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JAlahana akeway
As an aspiring landscape architect my design process is driven by a desire to create aesthetically pleasing places that build a sense of community. My most cherished memories include spending time with loved ones on nature trails, parks, and in backyards In these spaces I connected with my family and developed an appreciation for nature.
As I progress in my career, I find my mind drifting to these spaces of memory I remember the way the light hit the trees, the feeling of mud on my feet, and the texture of flower petals on my fingers.
These experiences fostered a love of nature that I want to share with others My designs focus on enhancing the natural aesthetic beauty of the site while also keeping sustainability a priority Additionally, I hope to create community spaces where humans and nature can interact by providing spaces where both natural ecosystems and human interactions are encouraged My designs work to capture the elements of nature that I loved as a child and share them with every individual that enters the space.
ABOUT ME Email: aj00435@uga.edu
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C O M M U N I T Y D E S I G N 0 1
"Space, light, and order. Those are the things that men need "Space, light, and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep." just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep."
― Le Corbusier ― Le Corbusier
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Increased connectivity to community resources through the addition of a bridge to the Oconee Rivers Greenway
Community building through both public and private green space.
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Implementation of native plantings and habitat restoration along the Oconee River.
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A retail center was essential to A retail center was essential to add to this design because of add to this design because of its ability to add job its ability to add job opportunities and accessible, opportunities and accessible, nutritious food to the residents nutritious food to the residents of the multi-family housing of the multi-family housing units The goal of having retail units. The goal of having retail in the same lot as housing in the same lot as housing creates the ability to gain creates the ability to gain resources without using an resources without using an automotive vehicle. automotive vehicle ..
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Chattahoochee Farmstead
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The Chattahoochee Farmstead is an exercise in rural design
The Chattahoochee Farmstead is an exercise in rural design aesthetics with community living in mind. The design aesthetics with community living in mind. The design incorporates rustic charms like equestrian barns, fruit incorporates rustic charms like equestrian barns, fruit orchards, and rolling hills while maintaining community- orchards, and rolling hills while maintaining communitycentered amenities like firepits and a communal event barn. centered amenities like firepits and a communal event barn.
The landscape design encourages The landscape design encourages residents to enjoy the pleasures of nature residents to enjoy the pleasures of nature while remaining close to the city. while remaining close to the city
This lot has five, one acre lots with houses specially selected
This lot has five, one acre lots with houses specially selected for the area. for the area
While the site has uniformity, the residents are encouraged
While the site has uniformity, the residents are encouraged to to
embrace their tastes through planting design embrace their tastes through planting design and aesthetics and aesthetics.
This community is the perfect place to raise a
This community is the perfect place to raise a family or enjoy life at a slower pace Whether family or enjoy life at a slower pace. Whether you are old or young, there is something for everyone you are old or young, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Chattahoochee Farmstead. to enjoy at Chattahoochee Farmstead.
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Within the Chattahoochee Within the Chattahoochee Farmstead, a parcel received Farmstead, a parcel received an an in-depth residential design, in-depth residential design, including an illustrative including an illustrative rendering, plan, and planting rendering, plan, and planting plan. plan.
The purpose of designing one The purpose of designing one property is to show what life at property is to show what life at Chattahoochee Farmstead Chattahoochee Farmstead could look like for a resident could look like for a resident and to provide an opportunity and to provide an opportunity to practice creative design. to practice creative design
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Dahlax BackNarcissus
Pennsetumglaucum PurpleMajesty Andropogonscoparus
Coreopsisaurculata
Boltonaasteroides Snowbank'
Colocasiaesculenta BackCora'
Alcearosea Nigra'
Ascepiastuberosa GayButterfly'
J E C T 0 2
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
― Gary Snyder ― Gary Snyder
Leber Residence
TheLeberResidenceisadesignthat balancesformandnaturallandscapeto createafeelingofhome.Locatedin Atlanta,Georgia,thislandscapechallenged measadesignerbecauseoftheoff-center pool.Ifixedthisaestheticissueby surroundingthearchitecturalfeatureswith decorativeplantings. Thedesigniselegant,withslate hardscapes,extensiveplantings,anda largepooldeck.Yet,itembracesthelot's naturalforestbyrestoringthewoodson thepropertywithnativeplantings. Guestparkingislocatedinthefrontto keepfamilyparkingavailableandprivate. Pottedtreesaroundtheslatediningpatio provideamovablebufferfromthedriveway andacttokeepaccessibilityinthespace. TheLeberResidenceseekstoembodythe wordbalance,whetherthatisthrough nativeanddecorativeplantings,form vocabulary,orthedichotomyofprivate versuspublic.
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Hershcend Residence
The Herschend Residence gardens aim to combine family life and entertainment in one compact space. The garden's centerpiece is a natural pool that acts as a play area for hot summer days and an aesthetically pleasing water feature. Surrounding the pool are lawn space, outdoor dining room, tree allees, and whimsical garden plantings. The spaces follow a rectilinear form vocabulary using lines from the house and garage The use of rectilinear form vocabulary gives the garden a feeling of formality, while the use of plants like muhly grass, yarrow, and milkweed provides a playful splash of color. The separation of space through grade change gives garden rooms an intimate setting and a sense of mystery that will encourage guests and family to explore the property
The Herschend Residence is the definition of multifunctional. Whether you want to play, rest, or entertain, there is a space available.
Residential Landscape Design Studio
Taught by Professor David Spooner
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Pennisetumglaucum PurpleMajesty
Andropogonscoparius
Coreopsisauriculata
Ascepiastuberosa GayButterfly'
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Irsx'DazzlingGold'
Achileax Aabaster
Soidagorugosa'Freworks'
Baptisax BlueBubbly'
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E E C T 0 3
“The mind is never more highly gratified than in “The mind is never more highly gratified than in contemplating a natural landscape.” contemplating a natural landscape.”
– Henry Home – Henry Home
SB+C tudio
During my internship at B+C Studio, I learned many valuable lessons about landscape architecture. I was able to increase my rendering speed, produce detail and construction documentation sets, learned about and produced a tree protection plan, and was able to design a pool area. I am grateful for the experience, guidance, and advice I received from the staff at B+C studio.
The samples of work in the following pages are some of the projects I was able to help render or design; all are collaborative efforts a special thank you to B+C Studio for a great first experience working at a landscape architecture firm.
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H A N D G R A P H I C S 0 4
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It never cheats me. It never jests. It is cheerfully, musically It never cheats me. It never jests. It is cheerfully, musically earnest. I lie and rely on the earth.” earnest. I lie and rely on the earth.”
“I love nature, I love the landscape, because it is so sincere.
love nature, I love the landscape, because it is so sincere.
– Henry David Thoreau – Henry David Thoreau
Southwest BirdRehabilitation Center
The Southwest Bird Rehabilitation Center is an imaginary business in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The plaza is in the style of prominent landscape architect Gilles Clement The selected plants are native to the area and are meant to move and change with time and the natural forces of nature
The prominent colors, yellow and orange, signify health and happiness The use of turquoise blue for the tables and chairs signifies some of the cultural heritage of New Mexico
Anti-Brid Window Deflector
River of Rocks
Twisted Juniper Bird House
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Planting Design Studio
Taught by Professor Shelley Cannady
HMiscellaneous and Graphics
Hand graphics are one of my favorite parts of being a landscape architect It is fulfilling to draw and color landscape designs and ideas. All drawings in this section were done with colored pencils and ink.
Thank you! Email: aj00435@uga.edu