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 through summer into fall

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 order to realistically develop the plans

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 opportunities • Preserving the dogwood, maple and some or all apple trees • Providing spaces for different The Great Lawn The Amphitheatre functions

The Survey

Schematic Plan

Looking East -Proposed Terrace

Looking West-Proposed Amphitheatre

Ribbon of Remembrance Names engraved on a continuous ribbon that edges the Great Lawn

Memory Stones Names or other narrative engraved over time on large boulders placed throughout the garden

Seating Curved wooden benches to allow for Flexible seating areas on the terrace

Amphitheater Space built into hillside using field stone and blue stone

Edges Evergreen hedges between memorial garden and parking lot Fencing between playground and terrace space

Chalice Focal point for terrace

Community Vision for how space can be used • Social hour • Summer services • Outdoor classroom • Weddings/receptions • Meditation space • Concerts • Memorial space

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

Schematic Plan

FIRST PARISH OF WATERTOWN MEMORIAL GARDEN DESIGN PRESENTED BY KAREN SEBASTIAN,LLC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2014