It’s an appealing sight-- a herd of cows grazing escape from the site, wondering the city to find their

way to another
pasture near the edge of town. Exploring cows grazing, “Between the spot” continues on the idea of people interacting with
Between The Spots agriculture. In a small park on Main street, these metal cow sculptures are placed in an a field for visitors to compare
themselves with the large animal and they are also able to leave art behind in chalk. Hay bales are used for seating and for
By Sarah Mauel climbing.
Soil Analysis Seasonal Issues
Due to the difference in temperature between seasons and the
little amount of precipitation, Regent has both a continental and
semiarid climate. This allows for a variety of different plant
species to be used that would normally not be hardy in eastern
North Dakota. Because of the lack of rain, using drought tolerant
plants will be very important.

Precipitation

Area21B-Ruse fine sandy loam

The surface soil is typically a dark grayish brown, fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick
The subsoil is brown and about 24 inches thick. The organic matter content is moderate,
and the available water capacity is low. The hazard of soil blowing is severe, and that of
water erosion is slight.
Subground Plan Watershed Analysis
• Planting native trees and shrubs adapted to the soil and dry climate, along with aiding
them with extra water and mulch when young will drive their success. Some trees and
shrubs that would be suitable in this area include Bur Oak, Common Hackberry, Black
Hills Spruce, Speckled Alder, and American Plum. The southwest portion of North
Ground Plan Dakota receives the least amount
• Due to the decaying condition of Regent’s ground plane materials, there is a huge oppor- of rain in the entire state. On
tunity to excavate the rundown materials to help revitalize the town by utilizing modern average Regent gets 16 inches of
sustainable design. rain annually, compared to the over
• The downtown streetscape of Regent is made up of nearly 80 percent hardscape. These 21 inches that the Red Rive Valley
non-permeable materials leave the streetscape feeling bare and cold. Adding vegatation to receives. In Regent the most rain falls
the streetscape in median plantings and planters would bring color and plant diversity to in the month of June with an average
the streets giving them a warm and welcoming feeling. of 3.17 inches. January and December
• Instead of repaving downtown Regent with asphalt, concrete could be used to further add receive the least amount of rain at .4
to the warm feeling of the vegatation. It would last longer than asphalt, need repairs less inches per month due to the below
often, and brighten the streetscape at night. freezing temperatures. Snowfall isn’t
• For a better connection of the ground plane to the rest of the streetscape, brick and a major occurrence in Regent. This
colored concrete could be used for a better connection to the building facades of the area only receives an average of 32
downtown. inches of snow a year with March
being the snowiest at an average of
Information from Alex Bossert and Kyla Witz Soil Analysis & Other Material Boards. 6.8 inches.
Seasonal Issue and Precipitation information and pictures
from Josh Ridjal Light, Light Pollution, Earth,Air, Fire,
Majority of the water runs to the Water , Seasonal analysis boards.
Cannonball River with lesser amounts
running to Larson Lake and Indian Creek.

Watershed information and Image is from Travis Steffen and

Christa Pojanowski Slope & Countours Analysis Boards
 Site In Context
Existing Building Material Analysis

Map from Bing.com

Metal Magic Gifts Enchanted Highway Gift Shop
Material- Brick Material- Siding
The site chosen for this design
is an empty lot between the
existing gift show and the Metal Map from Bing.com
Magic.

Existing Site

Pictures and drawings from Sam Lott, Quinn Sackreiter, Candice D’Arcangeli Building Analysis Boards

Map from Google

The existing site is a fairly empty lot. The only existing

structure on the site is a metal house that when a bottom is
Picture from Mike Towle Analysis board pushed the people in the house move, pictured above.
Theme and Interactive Parks
I looked at design and starting an amusement park. Some things
to think about before designing is what kind of attractions do you
want to have and how long do you want to people stay. The first
things when starting a park is coming up with a theme. The theme
needs to be carried out throughout the park, giving it a strong
connection throughout. A good example of this is at Universal
Studio, Florida. The theme of the park is to make it look like a
working studio. The back lot is themed to like exterior shooting
The Temple of Truth sets of a movie studio. Pictured to the left. (1)
The Temple of Image from http://www.squidoo.com/univesalstudios
Truth is a interactive
sculpture done by
Jen Upchurch, Chris
Niederer & Douglas
Hart, in sculpture park
on Governor’s Island
outside of Manhattan.
Visitors can walk
through the spiraling
wooden structure to
the heart of the eye,
and leave temporary
messages, confessions,
and art on its walls. (2)
http://www.jackrouse.com/work/project-details.cfm?box_
2 id=144

Image from : http://andrewalma.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/

disneyworld-magic-kingdom/

The most common lay out is the

http://www.disneydreamer.com/disneyland/sounds.htm
“loop” which was first developed
by Randy Duell for Six Flags Over
Texas. The layout consist of a loop
pattern that circles around the park.
A good thing about this is that
people do not get lost, and they can
always find the exit. Picture to the
left is a map of Disneyland showing
the loop lay out. (1)
When laying out the park there are some ideas that
are used often is having a strong visual landmark
to pull you in the park. An example of this is the
Fairytale kingdom that Disney has at the Magic
Kingdom. Pictured above. (1)
1. Information from http://www.themedattraction.com/master_planning.htm
2. http://blog.ponoko.com/index.php?s=persona
Master Plan
1. Is an area with table and chairs that can be
used for gathering and a place to enjoy a large ice
cream cone from the gift shop.

2. Is a small intimate seating area that is

surrounded by mass plantings to define the space.
A small galvanized bucket is place between the
hay bales to be used as a table.
2
3. Are five feet by six feet metal cows with a rust
finish on them.

4. These cows are painted in different shades of

black and gray with a paint that can be drawn
1 on with chalk. The hay bales North of the cows
3
is used for additional seating along with a
galvanized bucket for a table and a place for the
chalk.

5. Is a seating area for groups with a large

galvanized bucket for a small table. The large
4 Oak tree shades the area in time of high sun.

6. Is a large pile of hay bales that children can

play on and it also additional seating that can be
5 placed around the park.

6
Section A-A’
The section shows the relationship
between the tall grass area on the left
hand side to the back seating area. It
also shows the hay bale next to the
metal cow that can be used as a back
rest. It also show the difference in
height between the wild flower mix to
the Big Blue Stem on the right side.

B’

Section B-B’ A’

The section shows the outdoor

A
eating and seating area and how it
is separated from the entrance by
the wild flower mix. It also show
the large entrance to the park for
added circulation. Lastly it shows
the small area for seating that is
surrounded by the wildflower mix.
Summer View

This view shows the front view of

the site. The large Bur Oak tree adds
a strong visual to the site along with
the cows to attract people into the
site. The blurred realistic mural on
the walls add art to the site while also
added depth to the site.

Fall View

Winter View

The view shows that all of the leaves have fallen off the tree This view is of the center of the park with the interactive cows, that
and the wildflower mix has lost it color. The Big Bluestem visitors can write and draw on. The semi realistic mural is shown in
has changed from green to a reddish color for the winter the background to make the site larger then it is. The hay bales are
adding a new look to the park. used for seating so parents can look after their kids while they play.
Night Time View

Bur Oak Construction Document

60’

Garden Hose

Twister Wire
70’
Stake

Backfill with
This view shows the entrance of the park. The entrance to
top soil
the steak house is seen along with the center interactive
cows. The mass planting of wildflowers on each side bring
the visitor into the site. Irrigation

Turf Grass 6” Top Soil

Front Seating Area

Sub Soil

NTS

View shows the small seating area that is surrounded by the mass
planting of wildflowers. The back and the front are still open to letting
the visitors look out.
 6. Hay Bales
Materials Hay bales were chosen to add to the
agricultural feeling to the site and they
1. Yucca glouca (Yucca)
are easy to move around.
Mature Height: 2-5’
Mature Crown: 1-3’
Fall Color: Grey/Green http://www.adenbrookfarms.com/images/33%20lb%20bale%20
of%20grass%20mix%20hay.gif 6. Andropogon gerardii (Big
This plant was chosen because it Bluestem)
is native and it adds interest to the Mature Height: 5-7’
entrance of the site.
http://scientific-lab-of-natural-herbs-and-supple- This plant was chosen because of it
ments.com/catalog/images/x_noncacti_yucca_600. height to create an edge around the
jpg park. It grows in a variety of soils
2. 17 Gallon Galvanized Round Wash Tub and has a nice reddish color in the
fall and winter.
The tub was used because it is made from a
durable material. It is light and small enough
that it can easily be moved. http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/wp/Xeriscape/Photos/
big%20bluestem.jpg 7. Turfgrass
http://www.bucket-outlet.
com/17galroundtub.htm This plant was chosen because it
3. Mixed Height/Mesic Wildflower Mix would give the affect of a pasture.
It will also add softscape to the
Average Height: 2.5-6’ downtown.
Composition:
http://pk.b5z.net/i/u/2179088/i/pre-
16% Black-eyed Susan, 15% Hoary vervain, 14% Purple prairie clover, ferredgardener/Turfgrass.jpg
7% Whit prairie clover, 6% Common ox-eye, 6% Leadplant, 4% Wild 8. Gravel
bergamot, 4% Stiff goldenrod, 3% Fragrant giant hyssop, 3% Smooth
aster, 3% Tall blazing star, 3% Showy goldenrod, 3% Golden alexander, This material was chosen to add
2% Heath aster, 2% Azure aster, 2% Bush clover, 2% Upland goldenrod, to the natural feel and to have
1% Yarrow, 1% Canada tick trefoil, 1% Stiff tickseed, 1% Gray goldenord, permeable surfaces to the site.
0.5% Common milkweed, 0.5% Stiff sunflower, all by bulk weights. 2
http://gallery.hd.org/_c/textures/_more2000/_more10/gravel-1-
This plant was chosen because it suitable for many types of soil and to add 8
BRM.jpg.html
http://www.prairieresto.com/ItemDisplay. 1
php?i=116&cID=13 a verity of color to the site. 2
4. Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) 8
3
Mature Height: 40-70’
Mature Crown- 35-60’
Fall Color- Yellow Brown

This plant was chosen because it is large tree that would add strong
visual structure to the park. It is also a native tree to the area and it is 7
well adapted to the soil and dry climate.
4
6 4
http://www.anokanaturalresources.com/acd/ 5
trees/images/Oak_Bur_Form_Color.jpg