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Fitchburg
Center is located in a territory once noted for its oak savannas.
Landscape and site-guided architecture are integrated into and inspired by the
prairies, wetlands, woods and ridges of the area.
Land planning and architecture for the Fitchburg
Center Site have been inspired and guided by professionals widely
known in their fields of expertise. Consultants range from
Taliesin to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Protective covenants assure high standards of design and execution throughout Fitchburg Center.
Details that include protecting
sight-lines, using natural materials and finishes, orienting buildings to
benefit from day-lighting and solar heating, the use of oaks and prairie, all help a structure to engage and
integrate into the neighboring landscape. This, coupled with innovative
on-site stormwater management such as swales and raingardens, means that each
building is custom designed for the site in which it will sit, and then unified
with its neighboring architecture through massing, design details and
landscaping. Common design elements provide the community with
architectural continuity, while personalized elements allow for each structure
to be unique. For residents this means a design that is cohesive
and environmentally friendly.
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