Terra Chula Plantation

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T E R R A C H U L A A S p o r t i n g P l a n t a t i o n


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The name Terra Chula means beautiful land and isderived from the Timucua Indian language where terra

pertains to land, or landscape, and chulameans beautiful.

The Timucua language was predominantly spoken inthis area from as early as 2000 B.C. until the end of the

First Spanish Period in the early 1760s.


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THE SITE

Terra Chula plantation is located insouthern Georgia and encompassesnearly 2000 acres in Brooks County.

The plantation sits in the heart of thequail-hunting belt of southern Georgiaand is comprised of open agricultural

fields, mature live oak groves, slashand long leaf pine stands, mature baldcypress stands and mixed hardwoodforests along the propertys northernborder of Piscola Creek.

Water is not only a bounding landscapeelement, but a focal feature as threelarge ponds total nearly fifty acresof contiguous open water. Theseponds sit juxtaposed to the gentlyundulating landform that characterizesthe plantation and offers dynamic andcommanding views from atop the highpoints.

An abundance of wildlife resides withinthe acreage of Terra Chula - including,but not limited to, alligators, white tail

deer, eastern wild turkey, dove, quail,duck species and a host of other non-game animals and fowl.

This rich diversity of landform, plantand animal life, and dynamic waterfeatures set the stage for creating amemorable plantation experience thatpossesses a permanence only achieved

through meticulous and carefulthoughtfulness and planning.


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sketch of pine stand and native wire grasses

sketch of cypress pond

sketch of live oak allee existing site images


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PROPERTY VISION

The vision for Terra Chula is to createa multi-functional retreat for hunting,

wildlife viewing and family recreationwith the flexibility to sell shares to

future investors. Hunting on theplantation is focused primarily on quail,but also includes deer, duck, dove,rabbit and turkey. The tactical sitingof the plantations operational facilitiescarefully considered a multi-layeredtrail system that interweaves thoseelements with the hunting grounds,recreational facilities and lodge site.

The programmatic elements include:- lodge- equestrian facility- sporting clays course- quail habitat- entry gate + drive- maintenance barn + dog kennels- managers home- future home sites

- pond enhancement- boat + oyster house- trail system- fencing

These elements are positioned aroundthe largest of three cypress ponds,making this dynamic body of waterthe focal point for the heart of theplantation. The lodge is located at thehighest point on the property, takingadvantage of sunset views across the

water, while taking in the equestrianfacility and shooting tower. Theequestrian facility is in view of thelodge and also has long views acrossopen water. The sporting clay courseis sited around the ponds providing adiverse shooting experience.

Although the destinations arespectacular, the journeys betweenthese places are just as memorable andexciting, as paths and roads make their

way across causeways, between thecypress ponds, and through cathedral-like allees of live oaks and pine stands.


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solar analysis of lodge site initial circulation diagram conceptual bubble diagram of program

elements arranged around cypress ponds

conceptual master plan

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THE BEGINNING

After the results from site investigationsand analyses were recorded, whichultimately allowed the site (landform,solar orientation, water, vegetation,

wildlife) to give clues as to how itis best revealed, the design team atField Sport Concepts, working withSummerour Architects, synthesized theclients desires and the sites clues withsound design principles and creativity

to produce a conceptual master plan.

Once the vision for Terra Chula was

identified and a conceptual master plan

established, Field Sport Concepts began

to work closely with engineers, plantation

managers, wildlife biologists, fencing,

irrigation consultants and the client in

leading the process of designing each of

the programmatic elements.

The overarching vision of the property

provides a framework and set of guiding

principles and ideas from which every single

element in the design takes direction. This

ultimately gives the property an identity

and cohesiveness between the individual

elements that allows them to exist in

harmony with one another and the larger

landscape.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

Lodge + Cottages.......................................10

Lodge Landscape.......................................12

Equestrian Facility.....................................14

Shooting Facility........................................16

Spaces Between..........................................18

Entrance..............................................20

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LODGE + COTTAGES

The office of Summerour andAssociates was chosen to be thearchitect for Terra Chula. Their workincluded designing nearly all structureson site, ranging from the 7,000+ squarefoot lodge and managers cottage to theshooting tower and stations, restroom

facilities and renovations to an existinghunting cabin.

The lodge design was conceived onthe basis of typical southern Georgiacracker architecture, where acommon area is flanked on either sideby two rooms, creating a four-roomcore that is open through the center.

The center foyer is flanked to the leftby an office that leads to a library/gameroom and flanked to the right by a gunroom leading to the main kitchen. Thefoyer leads straight ahead to the mainlodge room and then out onto a largescreen porch, book-ended by a sunroom and summer kitchen.

The lodge also boasts amenities such as

a wine room, theater room and bowlingalley in the basement and master suiteon the second floor.

Guest cottages are positioned on eitherside of the main lodge and consist offour bedrooms, three baths, a kitchenand living/dining room. Their backporches connect to the main lodge

providing a covered walk betweenbuildings.


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sketch of lodge front -- by Summerour Architects

sketch of lodge back -- by Summerour Architects

mainfloor plan -- by Summerour Architects


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LODGE LANDSCAPE

A landscape of ascent and prospect,

the lodge sits on a high point withcommanding sunset views acrossthe cypress ponds and equestrianpaddocks. The landscape surroundingthe lodge and cottages embraces thearchitecture while providing outdoorrooms suitable for entertainment,relaxation and play. Outdoor spacesare structured in response to the axial

architecture of the lodge and definedby plant materials that are indigenousto southern Georgia.

The front arrival court flanks a centrallawn that can be used as a formalgathering space for events or hunts.

Views extend to the southeast across aplay lawn through an old pecan groveand open meadow to a backdrop of amixed hardwood forest.

The pool terrace extends the elaborateinterior detailing into the landscapeproviding a promontory from whichto take in views of the sunset andcontextual landscape.

Earthen ramps extend access down to

the ponds and embed the lodge into thelandscape when viewed from below.

The plant palette includes nativehardwoods, such as live oaks andlong leaf pines; native azaleas and

viburnums; and native wiregrass andbroomsedge.

The mix of architecture, small walls andsteps, terraces, paths and purposefulplantings are all structured together tocreate a place that possesses a simplebeauty creating an immediate sense ofpermanence and elegance.


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planting plan for back of lodge

back of lodge elevation

front of lodge elevation

back of lodge perspective front of lodge perspective

LODGE


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EQUESTRIAN FACILITY

The equestrian facility is comprised of

a 12-stall fully operational equestrianbarn, nearly 40 acres of paddocks,regulation size riding ring, nativepasture grasses, irrigation system and4-board fencing. Equally as impressiveas the facility itself is the landscape in

which it is set. There is over 30 feet oftopographic relief across the paddocks

while the barn maintains a commanding

view across the cypress ponds to boththe lodge and shooting facility.


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sunset view of constructed paddocks

EQUESTRIAN

FACILITY

ENTRANCE

PARKING COURT

CYPRESS POND

model view of equestrian facility master plan of equestrian facility + paddocks

site plan of equestrian facility


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SHOOTING FACILITY

The heart of the shooting facility isanchored by a specimen live oak at

the edge of a slash pine stand. Givingfurther prominence to this area isSummerours concept of a shootingtower, based off the idea of a shottower, which was used during the Civil

War era to produce lead shot, or bullets.The tower will be equipped with a fullyoperational kitchen and fireplace.

Shooting stations include a 5-stand,flurry stand and the tower. Thisarea is the beginning point of a sixstation sporting clays course thatcircumnavigates the large cypresspond and has fur + feather, duck blind,bunker/teal and tree house stands.

The shooting facility and sporting claycourse was designed by Field Sport

Concepts affiliate and internationallyrenowned British shooting professional

John Higgins of The British School ofShooting. Summerour + Associates

was responsible for the building andstructural designs of the stations.


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initial shooting tower sketch -- by Summerour Architects

elevation of shooting tower + facilities

flurry + 5-stand shooting pavillion -- by Summerour Architects

duck blind sporting clay stand -- by Summerour Architects

fur + feather sporting clay stand -- by Summerour Architects

constructed 5-stand + flurry shooting stands prior to tower construction


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SPACES BETWEEN

Spaces that connect programmaticelements help to tie the larger areastogether and give the site an overallcohesiveness. These spaces can be assimple as a mown path through a meadowor a sub-destination along a routebetween major site elements. Regardlessof their subtlety or extravagance, theycomplement the larger spaces they tie

together and provide the user withmultiple experiences that may not existelsewhere on site.

At Terra Chula, these spaces exist inmany forms, from a walk across thecauseway between ponds to an openair dining pavilion complete with anoyster roast pit and boat dock, to an

intimate pedestrian footbridge.

Some are active areas, others arepassive and reflective. All are meantto be discovered and their enjoyment isleft up to the imagination of the user.

looking down the pine allee along the causeway


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sketch of pedestrian footbridge -- by Summerour Architects sketch of the cooler -- by Summerour Architects

plan sketch of the landing

elevation of oyster pavilion + boat dock -- by Summerour Architects


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ENTRANCE

The main entrance to the plantationleads down an unassuming countyroad lined by mature live oaks whosebranches stretch out to form a beautifulcanopy. At a bend in the road, theentry drive exits left, overlooking anexpansive pond in the foreground andthe rolling terrain of the equestrianpaddocks as the fence lines mimic thelandform. The entry gate is set amidst

a grove of towering live oaks, providinga sort of entry foyer to the plantation.

The entry gate is designed in response tothe physical attributes of the plantation.

The roll along gate top speaks to therolling, undulating landform. Verticalsupports imitate the stands of pineand wiregrass. Rough-sawn cypressboards create the nameplate for theentrance. Adding a playful element tothe gate, the turkey and quail from theplantations logo seem to emerge fromthe pine stand of vertical supports.


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sketch of entrance character sketch of entry gate + column

initial diagram of entry gate

elevation of entry gate


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THE TEAM:

Land Planning + Landscape Architecture:McKee Carson

Sporting Clays Course Designer:John HigginsThe British School of Shooting

Other Consultants:

Architecture:Keith SummerourRyan DuffeyBrian CoodySummerour and Associates

Plantation Managers:Hunter Royal

Jason Golden

Wildlife Biologist:Brad Mueller

Civil / Environmental Engineer:Jeffery LovellLovell Engineering Associates, PC

Irrigation Specialist:Vance HiersUnited Irrigation Supply, Inc.

Fencing Specialist:Thomas SimsSims Fence Company

Gate Manufacturer:Ronnie WilkesMoultrie Manufacturing Company

Construction Supervisor:Mike Anderson


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