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THE DESIGN PROCESS SO FAR
- Community Charrette to gather ideas in May 2014
- Developed Concepts
- Presented four Design Concepts in June and again in
September
- Gathered feedback from community through summer
First Parish of Watertown Memorial Garden THE DESIGN PROCESS SO FAR - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
First Parish of Watertown Memorial Garden THE DESIGN PROCESS SO FAR - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
First Parish of Watertown Memorial Garden THE DESIGN PROCESS SO FAR Community Charrette to gather ideas in May 2014 Developed Concepts Presented four Design Concepts in June and again in September Gathered feedback from community
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Tasks
- Develop a final Schematic Plan for the Memorial
Garden by blending features of the two concepts “The Great Lawn” and “The Amphitheatre”
- Arrange for a topographic survey of the property in
- rder to realistically develop the plans
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Blending the concepts with consideration to achieving the following:
- Patio on same level as social hall
- Chalice on center with new social
hall doors
- Providing memorial
- pportunities
- Preserving the dogwood, maple
and some or all apple trees
- Providing spaces for different
functions
The Great Lawn The Amphitheatre
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The Survey
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Schematic Plan
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Looking East -Proposed Terrace
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Looking West-Proposed Amphitheatre
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Ribbon of Remembrance
Names engraved on a continuous ribbon that edges the Great Lawn
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Memory Stones
Names or other narrative engraved over time on large boulders placed throughout the garden
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Curved wooden benches to allow for Flexible seating areas on the terrace
Seating
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Amphitheater
Space built into hillside using field stone and blue stone
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Fencing between playground and terrace space Evergreen hedges between memorial garden and parking lot
Edges
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Chalice
Focal point for terrace
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- Social hour
- Summer services
- Outdoor classroom
- Weddings/receptions
- Meditation space
- Concerts
- Memorial space
Community Vision for how space can be used
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Desired site features
- Flat space-patio or terrace outside Social Hall
- Benches and lighting
- Chalice sculptural element
- Double glass doors leading from Social Hall to Garden space
- Screening from the parking lot
- ADA Accessible access from front of church
- Hierarchy of spaces
- Legacy tree in place of existing orchard
- Plantings that reflect spring, fall and winter
- Attractive fence between playground and space
- High quality materials
- Labyrinth
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Schematic Plan
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