Cameron Berglund- Portfolio_3.2019

PORTFOLIO | MARCH 2019 design

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CAMERON BERGLUND

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education

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DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ●

International & Domestic Design Work Design Ideation | Process | Communication -

VISUALIZATION | DESIGN COMMUNICATION ●

Architectural Illustration | Renderings Art | Sketching | Exploration -

SERVICE | OUTREACH | RESEARCH ●

Education as Empowerment (Teaching Philosophy and Experience Service: Design & Relationships Research: Design & Education in the Majority World

CURRICULUM VITAE ●

DOMESTIC DESIGN WORK

ALICE H. RICHARDS CHILDREN’S GARDEN

UGA State Botanical Gardens of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

The 3 acre Children’s garden located within the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, provides a myriad of learning environments layered with facts and stories of Georgia’s natural world. Interactive elements and immersive spaces allow visitors to enjoy and explore many mysteries of the regions plants, geology, hydrology and flora and fauna.

Scope: Concept Design through Construction Drawings & Construction Admin Project Role: Lead Designer, Illustration & Visualization, Graphic & Signage Design, CAD production & Detailing, Construction Administration

ALICE H. RICHARDS CHILDREN’S GARDEN

Athens, Georgia

DOMESTIC DESIGN WORK

UGA State Botanical Gardens of Georgia

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WORK

The new 750-room hotel located within an extensive existing amusement resort draws its inspiration from the spirit of exploration. Combining whisical ideas with real life explorer discoveries the immersive landscape and amenities include distict cultural typologies from the four corners of the world.

Ancient culture’s utilization of water technologies became a strong design component in the courtyards, entry, and pool decks which creates unique educational aspects to the resort.

Construction completed April 2017.

Project Role: • Assistant Design Lead: In depth themeing and concept development.Concept design through Design Development • Concept ideas via hand sketches, 3D models, & detailing

EXPLORER THEMED RESORT LODGE

[Confidential Client] H o n g K o n g , C h i n a

EXPLORER THEMED RESORT LODGE

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WORK

C h e n g d u , Client] S i c h u aHno n Pg r oK vo i nncge, - C Ch h ii n na a [Confidential

CARRIBEAN THEMED RESORT HOTEL

A 21 acre resort hotel located within the existing amusement campus. Throughout the site, inspiring Caribbean landscapes merge with the functional building spaces creating an extensive locale including a river style swimming pool, cliff theme water slide and a cascading centerpiece that is the impetus for the hotels theme.

Project Role: • Assistant designer through proposal, concept design development, and CD level documents • Development of graphics and documents from Blue Sky to construction level CAD drawings including: grading and elevations, planting concepts image courtesy of client

DOMESTIC DESIGN WORK

[Confidential Client] O r l a n d o , F l o r i d a

CARRIBEAN THEMED RESORT HOTEL

[Confidential Client] O r l a n d o , F l o r i d a

DOMESTIC DESIGN WORK

The 3 acre Downing Children’s Garden is located in Wichita’s Botanic garden and incorporates various learning and explorative landscapes. Throughout its multi- theme area, the design is directed towards encouraging children to understand and enjoy the world around them. The site’s custom detailing and construction creates a unique and whimsical location for all to enjoy.

Project Role: • Design and development of key elements via Sketches, 3D & Physical Models • Production of final design drawing: Hand drafted and CAD details and Plans • Illustration

DOWNING CHILDREN’S GARDEN Wichita, Kansas

FANTASIA

Fantasia is a 30 acre mixed-use development in the Chinese city of Chengdu. The site includes high density housing, retail, and commercial components.

Project Role: • Assistant Project Manager: coordination of multiple disciplines within the international team • Design and development of both residential and commercial components via Concept Sketches,3D models, & Photorealistic renderings • Production of construction level CAD drawings including: grading and elevations, planting concepts, site materials and furnishing, water feature and hardscape details

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WORK

Chengdu, Sichuan Province-China

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WORK

The College of Arts is an integral part of the new 5.2 square kilometer University City campus outside of Kuwait City. The project blurred the line between architecture and landscape as the entire footprint was integrated with semi-internal to external plantings. The integral approach achieves environmental sustainability through the use of green walls and the natural process of evapotranspiration.

Project Role: • Assistant Project manager and assistant Landscape Designer: Design development & project coordination • Production of construction documents including: grading,interior/ exterior planting, materials, hardscape

image courtesy of Perkins+Will image courtesy of Perkins+Will

COLLEGE OF ARTS

K u w a i t U n i v e r s i t y, K u w a i t

MY REFUGE HOUSE

image courtesy of Visioneering Studios

My Refuge House, is an organization that offers comprehensive care for survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Philippines. I provided bro-bono assistance for the organization through a comprehensive landscape design for the residential ‘restorative’ community. The facility was composed of a five family-style bungalows, a Central Pavilion, and Healing Garden. The planting design which is centered around a healing garden, is composed of various components designed to provide a place of healing and a sense of security through an exposure and involvement with the landscape.

Project Role: • Landscape Design consultant and hoticultural advisor.

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN WORK

Cebu, Philippines

DESIGN IDEATION | PROCESS

Developing concepts and ideas that stem from a strong storyline or impetus are one of the things I enjoy most about the design process. Unifying spaces with a common direction gives projects a cohesive and intriguing layer of detail that can inspire curiosity for users of all demographics.

Many of my projects have been in the resort and themed environments realm which is one area that I thoroughly enjoy. Exploring the possibilities of these unique projects allows me to push my imagination while simultaneously grounding myself in the feasibility of construction.

DESIGN IDEATION | PROCESS

PROCESS: CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION

Following a design concept from inception to construction is an amazing experience. The initial concept for the “Bones of The Giant Chestnut” came while I was brainstorming for the forest play area. Researching these amazing trees inspired me more to explore how we could celebrate them and tell their story in the garden...

American Chestnut History American Chestnut Geography Botany: -History form, size Social impact -Geography Current -Botany:status form, size

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Social impact Current status

ANALYSIS | SYNTHESIS: translation of relevant info to project

ANALYSIS | SYNTHESIS: translation of relevant info to project

Early design sketches studied how the “fallen giant” could take form in a series of rib-like arches that speak to the majesty of the tree’s scale in both diameter and distance. (Mature Chestnuts could reach over one hundred feet long with a diameter or fourteen feet!) The idea was to create an entry portal through which you entered the forest play area below the main garden.

ANALYSIS | SYNTHESIS: translation of relevant info to project

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The amazing contractors at TreeHouse Experts were able to fashion the “bones� using a series of custom glue-lame beams, cedar planking and real poplar bark.

PROCESS: CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION

Our team at Koons Environmental Design pulled these ideas into constructible elements and we developed a series of modular arches to make installation possible.

ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION | RENDERINGS

Architectural Illustration has been a pursuit of mine for much of my professional career. I am versed in both traditional hand graphic approaches, including watercolor, but also enjoy blending this technique with digital mediums.

Oftentimes my illustrations start as 3D models that I produce to create the massing of the subject.

Drawing by hand then allows me to study the design more efficiently than producing detailed 3D models, while also keeping it more approachable to clients. I have developed many hybrid approaches that allow me to create digital-watercolor or to blend SketchUp and Photoshop with hand drawn elements.

ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION

ART | SKETCHING | EXPLORATION

Art | Sketching | Exploration:

I have been artistic as long as I can remember. I always aspired to be an artist and pursue the passion I have for it full time. I have found that landscape architecture gives me a great medium to express my creativity but I still return to my sketchbooks to connect with the world around me. Sketching is one of the things that grounds me and allows me to be present with whatever is in front of me. Watercolor is my favorite approach for its speed, portability and spontaneity.

Most of my work is done plein aire wherever I find something that interests me. By working outside and honing my observation skills,I feel that this practice makes me more aware of the world and how light and shadow interact with it. I also find that sketching is another way to connect with others and even bridge the gap across cultures and languages.

I have had the opportunity to visit and sketch in many amazing locales around the world and people always seem interested in seeing how I observe the place in my sketchbook.

A plein air sketch I did of the taxi market in downtown Kampala, UG. Studying the many movements was excellent.

During a recent exhibit of my work at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia I did a sketching and painting demonstration during the opening reception.

ART | SKETCHING | EXPLORATION

EDUCATION AS EMPOWERMENT

Teaching Philosophy:

Sharing my knowledge of design through education is a central focus of my current professional and personal goals. I have pursued many different opportunities to empower people through education and have seen the effects on both them and myself. These have been some of the most enriching experiences I have had and continuing to advance this focus in my career is paramount.

During the course of my graduate studies I was exposed to some of the pedagogical views of Paulo Fereire and his emphasis on co-learning. I find this approach of mutual-knowledge-sharing particularly appropriate when teaching design. Since there are often aspects of mutual discovery within the design process, approaching instruction from this perspective allows for the freedom to discover solutions together. Embracing this idea within my courses has allowed me to better encourage my students to learn through exploration versus simple regurgitation of memorized knowledge.

This, in turn, helps to foster a “develop options” approach versus an approach focused on “finding the one solution”. I believe this can produce a stronger Working with students at the CIDI Training Center for Gardening and Landscape in Kampala Uganda, I developed ways to teach design thinking and design outcome and stronger designers. installation that were appropriate to the specific parameters found in this market.

Teaching Experience:

Student of the Environmental Graphic Design course at Lamar Dodd School of Art worked directly with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to develop infographics for a unique “underground” space within the new children’s garden. Professionally I was engaged in designing the space and worked along side the students to develop their graphic content.

Students worked in small groups or individually to develop graphics that would go over the windows that look directly into the soil. The education department at SBG provided feedback and guidance on the content and graphic quality.

The UGA Public service and Outreach office wrote this article about the process: http://outreach.uga.edu/art-students-design-immersive-andinteractive-exhibit-for-the-alice-h-richards-childrens-garden

EDUCATION AS EMPOWERMENT

My initial introduction to pursing teaching professionally came through my experience of working at a two year vocational school in Kampala, Uganda from 2011-2013. I was hired as an instructor in the small school to help develop the curriculum of landscape design within this setting. Over the course of the first year, I worked hand in hand with the Ugandan ministry of education to develop a national certificate program in landscape design. The CIDI school was the first institution to provide this certificate and teach these skills in this region.

Since moving back to the USA and completing my masters degree, I have had the opportunity to teach both workshops and courses as a part time instructor at the University of Georgia. Along with this overview, I have provided examples of student work, course syllabi, and assignment outlines to convey my approach to instruction.

SERVICE: DESIGN + RELATIONSHIPS

Service: Engaging in service to others and with others is a key element in my professional and personal life. In addition to being actively engaged in my own children’s lives I seek to empower youth around the world with the knowledge and passions I have been given. This has taken many forms over the years and I am grateful to experience the mutual benefits that grow out of these opportunities.

For a career day at my neighborhood school in Edgewood, Atlanta I developed a landscape architecture coloring page.

Breaking down a lot of what LARs do so that little kids can start to dream early!

In a recent trip to Guatemala I shared my passion for sketching with students and instructors at LOVE Guatemala. The Vocational school teaching culinary and art classes to under served Guatemalan youth.

SELECT SERVICE + OUTREACH EXPERIENCE

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o Childcare Assistance & Mentoring (2019-Present) Reservacion Seacacar & Aktenamit Guatemala: o Developed a beneficial approach for landscape architects to work with community based tourism organizations. Pursing this approach Cameron continues to donate design and illustration services to community-based-ecotourism sites in Eastern Guatemala. Visiting the sites last spring allowed him to work directly with the communities. (2016-Present) LOVE Guatemala: o A vocational school ministry teaching art and culinary skills to under privileged children in Guatemala. Taught lessons on watercolor sketching and English. (2018-Present) UGA Social Justice Symposium: o Logo Design & Volunteer (2016-2017) Refugee Family Services (Atlanta): o Taught English 1 on 1 with an adult student refugee. (2013) CIDI Training Center for Gardening & Landscape, Kampala Uganda: o Taught landscape design and installation at the 2 year vocational school that targeted low-income Ugandan youth.

Helped to design the curriculum and worked directly with the ministry of education to get the program accredited. (20112013) MITS (Made In The Streets) Nairobi Kenya: o A recovering center for former street-kids in Nairobi. Assisted with design drawings of existing buildings for a national permit of their existing facility. Taught drawing and SketchUp classes to students at their Nairobi facility. (2010) Ninos de La Luz, Nicaragua: o A recovering center for former street-kids in Nicaragua.

Taught art classes with students. (2010) Kids Alive Kenya: o Provided an updated 10 year masterplan for their Northern Kenya child-home and education facility. (2010) My Refuge House, Philippines : o Provided detailed landscape concept & planting design for a care facility of children formerly involved in sexual exploitation (2009) Whiz Kidz Denver, CO: o Mentored non-English speaking children in a reading and writing program (2008-2010)

Ak’tenamit is a non-profit organization that has worked with Quechi-Mayan communities in Eastern Guatemala for over 25 years. Continuing on my graduate studies research, I have gotten to work alongside two of these communities to help them develop their eco-tourism destinations.

SERVICE: DESIGN + RELATIONSHIPS

- Athens Area Homeless Shelter:

RESEARCH: DESIGN + EDUCATION IN THE MAJORITY WORLD

Research:

In its simplest forms, my research is focused on seeking to understand how the landscape design skillset and knowledge base can help to alleviate material poverty. Alleviation of material poverty is a complicated issue on many levels and solutions are often just as complex. Prior to my graduate studies I pursued this thorough experiential research, seeking to understand first-hand, the possibly impacts my profession could make. This pursuit eventually led me to Uganda where I worked with a two year vocational school to develop a curriculum for landscape design.

Through the course of my graduate studies I was able to focus more specifically on the ability for tourism to help alleviate poverty. Specifically researching community-based-tourism, I developed an approach for landscape design professionals to use when working in this setting. Following my graduation in 2016, I have continued this research by connecting with and working alongside two community-based-tourism groups in eastern Guatemala.

In addition to this outline I have provided both my final thesis presentation document as well as an article I wrote during graduate school describing my experience of teaching in Uganda.

Working with the Seacacar community I helped to develop schematic designs for a ‘mirador’ (overlook) above the Boqueron Cayon. The location and trail system had been selected by the community and I worked with their direction to develop the concept sketch. The finished platform is shown above with its view towards Lake Izabal.

The community of Seacacar is a burgeoning eco-tourism destination in eastern Guatemala. This community based tourism initiative was the focus of my graduate studies thesis in which I developed a beneficial approach for working with the community as a landscape architecture professional. Since completing my degree I have continued to pursue this research by working directly with the community. Currently I have helped them solidify the overall masterplan vision for the site and a comprehensive layout of the current and future component. Additionally, I paired my environmental graphic design course with their need for branding and signage. The students produced multiple concepts based on the site, culture, and multiple languages of the community.

SERVICE: DESIGN + RELATIONSHIPS

Reserva Caùón Seacacar, El Estor Guatemala