Anneka Pace Undergraduate Landscape Architecture Portfolio

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Landscape architecture

Anneka Pace

When considering entering a design major, it was easy to daydream about all of the lavish, abstract work I would be creating in the field. Although this is something that continues to excite me I have come to know that design is much more than that. To be a great landscape architect you must first know how to pinpoint the character of the space to construct a functional and fascinating design. The most important consideration when designing is how the relationship between people and the landscape will positively affect the mood of the space. Are the paths systematic and thoughtful? Do you feel comfortable in the space? And most importantly, how does this area make you feel? The reality of this profession is that all of my future clients will have different design visions.

Therefore, the unique character of each space will speak numbers about what the right design approach may be. The fun part for someone like me is figuring out how I can enhance the space into a work of art without diminishing its character and relationship with the surrounding areas.

EDUCATION

skills

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture University of Georgia | College of Environment and Design 2018-2022

EXPERT IN:

Needham B. Broughton High School High School | 2014-2018

Hand graphics Sketching Autocad Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

ORganizations Georgia Students of Landscape Architecture | GSLA Member | 2018-present Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Member | 2018-present

Adobe Indesign SketchUp SKILLED IN: Hydrocad WinTR ArcGis Pro

work experience

Civil3D

Intern as a Landscape Designer at Summerhill Landscapes in Sag Harbor, NY Summer 2021 Residential Design Project for a Personal Client 2021 | Redesign of a lakehouse property in Gainesville, GA Bartender at Woodford Bar 2019-2020

Honors 1st Place Winner in the APA National Student Design Competition Spring 2021 Classics Scholars Scholarship University of Georgia | 2018-present Project Showcasing in the CED 50th Anniversary Gallery Creative Threshold Sculpture

CONTACT EMAIL: amp19742@uga.edu PHONE: (919)-741-7987

If “everything exists within the landscape” then landscape Architects must learn to design everything - anonymous

Table of contents 1. Reimagining the Civic Commons 2. Canopy Courtyard 3. Allen Residence 4. Site Sketching

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Reimagining the CIVIC commons This project was entered in the APA Student Design Competition and won first place recognition against several national competitors.

Group Members: Anneka Pace, Adolfo Martinez, Jeremy Smith, Karlie Roper, Margaret Apperson, Duncan Watts

Macon’s urban core is disconnected from residents in surrounding communities, such as East Macon and Pleasant Hill. Through reimagining the civic commons, Macon hopes to advance ambitious social, economic, and environmental goals through its public spaces. Investing in the city’s existing assets, such as the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, will allow the city to reinvigorate its downtown area, while providing sweeping benefits to the culturally diverse residents of Macon. Team Reimagine pursues to help regenerate a city that has struggled with many challenges regarding civic engagement, socioeconomic mixing racial injustice, connectivity between communities, and environmental sustainability. The purpose of honing deep on site context and analysis was to find the true character of the spaces and the people of Macon. Our proposed ideas and designs strove to not only tackle the existing challenges but to also help create a healthy and safe environment for all residents in the community through public access, parks and recreation, and revitalizing the downtown area.

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Conceptual Master Plan The conceptual masterplan is categorized into four target goals for reimagining the civic commons: Civic engagement, socioeconomic mixing, connectivity, and environmental sustainability. Each pin point represents a proposed action to improve the city of Macon.

Civic Engagement Work together to protect public values or make a change in a community; address public concerns and promote the quality of the community.

Socioeconomic Mixing Connect historically undervalued and underserved neighborhoods to the vibrant downtown urban core

Connectivity Connect the neighborhoods of East Macon and Pleasant Hill to the Downtown core in a functional and aesthetic way

1.1 Variety of accomodating activities in recreational parks 1.2 Child friendly spaces Community spaces, paths to civic centers, community gardens

2.1 More walkable streets 2.2 Land bridges 3.1 Pedestrian bridge complete streets with bike lanes, wide sidewalks,

3.2 vegetated buffer

extension of bike lanes and bus routes

Environmental Sustainability Responsibly interact with the environment to maintain natural resources and avoid jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs, create designs that withold over time.

4.1 Floating boardwalk 4.2 Floodable ampitheater 4.3 Bioretention zones

Graphics: Arc Gis, Adobe Illustrator

Parks

Bike Ammenities Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Bike Lanes Shared Bike Lanes

Macon Transit Line 1

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Vacant Lots Existing Vacant Lots

Land Use Residential Community/Multi-Family Utilities Industrial Tax Exempt Schools, Gov’t, Churches

Building Footprint Existing Buildings

site inventory

ocmulgee river cooridor Boat Ramp Vegetated Berm Ampitheater Boardwalk Pedestrian Bridge Lawn and Earth Mounds Green Streets Pedestrian Bridge Entrance

Macon’s urban core is disconnected from residents in surrounding communities, such as East Macon and Pleasant Hill. Through reimagining the civic commons, Macon hopes to advance ambitious social, economic, and environmental goals through its public spaces.

Investing into the city’s existing assets, such as the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, will allow the city to reinvigorate its downtown area, while providing sweeping benefits to the culturally diverse residents of Macon.

Pleasant hill Recreational grounds Pleasant Hill Recreational Grounds puts focus in Pleasant Hill, located along I-75. This site connects residents from the existing pedestrian bridge over the highway to the surrounding residents. This site would be a great asset to the community and help fulfil our goals in the community such as: expanded pedestrian connections, equity, and healthy living.

Parking Lot Baseball Field Basketball Court

Vegetative Buffer Soccer Field Football Field Parking Basketball Court Playground Art and Murals Play Hills

Maynard Square is about a 30-acre area located near the Fort Hill and East Macon neighborhoods. It is part of two communities that have limited access to downtown, mainly due to the Ocmulgee River which is only crossable by GA State Route 404. Maynard Square is a proposed public park and community center expansion located on Maynard Street in East Maynard square Macon. The concept for the park is based on the idea of invigorating public streets and multi-use open spaces.

Mixed Use Courtyard

Tensile Structures/ Basketball Courts Urban Garden Open Lawn Space Bioswale Playground

CANOPY COURTYARD Canopy Courtyard is a multi-use space designed for maximized functionality and aesthetics within the campus of UGA. The space is divided into three tiers with different elevations to create areas of privacy in conjunction with increased circulation and human interaction. Students are encouraged to use the courtyard as a place to study and relax as well as admire the artforms present throughout the space. Design elements are inspired by Japanese gardens with the intention of bringing natural elements into an otherwise rigid space. The design replicates natural forms in the composition of spaces, the use of blooming shapes, as well as the incorporation of boulders, mosses, and flowing water to make the space feel lively and peaceful all while maintaining the order found within Japanese gardens.

The overhead canopy structure consists of glass ellipses joined together by a metal plating. This structure will have water that consistently cascades across the surface of the glass, giving the space an interesting aerial composition as well as a streaming shadow on the ground plane. The Water will pump and collect on a loop that is orchestrated through trunk-like support beams.

Benches

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Study Space Boulders Stairs

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Multi Group Tables

Benches

master plan

Graphics: hand drawn, hand rendered, sketchup, enhanced in photoshop

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Benches

view of eastern study space

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allen residence The Allen Residence is a backyard redesign for an aging couple in Buckhead, Atlanta. The client wanted to create a space that was usable and accessible during all seasons with so that they could expand their everyday living space from indoors to outdoors. This is accomplished by providing a swimming pool and lounge area for warmer climate, and a firepit to accommodate for colder climate. This client is a chef which led to the decision to put a big emphasis on grill space, outdoor dining, and entertainment. Each focal element in this design is intentionally balanced to maximize spatial appeal in an aesthetically pleasing fashion. Sporatic gardens are intended help create a calming contrast to the modern rectilinear design creating an interesting balance between control and chaos in the landscape.

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Outdoor Dining Fire Pit

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Fountain Dining Table Lawn

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Fire Pit Pool

The client intends to use this space to entertain which inspired me to design an outdoor dining space that is framed by four architecturally aesthetic trees, and an expansive garden beneath them. This space is supported by a fountain that screens the patio both physically and audibly from the property line nearby. The addition of this water feature is intended to anchor the elements framing the entertaining space, and to inspire a lively atmosphere. The connection between the dining space and the lounge space is key.

The spaces are directly related with a linear path but are intentionally separated to make a relatively small area feel more expansive. The lounge area and firepit is inset in the pool to create a more exciting effect when entertaining or relaxing. The firepit is designed to hold 6-8 people which is ideal for an aging couple to host their friends and family.

Master Plan + Section Cuts: Photoshop Perspectives: Lumion

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Dining Table

Garden

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Lounge Chairs

Site sketching The illustrations displayed in the following spread are a collection of site inventory sketching located in the Founders Garden of UGA. These rough sketches are included to show the importance of familiarizing yourself with the focus area and being able to make deeper observations from the eye through the hand.

Each sketch is free hand pen and ink.

I look forward to hearing from you

EMAIL: Amp19742@uga.edu Phone: (919) 741-7987