Santa Cruz, CA

The historic quarry site has provided a backdrop and a natural site for the village community. The site had been used for many years as a location for the predatory bird center and then various Argo Ecology projects.

The design focussed on the creation of community clusters. Clusters range from 2-6 buildings focused on a central patio and open space. The housing buildings were moved from the previous Village and relocated to the new community.

The $5 million project involved developing site work to allow for the main utilities and drainage for the campus to continue through the site while providing for appropriate environmental and wildlife corridors.