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Sunnyvale, California master plan RHAA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS ARCHIN TILT ARCHITECTURE PREPARED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ONE PERCENT PROGRAM OF PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
March 2009
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FULL CIRCLE FARM
Liz Snyder, Interim Executive Director
Megan Cole, Farm Manager
Dan Hafeman, Garden Manager
Melissa Patel, Garden Manager
VISTA Volunteer Coordinator, Annie Frisch
CONSULTANTS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Aditya Advani, RHAA
Sylvain Delboy, RHAA
Sarah Kassler, RHAA
Nathan Lozier, RHAA
ARCHITECTS
David Arkin, Arkin Tilt Architects
Anni Tilt, Arkin Tilt Architects
THE ONE PERCENT PROGRAM OF PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT SUMMARY
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A. PROJECT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................2
B. VISION
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C. GOALS
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW ONE.............................................................................................................3
Proposed View of Entrance Courtyard, Kitchen Classroom & Farmstand
CORE VALUES
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A. COMMUNITY BUILDING
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B. ENVIRONMENT AS OPEN SPACE
C. EDUCATION
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D. Organic
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW TWO.............................................................................................................5
Proposed View from Main Amphitheater
MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES
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PRODUCTION AREAS, EDUCATIONAL & INTERACTIVE AREAS, FARM STAFF COURTYARD,
& FARMYARD COURTYARD
A. Site PLAN
B. LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS
C. CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW THREE
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Proposed View from Perimeter Path of Perennial Gardens, Orchard & Farm Staff Courtyard
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PROJECT SUMMARY A. PROJECT OVERVIEW
B. VISION
C. GOALS
Full Circle Farm is an 11-acre, educational farm and garden in the heart of Silicon
Local sustainable farms, gardens and integrative educational programs empower
The Full Circle Farm Master Plan was conceived to support the implementation of
Valley. Nestled in a residential neighborhood on the back half of a local middle
youth and adults to grow food and inspire them to form communities dedicated to
this vision. In association with The One Percent program of Public Architecture.
school, Full Circle Farm is a community-focused, educational project dedicated to
healthy living and environmental responsibility. Full Circle Farm’s mission includes
Landscape Architects RHAA and Arkin Tilt Architects collaborated with Full Circle
bringing fresh, locally grown food to the region. Full Circle Farm is actively creating
developing a local urban agricultural program to:
Farm to illustrate the unique and diverse potentials of the site. The goal of the Master
a model system of farm education for the school district and surrounding community
• Build a non-profit organization that is sustainable, effective and well funded.
Plan is strengthen, clarify and unify the vision and experience of the Farm. The plan
that showcases the importance of a healthy local food system, good nutrition, and
• Provide multiple avenues of access to local, sustainably produced food.
enhances this sense of place by creating distinctive visual identity, continuity and clarity.
sustainable agricultural practices. It also serves as an inspiring green open space for
• Engage both children and adults in food production in ways that educate them
This document anticipates the growth of project and considers the necessity for the
the diverse urban population.
about the complex relationship between food, health, and the environment.
phasing of development.
• Facilitate projects so they integrate into our communities, encourage community Full Circle Farm currently maintains a 0.25 acre educational garden, 5 acres of farm
building and serve as models for other communities.
The current plan includes expanding the educational garden, expanding the
production, a 100 tree orchard, a temporary farm stand, temporary office, tractor
• Design all projects so that they serve as a welcome environment and open
production farm to include a perennial garden, expanding of the orchard as well
shed, produce storage cooler and a greenhouse.
space.
as the construction of permanent structures and pedestrian walkways. A $2 million capital campaign will be conducted in 2010-2011 to achieve these goals.
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PROPOSED VIEW OF ENTRANCE COURTYARD, kitchen classroom & FARMSTAND
SOUTH EAST COURTYARD LOOKING WEST
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CORE VALUES A. COMMUNITY BUILDING
B. ENVIRONMENT AS OPEN SPACE
C. EDUCATION
Full Circle Farm is committed to managing all of its elements so they integrate into
Part of Full Circle Farm’s approach to sustainability includes encouraging passive
Full Circle Farm strives for a fully integrated, systems approach in our educational
the community, encourage community building and serve as models for other
public enjoyment of the agricultural landscape. Full Circle Farm is designed to create
programs. Our core educational programs serve elementary age children with tours
communities to emulate. Full Circle Farm strives to provide opportunities for creative
a welcoming open space for the entire community. The master plan prioritizes
and activities, middle school students with farm classroom programs and high school
community interaction.
creating opportunities to experience the sense of place - incorporating a hierarchy of
students with on site opportunities. 2008 marked a key milestone in the Farm’s
pathways, circuit walks, resting places and gathering spaces for visitors to enjoy.
educational objectives with the launch of an on site and in-classroom curriculum for
Located in a suburban neighborhood, Full Circle Farm is literally a community based
the 6th graders of Peterson Middle School. Over 1,000 students have been reached
organization. We offer a variety of on site workshops, courses and festivals for all
The Farm is unique in it’s co-location with Peterson Middle School and it’s ability to
members of the community. Festivals that occur at the Farm include Earth Day in
be a dual use public facility. As a result, Full Circle Farm is not open to the public while
the Spring as well as Halloween and Harvest festivals in the Fall. The 2008 Earth Day
the school is in session - the objective is to maximize the number of hours projects
D. ORGANIC
festival attracted 700 attendees and the Halloween Hoedown attracted 150 to 200
are open to the community while taking security and safety into consideration.
Full Circle Farm is committed to providing access to local, sustainable produce at
attendees. These events and workshops rely heavily on volunteer support.
with the Farm’s unique curriculum this year alone..
affordable prices for better health and well being. Organic farming has the ability to protect future generations by building soil, protecting water quality, promoting biodiversity, reducing energy and health risk while growing food that tastes great.
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PROPOSED VIEW FROM MAIN AMPHITHEATER
NORTHEAST AMPHITHEATER LOOKING SOUTHWEST
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Master Plan Strategies The master plan models Full Circle Farm’s commitment to the principles of environmental sustainability and organic farming. Systems of sustainablity are crucial to the mission of the farm and are considered at all levels of the site. The design is intended to tread lightly on existing conditions and encourages the use of resources that reflect this: including permeable paving, bio-swales and alternative construction techniques.
A. PRODUCTION AREAS
B. EDUCATIONAL & INTERACTIVE AREAS
C. FARM STAFF COURTYARD
The public areas are organized around the edges of the site. Since the farm classroom
This area is meant to provide a more secluded place for workers to commune after
is where links with school programs already occur, two amphitheaters have been
tending to the farm. The straw bale housing is designed to accommodate workers
designed to provide flexible gathering spaces as extensions of the educational
who live on site, consisting of a main house with a communal kitchen and two smaller
atmosphere. The distinct form of the amphitheaters was inspired by crop mazes - the
cabins. Tent platforms provide lodging for temporary workers. The interior courtyard
primary rings are based on the dimensions of straw bales and built of rammed earth
is conceived for workers and staff to collaborate, eat and relax.
while secondary seating rings are intended to be customized by filling in with actual
The production areas create spaces for the working action of the farm and are
straw bales. The gazebo is an additional space for formal and informal meetings.
D. ENTRANCE FARMYARD
centralized around the core of the site to maximize potential. The row crops encompass
Constructed in the heart of the orchard with materials harvested from the site, this
The entrance farmyard will be the front door of Full Circle Farm. This space establishes
the majority of the north and south east fields. The tractor and packing sheds are
structure has the potential to be a iconic land art element for the farm. The perennial
the vernacular for all the built elements at the farm and provides areas for it’s most
located adjacent to the fields, the farmyard and vehicular circulation. The chicken
garden is an exciting new area on the farm - meandering paths and arbors with picnic
public interface. A planted arbor frames the entrance, establishing a threshold to
coop is also located to accommodate educational and composting applications. The
tables have been included to encourage opportunities for individual interaction with
the orchard courtyard and dramatic views of the farm landscape. The farmstand
large greenhouse and the bees are situated to maximize production and safety while
the vibrant environment.
formalizes and celebrates community access to seasonal bounty. This building also
the smaller greenhouse is placed to be an integral part of the educational elements
houses administration offices. The kitchen classroom is laid out to easily accommodate
at the farm.
teaching and food preparation for the schools and the larger community.
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A. PRODUCTION AREA
B. EDUCATIONAL & INTERACTIVE AREAS : 1
Perennial garden
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Row crops
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Farm classroom
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Orchard
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Main amphitheater
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Greenhouse
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Amphitheater
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Gazebo
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Picnic areas / Picnic trellis
10 Tool shed 11 Composting
PETERSON PLAYING FIELDS
12 Bees
School Entrance/Exit
13 Chicken house
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15 Packing shed
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14 Tractor shed
NORMAN DRIVE
PETERSON FOOTBALL STADIUM & TRACK 11
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10 Parking (30 Spaces)
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24 27
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Memorial tree
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Vehicular Entrance
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on existing fen Vertical garden
DUNFORD WAY
Pedestrian Entrance
Vehic ular Entran ce
DUNFORD WAY
C. FARM STAFF COURTYARD : Main worker house
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Worker cabins
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Worker tent platforms
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Interior courtyard
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Porch
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Fig grove
PARTRIDGE COURT
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D. ENTRANCE FARMYARD : 16 Farm kitchen classroom
RAYNOR PARK
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Farm stand & office
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Community courtyard
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Communal picnic tables
20 Entrance arbor
ORIO L
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21 Bio-swales in parking lot
Master plan
FULL CIRCLE FARM : SUNNYVALE, CA
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Landscape elements
RAMMED EARTH
ADOBE
STRAW BALE
MATERIALS GROWN ON SITE
AMPHITHEATER CONCEPT:
THE HAY BALE MODULE WITH MOWED PATHS
CONSTRUCTED AMPHITHEATER
HAY BALE ADDITIONS & POSSIBILITIES
MAZES IN THE LANDSCAPE
GAZEBO
ARBORS
ORCHARD COURTYARD
STABILIZED PATHS
MOWED PATHS
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Conceptual architecture
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FARMHOUSE COOKING CLASSROOM PLAN 1
Office or Storage
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Pantry
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Mechanical
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Refrigeration
FARMSTAND PLAN
FARMHOUSE COOKING CLASSROOM - EAST ELEVATION
FARMHOUSE COOKING CLASSROOM - SOUTH ELEVATION
FARMSTAND - NORTH & WEST ELEVATION
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Conceptual architecture
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Office
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LOUNGE
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HC / WC
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DINING
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PANTRY KITCHEN
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BUNK ROOM
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TENT PLATFORM
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RESTROOM FOR TENT USERS
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FARM STAFF COURTYARD PLAN
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FARM STAFF COURTYARD - NORTH ELEVATION
FARM STAFF COURTYARD - WEST ELEVATION
FARM STAFF COURTYARD - EAST ELEVATION
FARM STAFF COURTYARD - SOUTH ELEVATION 10
Conceptual architecture
TRACTOR BARN - PLAN
PACKING SHED - PLAN
TRACTOR BARN - SOUTHWEST ELEVATION
PACKING SHED - SOUTHWEST ELEVATION
TRACTOR BARN - SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
PACKING SHED - SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
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PROPOSED VIEW FROM PERIMETER PATH OF Perennial GARDENS, ORCHARD & FARM STAFF COURTYARD
SOUTHWEST PERIMETER PATH LOOKING NORTHEAST
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