BEYOND THE MEADOW

PROJECT: Arch 430 Studio Final

PROGRAM: Monastery Retreat

ORGANIZED BY: Maxwell Dehne and Brook Denison

Located in the Catskill Mountains, a small town in the province of Delhi, New York, lies Beyond the Meadow. Beyond the Meadow is a contemporary monastery that involves hands-on learning and how to live a sustainable life. The programming in this small village includes a Domestic, Work, and Assembly space. The complex provides a Domestic space for commuters to live and observe the terrace landscaping or ambiance of the Catskills. As well as working outdoors to harvest fruits and vegetables that will be sold or prepared in the work and assembly spaces. Educational features are also held at Beyond the Meadow, teaching ways of building a vegetable garden or utilizing zero-waste materials.

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This project process report highlights the assembly and work space that not only serves as a place to work but also allows the community to gather and enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the Catskills. The assembly space is environmentally conscious by utilizing scraps for composting, which is then utilized for the vegetable garden and meadow garden. Additionally, the work space has a program for refilling dry and liquid items to reduce plastic waste. The products available at the work space are made from natural elements and can be composted later on. The aim is to create a space that contributes to the well-being of the for taking the time to learn about thi

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community and the planet. Thank you s project.