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Landscape Architecture PortfolioBlake Osland
“Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life” - Robin Sharma
ObjectiveTo obtain a position at a landscape architecture firm in order to pursue my passion in urban design and innovative design practices. I aspire to work, learn, and collaborate with talented professionals in an interactive environment.
EducationIowa State University | 2010-2016Bachelors of Landscape ArchitectureEnvironmental Studies Secondary Major
North Iowa Area Community College | 2008-2010Associates of Arts Degree
Achievement & Involvement • 2016 Merit Award Recipient - ASLA Central States Chapter• 2016 Merit Award Recipient - ASLA Iowa Chapter • Fundraising Chair - Student Society of Landscape Architecture• Student member of American Society of Landscape Architecture• Entered “Water_Works” design competition held by Gowanus by Design
SkillsAutocadArcmap GISCritical ThinkingCollaboratingIllustratorIndesignLumionModel MakingPhotoshopSketchupSketching
Interests
Experience Intern | ConfluenceJanuary 2015 - May 2016Schematic design, design development, construction documents, graphics creation, client relations, attended meetings, and presentation preparation in the Des Moines, Iowa office.
Landscaper & Design Assistant | Turtle Island LandscapesMay 2014 - August 2014Landscape maintenance of owner’s previous built works, maintain and build client relationships, assisted in small scale residential designs, installation of new residential landscapes, and on-site problem-solving.
Nursery Employee | Country LandscapesMarch 2014 - May 2014 & August 2014 - October 2014Expanded knowledge of Midwestern plant palette, hardscaping materials, and customer relations. Responsible for nursery grounds maintenance and keeping plants and product displays fully stocked.
Landscape Laborer | Country LandscapesMay 2013 - August 2013Gained hands-on knowledge installing streetscapes, residential landscapes, planting designs, on-site grading, client interactions, and onsite problem solving.
Intern | Summit FarmsMay 2010 - August 2010 & April 2011 - August 2011Landscape maintenance for corporate headquarters and owner’s grounds, installing and maintaining irrigation systems, plant installations, woodland trail maintenance, and wetland preservation.
References Brian Clarkbrian.clark@ryancompanies.com | 515.412.5512 Director of Development - Ryan Companies US, Inc. Chris Della Vedovachris@thinkconfluence.com | 515.971.1883 Senior Principal - ConfluenceBambi Yost byost@iastate.edu | 720.217.2871 Associate Professor - Iowa State University
Motorcycles Hockey Running Travel Cinnamon Rolls
ConnectivityUrban Design Studio: New Orleans Vacant Lots • 2014Professors: Matthew Gordy & Ben Shirtcliff
PlayCommunity Design Studio: Philadelphia Schoolyards • 2015Professor: Bambi Yost
RecreationSite Design II: Gowanus Canal • 2012Professors: Tom Neppl, Carl Rogers, Bambi Yost
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OasisHealthcare Design: Behavioral Health Center • 2016Professors: Cameron Campbell & Jihyan Song11
PlazaUrban Entry: Wells Fargo Card Services • 2015Landscape Architects: Seth Gray & Chris Della Vedova
IdentityMaster Planning: Centennial Park • 2016Landscape Architect: Matt Carlile
Personal rendering from collaborative project presented to Landscape Structures for innovative stormwater usage in playground design.
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Project ChallengeThe Big Sandbox and my team of Iowa State students partnered fostered collaboration with local community members to improve Philadelphia public school grounds. We were to create enriching playscapes benefiting six schools in the Mt. Airy neighborhood and the surrounding community through sustainable practices, universal design, and innovative principles of play. There were also needed improvements to place identity, amenities for all ages, improve safety, and raise awareness of educational opportunities.
RoleI was elected project manager by fellow students. As the project manager, I oversaw and contributed to the timely completion of the Houston Elementary Master Plan submission to the Philadelphia School District. In addition to the document I contributed in our community charrette, scheduled and attended meetings with collaborators, and managed design production.
Project Completed By:Blake Osland, Eric Cook, Sara Davids, and Taylor Wald*All graphics completed by personal contribution unless stated otherwise with asterisk
Play Community Visioning & Playground DesignPhiladelphia, PA | Fall 2015Academic | Iowa State University
2016 Merit Award Recipient - ASLA Central States Chapter2016 Merit Award Recipient - ASLA Iowa Chapter
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Henry H. Houston Elementary PlaygroundExisting Condition
Project Collaborators
Legend
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LegendParks and Green Space
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Philadelphia Population: 1,526,00628,484382
Mt. Airy Population:Houston Elementary Enrollment:
Population TotalsAnnual household income of $23,283 or less
25%27%
92%
75%73%
8%
Hou
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Mt.
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U.S. Poverty Line
Poverty Level
Population GrowthMount Airy Neighborhood
Philadelphia County
1,536,704
+1.3%
1,517,550
22,667
+2.2%
22,174
% Change:
2013
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Philadelphia
Mt. Airy
Parks
Mt. A
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Houston Elementary
Median AgeMt. A
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Houston Elementary
Median Income
Mt. A
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Houston Elementary
Context & School
Legend
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CaucasianAfrican AmericanAsianOther
CaucasianAfrican AmericanAsianOther
CaucasianAfrican AmericanAsianOther
Philadelphia
Caucasian African American Asian Other
Philadelphia
41%10%
6%
43%
Mt. Airy
White African American Asian Other
Mt. Airy
28%5%1%
66%
Houston Elementary
White African American Latino Other
Houston Elementary
3%7%2%
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76Livability
10th best in all of Philadelphia
57Bike Score
Average bike infrastructure
88%H.S. Graduation Rate
14% higher than Philadelphia
67Walkability Score
Somewhat walkable
44%Lower than the rest of Philadelphia
Crime Rate
52Good transit
Public Transit Score
Staff Parking
Dumpsters
Emergency Access Drive
OvergrownVegetation
KindergartenCourtyard
Dated Chain-linkFence
CongestedEntry Drive
CongestedEntry Drive
Failing RetainingWall
Staff Parking
Bus Drop-off
Site Boundary
Allens Lane
Line-upBasketball
Library
Rur
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Bryant Street
Classrooms,Auditorium, & Gym
Existing Playground
Houston Site InventoryMt. Airy ScoresEthnicity
The student’s most requested playground element received in their drawings and in conversation was roller coasters. Realistically we could not meet their longing request. Instead, we let their desire for roller coasters foster the way we designed the site.
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October 13th October 13th October 16th
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October 28th November 1st
Pre-design Charrette
CommunityCharrette
Houston Community Design Charrette
Final Adjustments
Organizational Concept: Roller Coasters
Community Engagement
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Lawn
Existing Playground
Surface Games
ClimbingMounds
Net Climber
RetentionBasin
Allens Lane
Rur
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ADA AccessTree
Trench
Motion Track
Amphitheater
Outdoor Classroom
Staff Parking
0’ 20’ 40’ 80’
Master Plan
November 19th December 10th
Final Bubble Diagram Staff Parking
Street Tree TrenchPlayground Tree Trench
Infiltration
Overflow to Existing Stormwater System
Connect to Existing Stormwater System
Allens Lane
8’ Sidewalk
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Uptake by Roots
Surface Flow Surface
Flow
Evapotranspiration
Infiltration Build
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Vent
Tree GratePermeable Pavers
Build
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Surface Flow
Evapotranspiration
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Stormwater Systems
*Both section & axonometric graphic completed by Taylor Wald, while design process of specific was done in collaboration with entire team.
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Bioretention Basin
Bioswale
Bioswale
Lawn
Tree Trench
Tree Trench
Tree TrenchBioretention
Basins
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Site Watersheds & Calculations
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Stormwater CalculationsTotal Site Area: 3.172 Acres
2.205 Acres.967 Acres
Peak Runoff Rate
3.75 Cu. ft./sec
3.34 Cu. ft./sec
.43 Cu. ft./sec
1.27 Cu. ft./sec` .24 Cu. ft./sec
.38 Cu. ft./sec
.23 Cu. ft./sec
.20 Cu. ft./sec
.77 Cu. ft./sec
.17 Cu. ft./sec
.09 Cu. ft./sec
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Pervious:
Peak Runoff Rate:(Existing)
Peak Runoff Rate:(Proposed)
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Watershed 2:
Watershed 3:
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BMP SizingParking Lot Bioswale: 622 SF
2,917 SF640 SF392 SF339 SF720 SF605 SF
Central Bioswale:Playground Tree Trench:
Upper Bioretention Basin:Lower Bioretention Basin:
Rural Lane Tree Trench:Lane Tree Trench:
Storm DrainDirection of Surface Flow
Legend
Community Gateway
ADA Accessible Entrance
Allens Lane
Mobile Vegetable Gardens
Shade Structure
Rubber Play Mounds
*Design collaboration between team and graphic completed by Sara Davids
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After: ADA Ramp
After: Kindergarten Zone
Before
Before
Access and universal design were crucial. The proposed ramp would make these amenities accessible to anyone with mobility hindrance.
The community wanted to improve the existing kindergarten space. The new space will encourage elements that encourage greater physical and mental development.
*Graphic completed by Taylor Wald
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Bioretention Basin
Overflow from Upper Basin
Service Vehicle Ramp
Slide
Teaching Platform
After: Amphitheater
BeforeThe client’s desire for an outdoor amphitheater space incorporated with an interactive stormwater element that is both educational and interactive.
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OasisHealthcare DesignMinneapolis, MN | Spring 2016Academic | Iowa State University
Project ChallengeTo design an adult behavioral health facility in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and create a brand for the new site. The facility was to have inpatient and outpatient services while providing public retail space on the ground level. The existing site is an L-shaped parking lot at the epicenter of critical city districts: Theater & Arts, Downtown Corporate & Retail, Institutional, Nightlife, Sports & Entertainment, and the historic Warehouse District. More than 5 million visitors experience this area of downtown annually.
Approach:To create a resilient landscape that promotes patient healing and celebrates the Minnesota ecoregion, while creating an inviting space for local users to enjoy. The park space brings new life into a highly built urban environment that lacks greenspace. The building and patient room orientation provide ample views of vegetation. Finally, a unique stormwater system that captures, treats, and recycles all water on site in order to sustain a healthy site long-term.
Project Completed By:Blake Osland, Andrew Meyer, Jessica Haack, Lu Hong, and Wenqian Wen.*All graphics completed by personal contribution unless stated otherwise with asterisk.
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Sports & Entertainment
WarehouseDistrict
Institution
Nightlife
Financial District
Theaters & Arts
Project Site
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Context & Vision Skyway Network
Frequency
Transportation
Site Access
Surrounding Usage
Noise Level Activity
Site Circulation
Frequency and sound work together to define the site throughout the landscape, building, and into the interior with the use of curves and spaces created in relation to fluctuating sound levels. The diverse number of activities happening at any given moment around the site allowed for a landmark opportunity with this design.
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0’ 50’ 100’ 200’
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Hennipen
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N. 5th Street
N. 6th Street
Legend:1. Patient Tower Greenroof2. Proposed Skyway3. Parking Garage Ramps4. Patient Dropoff 5. Vehicular Access6. Vehicular Exit7. Water Feature8. Plaza Space9. Terraced Roof System10. Terraced Wall System11. Tree Trench System12. Light Rail Station13. North Plaza Retail Entry14. Southwest Plaza Retail Entry15. Open Lawn
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Building Section
Southwest Plaza Entry
Nurse Station & Community Space
Place Identity
Terraced Vegetative Wall
Proposed Skyway Retail Level 2
*Graphic by Jessica Haack
*Graphic by Andrew Meyer
Personal sketch: The water feature inspired by Minnehaha Falls in the Minneapolis city park, Minnehaha Park.
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Patient Drop-off & Pickup
Interconnected Stormwater System
Patient Tower (2 Floors)
Retail Level 1
Retail Level 2
Legend:Green RoofTerraced WallUnderground Storage TankBioretention CellCirculating Water FeatureTree Trench
Winter
MountainMaple
ShadblowServiceberry
Summer
Fall
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Terraced Wall System
Seasonal Variety
RedosierDogwood
CockspurHawthorn
EasternRedbud
SilverMaple
Red Oak
Winterberry WhitePine
P.J.M.Rhododendron
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Stormwater Plant Schedule
Falls & Park Access
Pale PurpleConeflower
Prairie Blazing Star
Black EyedSusan
Great BlueLobelia
SiberianIris
New England Aster
Astilbe Salvia RedosierDogwood
Serviceberry
Pennsylvania Sedge
Fox Sedge
Sprengel’s Sedge
LittleBluestem
June Grass
Prairie Dropseed
Indian Grass
Allium Orange Coneflower
Sedum Roof Garden Mix
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ConnectivityUrban DesignNew Orleans, LA | Fall 2014Academic | Iowa State University
Project ChallengeBreaking through existing edge conditions is a major challenge when reconnecting fractured neighborhoods in the City of New Orleans. Existing city infrastructure creates spaces of isolation and distress throughout New Orleans neighborhoods. This infrastructure along with ineffective zoning ordinance led to the isolation of the north quarter of St. Roch neighborhood. My exploration focuses on the St. Roch area and its relationship with existing edge conditions.
ApproachThe overhead highways, rail line, and canal left this area segregated from the St. Roch neighborhood. In order to reconnect the neighborhood, the severed St. Roch Avenue needed to come together again with green transportation technology. Environmental justice, recreation, enhanced infrastructure, and redevelopment became the catalyst to reconnect St. Roch Neighborhood. The end goal was to reconnect a struggling neighborhood and set a precedent for the City of New Orleans.
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North St. Roch
St. Roch Neighborhood
St. Roch Neighborhood
St. Roch Neighborhood
St. Roch Neighborhood
North St. Roch
North St. Roch
South St. Roch
South St. Roch
South St. Roch
Infrastructure
Existing Parks
Zoning
Lake Ponchartrain
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Context & Analysis
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North St. Roch
South St. Roch
Incoming School
St. R
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Our Lady of the SeaCatholic Church
Campo SantoCemetery
NeighborhoodDisconnect
St. Roch Park
St. Roch Market
Along St. Roch Corridor Phasing Plan
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
Implement Multi-transitbridge to re-establish the connection between North and South St. Roch.
Utilize vacant lotsfor basketball parks.Recreational benefit establish New Orleans Midnight BasketballProgram.
Implement one pocket park per block in North St. Roch utilizing vacant lots to increase neighborhood greenspace.
Plant trees in vacant lots parallel to overhead highway corridor to reduce air pollution.
Residential redevelopment.Phases 1-4 act as initial catalyst to this phase for remaining vacant lot development.
North St. Roch:Vacant Lots
North St. Rock:Phasing Analysis
LegendNora Vacant LotsOther Vacant Lots
LegendHousing RedevelopmentPocket ParksBasketball ParkTree Canopy Installation
Phasing: Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Existing Features Community Landmarks Parks School
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Before After
Phase 1: Overhead Highway Tree Planting
Reducing Our Carbon Emissions
A comparative study addressed the effects vehicular pollution had on humans and how we can counter those health risks by increasing tree canopy along highways. Increased tree planting along these corridors will benefit environmental and human preservation.
Key:CO: Carbon monoxideCO2: Carbon dioxidePM: Particulate matter
*Information obtained from EPA, American Forest Conservation Organization, and Arbor Environmental Alliance
Annual Emissions:CO: 249 lbsCO2: 9,737 lbsPM: .23 lbs Tree Facts:
• Reduces up to 60% particulate matter when present
• One tree can absorb 120-240 lbs of soot annually
• One tree can absorb up to 48 lbs of CO2 Annually
PollutionFilter
StomataAbsorbsPollutantsAnnual Emissions:
CO: 313 lbsCO2: 13,573 lbsPM: .25 lbs
Annual Emissions:CO: 63 lbsCO2: 4,467 lbsPM: 11.8 lbs
Car
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Semi-truck
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Basketball Park
Section: Basketball Park
Legend: Proposed Parks Potential Parks Existing Parks
St. R
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Basketball Structure: Doubles as Hurricane Protection Structure
Entirely Open Entirely Closed Partially Open
Phase 2:Basketball Parks
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Bridge Connection
Phase 3: Green Bridge
Canal
Bioretention System
North St. Roch
South St. Roch
Overhead HighwayInfrastructure
OLD | Existing NEW | Proposed
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Pedestrian View
10’-6” 2’ 2’ 2’3’ 3’12’
VegetatedInfiltration
VegetatedInfiltration
Vehicular TrafficPl
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12’ 15’ 10’-6”12’
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RecreationSite DesignBrooklyn, NY | Fall 2012Academic | Iowa State University
Project ChallengeTo create a park that captures the first flush during a rain storm and provides a center for community building. The pollution left behind from the once thriving industrial district, combined with outdated sewage management results in one of the most toxic superfund sites in the country. Heavy rainfalls result in sewage overflow running into the canal. High levels of pollution threaten the site, wildlife, and community members. What was once a key urban growth location has long been forgotten and is in need of change.
Approach:Strong emphasis was given to activating people and recreational programs, the goal was to create a community center where people could go to involve themselves in a multitude of activities throughout all four seasons. The way the muscular system reacts to the circulatory system activated the way the site programs respond to each other while moving through space. The site is home to multiple stormwater elements to improve water quality and to educate the community about the adjacent environmental challenges faced with the Gowanus Canal. The end result was to create a local landmark and place of pride for community members.
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Canoing the Gowanus Canal created an opportunity to investigate the canal from yet another perspective.
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Context & VisionMovement
Motion
Flow
The muscular system, circulatory system, and skeletal system come together to create a dynamic strength building relationship. This inspired me to create dynamic spaces derived from the study of muscle cells at multiple scales.
Schematic Process
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Douglas Street
Degraw Street
Recreation
Structure
Greenspace
Circulation
Legend:1. Visitor Center2. Skate Park3. Splash Pad (Summer) & Ice Rink (Winter)4. Outdoor Workout Space
5. Great Lawn6. Tree Trench7. Green Gutter8. Indoor Pool9. Large Pool10. Children’s Pool
11. Pool Entry (Locker rooms, Storage, Concessions, Pump House)12. Retaining Wall13. Recreation Facility14. Rooftop Track
15. Bioretention Basin 16. Basketball Court17. Handball Court18. Playground19. Nature Corridor20. Canal Overlook
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BasketballCourt
Seating Mound
ImperviousWalkway
Indoor Pool
Pool Retaining Wall
Tree Trench
Degraw Street
PoolEntrance
Section Cut A
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RecreationFacility
StormwaterStorage Tanks
BioretentionBasin
RooftopTrack
ImperviousWalkway
Pool Retaining Wall
Children’sPool
LargePool
NevinsStreet
Section Cut B
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ProfessionalInternshipDes Moines, IA | 2015 - 2016Professional | Confluence
OverviewI had the opportunity to intern full-time for 8 months at Confluence in Des Moines, Iowa and was able to continue part time during my 5th year at Iowa State University. During my internship handled many responsibilities and worked on a variety of projects. The experience gave me insight into the life cycle of a project within a professional setting while giving me an idea of what is needed for me to be a valuable asset to a firm after graduating.
Project Involvement3D ModelingAutocad DrawingsConstruction DocumentsClient MeetingsDesign DevelopmentPhotoshop RenderingPresentation PreparationSchematic DesignSite Visits
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West Des Moines
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PlazaEntry DesignSpring 2015 | West Des Moines, IAProfessional | ConfluenceClient: R&R Realty
Personal InvolvementWorking with Seth Gray and Chris Della Vedova I performed as a designer, draftsman, and graphic illustrator on this project. This project was meaningful to me because it’s the first urban built works that I had a strong hand in throughout the entire process of getting our design built.
Project ApproachWe were approached by a return client, R&R Realty, to redesign the entry for Wells Fargo Card Services corporate building for improved facility aesthetic and functionality. Our charge was to completely demo the entire site except for the existing water feature. We addressed our design with respect to the fountain, building materials, urban appeal, proper site drainage, and mindfulness for pedestrian circulation.
Before Proposed Perspective
Post Construction
0’ 15’ 30’ 60’
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Master Plan
Legend:1. Honey Locust (9)2. Serviceberry (9)3. Sedges Bed4. Concrete Benches5. Security Benches6. Permeable Pavers7. Existing Fountains8. Re-used Planters
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Blue Zinger Sedge
Bowles Golden Sedge
Fox Sedge
Pennsylvania Sedge
Shadblow Serviceberry
Honey Locust
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Identity Park Master PlanningSpring 2016 | Waukee, IAProfessional | ConfluenceClient: Waukee Parks & Recreation
Personal InvolvementUpon completing the final master plan layout with Matt Carlile, I was given free reign for the design of the southwest corner. Beginning with selecting a nature-theme, I took loose bubble diagrams to a refined detailed design. In respect to Iowa’s landscape, I developed the plant and materials palette alongside select landscape features. I worked with a playground vendor to create a unique nature themed playground. Other involvement included developing a pavilion, cost estimate, and site grading including an ADA accessible ramp.
Project ApproachThe clients approached us to enhance Centennial Park. The site is currently home to a variety of athletic amenities, playgrounds, a stream, and event spaces. Among their new requests were a variety of recreational programming, more parking, and a new pavilion. After the initial meeting, the project was to be phased out over several years. In phase 1 we addressed the southwest corner with the concept of nature in the city. The built elements including the pavilion and the playground tie in with the surrounding design elements including a proposed wetland system, improved tree canopy, and swaths of prairie plantings.
Site Photos Schematic Diagrams
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Schematic Pavilion
Deck
Existing Grade
Walkout PatioAlternative Event Space / Storage
Event Space
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Phase 1 Enlargement
Green today, for a sustainable tomorrow.
Green today, for a sustainable tomorrow.
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