Lanier Farm Park Planning and Design

  • Architecture
    Interior Design
    Comprehensive Planning
    Programming
    Site Planning
    Wayfinding/Signage

  • Adaptive Reuse
    Carbon-Sequestering Materials
    Carbon-Sequestering Biogenic Material
    Comprehensive Planning
    Enhanced Site Accessibility
    Environmental Education Strategies
    Habitat Restoration
    Heat Island Effect Mitigation
    Light Pollution Reduction
    Low Maintenance Materials
    Passive Building Envelope
    Permeable Surface Expansion
    Rainwater Management
    Reclaimed Building Materials
    Wetland Preservation

  • Completed November 2015

  • Germantown, Tennessee

Transforming an abandoned previously active 10-acre farm into a community-based suburban farm park which demonstrates, promotes, educates and advocates for a sustainable, healthy and supportive community.

With a phased approach and intensive public involvement throughout the design process, the project resulted in a new recreational model that prioritizes sustainable living through agriculture and stewardship. The farm has developed partnerships with the local university, hospital, and several nonprofits, each contributing to seasonal and yearly educational programs for children and adults.

  • The northern portion of the property became the public/education zone, and the southern part of the park the production zone. The core activity area of the site facilitates program needs for school children. The layout provides flexible outdoor and indoor spaces that allow coordinating activities to overlap. Activity areas such as the community garden, discovery garden, kitchen garden, chicken yard, orchard, horse barn, and performance lawn are closely grouped and connected with paths that allow children to view and participate in multiple activities in a relatively small area. Wood fencing with wire mesh defines areas and provides a barrier between humans and animals. Multiple lawn areas accommodate various size groups, from outdoor classrooms to fall festivals and concerts. Two renovated barns are used for classes and rentals for weddings, family reunions, and parties. The finished product portrays the messy personality of a farm.

    The bio-intensive growth methods produce a yield providing enough for the community supported agriculture association members, as well as generating a signification amount to donate to local food banks.

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