Ambar Reyna | BLA Portfolio
Ambar Reyna
BLA | University of Georgia
As far as I can remember, I’ve always felt drawn to the arts. From being voted “most artistic” in preschool to now pursuing a degree in landscape architecture, art and design have never left my mind. My passion for art combined with my love for the natural environment and interest in the problem-solving of engineering lead me to discover the landscape architecture profession, Since beginning my classes at the University of Georgia, I’ve found a specific interest in urban design and the re-imagining of public spaces. I aspire to bring the arts into urban and rural areas alike, and I hope to inspire others the way artists have inspired me my whole life.
LandDesign Student Intern Summer 2024
Sherwin Williams Store Associate
June ‘21 - Present Volunteer Swap Shop UGA Collections Coordinator
August ‘22 - Present
PROPEL Rural Scholar
August ‘23 - May ‘24
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ambar-reyna
Email: ambarreyy11@gmail.com
Phone: (770)668-6330
Contents
Projects
La Vista Del Forte Di Girifalco
Volans
Ebb Tides
Bishop Park Redesign
The White Residence
Graphics
Hand and Digital Rendering
Personal Works
La Vista Di Forte Del Girifalco
Artist Outreach
Summer 2023 | Cortona, Italy
In the little Tuscan town of Cortona, Italy, the Girifalco Fort sits atop a steep hill which provides the most incredible view of the Italian landscape. This design was created with the input of local artists in town to decipher what parts of Cortona should display more artwork. After speaking with a local jeweler, I decided upon the fort per their suggestion. Blending cohesively with the historic features surrounding it, The Vista is a plan to make the iconic fort more inviting and accessible for all its visitors.
Watercolor, Adobe Photoshop
One of the main goals of this project was to design a space not only for displaying art, but for creating it as well. The circular wall that encases The Vista lowers to sitting height on the west end towards the church so that artists and tourists alike can sit upon the ledge and admire the vast Tuscan landscape. It is here where you can get the absolute best view in all of Cortona,
Wildflower Trail
Phase 1 Phase 2
Section Elevation
The hillside of the fort is covered in gorgeous native wildflowers and shrubs that bloom their fullest during the summer. There is a vague trail that visitors can trek through, but it is a wildly overgrown desire line that ironically leaves much to be desired, My plan for the site includes a cleared trail with informative signage for tourists and locals alike to enjoy on their stroll while simultaneously learning about the native species of Tuscany.
Phase 3Phase 4
Legend
1. Main Entrance
2. Townhome Development
3. Recreational Fields
4. Aviation & Film Museums
5. Main Park
6. Hotel
7. Film Studios
8. Big Box Retail
9. Nature Center
Volans
Multi-use Community Design
Spring 2023 | Griffin, GA Team Collaboration
Griffin, Georgia is both a hub for major blockbuster production and a home to the Griffin-Spalding Airport. This design aims to reinvent the airport to include film studios and multi-use development as requested by the client while still maintaining the original development’s charm. The site spans over 100 acres, and its predominately flat topography makes it ideal for development. Designed with the input and feedback of Griffin officials, Volans (meaning “flying” in Latin) is a unique development that provides housing, retail, recreation, and offices to both its residents and visitors alike
Aviation and Film Museum & Plaza
Recreational Fields
Main Entrance
Main Entrance Lighting
Main Park Lighting
Main Park
Ebb Tides
Urban Development
Fall 2023 | James City County, VA
In James City County, Virginia, there is a 4,200 acre treasure of wildlife, vegetation, and streams that borders the York River. With 70% of the site being dedicated to conservation, Ebb Tides prioritizes the needs of the environment while also providing the essentials for its residents. From the inland entrance to the riverside, Ebb Tides models community, connection, and conservation.
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUP, ArcGIS
1. Main Entrance
2. Farm Land & Bee Conservation
3. High School Campus
4. Main Town Center
5. Elementary School
6. Middle School
7. Hospital & Park
9. Resort Master Plan
8. Campgrounds
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For this project, I collaborated with two classmates to develop analysis maps prior to creating my design. This maps provided me with both the qualitative and quantitative information needed to understand the terrain and ecology of James City County so that I can design with the best interest of the environment in mind. 8 7 9
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Vegetation Density
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Hillshade
Maps ent de tion sity
Hydrology Buffer Data
Choropleth
Analysis Maps ogy Data leth tion
Elevation
Hospital Park
Primary Road with Dimensions
Perspective Callout
Public Squares
Roadways
Wetlands
Commercial
High
1. Multi-Use Field
2. Existing Athens YMCA Facility
3. Outdoor Classroom
4. Nature-focused Play Spaces
5. Baseball/Softball Field
6. Storm Water Retention Pond
7. Tennis Courts
8. Pool and Splash Pad Area
9. Pedestrian Crosswalk
10. Basketball Court
11. Existing Gymnastic Facility
12. Walking Trail
13. Rain Garden
14. Surface Parking
Bishop Park
Senior Capstone Studio Spring 2025 | Athens, GA
For my final studio assignment of undergrad, I was tasked with redesigning a park in Athens, GA with strong consideration for the area’s future. I worked with a group of peers to analyze the current site conditions, and I worked with one partner to create a comprehensive plan for the “next steps” towards a newer, more
my of I was tasked with for the area’s peers and I worked with one partner to create a for the “next towards a newer, more sustainable public park.
Enlarged Site Plan and Section
Site Plan and Section
Conceptual Vector Graphics
The White Residence
Residential Design
Fall 2022 | Athens, GA
The White Residence is a residential project that served as my introduction to planting design. The whimsical form of the yard’s meandering path creates a dynamic shape that continues across the front. The autumnal colors helped express the initial design concept and were later supplemented by additional color diagrams that depict the vibrant hues of the foliage year-round,.
PLANTING PLAN
FOLIAGE BY SEASON
Hand and Digital Rendering
1. Pedestrian ramp with bike lane (Photoshop)
2. Outdoor plaza space with sculpture (Marker)
3. Animal shelter memorial garden (Photoshop)
4. Communal amenity spaces in multi-family development (Lumion, LandDesign standard Photoshop presets)
Personal Work
Downtown Robins (Graphite)
The Chameleon (Colored Pencil)
There is Warmth in the Familiar (Oil on Canvas)
The Salon (Oil on Canvas)
Iris (Oil on Canvas)
