landscape architecture portfolio 2015
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A selection of undergraduate works from the University of Washington landscape architecture program.TRANSCRIPT
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ANN DINTHONGSAIA selection of works from theUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 2009 - 2014BACHELORS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
CONTENTS
DESIGN BUILD PROJECTS
01. JCCCW KINTSUGI DESIGN BUILD 2014 pg 4-9
02. CROATIA THERAPEUTIC GARDEN DESIGN BUILD 2012 pg10-11
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
03. STUDIO 507: MCNEIL ISLAND THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPES pg12-13
04. FLOATING WETLANDS DESIGN SEMINAR pg14-15
05. DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION: MADISON VALLEY STORMWATER PARK CONSTRUCTION SET pg16-17
06. STUDIO 402: LAKE CITY WAY GREENWAYS AS TRIBUTARIES pg18-19
07. NATURAL PROCESS STUDIO: MONTLAKE ORCHARD pg20-21
PERSONAL PROJECT
08. MINIATURE GARDENS: A STUDY OF SPACE pg22-23
RESUME & CONTACT
Photo Credit: All photos, unless otherwise noted, are taken by Ann Dinthongsai
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JAPANESE CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER(JCCCW) DESIGN BUILD 2014Undergraduate Landscape Architecture Capstone Class of June 2014Date: Winter of 2013 to Spring of 2014Professor: Daniel Winterbottom TA: Scott Boetjer, Jerry WatsonStudents: Biruk Belay, Chiu-Hau Chang, Janice Chen, Cami Culbertson, Ann Dinthongsai, Machiyo Fujii, Graham Golbuff, Brando Reece-Gomez, Tako Hsu, Lindsey Gadbois, Eunice Lo, Caitlyn Lockheart, Zhou Shaoxuan, Xiaoyang, Alyse Wright, Jun Zhang
Japanese American Culture in the U.S. has a rich history. For this design build we worked with the JCCCW community to design an outdoor garden that would honor three generations of Japanese Americans but also welcome future generations and people of all cultures into their community. Programatic requirements included a flexible gathering space for outdoor classrooms, performances, and cultural celebrations.
Design & Concept Construction Planting
Kintsugi is the Japanese art form of repairing pottery with gold lacquer. The importance lies within understanding the piece is more beautiful for having been broken.
Blue stone plaza with Kintsugi inlay
Asymmetrical garden gate
Design Concept
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JCCCW DESIGN BUILD BEFORE & AFTER
Kintsugi lines designed into the plaza can be interpreted with personal stories and experiences
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Cedar Shelter and Stage
Bluestone Plaza with Kintsugi Brass inlay
Retainer raised bed with benches
Rain Garden
Garden Gate
Bluestone stairs and gravel paths
Gabion Wall
FINAL MASTER PLANJCCCW DESIGN BUILD 2014Plan Rendering: Ann Dinthongsai
Originally we wanted the garden to be ADA accessable for the elderly in the community. However a deciding number of factors made this impossible, including budget, grading, and space. This is our final master plan for construction.
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTSJCCCW DESIGN BUILD 2014
DESIGN / BUILD 2014
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Construction Set: Completed by undergraduate class 2014Stage and Steps,Boardwalk, and Raingarden Details: Ann Dinthongsai
Many details from the original construction set had to be taken out or modified for the final set. Specificaly I had worked on the stage and stair details, ADA boardwalk (taken out), and rain garden details. I also worked on the as built documents at the end.
Stage and Shelter under construction
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KINTSUGI SCHEMATIC MODELJCCCW DESIGN BUILD 2014
Shelter and Stage
Cherry Blossom Mound and Plaza
Garden Gate
Winter quarter of 2013 our design build studio came up with four schematic garden designs. Each team built a model to better convey our ideas.
Our Garden of Mending design was inspired by the japanese artform of Kintsugi. We were inspired by the Japanese term Wabi Sabi to create a reflective and natural atmosphere with plants and textures of wood and stone.
•Cardboard•Basswood•Hand dyed paper•Sumi Ink•Dried plant material•Synthetic fiber•Brass
Design Team: Ann Dinthongsai and Lindsey Gadbois
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Materials
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CROATIA THERAPEUTIC GARDENDESIGN BUILD 2012
Fall of 2012 Professor Daniel Winterbottom took a group of sixteen students to the rural Island of Rab located along the Croatian coast. We worked to design and build a therapeutic garden for the largest psychiatric hospital in Croatia within a span of 3 months. The island of Rab has a culture that lags behind modern times. Salty ocean air is blown by strong breezes through olive and lavender fields, while stone and plaster buildings are capped with red tiled roofs. Sheep, chickens, donkeys, and feral cats litter the island.
Study Abroad Design BuildDate: October 2012 to December 2012Professor: Daniel Winterbottom TA: Luka Jelusic and Carlos CamaraStudents: Biruk Belay, Sean Clark, Ximena Crow, Ann Dinthongsai, Lindsey Gadbois, Orona Hai, Jen Janousek, Mark Koenig, Caitlyn Lockheart, Patrick Michael, Gayna Nakajo, Jon Pagan, Sue Paschke, Karin Strelioff, Theresa Wymer
Design Construction
Island of Rab, Croatia
Design BuildTeam
11Photo courtesy of Srna KrtakDesign Site 2 Years Later
“This unique collaboration between patients, therapists, local volunteers, and University of Zagreb students resulted in powerful cultural exchanges and an increased understanding of mental health and patient needs.” -Daniel Winterbottom
Shelters
ADA Boardwalk
Interactive Water Feature
Sensory Plants
Vernacular Dry Stone Walls
Plan
Flagstone Plaza
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Mind Body Spirit Nature Understanding the Space Nature Spirituality Nature Symbology Experiencing the Surrounding Ecological Conservation Healing
The old prison grounds were re-envisioned to incorporate new health facilities and programs for the practice of psycotherapy.
Therapeutic Landscape
Mind Body Spirit Nature
Understanding the Space
Nature Spirituality
Nature SymbologyExperiencing the
Surrounding
Ecological Conservation
Healing
Work Sample: Ann Dinthongsai
Birds Eye Rendering: Malda Takieddine
MCNEIL ISLAND THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPESStudio Fall 2013Instructor: Ken Yocom, Jerry WatsonDesign Team: Ann Dinthongsai, and Malda Takieddine
April 2011 McNeil Island the oldest prison facility in the Pacific Northwest shut down. Our proposal for reuse of McNeil island explored the possibility of creating a new community that focused on mental health research and rehabilitation. We proposed a therapeutic loop around the island to key destinations that provide a variety of mental and physical experiences.
Through extensive research on the psychological impact that natural landscapes have on human health and recovery, we came up with a toolkit for understanding and defining therapeutic landscapes.
Mental Health Research Hospital Center
Therapeutic Toolkit
Before
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Mind Body Spirit Nature Understanding the Space Nature Spirituality Nature Symbology Experiencing the Surrounding Ecological Conservation Healing
Work Sample: Ann Dinthongsai
Mind Body Spirit Nature Understanding the Space Nature Spirituality Nature Symbology Experiencing the Surrounding Ecological Conservation Healing
The origional threshold onto McNeil Island was a stern prison faciliy. We re-imagined it into one of health, innovation, and research.
This high point along the therapeutic loop is important in helping patients reflect beyond themselves. Taking advantage of the grassy rolling hills, a few meandering paths and simple shelters allow views of South Puget Sound.
Destination for Prospect
Welcolming Entrance
Before
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Plan 6’-8’
Plan, Section, and Diagrams: Jonathan Pagan
6’-8’
Design Criteria
•Decrease water temperature through shading (creating dappled light) for fish.
•Fixed location (anchoring system).
•Durability ~5 years.
•Organic, available and sustainable construction materials.
•Buoyancy
Rendering: Ann Dinthongsai
FLOATING WETLANDS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Seminar Spring 2013Instructor: Leanne AndrewsDesign Team: Ann Dinthongsai, Jonathan Pagan, Vera Hoang, Matt McDonald, Elyssa Kerr, and Autumn Nettey
Through research of natural wetland systems, our goal was to enhance and expand habitat for freshwater ecosystems through water quality improvement.
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Components Materials
Wetland system
Substrate
Inner structure
Frame
Floatation device
Wetland plants
Coconut coir
Willow/dogwood clippings
Treated bamboo poles
Buckets/recycled bottles
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MADISON VALLEY STORMWATER PARK CONSTRUCTION SETDesign Implementation Spring 2012Instructors: Julie Parrett and Ben SpencerDesign Team: Biruk Belay, Ann Dinthongsai, Eunice Lo
Madison Valley Stormwater Park is the lowest point in Seattle. Our challenge was to design a functional public park that could also withstand high volumes of stormwater. We worked on developing autocad skills and completed a set of construction documents. Below is a selection of the drawings that I worked on including the layout plan, materials plan, and planting plan.
Layout Plan
Materials Plan
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Planting Plan and Plant Sheet
PLANT SCHEDULE
SYMBOLS QUANTITY ABBREVIATION BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE AND CALIPER CONDITION COMMENTS
TREES
5 CER. CERCIDIPHYLLUM JAPONICUM KATSURA TREE 3" DIAMETER B & B FIELD LOCATE
7 COR. CORNUS KOUSA JAPANESE DOGWOOD 3" DIAMETER B & B FIELD LOCATE
6 GINK. GINKO BILOBA GINKGO TREE 3" DIAMETER B & B FIELD LOCATE
1 PIN. PINUS CONTORTA SHORE PINE 3" DIAMETER B & B FIELD LOCATE
6 POP. POPULUS TREMULOIDES QUAKING ASPEN 3" DIAMETER B & B FIELD LOCATE
1 SAL. SALIX BABYLONICA WEEPING WILLOW 3" DIAMETER B & B FIELD LOCATE
SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVERS
44 JUN. JUNIPERUS HORIZONTALIS 'WILTONII' BLUE RUG 1 GAL CONT. FIELD LOCATE
332 LON. LONICERA PILEATA BOX-LEAF HONEYSUCKLE 4" POT CONT. FIELD LOCATE
33 VIB. VIBURNUM OPULUS 'STERILE' MONROVIA'S EASTERN SNOWBALL 1 GAL CONT. FIELD LOCATE
GRASSES, PERENNIALS
4450 CAL. W. CALAMAGROSTIS ACUTIFLORA EATHER REED GRASS AND WILDFLOWER MIX 4" POT CONT. 8"-12" APART
1500 WILD WILDFLOWER SEED MIX WILDFLOWER SEED MIX SEED CONT. FIELD LOCATE
894 DIGI. DIGITALIS FERRUGINEA RUSTY FOXGLOVE 4" POT CONT. 6"-8" APART
1157 FES. B. FESTUCA GLAUCA ELIJAH BLUE 4" POT CONT. 8"-12" APART
1000 BOU. BOUTELOUA GRACILIS HACHITA BLUE GRAMA 4" POT CONT. 8"-12" APART
242 JUNC. L. JUNCUS EFFUSUS COMMON RUSH 4" POT CONT. 6"-8" APART
200 LUZ. LUZULA NIVEA SNOWY WOODRUSH 4" POT CONT. 6-8" APART
2278 PANI.PANICUM VIRGATUM'ROTSTRAHLBUSCH' PRAIRIE FIRE 4" POT CONT. 8"-12" APART
1290 PENNI. PENNISETUM SETACEUM FOUNTAIN GRASS 4" POT CONT. 8"-12" APART
1196 STIPA. STIPA TENUISSIMA MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS 4" POT CONT. 8"-12" APART
6138 sq ft TURF TURF TURF 48" HT. STAKED CONT. FIELD LOCATE
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Bioswale
Raingarden
Bike Lane Pocket Park
Bioretention Swale 6'
Two Way Bike Lane 10'
Two Way Car Lane 12'
Mini Park Space 6'
Sidewalk6'
Stormwater treatment infrastructure
Street murals help with traffic calming and engages the community
Small parks provide areas of rest and interaction
LAKE CITY WAY GREENWAYS AS TRIBUTARIESCommunity Design 402 Winter 2013Instructors: Julie Johnson
123rd Street Greenway Crossing
Original: Excessive hardscape with stormwater damage
Envisioning an activeGreenway
Lake City Market125th & 28th
Olympic Hills Elementary130th & 23rd
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Urban greenways in Lake City can create safe cooridors, and provide areas to interact, learn, and play. Many streams used to flow over Lake City where salmon have used its tributaries to travel. Simularly greenways can become tributaries for the community.
Lake City Market125th & 28th
123rdGreenway
Olympic Hills Elementary130th & 23rd
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Soil beneath Lake City is highly permeable so water can infiltrate easily and deeply.Soil type: qvr= sand/gravelhigh infiltration rate
Salmon used Thornton Creeks many tributaries for travel and spawning
People can use greenways as tributaries to travel more easily around Lake City
Rain gardens would be a great way to treat stormwater and replenish the groundwater table.
Lake City Conditions
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Bioswale
Raingarden
Bike Lane Pocket Park
Bioretention Swale 6'
Two Way Bike Lane 10'
Two Way Car Lane 12'
Mini Park Space 6'
Sidewalk6'
Stormwater treatment infrastructure
Street murals help with traffic calming and engages the community
Small parks provide areas of rest and interaction
LAKE CITY WAY GREENWAYS AS TRIBUTARIESCommunity Design 402 Winter 2013Instructors: Julie Johnson
123rd Street Greenway Crossing
Original: Excessive hardscape with stormwater damage
Envisioning an activeGreenway
Lake City Market125th & 28th
Olympic Hills Elementary130th & 23rd
27th
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Urban greenways in Lake City can create safe cooridors, and provide areas to interact, learn, and play. Many streams used to flow over Lake City where salmon have used its tributaries to travel. Simularly greenways can become tributaries for the community.
Lake City Market125th & 28th
123rdGreenway
Olympic Hills Elementary130th & 23rd
27th
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Virgil Flaim123rd & 26th
33rd
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Lake
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Soil beneath Lake City is highly permeable so water can infiltrate easily and deeply.Soil type: qvr= sand/gravelhigh infiltration rate
Salmon used Thornton Creeks many tributaries for travel and spawning
People can use greenways as tributaries to travel more easily around Lake City
Rain gardens would be a great way to treat stormwater and replenish the groundwater table.
Lake City Conditions
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NATURAL PROCESS STUDIOMONTLAKE ORCHARDNatural Process Studio Spring 2012Instructors: Julie Johnson and Ken YocomDesigner: Ann Dinthongsai
Stormwater becomes a major issue with the construction of the new 520 freeway pass over the old MOHAI (Museum of Modern Insdustry) site located in east of Lake Union in Seattle, WA. As a studio our objective was to integrate natural processes into the landscape that would treat water as it entered Lake Washington. We also needed to provide multiple programs for people and habitat.
Pavilion StyleRestaurant
Grasslands andexisting planting
Beach
Terraced orchard withADA accessible paths
Wetland swale and weir system
Marsh IslandArboretum
520 Freeway Expansion
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Perspective towards Pavilion
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Seasonal Activities on Site
Fall Winter Spring Summer
SECTION A: East to west looking north
SECTION B: North to south looking east
Out over the orchard and down to the lake.
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MINIATURE GARDENSA STUDY OF SPACE
Projects inspired by Janit Calvo author of ‘Gardening in Miniature’. Creating miniature gardens inside of containers allows the user a sense of control over an imagined space. Results offer instant gratification.
Ann Dinthongsai
Airy fronds of the asparagus fern create a canopy over a gravel garden surrounded by moss shrubs and a thyme thicket.
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A miniature bench adds scale to this rock garden.
EDUCATION
AFFILIATIONS
2009-2014 Bachelors of Landscape Architecture University of Washington - Seattle WA 2009-2014 Minor in Architecture University of Washington - Seattle WA 2008-2009 Edmonds Community College Running Start - Edmonds WA
REFFERENCES
2015 LEED Green Associate Exam Prep2015 ALPD Volunteer 2014-2016 Washington Chapter ASLA Member
Julie Johnson│[email protected] Professor & Landscape DesignerEmily Russell│[email protected] Landscape Architect and EmployerDaniel Winterbottom│[email protected] Professor & Landscape Architect
Sketchup PhotoshopAutocad IllustratorGIS InDesignRhino Microsoft Suite
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
HONORS & AWARDS2014 McNeil Island Therapeutic Landscapes WASLA Award of Honor 2014 Japanese Cultural and Community Center Design Build WASLA Award of Honor 2013 Croatia Therapeutic Garden Design Build 2012 WASLA Award of Merit
VOLUNTEER
2015 Northwest Flower and Garden Show ‘X Factor Judge’2015 APLD Volunteer 2014-Present WASLA Public Relations Volunteer
WORK & EXPERIENCE
2014-Present Freelance Landscape Designer [Consultation and design for small residential space]2014-Present L’Artisan French Bakery [Business managment and customer service]2014 Japanese Cultural and Community Center Design Build [Critical participation in design concept, construction documents, renderings, and build]2014 Teacher Assistant Pacific Northwest Plant Recognition [Identification of woody plant species in the Pacific Northwest]2014 Russell Design Source Practicum/Internship [Competition proposals, PR, client consultations, residential/commercial design]2013 PLAYscapes Design Competition Entry [Proposal for pop up plazas in the city]2012-2013 Croatia Therapeutic Garden Design Build 2012 [Collaboration with a large group of students and foreign psychiatric community, design build]
INTERESTSLEED Certification/LARE ExamsCommercial/Residential/Recreational Design Green Infrastructure/Urban FarmingTherapeutic Landscapes/Environmental SustainabilityTravel/Hiking/Art & Photography
ANN DINTHONGSAIAugust 23, [email protected]
ANN DINTHONGSAIA selection of works from the
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 2009 - 2014BACHELORS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE