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Elevation Study
A color-coded elevation map of the terracing in the yard, including inside the pond, plan view.
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Site Plan
The mid-block backyard abuts two residential backyards and, on the other side of a small alley, the parking lot of a big box store…
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Site Detail
A detail of the community seating area, plan view.
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Site Detail
Monks can gather on the lawn, weather permitting, plan view.
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Site Detail
A detail showing the vajra-shaped pond, the endless knot waterfall, and the bodhi tree, plan view.
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Rear Garden
A rendering of the small garden at the rear of the yard, section view.
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West Elevation Detail
Toasting the sunset, section view.
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Site Analysis
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Sylvan Chapel
A rendering of a wedding at the sylvan chapel, section view facing north.
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Site Plan
Program elements include outdoor party space, outdoor chapel, children's play area, and improved parking and pedestrian circulatio…
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Site Detail
The new patio for informal gatherings such as potlucks, plan view.
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Site Detail
The sylvan chapel, lined with hydrangea, to be most pleasant during peak wedding season in June, plan view.
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Site Detail
A labyrinth was added on the expansive lawn, cutting down on water use and mowing, and providing an outdoor event space, plan view…
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Site Detail
The parking lot was reshaped to allow for easier flow during pickup and drop off hours, plan view.
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Site Detail
The re-imagined entrance, made more inviting, with plants found in the bible and a memorial grove for congregation members plan vi…
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Site Analysis Detail
Plan view.
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Site Analysis Detail
Plan view.
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Site Analysis Detail
Plan view.
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Outdoor Chapel Inspiration
The rolling grounds all but demanded an outdoor space for warm-weather weddings and events.
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Inspiration Board
Labyrinths and contemplative meditation provided inspiration for the grounds.
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Isis Inspiration Board
Elements of inspiration, from the shape of the goddess's headdress, to the tundra-like microclimate so high above the cityscape, m…