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![Winspit Quarry, Dorset, was in operation from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. Of the two key zones identified within Winspit, Quarry Zone A was chosen due to its topographical and environmental challenges and opportunities.]()
![After its abandonment, the quarry became a popular tourist and rock climbing destination. The project attempts to seek a balance between natural restoration and tourism through processes of addition and subtraction.]()
![A portion of the cliff was excavated to create slopes and terraces. They support more vegetation and allow people to walk up the hill. On the quarry level, the original earthy ground is covered with vegetation and connected to several cliffs.]()
![The proposed design has four main areas: the cliff, the hill, the quarry ground, and the grassland.]()
![Irrigation ponds and channels are introduced on the hills and cliffs supporting vegetation growth on cliffs. When the top ponds are full, water flows from hilltop ponds to the quarry pond, passing through slopes and terraces with planted vegetation.]()
Winspit Quarry Cliff Restoration
The project aims to restore the plant communities of the Winspit Quarry's stone cliff in Dorset, allowing adventure activities and planting systems to coexist on-site. The design focuses on three aspects:
I. Preserve existing climbing routes. This involves planning climbing areas based on cliff conditions, and existing climbing routes.
II. The other aspect is to rebuild vegetation on the cliff surface using local plants and materials, in order to maintain the stability of the area.
III. Lastly, the design aims to enhance the rock face experience for people of varying abilities, going beyond just catering to climbers. This involves creating new walking routes and geological trails.
Purbeck Quarrying History and Site Extents
Winspit Quarry, Dorset, was in operation from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. Of the two key zones identified within Winspit, Quarry Zone A was chosen due to its topographical and environmental challenges and opportunities.
Approaches of Restoration
After its abandonment, the quarry became a popular tourist and rock climbing destination. The project attempts to seek a balance between natural restoration and tourism through processes of addition and subtraction.
Masterplan
A portion of the cliff was excavated to create slopes and terraces. They support more vegetation and allow people to walk up the hill. On the quarry level, the original earthy ground is covered with vegetation and connected to several cliffs.
Axonometric View
The proposed design has four main areas: the cliff, the hill, the quarry ground, and the grassland.
Section
Irrigation ponds and channels are introduced on the hills and cliffs supporting vegetation growth on cliffs. When the top ponds are full, water flows from hilltop ponds to the quarry pond, passing through slopes and terraces with planted vegetation.
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