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Arboretum Horticulture Center Precedent Studies & Existing Conditions Arboretum Horticulture Center Precedent Studies & Existing Conditions Existing Site Conditions South-Farm Research Center The proposed site for the Horticulture Located off Man O’ Center is a little over 2 acres. War boulevard the The center is calling for a large south-farm has many assortment of program elements, of the elements the including staff and volunteer spaces, arboretum center a workshop, several greenhouses, is looking into. The additional growing spaces, and of photo on the right course total accessibility and parking. shows the farms This creates a challenge as this is a gathering space that lot to fit in a small space. The site is seamlessly transitions essentially completely open, meaning to greenhouses. there are many different ways to Multifunction spaces configure the center that will work like this will be needed best for the workers and visitors to fit all the program of the arboretum. An additional elements onto the challenge is determining how to proposed site. buffer the center without isolating it. This centers first priority is for staff, but should be given the space and design for it to become something more. This could easily be a space South-farm is home to that hosts classes, workshops, and many growing spaces. It was could act as a venue for other important to study different events. The horticulture center has types of spaces so that the new the potential to be an exciting new center can be self sufficient. aspect of the arboretum to bring new This new space will allow the visitors, and make the workers jobs arboretum to grow exactly easier and more efficient. what they want and need. Program Element Space Diagram PROPAGATION HEATED WORKSHOP GREENHOUSE NURSERY STAFF SPACE STOCK UNHEATED HOOPHOUSE Bernheim Arboretum PARKING Berheim is located in Bardstown Kentucky, and is a great example of how an arboretum can become VOLUNTEER self sufficient. Like most SPACE arboretums they have an extensive collection of plants and large system of trails. They also have a large horticulture Charlotte Brody center that grows its own plants while also educating Discovery Garden the public. This includes demonstration gardens, greenhouses, and a large fenced off area for nursery plants. Spring-House Gardens Spring-house gardens is a nursery and event space located in Nicholasville. They sell plants but also showcase them it provides customers with an idea of what the plants look like matured. Spring- house has also renovated a tobacco barn into an event space that can be used for weddings and other large scale events. The barn is also home to multiple classes and workshops that are taught throughout year. They have several greenhouse tunnels that they use to house different plants depending on the season. These greenhouses don’t seem out of place they flow very well with the rest of the overall design, by using purposeful plantings and design elements like pergolas. In terms of applicability to the arboretum the separation of spaces using plants, and the interactive social spaces of this site could be very useful. LA 426 - SPRING 2020 Mason Glin Arboretum Horticulture Center Site Analysis & Inventory Asimina Pinus Rhus Fraxinus Ulmus Arundinaria triloba echinata glabra americana alata giganetea Pinus Carpinus Quercus Rhus Aralia Alnus Acer strobus caroliniana Bicolor copallinum spinosa serulatta negundo The arboretum is a great place to view and learn about plants, and is Existing Vegetation actually the state botanical garden, so looking at the existing vegetation is a very important part of this project. The arboretum is split into regions of Kentucky, by a trail known as the Walk Across Kentucky. The site of the new horticulture center is located in the Appalachian Plateau region, so all the plants in the area are native to that region. Preserving the plants on site is of the highest priority, however at times every plant can’t be saved. If plants must be removed, calling out the specific plants, allows for the more generic plants to be removed rather than rarer specimen species. Knowing where all the specific plants also helps with the layout of the overall design, figuring out ways to use existing vegetation to an advantage. This also helped when choosing ’ 1” inch = 100 plants for the final design, saving a lot of research time. Pinus Juniperus Viburnum strobus virginiana acerifolium Platanus Arundinaria Liriodendron Carpinus Fagus Quercus 1010 occidentalis giganetea tulipifera caroliniana grandifolia paulustris 1008 1010 1010 1010 1012 1012 1012 X 1 0 1014 1 0 This proposed site brings its own set of challenges, a more significant one being access. A new entryway will need Feet Hydrology Flow 1042 to be created in order to make the center efficient and feasible. It’s also imperative that this new space doesn’t Curbs Force Water to entry points infringe on the existing arboretum,so it needs to be buffered and laid out accordingly. The existing vegetation 50 100 150 200 1036 25 1032 0 1016 1020 1034 feet 50 = inch 1 1036 could offer a good portion of the buffer and will help make up for the time it will take for new plants to mature. 1040 1036 1038 1022 8 02 1026 1 1034 1018 1024 8 Lastly the aspect of parking will need to be carefully thought through as the nearby parking isn’t technically 3 0 1 Runoff from 1030 basketball court owned by the arboretum. Overall the space offers more opportunities than constraints. and has a lot of potential. to consider 1026 1028 1044 Opportunities & Constraints 1042 Ned Crankshaw January 17, 2019 17, January Crankshaw Ned Natural Drainage 1032 Flow 1030 1040 1008 1006 1012 1028 1026 1010 Potential to Create Wetland 1014 1016 1018 1034 1 0 Potential to 1 8 Create 1042 Wetland 1044 1020 1040 1 0 2 4 1022 1” inch = 200’ 1024 1024 1046 1024 2 4 0 1026 1 The Arboretum The The hydrology of this site flows very well, the elevation gradually descends and levels out in a natural swale at the bottom of the site. However the adjacent parking lot drains into the nearby street, so it’s important in the new design to create a more sustainable way to deal with the runoff from hardscape. The program of the horticulture center will increase the runoff and wastewater significantly, which offers the potential to increase the green infrastructure. This could even open the possibility for a wetland area, or rain gardens. 1” inch = 150’ UK Pediatric Therapies Main Campus Greg Page Auxiliary Lot Potential New Entrance Main Arboretum No Sidewalks Entrance Unpaved/Unofficial Access Flow of People The flow of people through this area is high, as many use Pediatric Center this as access to the arboretum. Bicyclists, and pedestrians use the auxiliary lot as access from downtown and campus. This is also a connection used by the surrounding medical Greg Page Apartments buildings and businesses. A secondary designated entrance would be smart and sensible addition near the proposed Bicycle Horticulture Center. Walk Across Kentucky Pedestrians Mason Glin Mason Glin LA 426 - SPRING 2020 Arboretum Horticulture Center Site Layout & Design Illustrative Master Plan The early concepts of this project were formed through trial and error of many different designs. The first was inspired by the Appalachian plateau, since the site is part of that region on the walk across Kentucky. Arboretum Sign The design mimics how the valleys weave through the mountainous region. The second concept was loosely inspired by the natural swale at the bottom of the site, and focuses on changing the terrain in a relatively flat area. Planted Swale Appalachian Plateau Concept UK Auxiliary Lot Bike Parking Earthworks Concept Planted Berm Amelanchier Aronia Compost/Mulch Stalls Earthworks arborea arbutifolia Section Betula Kalmia Cercis Bike Parking nigra latifolia canadensis Staff Parking Robinia Lindera Liriodendron Quercus hispida benzoin tulipifera shumardii Planting Palette A F Limestone Composite B Demonstration Gardens Siding C E Cedar Metal Roofing D Patio Space Nursery Stock Permeable Permeable Asphalt Pavers Material Palette Legend The Earthworks section illustrates how the swale and berm will interact with A Workshop each other. The two design features B Head House create an interesting walkway for pe- Heated Greenhouse destrians. They also help buffer the C new infrastructure and provide ways to D Unheated Hoophouse introduce heavy plantings. E Staff Space 1” inch = 30’ F Volunteer Space The final master plan, draws from the fluidity of the Appalachian plateau concept and implements the swale and berm from the Earthworks concept. Creating a new entrance required designated plantings 1” inch = 30’ and signage, which can be found near the redesigned parking lot equipped with permeable pavers. The main drive with heavy plantings leads visitors to the main cluster of buildings. A staff/ volunteer building, which has multiple spaces for gatherings, indoor and out, and is bordered by cedar pergolas, Planted and demonstration gardens. Across the lot a workshop, head house and Berm Sidewalk several greenhouses can be found. Behind the work shop is a small staff Entry Pedestrian Walk Drive Walkway Across parking lot also, equipped with permeable pavers. The back of the site is KY Planted mainly a fenced growing space for large stock nursery plants. This plan was Earthworks Swale 1” inch = 10’ designed with efficiency and comfort in mind to give the arboretum staff a space where they can see the arboretum to it fullest potential. Section LA 426 - SPRING 2020 Mason Glin Arboretum Horticulture Center Site Renderings Heavy plantings
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