Alex Pittman | Landscape Architecture Design Portfolio

materializing space ALEX PITTMAN - DESIGN PORTFOLIO

resume ABOUT ME - ALEX PITTMAN I am a 3rd year BLA student at Texas A&M University. I have a passion for creating spaces and bringing nature to those who need it. In my off time I enjoy woodworking, making music, camping, and learning as much as I can about landscape architecture.

SKILLS • Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCad, Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite • Fast learner • Dedicated and hard working • Detail oriented

CONTACT: alex14pittman@gmail.com 979-551-0444

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

STUDENT ASSISTANT

College Station, TX June 2019-May 2019

General office duties such as printing, making coffee, keeping break room clean, and assisting professors.

SANTA’S WONDERLAND

CARPENTER ASSISTANT

College Station, TX Oct. 2019-Nov. 2019

Assisted in building and finishing of outdoor furniture and cabinetry, and cleaning up job site.

BLINN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE

BOOKSELLER

College Station, TX Aug. 2016-May 2017

Customer service, working behind a register, packaging and shipping books, making returns, and general tasks around the store such as restocking supplies and food items.

HERMANN’S FURNITURE Brenham, TX Jan 2015-July 2015

BRENHAM ISD

WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE I assembled and moved furniture, made frequent deliveries to customer’s homes and assisted customers in-store.

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Brenham, TX June 2014-Aug 2014 June 2013-Aug 2013

Here I prepared and painted metal fence, fixed broken sprinkler systems,moved furniture and desks in classrooms, and general maintenance and grounds crew duties.

FAMILY CATTLE RANCH

RANCH HAND I do anything from feeding cows, building fence and maintaining them, mowing, moving cattle, processing firewood, and clearing of brush.

Brenham, TX May. 2012-Current

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A COEXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE

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HILLSIDE PLAZA

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WATERMILL PARK

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MATERIAL STUDIES

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MODELS

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OTHER WORKS

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reasearch focused masterplan design - group project

creating a better campus

water education

plant and material study

mars garden and hitchcock municipal complex

personal projects

a coexisting relationship with nature MASTER PLAN OF MONTGOMERY, TX After meeting with the citizens of Montgomery, me and a team of three others took on a research-based design initiative aimed to preserve ecology, create greenspace, and increase functionality within the town. Taking a geo-based design approach, we were able to thoroughly research oodplain vulnerability, ecological zones, impermeability, and land suitability to shape our design decisions. This data allowed us to cater to our overall design mission and the community’s needs.

Designed by: Alex Pittman, Leslie Kippes, Riley Nystrom, Katie Urdiales Master plan rendered by: Leslie Kippes

TRANSPORTATION MAP SUITABILITY

IMPERMEABILITY

Primary Secondary Tertiary Green Sidewalk

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LONESTAR PLAZA My role in this project was focused on designing a strong communitycentered urban greenspace for the city of Montgomery. Lonestar plaza aims to bring an urban element to a rapidly growing small town through the use of multiuse apartment buildings, an attractive commercial storefront, large community gathering space, and easy connectivity to downtown. The plaza is also accompanied by a nearby dogpark, something the community members expressed a need for.

VEGETATIVE CUSHION

COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT

Designed & rendered by: Alex Pittman

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LONESTAR PLAZA STOREFRONT

Rendered by: Alex Pittman

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VEGETATIVE CUSHION

Rendered by: Alex Pittman

GOALS • Create urban greenspace • Shift city center to more accessible location • Improve economy by implementing commercial district • Implement walking and biking trails for a healthier lifestyle • Create a strong community space where citizens can interact • Use plants native to the region

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HILLLSIDE PLAZA ARCHITECTURE QUAD

Designed & rendered by: Alex Pittman

DESIGN CONCEPT

Hillside plaza aims to connect the students and faculty of four iconic buildings on Texas A&M’s campus: the Langford Architecture building, Oceanography building, Academic building and Liberal Arts buildings.

The “hillside” aspect of the project turns a relatively flat site into an area with privacy and a sense of mystery. As the user walks through the space, the landforms change with the paths, and create a new feeling in each section of the plaza.

The hills create pedestals for several different sculptures, one towering above on the west, and one in a small water retention area in the southeast. Shade structures and small tree groves create several pockets of private areas for students to relax and study. This site provides visual interest from the ground, and above from the many classroom and office windows in the surrounding buildings.

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GOALS • • • •

Revitalize underused space Incorporate three sculptures Use landforms in design Connect four adjacent buildings on campus • Create sense of privacy • Keep open lawn space for relaxing and recreation

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WATERMILL PARK WHITE CREEK White creek is a small body of water running through Texas A&m’s west campus, and serves as an irrigation runoff collection for the nearby horticulture gardens. The intent of this project was to design an interactive park focused on water education. My design features several hydro-electric dams that educate about alternative sources of energy, and help power lights in the park.

There are two observing decks on a dammed part of the river that creates a small lake. These spaces can be used for outdoor classrooms, or for just enjoying the view. An aqueduct system carries water runoff from the neighboring horticulture gardens, and educates students about historical uses of water. Rain barrels to the east of the site collect water for community garden beds, and water-loving willow trees create small private seating areas scattered around the park.

GOALS • Learn to render site plans with Photoshop • Incorporate water education into design • Create secluded spaces throughout the site • Implement several hydroelectric dams • Collect rainwater for educational gardens Designed & rendered by: Alex Pittman

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VIEWING DECK

RIVER AND BRIDGE

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material study

STUDYING METHODS AND MATERIALS OF THE TEXAS LANDSCAPE

texas hill country Recreating aspects of the Texas Hill Country landscape exploring different vegetation and aesthetic options.

Designed & rendered by: Alex Pittman

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texas stormwater filtration Exploring different methods of stormwater filtration These were a great way to practice my Photoshop skills and test different material options.

Designed & rendered by: Alex Pittman

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models

MARS GARDEN & HITCHCOCK MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

models MARS GARDEN This model built in my ďŹ rst year studio was a great opportunity for me to work with my hands and be able to sculpt the landscape in front of me. The project was based on the idea of creating a garden on Mars with unlimited resources. My intent was to create a natural, reective space that reminds me of hiking in the mountains. This project has taught me a lot about model making, and helped me learn about the scale of materials.

Model created by: Alex Pittman

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HITCHCOCK, TX MUNICIPAL COMPLEX In my second year design studio, me and a team of three others worked on this model for a project done in Hitchcock, Texas. This model was at a larger scale and taught me about the importance of learning to work on something like this with multiple people. This project was also an introduction to learning about 3D printing, and helped me expand my 3D modeling skills.

Model created by: Alex Pittman, Leslie Kippes, Riley Nystrom, Katie Urdailes

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other work

SKETCHES & WOODWORKING PROJECTS

hand sketches

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Practicing sketches allow me to get ideas down quickly and improve my drawing skills.

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Woodworking CUTTING BOARDS In my free time I enjoy building cutting boards, spoons, and anything I can think of. I love cooking and was unsatisďŹ ed with the quality of cutting boards and spatulas, so I learned how to make my own.

SPATULAS AND SPOONS

WOODEN MALLETS

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WINE RACK

RAISED PLANTER BED

1" 12

GARDEN BED PLAN VIEW

4 x 4 POST

1" 32 2 X 4 SLAT

1" 32

2'

2 X 6 CEDAR

MATERIALS

1" 12

2 X 6 CEDAR: 6 4 X 4 POST: 4 2 X 4 PINE: 4 GALVANIZED SCREWS CARDBOARD/WIRE CLOTH LINER GARDEN SOIL

CARDBOARD OR WIRE

4' GARDEN BED SECTION VIEW 3" GALVENIZED SCREWS

1" 32 1" 52

2'-6"

SOIL INFILL

1" 12

4'

11"

1'-5"

4 X 4 POST 1" 32

2 X 4 SLATS

1" 32

2'-6"

2 X 6 CEDAR

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