Magic Oaks Ranch - USA
Country:
USA
Site type:
Farm
Site function:
Size:
80 acres
Elevation:
Annual Precipitation:
31.85 inches
Climate:
Dfb - Warm-summer humid continental climate
Biome:
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests
Bioregion:
Midwestern Tallgrass Prairie & Forest Transition Bioregion
For this project, United designers were hired by one of our many partner designers. We were asked to do an initial consultation and site assessment. This included a plant list of existing and potential production plants, a climate and ecological data table to understand the environmental context, and a base map to begin the concept and process of design solutions.
The farm was surrounded by a diverse habitat that extended into wetlands and a large lake and many ponds. The priorities were invasive species management and restoration of lost understory native plant communities. A new residence was added and also integrated into the new systems to conserve energy and water resources.
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UNITED DESIGNERS
INTERNATIONAL
DANIEL HALSEY
Founder
Head of Design
& Education