Pland Collaborative worked with Richter Architects on the design of these stunning new east and west-bound Interstate 10 rest areas totaling 30 acres for the Texas Department of Transportation. Pland was responsible for water harvesting, landscape, and irrigation design, which included plant preservation, re-vegetation of native landscape areas, and a dry creek feature which passively harvests rainwater as it meanders through the site.  A plant palette comprised almost exclusively of native west Texas plants provides beauty and shelter for visitors along trails, play areas, and picnic canopies, while providing important habitat for wildlife.  Picnic areas are oriented to frame views of the distant Davis Mountains, while aggregates and natural ledge stone walls mimic the stratified geology in the area. The irrigation system was designed to provide only temporary establishment of the native vegetation. Plantings at far reaches of the site and within revegetation areas have no irrigation at all.  Great care was taken to preserve existing stands of native vegetation within the site.