Ex Novo Brewyard An exemplary example of a public/private partnership created through the MainStreet program, the design for the new Ex Novo Brewyard in Corrales creates a unique and valuable “third space.” Proposed improvements included recommendations for the newly renovated tap room patio and for phased development of a “brewyard” [...]

Cimarron Streetscape Improvements Through the Frontier Communities Initiative of the New Mexico MainStreet Program, Groundwork Studio assisted the Cimarron community with targeted improvements to their downtown streetscape to enhance public open space for residents and attract additional visitors. This project advances the New Town portion of the Santa Fe Trail Scenic [...]

Aerial Adventures Market Analysis Groundwork Studio collaborated with Bonsai Design and the City of Farmington to develop a market analysis for the feasibility of Aerial Adventure activities at Lake Farmington and Berg Park. This project is an integral part of the City’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Initiative to build and support [...]

Ruidoso Outdoor Recreation Master Plans: Grindstone Lake & Moon Mountain Groundwork Studio is working with the Village of Ruidoso on recreational master plans for Moon Mountain and Grindstone Canyon. For Grindstone Canyon, Groundwork Studio has assessed the existing conditions for approximately 275 acres in and around Grindstone Lake in order [...]

Gallinas River Park Master Plan Groundwork Studio had the pleasure of collaborating on the Gallinas River Park rural design workshop and master plan development for the Project for Public Spaces Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design.The team helped lead community workshop activities and design development of the park master plan in [...]

Farmington High School This new facility transforms the 50-year old Farmington High School campus into a state of the art learning environment. The layout is focused on a central student commons that serves circulation, cafeteria, recreation and assembly needs. Groundwork Studio worked in close collaboration with FBT Architects to ensure [...]

New Mexico MainStreet Groundwork Studio is part of the New Mexico Mainstreet Revitalization Specialist Team. Working with Mainstreet’s Four Point Approach of Design, Promotion, Economic Vitality, and Organization, the team provides valuable training and technical assistance for the State’s Mainstreet, Frontier and Arts and Cultural District communities. We work closely with [...]

Parkway Sommerville Center In partnership with Texas Tech and FBT Architects, Groundwork Studio worked with the nonprofit Parkway Sommerville Center to create a Learning Garden for the Center’s at-risk student population.We worked to secure funding for the project through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and developed promotional materials for [...]

Rio Fernando Park Master Plan Groundwork Studio worked with the Taos Land Trust and several multi-disciplinary project partners to develop this master plan, including community engagement facilitation and action through design. The resulting Rio Fernando Park provides a unique regional resource, demonstrating a diverse community’s capacity to collaboratively create public space [...]

Bayfield Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Plan Groundwork Studio worked with the Town of Bayfield to develop a 10-year comprehensive plan for their parks, open space, trails and recreational facilities. Through an intensive exploration of existing facilities, transportation networks, programming, community engagement (including a pop-up playground for youth needs [...]