THE ASHANTILLY CENTER DARIEN, GEORGIA Katherine Laco_LAND 4900 _Steffens_Spring 2014 CONTEXT // Regional The mission of this project is to establish the Ashantilly Center as a culturally sen- sitive and sustainably designed destination that promotes the history of the site and uniqueness of the region through a variety of outdoor activities.
Provide educational opportunities for visitors, community members, and students. • improve existing letterpress, vegetable garden, and tabby building class DARIEN • establish productive orchard -- involve Future Farmers of America student group • outdoor classroom with connection to garden, house, and letterpress • make the entrance and parking lot accessible for buses Increase connectivity of recreational activities with the site • make a connection to the SE Coastal Paddling Trail • viewing platform for birding • greater connection with Highlander bike trail • Low maintenance and sustainable design • establish cistern to provide irrigation water • collect rainwater from building roofs for vegetable and native gardens • provide areas for increased ecological habitat • use low-maintenance and sustainable materials for pathways, roads, furnishings, etc.. • • provide spaces that support large events • outdoor lighting for nighttime activities • create spaces that promote daily use and provide interest without an event •
PROGRAM // Goals 45 miles
Wormsloe Historic Site
Fort McAllister State Park
Fort Morris Historic Site
20 miles
Sapelo Island Research Reserve
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