land planning
merge studio strives to first consider the social, economical and ecological impact and benefits for the long-term use of a site before moving on to other phases of design. Therefore, research and planning are essential first phases of each and every project, including:
- inventory, analysis + program development
- grading, drainage + stormwater assessment/water harvesting
- landscape + habitat assessment
- zoning values + community development
- public improvement + infrastructure values