With attention to and reverence for history, ecology and culture, Consilium Design created a garden that features a range of native ecosystems as well as a “Trail Through Time” that celebrates the built Gardens of Santa Fe Trail residents from early times to the present day.
This project is the first phase in an extensive redevelopment of a former rail yard adjacent to downtown Raton, New Mexico and will form part of the extensive downtown revitalization project currently underway.
This 2.5-acre park in a new Main Street community celebrates the experience of travelers and settlers along the Santa Fe Trail who founded the city of Raton and neighboring communities.
City of Raton, New Mexico
Landscape Architecture
Raton, New Mexico
Promenade Park is a 4.4-acre parcel within the RidgeGate master planned community in Lone Tree, Colorado. The site is ADA accessible despite grade challenges, connecting to the Willow Creek pedestrian trail system.
Topographic and environmental factors were design challenges for this park, with Willow Creek cutting directly through the site accompanied by significant slopes and grade changes. The Consilium Design team designed meandering retaining walls to preserve the Willow Creek wetlands and floodplain and create functional surfaces within the park.
Keeping in mind the proximity to single family residential developments, Consilium planned gathering spaces for the surrounding community which included implementing a large plaza, shade structures, unique seating, turf areas for active play and a play area for children.
Urban Park
4.4 Acre
Lone Tree, Colorado
The newly completed Larry L. Levin Park at RidgeGate is enhancing connectivity and community for nearby high-density, multi-use, multi-family transit-oriented developments. Designed with ample mobility options, including vehicular and bicycle parking, pedestrian access, and multiple transit services, the park offers various recreational opportunities for all ages. It serves as a communal space for businesses, residents, and commuters, featuring street furnishings and plantings that create an inviting environment. The landscaping ensures clear sightlines, access, and safety with prominent lighting and a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. Environmental and maintenance considerations include drought-tolerant plantings, a fescue blend lawn, and pea gravel for the dog park. Shade structures are built for durability, and the playground features faux stone elements to connect users with nature. These design elements create a lasting and resilient space.
Rampart Range Metro District No. 5
Landscape Architecture
Design
Entitlement
Construction Administration
Thornton, CO
The design team’s primary objective was to prepare planning documents that would provide the vendor with a feasibility study for adding amenities to improve the experience for RV campers and visitors in general. Some of the ideas addressed are: site selection for camp store and café, indoor pool and recreation center, additional parking, playground, gathering point, dog park, and way finding for vehicular visitors, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Delaware North
Planning and Feasability Study
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
As an ever-growing peri-urban agriculture organization, Earth Dance Organic Farm School requires a greater capacity for accommodating people. The popularity of the Farm School has increased, as well as their ability to host larger events, offer after school programs, field trips and other community programs.
Car parking volume is an integral part of the improvement plan. Through our design, new parking areas are integrated into the ecological function of the farm watershed, in addition to the social capacity that allows for more inclusive, on-site parking.
Roads, fields and buildings that were once subject to flooding from storm water runoff are now part of an extensive rain garden that absorbs, channels and utilizes the flow for potable uses such as irrigation.
Earth Dance Organic Farm School
Stormwater Management
Rainwater Strategy
Permaculture Planning
Ferguson, Missouri
Julian Farm and Orchard
Julian Farm and Orchard is a rustic resort style destination providing a relaxed environment for guests celebrating the gold-rush charm of Julian, California, with locally sustainable food, beverage, event space, and lodging accommodations to the community and its patrons.
Stunning scenic vistas and mountain views will be the backdrop to ranch house inspired architecture, on-site agriculture, commissioned art, community collaborations and rural design features. These are the touches that define the proposed Julian Farm and Orchard project and reflect the history and magic of Julian, California.
COMMUNITY EVENT CENTER/ PERMACULTURE FARM & ORCHARD
JULIAN, CA
25 ACRES
RRCEA, LLC
Land Planning
Landscape Architecture
Arvada, Colorado
“Consilium Design had the respect, passion, vision, and expertise to turn our idea for a sustainable development into a stunning reality. With Consilium Design’s help, Leyden Rock is a nationally-award winning community and one of the fastest-selling developments in the United States.”
