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Model Views
The individual plots looking north.
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Model Views
The orchard view from inside the Grant Houses.
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Model Views
The farm looking east.
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Model Views
The farm from above.
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Model Views
A view of the farm looking east.
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Planter Schematics
More planter box design ideas.
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Planter Schematics
More planter box designs, bearing in mind human proportions and the likelihood of senior citizens as active participants.
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Planter Schematics
Floral and leaf designs for the planter boxes, bearing in mind that they will be visible from residents' apartments high above.
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Site Plan
Ultimately, the diversity of the Grant Houses community dictated the design, calling for varied zones (vegetable garden, learning…
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Site detail
A detail of the plots, bench under an existing tree, orchard, and green-roofed gathering space, plan view.
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Site Detail
A detail of the rear of the farm, with existing trees, rainwater catchments (pink), compost pile, trellis, and communal garden, pl…
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Site Schematic
Sketch of the site to determine optimal planter box placement and circulation. The shape reminded me of a piano. Plan view.
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North Section
A slice of the farm looking north, showing the rainwater catchment, a shed and the trellis, section view.
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North Section Detail
A detail showing where drainage is recycled to an underground pump, section view looking north.
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North Section Detail
A detail showing the rainwater catchment and a shed, section view looking north.
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West Section
A slice across the farm, looking west toward the rear rainwater catchment area sheds, and trellis, section view.
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West Section Detail
A detail of the individual plots with the sheds, trellis, and rainwater catchment behind, section view looking west.
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Notes
Notes from a site visit and meeting with the client.
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Water System
A schematic of how the water will flow in the Endless Knot waterfall.
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Sketches
Sketches of Tibetan Buddhist elements.
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Inspiration Board
The colors and terrain of the Himalayas were inspiration for the design.