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Rio Grande Valley Estates
Texas, USA
2012-

This development lies on a valley area, west side of El Paso surrounded by the Mexican Border and the state of New Mexico. The plot used to be a horse ranch and an area for the rodeo shows. West side flatlands is a natural direction for the city growth and there is a great demand for the apartments because of the new west side hospital. in this solution the rectangular plot is divided into two main streets running parallel with a curvy driveline. Furthermore the long parcels are divided into variated hammerhead driveways in order to minimize the length of the road. Each of these hammerheads serve two quadruplexes with each unit having parking in front and an own backyard.

Rio Grande Valley Estates
Texas, USA
2012-

This development lies on a valley area, west side of El Paso surrounded by the Mexican Border and the state of New Mexico. The plot used to be a horse ranch and an area for the rodeo shows. West side flatlands is a natural direction for the city growth and there is a great demand for the apartments because of the new west side hospital. in this solution the rectangular plot is divided into two main streets running parallel with a curvy driveline. Furthermore the long parcels are divided into variated hammerhead driveways in order to minimize the length of the road. Each of these hammerheads serve two quadruplexes with each unit having parking in front and an own backyard.

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