Land Planning
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THW DESIGN
“We have a passion for connecting people with the natural surroundings while shaping and forming “Outdoor Rooms” that create memorable moments no matter what age you are. As Landscape Architects, we blend the elements of nature with the built environment to create sustainable living spaces.”
Philosophy • Strive to deliver exceptional, well planned, livable communities. • Mission: maximize the utilization of the land while protecting the living ecology. We achieve this by integrating the natural environment into the built seamlessly as we create opportunities for the residents to become vital members of their community. By understanding the site’s characteristics and limitations, THW Land Planning implements the vision of our clients where the architecture and land become one. As Landscape Architects, we understand that our palette includes the landscape, the environment surrounding it, and the people who interact with it. We are dedicated to social and environmental responsibility, both locally and globally and strive to
“draw people together.”
Values • THW Design, we pride ourselves on our legacy: commitment to optimum health and vitality. Without the experience and expertise of our Land Planning department, we would not have the necessary tools to deliver the high quality product for which we have become known. Through innovative software utilization, environmentally conscious design, and tactical master planning, our Land Planners lead the way in the implementation of our efforts to create a sense of community and healthy environments. Our Land Planning department works hand in hand with our Architecture and Interior Design departments to ensure we consider the width and breadth of the opportunities afforded by your existing community and its environs. We work closely with civil engineers and all other disciplines to provide creative, technically appropriate, cost effective, and environmentally responsible designs.
Land Planning
Overview “The master plan is the canvas by which the architecture is brought to life, and together, reinforces order and scale.� We have a passion for connecting people with the natural surroundings while shaping and forming outdoor rooms that create memorable moments no matter what age you are. As Landscape Architects, we blend the elements of nature with the built environment to create sustainable living spaces. We study the site, taking into account natural elements such as sound, light, shade, wind, texture, form, and balance.
Landscape Architecture Added Value for your Community: The THOUGHT PROCESS • Placement of architecture must not be forced but blended with the natural elements • Anticipate, utilize, and enhance the built environment in harmony with nature • Create memorable outdoor rooms for social engagement The DESIGN PROCESS Thoughtful community planning & Landscape Architecture utilizes: • Green space • Appropriate separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic • Formal and informal gathering spaces • Use of energy centers to promote active lifestyles and a sense of well being. These community linkages become important enablers for: • Social interaction • Exercise opportunities • Experience of their environment without undue concern for their safety and security
Proper Planning
+ Outdoor Rooms
= MEASURABLE VALUE TO COMMUNITY • Create outdoor living spaces • Promote social interaction • Encourage a lifestyle of wellness
Planning The Master Plan A carefully developed master plan sets the stage for a community’s long term growth. It considers future capital improvements, challenges and opportunities to create solutions, maintenance issues, and the overall aesthetics of the community. Although it is a conceptual process, we at THW Design approach the development of the master plan seeking real world solutions.
Enable Participation
Synergy
Comparison Evaluation
Sustainability
Financial Stability
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Social Confluence
Unique Process
Shaping Site/Architecture
Concept to Reality
Interactive
Environmentally Aware
Site Analysis
Planning is a problem solving process in which we use and create various maps to gather information as well as document information. Essentially, plans are an executive summary of an aggregate of decisions made towards a projected outcome in graphic form.
Our Process • Assist the client to better understand possibilities and limitations of site • Research and study components of the site • Sift through the layers of qualitative information • Identify the opportunities and constraints • Design a comprehensive master plan
The downfall of many master plans is their propensity for calling for the demolition or relocation of recently installed utilities or other infrastructure. In our planning efforts, we strive to minimize these unnecessary costs and make smart decisions for growth. Survey and Site Analysis: • • • • • • •
Boundaries Topography Soil characteristics Significant trees Open spaces and their relationship to the site Waterways Utilities, overhead and underground
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Flood plains Rights-of-way and easements Buffers, building and landscape setbacks Zoning regulations Traffic studies, regional comprehensive plans and local community culture • Financial studies: future development, cost of living or investment in design and budget analysis for phase installation
Presentation: • Studies • Research • Design items • Rendered master plans or site plans • 3d Modeling of designed site • 2D visual presentations with our research • Examples of similar design ideas
THW participates in a continuous design review throughout the design stages and becomes equipped in recognizing critical milestones in an integrated design process.
Selected Projects
Marquette Indianapolis, Indiana Goal: Develop a Master Plan that includes wellness and activity spaces, independent living units, and updated outdoor spaces tailored to the active lifestyle of the residents Concept: Connectivity of residents- literally through pathways and Visually through centralized outdoor social spaces Landscape Architecture: croquet lawn, formal gardens,outdoor dining terrace/fireplace, paths connecting site, landscaped campus and water features Strategic planning also included platforms for additional expansion in the future. Through close coordination with the civil engineer, THW Land Planning expanded the existing retention ponds and included a natural boulder water feature that is featured prominently at the community’s main entrance. In addition, several other smaller water features were included throughout the outdoor spaces, creating attractive focal points and soothing sounds for the residents’ enjoyment.
Goal: Create a Master Plan community concept emulating European Villages while creating a social center Concept: Vital Life Community where visual confluence enables social interaction Landscape Architecture: Walkways and patios, landscape and lawned gardens, pond and creek, arbor Master Plan Community Design for an addition and expansion of SVWC campus-emphasis on multi functional non-institutional living and social interaction The design is based on the principal that, visual confluence enables social confluence (Vital Life); thus enabling the residents to participate in various activities and social gatherings within easily visible and accessible spaces. Furthermore, these interactions would promote happiness, directly affecting residents’ health and wellbeing.
Shenandoah Valley, VA
Westminster Canterbury
Kahl Home Davenport, Iowa Goal: Create an assisted community master plan for residents’ varied needs with a plan for future growth Concept: Visual and sensual design inclusions connect residents with the outdoors and nature Landscape Architecture: water features, landscape views, memory terrace, courtyard with walking path Sited with long range views of the pastoral surroundings, this Assisted Living community features two wings each with three stories of resident rooms, a rooftop memory support terrace, and a central courtyard that adjoins the multipurpose room and chapel. With its bubbling water feature and tranquil landscaped areas, this courtyard offers residents and staff a place to securely enjoy the outdoors.
Belle Meade Goal: Master Plan for Eco-Friendly retirement community-all needs levels Concept: Aesthetically pleasing design that enforces eco solutions Eco-friendly Implementation: water features that double as storm water retention ponds, bio-swales with plant material For all independent apartment and cottage dwellers, accessible activities such as putting greens, croquet and bowling lawns, and tennis courts are nearby. Lush walking trails are connected throughout the property, leading residents to view the ponds, gardens and greenhouse. Assisted living and skilled nursing are connected through covered walkways and paths. Environmentally conscious, THW Land Planning maximized green spaces and kept intact as much of the existing greenery as possible as well as drew the main road through the property in one main loop to limit impervious surfaces.
Chagrin, OH Goal: Design a Vital Life community supporting social confluence Concept: Design with emphasis on social interaction spaces, while encouraging physical activity Landscape Architecture: Bike paths, landscaped campus, sport courts, water recreation, amphitheater Similar to other Vital Life Communities designed by THW Land Planning, Chagrin’s design revolves around the idea of “Drawing People Together.” Centrally located social spaces are strategically placed to be easily seen so that residents actively participate with others. Independent living maisons connect to the main loop on the further edge of the property, increasing privacy yet still providing connectivity to the community. The amphitheater increases opportunity for social activity as well as extended cultural exposure through music, plays and shows. Like the social spaces, the exercise areas are easily accessible and are suited for various levels of physical demand.
Village at Chagrin Falls
Raleigh, NC Goal: Master Plan for Ecologically Sound Luxurious CCRC Community Concept: Design with emphasis on social interaction spaces, while encouraging physical activity Landscape Architecture: walking paths, ponds, gardens, landscape, hardscape features COR provides seniors with a scenic, amenity driven home amid 48 lush acres. Independent Living residences surround the central feature that also serves as storm-water detention and a source for the community’s irrigation needs. Financially established, this community has been able to remain viable even in the most uncertain of economic conditions, selling over $90 million in the real estate sale of 150 homes since September of 2008. Equity model housing, on site healthcare, and thoughtfully designed amenity features have afforded this community a stable and growing resident populace, ensuring future marketability.
Cypress of Raleigh
Urban Planning
Culture
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International
Abroad! In our heritage of over fifty seven years of design consulting both in the U.S. and abroad, we are always excited to blend our talents and experience with those of our clients in every culture, as they develop new approaches to universal challenges.
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After THW reviews the Client’s desires for the design of their Healing Garden, we create a well researched and comprehensive plan and program; incorporating a multitude of various spaces and activities that stimulate positive sensory experiences as well as provide opportunity for participation in rehabilitation exercises and social interaction with a focus on life skills.
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Selected Clients ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Atlanta Housing Authority Bald Head Island Limited Brazos Presbyterian Homes Inc. Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Charles E. Smith Life Communities Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center The Cypress Daniel Corporation Delta Airlines Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community The William Breman Jewish Home Lakeview Village Lenbrook Marquette Meadowlark Hills Midway-Phoenix Corporation Minnesota Masonic Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Phoenix Air Lines Pitney Bowes, Inc. Presby’s Inspired Life Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury St. Joseph of the Pines/Belle Meade RC St. Ives Country Club Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community The Coca-Cola Company Willis-Knighton Health System Westminster-Canterbury Richmond Wilson Trailer Company
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