a Bed and Breakfast, a playground, a new visitor center and garden for the arboretum, as well as a general goods store and cafe building. These spaces would be connected by new parking lots and paths to provide easy access to all facilities depending on guests needs. As for the trails within the arboretum itself, those are to remain the same with the exception of widening sections for ADA use. Additionally, general maintenance and clearing of understory overgrowth will be done to restore the trails to a like new state for ease of use. The old entrance to the arboretum is to become a tree round museum area to remember some of the oldest trees from the arboretum that may no longer be safe to leave upright. There is an existing historical tree round already present and an old storage shed that can be converted for use as the tree round museum addition.

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LEGEND 11. ARBORETUM: Trails to be cleared and re-covered with a crushed granite material. Trails will also be expanded 6 ft along the main trails for ADA accessibility.

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OLD ENTRANCE/ NEW MUSEUM: Old entrance to remain as secondary entrance for those staying at the rental houses. Shed structure to be converted into a “tree round” museum displaying old tree rounds and information. A few ADA parking spaces will be available to access the museum. Small quiet gathering space for those staying at rentals.

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Naturalistic play structure and activity space that connects to trail system and parking lot. (#9)

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PLAYGROUND:

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ENTRANCE/ VISITOR CENTER: Repurposed material from old mess hall structure in the new arboretum visitor center. Pine cone shed to be used as a covered walkway into the garden (#5) and arboretum (#1)

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POCKET SPACES/ GARDEN: Paths throughout a garden space prior to entering the arboretum. Circular path around a large central tree with pocket spaces off the NW portion. Pocket spaces can be used for picnics, private space, small gatherings, etc.

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PARKING: Overflow parking for the arboretum and main parking for the Bed and Breakfast. (#7)

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77. BED AND BREAKFAST: Lodging option for visitors with cozy accommodations located right next to the arboretum for easy access.

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WIND RIVER SITE VISITOR CENTER/ GENERAL STORE/ CAFE: Main visitor center for field spaces and rental houses.

General store carrying basic grocery and personal care items. Café space attached to store for visitors seeking alternative breakfast/ lunch items.

99. MAIN PARKING LOT: SCALE 1:2400’

Parking for arboretum, playground, both visitor centers, café, and general store. Rain garden space in the middle gap of parking loop.

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MASTERPLAN ENLARGEMENT 1 Tree Round Exhibit Buildings 4 Parking (Private) 5 Main Roadway (Gravel) 7 Vacation Rental Houses

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2 Small Pond 3 Picnic/Quiet Gathering Area 6 Small Stairway up to Main Pathway 7 Vacation Rental Houses

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SECTION 1 This section cuts from the main entrance of the site to parts of the historical buildings.

This was to display the interaction between the added elements to the site. With having to repurpose some of the old buildings, it allows us to create more parking for visitors.

PARKING LOT

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HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

PATH

SECTION 2 This section showcases the roads and the cabins which demonstrates the reusability of adding in the road near the cabins since it can be used as a parking space as well as an unloading dock for those planning to stay over night. It is important to repurpose the building since it was unwanted and left unused thus creating a more productive use of space.

ROAD

HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

ROAD

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SECTION 3 The history of the arboretum trails is extremely important to our design that we chose not to change their paths, but to improve them by making the main trail ADA accessible so everyone can enjoy the beauties of the arboretum. In the main trail section graphic, The trail consists of a decomposed granite path that is six feet wide. This gives enough space for two individuals with mobility aids to pass each other safely and comfortably without disturbing the planting beds.

The planting beds themselves have a certain structure to them as well, in our design we propose that the shrubbery and ground cover should be kept as short as possible recommending plants such as Gaultheria shallon (Salal), Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry), and Polystichum munitum (sword fern) to be displayed in the front of the plantings and maintained so they don’t over grow the trees. The trees of the Wind River arboretum are the main attraction and should be properly cared for and documented with a small information card regarding the tree’s species (scientific and common name), where it came from to the site, and how old the specimen is.

PLANTINGS

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6’ DECOMPOSED GRANITE TRAIL

PLANTINGS

SECTION 4 This section is displaying the cone shead picnic area and the welcome center, the coneshead is the gateway to the aurboretum it can be used to hold events and it doubles as a rain sheltered picnic area. We thought the cone shead would be the perfect entrance to the childrens gardnen because of its shear size it is an impressive and stunning shape it is the folcal point of the design.

CONESHED PICNIC AREA

WINDRIVER WELCOME CENTER

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TRAIL PERSPECTIVE The perspective depicts a section of the pathway leading into the garden space before you transtion into the arboretum itself. Highlighting the surrounding lush vegetation when visitors walk through and experience the space itself.

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ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE This view shows the two tree round exhibit buildings looking northeast from the small parking lot. People are seen here walking on the new flat, ADA accessible platform. On the far left you can see the ADA accessible ramp and the steps to its right. The background shows pathways moving back into the main part of the arboretum. A path on the far right moves into the small pond and picnic/gathering area.

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VISITOR CENTER PERSPECTIVE This is a SW perspective view of the arboretum’s main entrance with the pine cone shelter used as the entryway. This view also includes the arboretum’s visitor center (repurposed/redesign of the mess hall) and the connection between the two spaces.

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BED & BREAKFAST PERSPECTIVE This view shows the renovated bed and breakfast buiding with new plantings and paths from the entrance. The structure is near the arboretum access and the general store/cafe if guests are in need of additional items while visiting the site.

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CAFE PERSPECTIVE This perspective is of the cafe and general store showing the garage doors being converted into the cafe space. The doors can be open or closed to expand the space up to the outside or close it off in the cooler months. The general store portion will contain basic food and hygiene items for visitors.

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PLAY AREA PERSPECTIVE This perspective view shows the space that will be used for a children’s play space. It is bord ered on one side by the arboretum, and consists of a grassy open space featuring play equipment made from recycled lumber of trees after the arboretum is thinned out.

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PROCURED BY: KARI ADAMSKI, OSCAR AGAPITO, MALLAK AL-SALMI, MARC ANGELO ARMAS, MICHELLE CORDOVA, DANAE FRANKLIN, JOSH GILLELAND, ERIN HAYASHIDA, RHIANA HERMAN, NESTOR HERRERA, BRYAN KWON, FATIMA LUNA-VARGAS, JARIN MANUEL, NATE MARCUSEN, ERICA O’NEAL, KEYA PAYNE, SHENJI PEI, AVERY RITTER, PALMER SANDENO, CASSIDY SAUVAGE, HAN WU & LORENA ZEPEDA