New Market Plains Vineyard Redesign
New Market Plains Vineyard Redesign
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2018
Authors
Wilke, Audrey
Lipka, Evan
Duley, Olivia
Fields, Allison
Manning, Mia
Meilman, Jessica
Pajaro, Heyner
Young, Ryan
Garcia, Catherine
Barnes, Marquis
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Nola, Dennis
Ferguson, Katie
Ferguson, Katie
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Abstract
New Market Plains Vineyard is situated on a 260+ acre farm in the town of New
Market within Fredrick County, Maryland. The town of New Market and the owners of
New Market Plains Vineyard, in coordination with the Partnership for Action Learning
in Sustainability (PALS) and undergraduate Landscape Architecture students at the
University of Maryland, are interested in developing the site to support and expand
amenities available to visitors. Because the property has been in the family since its
acquisition in 1747, the owners have a strong tie to the land and hope to continually
display its historical significance and interpretive natural systems as part of the project,
as they expand the event potential and expanded operations of the winery. The town
of New Market is interested in promoting tourism and sharing in the rich history of the
site. The site is impacted by highway noise, rock outcroppings, invasive plant species
and some hydric soils. The attributes include vistas to the surrounding countryside,
abundant water supply, meadows, grasslands, forest, elevation and exposure suitable for
growing grapes, and excellent public access.
To approach this project, four design teams were tasked with identifying the
site’s opportunities and constraints with a focus on historic qualities, natural systems,
and expanding vineyard operations. Each team expanded on these opportunities and
constraints, some placing emphasis on business operations and others on historic value
and educational opportunities. Using this analysis of the existing site conditions, the
teams developed individual design programs of what elements they felt would best
realize the property’s full potential.
The teams made two visits to the site over the course of the project, to locate and
identify areas of significance to their designs. Halfway through the design process the
teams delivered an interim presentation to the vineyard owners; to receive feedback on
the direction their work was taking. Using this review the teams completed their final
designs, which include a master plan for the site, an enlarged plan for the main winery
complex, and a grading plan for a new underground wine storage facility. The size of the
site facilitated the implementation of nature trails of varying difficulty, which each team
has incorporated in their design. Each individual member of the class also participated
in a competition to design the new entry sign for the vineyard. The winning sign was
designed by Rachel Greenhawk and is displayed on the cover of this document.
Compiled in this booklet are the materials produced by the teams over the
duration of this project. The results are a diverse and innovative selection of proposals,
with the goal of serving as an examination of possibilities for future development. These
designs provide the owners with various suggestions for how to restore their property
and to elevate New Market Plains Vineyards into a thriving local destination.
Notes
Final Project for LARC 340 Site Planning and Design Studio (Fall 2018). University of Maryland, College Park.