EXPERIENCE
KAIZEN COLLABORATIVE
Landscape Architectural Designer
CARL VINSON INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT
Summer Fellow and Graduate Assistant
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DESIGN STUDIO
Graduate Assistant
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
2017
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Master of Landscape Architecture
2021
CONTACT
Flowery Branch, GA Andiencul@gmail.com (770) 778-4208
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat
Lightroom
After Effects
Microsoft Office Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Google Earth
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
ArcGIS
Google Sketch Up
YEAR: 2022 ROLE: TRAIL ALIGNMENT/DESIGN
LOCATION: DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA
PROJECT TYPE: LINEAR TRAIL PROJECT (PROFESSIONAL)
GRADING
CONSTRUCTION DOC PRODUCTION
EASEMENT GRAPHICS/PERMIT COORDINATION
Located in DeKalb County, this project will become a portion of the existing South Peachtree Creek Trail. This trail forms a connection from Audubon Drive to Briarcliff Road and consists of 12’ wide greenway trails, elevated boardwalk, and on-street connections. In order to make this connection, sub-contractors were engaged to create a traffic/intersection modification study and structural designs for the elevated boardwalk, handrails, and a bridge. In addition to the trail alignment, this project includes amenities and a signing and marking plan.
TOOLS: GOOGLE EARTH/MAPS
AUTOCAD/CIVIL 3D
ILLUSTRATOR
This project required easement acquisition. The graphics shown on this page were used in conversations between DeKalb County and One K apartments.
The image shown above is the landscape plan created for the Briarcliff Heights Connector. Although the trail alignment continues past the segment shown above, the two county parcels are the only locations where plantings were proposed due to on-street connections and space limitations. The proposed plantings have been rendered using Adobe Illustrator for illustrative purposes.
KEY QTY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
YEAR: 2022
LOCATION: ROME, GEORGIA
PROJECT TYPE: TRAIL RE-BRANDING & SIGNAGE (PROFESSIONAL)
ROLE: SIGNAGE DESIGN
MAP DESIGN
BRANDING GUIDELINE BOOK
The Rome Heritage Riverways Trails Network contains over 16 miles of paved trails connecting parks, areas of commerce, and important landmarks and places of interest in Rome. With the city of Rome, the Trails for Recreation and Economic Development of Rome/ Floyd County (TRED) wanted to re-brand the trail system to shorten the existing name, update the existing graphics, and add wayfinding signs to the trail.
A working group of city officials and representatives from the City of Rome and TRED was formed to begin the process of re-branding of the Rome Heritage Riverways Trails Network. Name suggestions for the trail system were collected and voted on. The top two names were then developed in four logo concepts by Rome’s in-house graphic designer. These designs were used to inform sign concepts created by KAIZEN Collaborative.
A second in-person meeting was held to show the working group all four logo designs as well as two sign concepts. Another online survey was created for each member of the working group to vote on their favorite logo and sign design.
“ECO” was selected as the new name for The Rome Heritage Riverways Trails Network. A final sign family was designed based on the working group’s preference and the existing trail map was updated to have a more modern feel. A trail branding guideline book was then created using the final designs to guide the City of Rome/Floyd County and TRED in future sign creation and placement along the trail.
TOOLS: ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP SURVEY MONKEY
The working group voted on a final signage to consist of both coreten steel and printed aluminum panels. The coreten allows the signs to match the existing bridges and have a more naturalistic feeling that the working group liked. However, the bright colors on the printed aluminum would still catch trail-users’ eyes and allow for them to be changed easily if any information needed to be updated. The kiosk sign features cutouts that add an additional visual element to the sign. The lines match closely to those in the “O” in the ECO logo and represent the three rivers that run through the city of Rome.
The final guideline book created for the city included background information for the project such as members of the working group, project timeline, and design decisions. It features signage design and color as well as information on various sign types. The information provided in the book describes each sign’s usage to allow for proper placement of different sign types along the trials. Additional sign panels not shown in the sign family were also provided in the booklet.
YEAR: 2021-2022
LOCATION: ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PROJECT TYPE: TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY (PROFESSIONAL)
ROLE: CONCEPTUAL TRAIL DESIGNS
GRAPHIC PRODUCTION
REPORT LAYOUT AND DESIGN
TOOLS: ILLUSTRATOR
AUTOCAD/CIVIL 3D
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
The Atlanta BeltLine Northwest Trail Feasibility Study looked at seven potential corridors to connect the Westside BeltLine to the Northeast BeltLine. Together with the PATH Foundation and Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI), the landscape architecture team at KAIZEN Collaborative collected data, completed fieldwork, spoke with stakeholders, and held public meetings to determine the best location for the future BeltLine Northwest Trail.
Four overarching criteria were examined when analyzing the feasibility of each corridor: constructibility, cost/finance, trail experience, and community. A final report was created for ABI to examine the feasibilty of constructing each corridor. By examining the report, ABI selected the final corridors of the ones proposed by the PATH Foundation and KAIZEN Collaborative.
Mapping played a crucial role when analyzing all seven corridors. ArcGIS was frequently used to examine data when selecting the final corridors. When studying each corridor individually, a half-mile radius was examined around each proposed alignment. Each corridor was examined using available GIS data and public input to gather data and allowed for a direct comparison of each corridor.
NORTHSIDE BELTLINE AT BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE
UNDERPASS AT PEACHTREE STREET
PROPOSED EXISTING EXISTING
PROPOSED
TRAIL BEHIND PEACHTREE PARK APARTMENTS
BRIDGE OVER CSX AT CHATTAHOOCHEE FOOD WORKS
PROPOSED EXISTING EXISTING
PROPOSED
YEAR: 2020 TOOLS: ARCGIS ILLUSTRATOR
LOCATION: ATHENS, GEORGIA
PROJECT TYPE: CONCEPTUAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN (ACADEMIC)
Located in the northwest part of Athens, Georgia, this site is located between residential homes and the Athens Country Club. The space, which is currently used as a recreation space for the neighborhood residents, presents opportunities for additional housing and designed outdoor recreation spaces. Soil analysis and vegetation analysis were conducted prior to design to determine locations to conserve natural habitat and plant appropriate vegetation. Following site analysis, another student was engaged as a client to create a community they would enjoy living in. The goal of this design was to create a small neighborhood that would encourage a tight knit community through gardening. The northern side of the property consists of private gardens shared by residents, while the southern side of the property is open to the public. An outdoor field with an amphitheater was provided on the southern side of the property to allow for visitors to have access to a space to participate in sports or performance events.
HAND RENDERING
WACOM TABLET
SOIL ANALYSIS
LEVEL III ECOREGION
COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
SOIL MOISTURE
HIGH
PROPERTY BOUNDARY
RED CLAY
SANDY
ECOREGION
SOUTHERN OUTER PIEDMONT
Lower elevation
More granite
Acidic Soils
Oak-pine-hickory
Oak-Pine woodlands (submesic sites)
TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST
Characterized by having four distinct seasons, moderate levels of precipitation and deciduous trees
VEGETATION ANALYSIS
PROPERTY BOUNDARY
OAK-PINE WOODLANDS
MESIC FOREST
By combining analyses and inventory taken by multiple groups, the diagram pictured below was used to inform the design of the Woodland Shire.
INTERSECTION WITH KATHWOOD DRIVE
HEAVILY ERODED
BEAVER DAM
MANHOLE
LAKE OVERFLOW
DOCK
VIEW SHED
WALKING TRAIL
POSSIBLE ENTRANCE
PREFERRED FARMING SOIL
SOIL UNSUITABLE FOR FARMING WETLAND
SUNNY SOUTH FACING SLOPE
HIGH DENSITY OF INVASIVE VEGETATION
The Woodland Shire allows residents to build a community and promotes well being. The mix of private and public gardens welcomes residents and all of Athens to learn how food is grown while providing an additional source of food to those in need. A field, outdoor theater, dock, and walking trails promote health and wellness. The variety of activity areas can accommodate many individuals, from those who want to participate in group sports, to those who want to take a leisurely walk.
This design also includes amenities to minimize environmental impacts. Vegetated swales are placed near farming areas and Jefferson Road to promote infiltration of runoff and provide visual interest. Additionally, large cisterns are provided near the public gardens and orchard to harvest rainwater for irrigation.
YEAR: 2020
LOCATION: DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA
PROJECT TYPE: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT\ (ACADEMIC)
ROLE: CONCEPT DESIGNS
RENDERING PRODUCTION
REPORT WRITING AND LAYOUT
TOOLS: ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
LIGHTROOM
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the community of Dahlonega is home to about 7,000 citizens, including permanent residents and a growing student population. Home to the University of North Georgia‘s Dahlonega campus and a thriving downtown area, Dahlonega draws thousands of visitors annually.
The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Summer fellowship partners with the UGA College of Environment and Design graduate students and local communities across the state of Georgia. Through collaboration with Shannon Ferguson and Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority, a vision plan was created to address design opportunities that focused on local needs. Parking lot beautification, parking deck design, and historically appropriate infill were designed and rendered to fulfill the desires of the community surrounding the historic downtown Dahlonega district. To see the full development report, please visit: www.issuu.com/andiencul
GOOGLE SKETCH UP
GOOGLE MY MAPS
TABLET
The parcel shown below, called “The Smith House Lot” is located at the western corner of Chestatee Street and Choice Avenue. The DDA wanted to activate this space by adding additional commercial opportunities along one of Dahlonega’s busiest streets. A multi-use building with an attached parking deck was proposed due to steep grade and need for parking. To engage the property owner, fieldwork was completed and a rendering was created to present to the owner. Multiple graphics were created to show the community what this parcel could look like in the future. The building facade was rendered to match existing buildings in downtown Dahlonega to extend the historic downtown feeling to Chestatee Street.
The rendering process began by digitally sketching over an image taken on Google Street View. This concept was then built in Google Sketch Up. Various images with lines, shadows, textures, and colors were then combined with digital painting in Photoshop to create the final renderings.
The property owner was in favor of activating the space that was being studied. However, they preferred that the proposed building match a recent addition to their property. To accommodate the property owner, the renderings were modified to match the building shown in the image above.
A report booklet was designed and delivered to the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority. It included background of the project, design decisions, and renderings. The images shown are spreads of the final report.
