2024 Texas ASLA
Honor Award
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Site Scale Design in Heart of Lubbock
Patriot Plains Plaza is purposefully designed to meet the unique needs of elderly veterans, including those dealing with physical disabilities, mobility issues, and mental health concerns such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The design focuses on creating a therapeutic and supportive community space combining shared amenities within a serene, nature-inspired setting.
This 8-unit scheme includes four duplexes with private kitchens. A large stormwater
detention area creates a public pocket park along the western periphery, punctuated
by a meandering raised boardwalk. The gated courtyard space is defined by curvaceous
pergola shade structures entrained with fragrant purple Wisteria vines. Semi-private
patio spaces outside each unit allow residents to express their own identity while
engaging in communal life. Along the edges of the site are a series of flexible spaces
for gathering, playing, and exercising as well as an area for raised garden beds.
These beds allow residents to grow and harvest plant material for communal meals and
engage in relaxing, exercise-oriented gardening activities, especially beneficial
for those with physical disabilities. An undulating bioswale flows through the southern
portion of the site from east to west and effectively manages stormwater while providing
a “buffer zone” to enhance residents' privacy. Adjacent to the alley, a private, shaded
gathering space with specialized paving creates a space for playing chess, communal
meals, and small events.
Patriot Plains Plaza is the outcome of a thoughtful design, which specifically considered
materials, plant selections, and programming. It reflects a commitment to the well-being
and specific needs of the primary stakeholders, the aging veterans of the Lubbock
community. This design fosters a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that
respects and addresses the unique challenges faced by veterans dealing with physical
disabilities, mobility issues, and mental health concerns such as PTSD.
Colleen Dawson
Kevin Goertzen
IvanaGonzalez
Kyle Seaback
Truett Shafer
Landscape Architecture
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