from The University of Georgia Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Collected Works of Adeline Carlton
PORTFOLIO: Landscape Architecture
Education
The University of Georgia, Athens - Bachelor in Landscape Architecture
August 2021 - May 2025
Statement
Resume - Adeline Carlton
Work Experience
Ironwood Design Group, Atlanta - Design Intern
May 2024 - August 2024
Callanwolde, Atlanta - Master Gardener Apprentice
June 2023 - July 2023
I believe in the power of creativity and imagination. Since I was a child, I have been in awe of the beauty of our natural world. The majesty of an ancient live oak still gives me shivers, its architecture so organic yet complex.
I want to allow everyone to interact and experience the landscape and how I have come to admire it. Landscape architecture truly is a rare craft. This profession is at the forefront of combating serious environmental and equity issues, especially in light of increasing climate variability.
University of Georgia College of Environment and Design - Neil Reid Memorial Scholarship most prestigious college award
University of Georgia College of Environment and Design - Kappa Sigma Scholarship
University of Georgia Presidential Scholar - GPA of 4.0
Nominated for ASLA Regional Award - for Tulua studio project
Service Learning Projects Awards
Cortona Artist Retreat in Cortona, Italy
July 2023
Tulua in Gri n, GA
May 2023
I want to use my love for nature to make substantial changes through design. In transforming our cities and towns to be planned and built in more sustainable and conscious ways, landscape architecture has a powerful role in positively influencing our world. I hope you can see through my work the ambition I have to ensure the heart of our environment remains.
Skill-Set Personal Interests
• AutoCAD
• SketchUP
• Lumion
• Rhino
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• HydroCAD
• ArcGIS
• Running
• Arts & Crafts
• Cooking
• Hiking
• Dogs
Community cultivation across scales
Cortona Artist Residence
Situated in the historic hilltop city of Cortona, this design draws on the region’s rich artistic heritage to create a distinctive residency. By re-establishing a dynamic creative space, the design aims to inspire and nurture the next generation of Cortona artisans.
Tidewater
Tidewater is a new-urbanist inspired master plan for a environmentally conscious development on a conservation easement in the marshlands of Virginia.
The Intersection
This design transforms a neglected airport in South Georgia— currently characterized by tarmac and debris—into a vibrant, community-centered town reminiscent of its pre-development state. Tulua seamlessly integrates successional meadows, a walkable layout, and versatile land use, creating a cohesive and revitalized urban environment.
Cortona Artist Retreat
Situated in the historic hilltop city of Cortona, this design draws on the region’s rich artistic heritage to create a distinctive residency. By re-establishing a dynamic creative space, the design aims to inspire and nurture the next generation of Cortona artisans.
Site Plan
From left to right, there is the restored pool and gallery, grotto, cafe, artist studios, and resident’s homes.
Sculptures frame views of the hillside.
Sculpture Gallery
This design transforms a previously unused pool and amenity area into a dynamic artist-in-residence space in Italy. The design features a variety of thoughtfully programmed areas to foster creativity, including spaces for showcasing artwork, living, relaxing, and engaging with both local residents and tourists from Cortona.
Artist Studio’s Perspective
These studios are placed in a beautiful and inspiring landscape.
Grotto
Delightful rest place from heat.
This design transforms a previously unused pool and amenity area into a dynamic artist-in-residence space in Italy. The design features a variety of thoughtfully programmed areas to foster creativity, including spaces for showcasing artwork, living, relaxing, and engaging with both local residents and tourists from Cortona.
Design Sketches
Sculpture Gallery
The perfect place to view art.
Studio Sections
Tidewater
Tidewater is a new-urbanist inspired master plan for a environmentally conscious development on a conservation easement in the marshlands of Virginia.
Site Plan
Inspired by aerial views from airplanes. Notice the expanses of greenspace preserved in the design.
The inventory and analysis for the Tidewater project encompassed rigorous research and sophisticated data visualization through ArcGIS. The accompanying maps illustrate comprehensive studies of ecoregions, regional boundaries, and transportation networks throughout the state, highlighting their interconnections with the project site.
Virginia Biodiversity
Noteworthy species include the river otter, white tailed deer, osprey, and spotted salamander.
Tulua
This design transforms a neglected airport in South Georgia— currently characterized by tarmac and debris—into a vibrant, community-centered town reminiscent of its pre-development state. Tulua seamlessly integrates successional meadows, a walkable layout, and versatile land use, creating a cohesive and revitalized urban environment.
Recreation Center
Residential Park & Homes
Design Development
Meadow Section
Community
The design process profoundly influenced both the form and programming of the site. From initial sketches to the finalized site plan enlargements, each decision was meticulously considered and thoughtfully executed.
Natural succession in action.
Urban design across Athens, GA
Study of Athens Tate Plaza
Tate center serves as the nucleus of campus life at the University of Georgia. This design initiative aims to address movement pattern challenges, fostering a more cohesive and inviting plaza environment.
This project conducts a comprehensive analysis of transportation dynamics in Athens. The objective is to examine movement patterns and develop a car-free corridor in the downtown area, enhancing livability and promoting a more human-scale urban experience.
The Intersection
To strengthen connections between the university and the town, the Intersection is a multi-use space that encompasses education, residential areas, retail, gardens, and green spaces. This project re-purposes an underutilized parking lot on prime real estate, transforming a forgotten area of Athens into a vibrant hub of activity and purpose.
Tate Plaza
Tate center serves as the nucleus of campus life at the University of Georgia. This design initiative aims to address movement pattern challenges, fostering a more cohesive and inviting plaza.
amphitheater seating
Site Plan
Watercolor Sketch
The ambiance of the space is beautifully captured through watercolor art. Lush plantings and comfortable seating are thoughtfully placed throughout Tate, o ering a serene environment. Despite the high foot tra c in the most popular thoroughfare on campus, privacy is still attainable.
Study of Athens
This project conducts a comprehensive analysis of transportation dynamics in Athens. The objective is to examine movement patterns and develop a car-free corridor in the downtown area, enhancing livability and promoting a more human-scale urban experience. Collaboration with Cali Zimmermann.
Street Typologies
Car centered design with pedestrian sidewalks, bike lanes, tree plantings, and two lanes of vehicle tra c.
Larger vegetation strips, no pedestrian crossings (boulevard feeling).
Heavier plantings for more vegetation,safety crossings, bike lines, and two lanes of vehicle tra c.
Car free zone highlighting pedestrian experiences and joy.
Car-Free Zone
This vision for a car-free downtown Athens draws inspiration from successful examples in other
Car-Free Zone
Vibrant urban life thrives in downtown Athens, where green spaces seamlessly integrate with seating and open areas are designed for gathering and community interaction.
Micro-mobility
20 scale improvements in pedestrianonly zones.
The Intersection
Site Plan
To strengthen connections between the university and the town, the Intersection is a multi-use space that encompasses education, residential areas, retail, gardens, and green spaces. This project re-purposes an underutilized parking lot on prime real estate, transforming a forgotten area of Athens into a vibrant hub of activity and purpose.
Section
View of classrooms and cafe. Environmental improvements added such as solar panels and bioretention areas.
Grading Plan
Underneath the grading plan is the original design development process sketches that formed the base for the site plan.
Contemporary issues in landscape architecture
Walnut St. Bridge
The Walnut St. Bridge project was submitted to the Underbridge Architecture Competition, which challenged students to design housing underneath bridges, showcasing innovative approaches to a ordable housing.
Accessibility Plan
Accessible design must be a paramount consideration in all landscape architecture and urban planning projects. Ensuring that individuals with physical, mental, and other disabilities are accommodated should be an integral part of the design process, not an afterthought. The Accessibility Plan for Athens exemplifies this approach by integrating both traditional and innovative strategies to create a thoughtful, aesthetically pleasing, and functional downtown area.
Walnut St. Bridge
The Walnut St. Bridge project was submitted to the Underbridge Architecture Competition, which challenged students to design housing underneath bridges, showcasing innovative approaches to a ordable housing. Originally a carriage path connecting both sides of the Tennessee River, the Walnut St. Bridge evolved into a highway and now stands as one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges. This iconic landmark’s redesign addresses a critical issue: the impact of homelessness on children’s education. The project envisions six neighborhoods and 72 family units, with a focus on education, the outdoors, and community. Let’s celebrate the Walnut St. Bridge by transforming it into a beacon of a better Chattanooga.
Design Development
Housing Unites Beneaththe frame of the bridge used to partition units
Upper and Lower Levelsprovide views of the water and sky
Movement SequenceThe geometry of the bridge forms guidelines
Amenities AddedSuch as the education and community areas
Section of Bridge
One of Six Sections
Outdoor access and resources along the Tennessee River.
Observation Deck- the perfect platform to view the river.
observation deck existing pedestrian bridge
launch
Accessibility Plan
Accessible design must be a paramount consideration in all landscape architecture and urban planning projects. Ensuring that individuals with physical, mental, and other disabilities are accommodated should be an integral part of the design process, not an afterthought. The Accessibility Plan for Athens exemplifies this approach by integrating both traditional and innovative strategies to create a thoughtful, aesthetically pleasing, and functional downtown area. Below are the plan stages broken down.
seating nooks
water feature for auditory amplification
seating variety and moveability
arbors with plantings pavings changes
sound rills in water
wider pathes for increased movement textured way finders
easier accessibility path wheeled accessibility friendly
Design Development
Stage One: Planting beds, seating area, and any other changes in surface material are o set with harsh paving to signify change in conditions.
Stage Two: Seating is made adjustable and moved to the negative spaces between planters and benches for clearer paths.
Section
Stage Three: Textured way-finders are placed to aid to movement and direction.
Stage Four: Overhead trellis are placed in intimate seating areas to provide shade and fragrance through planting selection.
Stage Five: Water and sound rills are placed in planting beds. This will enhance the auditory experience.
Stage Six: The various shades of purple indicate the changes in texture on the hardscape. This is one of the most helpful design changes to aid people with limited vision or physical disabilities. This aids in understanding place within a site and naivgating the street.
Exploration through art
Watercolor Studies
This past summer, I had the privilege of living and studying in Cortona, Italy as part of a study abroad program. The Italian landscape, urban design, cuisine, and culture profoundly inspired me. To capture these experiences and create lasting memories, I made miniature watercolor sketches throughout my journey. These sketches represent the various cities I visited and reflect my daily practice of learning through the art of documentation.
MAEC 7/2/2023
View from Studio 7/5/2023
Oleander 6/3/2023
Lake Trasimeno 7/22/2023
Florence 7/17/2023
Arezzo 7/1/2023
Lake Sorapsis 7/8/2023
Flower from Hike 7/15/2023
JDK 7/4/2023
Piazza Girabbaldi 7/30/2023
Watercolor Studies
This past summer, I had the privilege of living and studying in Cortona, Italy as part of a study abroad program. The Italian landscape, urban design, cuisine, and culture profoundly inspired me. To capture these experiences and create lasting memories, I made miniature watercolor sketches throughout my journey. These sketches represent the various cities I visited and reflect my daily practice of learning through the art of documentation.
Dolamites 7/9/2023
Forum 6/19/2023
Train 7/9/2023
Tre Croci 7/9/2023
Italian Breakfast 7/6/2023
Cortona, Italy 6/20/2023
Olive Tree 6/26/2023
Mountain Flora 6/29/2023 Sunset 7/12/2023
Pizza 7/4/2023
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