some pretty pictures
a portfolio of selected works
mla
Waterbrook
team: MESA Design Group
argyle, tx
University of North Texas team: MESA Design Group
dallas, tx
Market Plaza team: MESA Design Group
dallas, tx
master plan
Cathedral of Hope team: MESA Design Group
dallas, tx
TBP Hospice team: MESA Design Group
dallas, tx
Star Trail team: MESA Design Group
prosper, tx
Heartland
team: MESA Design Group
heartland, tx
master plan
Windhaven Meadows team: MESA Design Group
plano, tx
North Richland Hills team: MESA Design Group
nrh, tx
Creekside
team: MESA Design Group
colleyville, tx
master plan
Caraway Development team: MESA Design Group
? somewhere, tx
Heritage Farmstead Museum team: MESA Design Group, Abernathy|Shortall Architects
plano, tx
Seaholm Intake team: brinkley-sargent MESA Design Group
pump house
austin, tx
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master plan
Highway Traffic Running Path Free Parking Entry Deck Wet Runnel Entry Grove Sculpture Park Run Corridor Pumphouse A Pumphouse B Glass Overlook Kayak Dock Sun Lawn Natural Edge Jump Platform Play Mound Zero Edge Ladybird Lake
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The Cathedral of Hope lies on a 12-acre site 5 miles from downtown Dallas. The late architect Philip Johnson designed two prominent features on the Church’s campus: the John Thomas Bell Wall and the Interfaith Peace Chapel – Johnson’s last commissioned work before his death. The Church asked MESA to develop a campus master plan that will create connections between the separate programming elements, increase parking efficiency, integrate a new community center building, emphasize the architectural interest, improve visibility from the street, and add multi-functional outdoor event spaces. MESA designed a new tree-lined curvilinear entry approach road that brings visitors around the campus and focuses their views through the large Meadow toward the signature architectural features. New signage and landscaping at the entry celebrates the Church and creates a welcoming entrance for visitors while improving the overall curb appeal of the campus. The plan moves vehicular traffic and parking to the outer perimeter of the site, making the inner portion a pedestrian-only zone perfect for outdoor events and ceremonies. A large plaza space with a cloister-inspired shade structure, landscape areas, canopy trees, and seating, connects the main sanctuary with the Interfaith Peace Chapel, Meadow, Memorial Garden, and parking lot.
LAKE & FOUNTAIN
The T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center, owned and operated by Presbyterian Communities and Services (PCS), will be the first campus of its kind. PCS will offer a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care with five “Centers of Excellence,” including the Inpatient Care Center, Child and Bereavement Center, Resource and Education Center, Spiritual Care Center, and Outdoor Reflection Center. The 9-acre property will be developed as a phased campus and serve as the headquarters for Faith Presbyterian Hospice’s community-care, outreach, home hospice, and training facilities. MESA worked with the design team to create a comprehensive site assessment that led to a holistic outdoor program, final master plan, and Phase I development for the Outdoor Reflection Center (ORC). Private, semi-private, and public areas were created for specialized care to fulfill a variety of patient and family needs. The design of the ORC includes the reformation of an existing lake, the creation of the Lakeside Terrace Gardens, partnerships with both Audubon International and Audubon Texas, and programmed amenities such as an amphitheater, labyrinth, courtyards, salubrious gardens, and trails throughout the site that offer a thoughtful balance of social interaction and privacy.
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Texas Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects 2016 Honor Award – Communication Texas Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects 2015 Honor Award – Design Unrealized – Commercial
Environments for Aging 2015 Merit Award for Landscape Architecture, Unbuilt Projects AIA Design for Aging Review 2015 Merit Award
PUBLIC TO PRIVATE PATHWAY SECTION
CATHEDRAL ENTRY SIGN CONCEPT
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COMMUNITY ENTRY DETAILS
CREEKSIDE Community Development projects are usually characterized by traditional architectural styles and vernacular influences as they are visually familiar, age well, and are harmonious with the residential architecture typically found within the community. The Client for Creekside seeks to introduce a fresh and contemporary take on the residential product with crisp lines and clean finishes to offer buyers an aesthetic contrasting with the traditional styles prevalent in the market. This vision necessitated a design response for the community entry that was equally bold and fresh, with suitable regard to the uniquely styled homes to be found behind the gates. The concept for the gateway was inspired by architectural cues taken from the Client’s product design, traditional garden arbors, and Asian garden lanterns expressed as the columns elevating the pergola above. As traditional garden lanterns provided offerings of light in the darkness, the gateway columns provide a welcoming gesture to visitors and residents as they arrive at Creekside. The landscape design complements the architecture with strong linear forms and monoculture plantings to give a restrained yet lush setting to the gateway and homes within the community.
INSPIRATION Inspiration is a master planned community on the western shores of Lake Lavon in Collin County, Texas. Encompassing almost 600 acres, it is envisioned as a sustainable lakefront community providing resort-style amenities, design, and value. The site is comprised of rolling topography and wooded draws forming several small watersheds draining into Lake Lavon. The existing site is primarily grazed grassland with stands of eastern red cedar, cedar elm, oaks, and black willow in the lowlands. The land plan takes advantage of ridges with panoramic views as well as lush drainage ways creating a plan that coexists with the native landscape while accommodating development. At the main entry, the central spine road is flanked with lots facing the collector road while providing a social integration that invites visitors into the community. These diverse site characteristics define the neighborhood parcels, predominantly organized around preserved ponds and open space, intermittent streams, passive parks, and community amenities.
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Dallas Home Builders Association 2016 McSam Award Best Community Development of the Year Dallas Home Builders Association 2016 McSam Award Best Entry Feature
MESA Entry Sign team:MESA Design Group
dallas, tx
Suite 333 Dallas, Texas 75201 214.871.0568 tel 214.871.1507 fax mesadesigngroup.com
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THESE DOCUMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMIT, OR CONSTRUCTION. FRED WALTERS LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT STATE OF TEXAS LIC. 2137
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This drawing and the design shown is the property of MESA Design Associates, known also as MESA. The reproduction, copying, or use of this drawing without the written consent of MESA is prohibited and any infringement will be subject to legal action. © Copyright 2015 MESA
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Entry Sign Aluminum Lettering Details 2" 1'-11 1/2"
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Pin Mounted Aluminum Letters Detail 1"=1'-0"
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Furniture Elements team:MESA Design Group
Conference Room Table team:MESA Design Group
dallas, tx
Lift: Capstone
Winner//Outstanding Capstone Award
v, mn
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Alpha Alpha Plaza Plaza Ampli-shelter Ampli-sshelteer Tetragon Tetragon Dogpark Entry Green Entry G reen Visitor Parking Visitor P arking Annex Annex Theater Theatter Vortex Bridge Vorttex B ridgge Storm Retention Stor m R etenntion Water Matrix Water M atrixx Pet Pet Boarding Boardinng Facility Apex Overlook Apex O verlook New w TTrees rees Prairie Matrix Pr a i r i e M atrix FAA Regional FAA Reg gionnal Office Tangent Boardwalk Tangent Bo oardwalk Lowland Lowlandd Forest Fo r e s t Asterix Asterix Tankyard Tankyard MAC Office MA AC O fffice Cattail Cattail Matrix Matrixx Knowledge Deck Knowledge D eck Steam Matrix Steam M atrrix Biodiesel Facility Biodiesel Fa acility Axis Classrooms Axis C lasssroooms Vertex Gangway Ver tex G angway Ethanol Ethanol FFacility acility
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tangent boardwalk
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Glass Inset Gazing Theater
12’ Security Fence
Airfield Biofuel Planting
18” Seating Edge
alpha plaza
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Secondary Traipseway
First Date
Algae Stormwater Tests
Primary Traipseway
Mixed Prairie Testing Plots
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Gathering Lawn
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Tangent Walkway
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Apex Peak
Landscape Students
Mother Lake
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Booster Tower
Play Area
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vortex bridge
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Waning Moon
Runway 12R
Tangent Curve
Lower Platform
Runway 17
asterix tankyard
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Infiltration Prairie
Matrix Paths
Storage Pond
Drizzle Pipes
Vortex Bridge
Biodiesel Facility
Storage Tanks
Amateur Astrologists
Seating Edge
Celestial Diagrams
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cellulosic facility
Material Storage/Receiving Room Vegetation Processing Room Internal Glass Walkway Processing Gazing Portal
Various Machinery
Production Room
Production Floor Sky Gazing Portal Production Gazing Portal
Chemical Storage Tanks Production Gazing Portal
Floating Mesh Skin Garage Entry
South Elevation
North Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
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Biodiesel Facility
Glass Hallway
Diesel Theater
Community College Chemists
Cellulosic Theater
Ethanol Facility
Chemical Beakers
Walkway Egress
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2” Aluminum Bar
12’ Wide Upper Walkway
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12’-8” Clearance
10’ Wide Lower Gazing Platform 22’ Support Beam 3’-6” Safety Railing
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6’ Wide Lower Gangway
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Internal Light Source Aluminum Gazing Frame
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Glass Gazing Panel 135o Aluminum Gazing Couch 5’ Gazing Raised Platform
Educational Experience
12’ Chain Link Security Fence
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Accelerator Hub team: n.alexander m.healy m.kessler
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duluth, mn
design concepts site scale
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Entry Lawn Pop-up Shop Shop Plaza
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Main Street
sandd bbox Fairmount airmoun unt
Second House
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forest & prairie
Urban Grove Timber Wave Accelerator Hub
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Third House Wave Theater Banked Green Lunch Counter Sand Box Active Green Wrap Deck Outdoor Meeting Water Triangle Prairie Bank Tree Library Outdoor Cubicles
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atrium theater se cctt i on sec o n cut cuu t
Volunteer Work Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue
OVER THE past few years I’ve contributed graphic design & branding to a local Minneapolis-based animal rescue as a way to give back to a cause in which I believe. The organization is currently run by a great group of people who have huge hearts but no graphic abilities. This re-branding of the rescue was intended to give the brand a modern look but keep the human touch very much alive through copy written in the voice of “professional snarky”. Branding needs included general marketing materials, information pages, foster promotion fliers, multiple Facebook campaigns, fundrasier graphics, and website design. By utilizing clean simple font family and minimal color over black and white, the brand has been set up in a way which can continue to be used and modified after my time with the group has ended to ensure Wags & Whiskers lives long and prospers.
Information Page
V O LU N T E E R
WITH
WAGS&WHISKERS wagsmn.org
ADOPTION DAYS
wagswhiskersmn@gmail
FOSTER
HOLD PUPPIES Come to the adoption day events
FULL TIME FOSTER [Dog/Cat/Rabbit/Pig/Ferret]
TRANSPORT Give an animal a lift to and from
TEMP FOSTER Care for an animal temporarily while
and hold one of the animals. We always have 1 person per animal and often times we need extra hands.
adoption day events and help them on their way to forever homes.
BRING FRIENDS... and snacks...
EVENTS
Commit to caring for an animal until they are adopted. All supplies are provided to you free of charge.
their full time foster is out of town or needs assistance.
HOME VISITS for potential adopters throughout the
twin cities.
FUNDRAISE
COMMITTEES Meet to discuss upcoming events and collaborate to make each event successful.
APPROACH businesses for cash donations and physical donations [for silent auctions and raffles]
EVENT DAYS Help by working a booth, answering
WRITE to corporations to inquire about donations
questions, directing people, etc.
[cash and physical]
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN US? Come up with
SEEK community partnerships for Wags & Whiskers
your own event idea for raising awareness and funds for Wags & Whiskers
[ya know, girl scouts, fraternities, local businesses, etc...] [physical donations are things like stuff...]
ADVOCATE
LIKE our Facebook page and help us get the word out by sharing our posts.
COME to Wags & Whiskers events to support the rescue and post our awesome fliers around town.
RANDOM WEIRD SKILLS NEEDED Grant writers/ graphic designers/videographers/photographers/creative writers and the like...
TIME
HELP=HAPPY Become part of our volunteer network and take someone’s foster dog for a run/walk/bath or give them a break from their puppy for a few hours.
DOG DAYS From time to time we have dogs that spend time at a boarding facility in St. Paul. Take them for a walk or give them some extra loving attention. WAIT, YOU’RE A TRAINER?? People with exceptional training experience could assist many of our fosters in getting their animals on the right track.
Foster Promos
Facebook Campaigns
W H AT T I M E ’ S D I N N E R AT
YOUR HOUSE? CAN I SNIFF AROUND
C A N I S T R E T C H O U T AT
M AY B E I C O M E P L AY I N
Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue needs volunteers to provide shor t-ter m in-home care for friendly dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals in need until they are adopted. Ever ything you need to care for the pet is provided
Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue needs volunteers to provide shor t-ter m in-home care for friendly dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals in need until they are adopted. Ever ything you need to care for the pet is provided
Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue needs volunteers to provide shor t-ter m in-home care for friendly dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals in need until they are adopted. Ever ything you need to care for the pet is provided
YOUR PLACE YOUR DIGS? Y O U R YA R D FOR A COUPLE W HI L E S ? FOR A LITTLE WHILE? by Wags & Whiskers, you simply provide the loving home and your time. Fostering can last from a few days to several months. To lear n more about pet fostering please visit www.wagsmn.org or email foster4wags@gmail.com
by Wags & Whiskers, you simply provide the loving home and your time. Fostering can last from a few days to several months. To lear n more about pet fostering please visit www.wagsmn.org or email foster4wags@gmail.com
by Wags & Whiskers, you simply provide the loving home and your time. Fostering can last from a few days to several months. To lear n more about pet fostering please visit www.wagsmn.org or email foster4wags@gmail.com