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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO CYNTHIA BUI

INTERWOVEN PARK

FALL 2023 (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)

IN TEXTILES

For this project, we were asked to design a sanctuary for a group of people in Boyle Heights, CA. The area has had a rich history of settlers and immigration. The very first inhabitants were the Tongva whereas today the area is known for its large Mexican community.

Throughout this design process, I explored the history of Mexican and Tongva textile art which inspired me to want to honor their artistry. This site is a celebration of Mexican and Tongva textile artists, with an emphasis on basketweavers. The space takes you through the process of basketry starting from the material collection (garden), the weaving itself (outdoor classroom), to the display (sculpture garden) and selling (marketplace) of these objects. Most importantly, my design highlights the versatility of that basketry and textile work holds.

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EXPLORATIONS

INTERWOVEN PARK FALL 2023 (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)

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MEXICAN WEAVING AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
MARKETPLACE
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

GINSBERG PARK

FALL 2023 (PAIR PROJECT)

For LDA 161, my partner (Noelle So) and I were tasked to complete set of construction documents for Ginsberg Park in Tracy, CA. Utilizing AutoCAD and a set of drawing standards, we designed a demolition plan, grading plan, layout plan, irrigation plan, planting plan, and associated details. I worked on calculating the grading to ensure that it was ADA accessible, the section cut, and placing the tree bubblers and drip headers. I also got to work on the seat wall detail, the planting plan detail, and the majority of the materials and layout plan

GRADING NOTES

1. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING GRADES IN THE FIELD AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES IMMEDIATELY TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.

2. PROVIDE VERTICAL CURVES OR ROUNDINGS AT ABRUPT CHANGES IN GRADE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. BLEND NEW EARTHWORK SMOOTHLY INTO EXISTING GRADES.

3. MAINTAIN EXISTING GRADES AT EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL TO REMAIN

4. GRADE SURFACES TO ASSURE POSITIVE DRAINAGE FROM ALL STRUCTURES AND TO PREVENT PONDING OF SURFACE DRAINAGE.

5. ALL FILL MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.

6. PITCH EVENLY BETWEEN SPOT GRADES. ALL PAVED AREAS MUST PITCH TO DRAIN AT A MINIMUM OF 1/8” PER FOOT. ANY DISCREPANCIES NOT ALLOWING THIS TO OCCUR SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO CONTINUING WORK.

7. ONCE GRADING OPERATIONS ARE COMPLETED, ALL DISTURBED AREAS WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE LIMITS OF WORK SHALL BE STABILIZED BY FINE GRADING AND SEEDING OR MULCHING AS DIRECTED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.

GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

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M 21.59 TW 20.49 BW 18.49 TW 20.49 BW 18.49 19.77 19.80 19.54 19.54 BS 20.5 (5) 5" TALL RISERS 22.99 22.99 22.99 22.99 22.99 22.99 22.99 20.4 21.31 21.43 21.47 22.70 22.80 23.51 23.51 23.73 23.73 21.41 21.25 1.6% 3.93% 1.5% 3.75% 1.5% 1.5% 4.5% 4.6% 1.03% 1.03% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 3% 19 18 20 23 25 26 27 GB22.99 TS 22.58 1.7% 23 HPS 27.1 2.68% HPS 23.6 HPS 22.3 GB18.1 17 2.85% 22 21 20 19 HPS 19.3 19 2% 2% 18 HPS 23.0 3.17% 22 21 2% 1.5% GB 23.5 16 GB 15.55 P20.5% P15% 0.5% P3 P40.5% 5%P5 P7 3% P65% P80.5% A A' 2 L4 PLAY AREA CATCH BASIN EXISTING DRAIN 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 23.14 23.14 23.43 23.30 23.52 23.64 27.54 27.66 C D E F A B G H 3 L4 PLAY AREA SUBSURFACE DRAIN 1 L4 CATCH BASIN 20' 40' CATCH BASIN (CB) RIM ELEVATION INVERT OUT INVERT IN A 17.1 13.0 (LEFT) 13.17 (RIGHT)13.17 B 17.06 14.06 C 16.05 13.89 14.05 D 18.14 15.97 16.14 E 18.57 16.40 16.57 F 21.15 17.98 18.15 G 22.04 19.77 19.94 H 21.70 19.53 19.70 23.01 19.86 20.03 CATCH BASIN PIPE CENTERLINE OF SWALE GRADE BREAK SPOT ELEVATION GB 22.22 DESCRIPTION DETAIL SYMBOL PLAY AREA SUBSURFACE DRAIN L4 1 L4 3 PLAY AREA CATCH BASIN L4 2 HPS HIGH POINT OF SWALE TS BS TOP OF STAIR BOTTOM OF STAIR TW BW TOP OF WALL BOTTOM OF WALL PIPE LENGTH (FT) SIZE (INCH) P1 17.83 12" P2 143.58 12" P3 53.58 P4 52.08 P5 28.17 P6 32.42 P7 46.10 P8 32.75 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA ISSUANCE AND REVISIONS SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHEET NAME: DATE: SCALE: AS SHOWN 10.05.23 DRAWN BY: NS & CB CHECKED BY: BCC SHEET NUMBER: CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN
DONOVANLOOP
1" = 20'-0" L3 DRAIN ELEVATIONS LEGEND PIPE LENGTH
SIZES M A3 1" 10.8 A2 1" 7.2 B1 1" 10.4 B2 1" 11.2 B3 1" 4.4 A4 1" 5.4 B4 1" 6.95 A5 1" 3.6 B5 1" 4.95 A1 25.41.5" 3/4" TYP 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-1/2" 2" 2" MV FS C 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP A1 1" 22 SYMBOL FS MV C IRRIGATION LEGEND 1. IRRIGATION SYSTEM IS DESIGNED PRESSURE AT THE SERVICE PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY 2. NOTIFY OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE DEPTHS, ASSEMBLY REVIEW, MAINTENANCE AND FINAL CONTROL WIRE STUBOUTS. WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM 3. ALL VALVE CONTROL WIRE FOR DIRECT BURIAL IN GROUND. MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. DIFFERENT COLOR THROUGH VALVES SHALL HAVE 24" EVERY TEN FEET IN PLANTING 4. AT JOB COMPLETION SUPPLY MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS: 5. FILTER CLEANING AND FLUSHING PROCEDURE(MORE FREQUENT AS APPROPRIATE. VISUALLY EMITTERS ON A REGULAR NOT IN USE, THE SUBSURFACE FOR 2-4 MINUTE MINIMUM 6. UPON COMPLETION OF THE OWNER TO PROVIDE SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING A. PROJECT INFORMATION DATE PROJECT NAME PROJECT APPLICANT PROJECT ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNER B. CERTIFICATION BY THE WHERE SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION, C. A COPY OF THE IRRIGATION THE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER CONTROLLER IRRIGATION NOTES 15' 20' 25' 30' L9 SHADE STRUCTURE 1 L7 CONCRETE PAVING CONCRETE PAVING, EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH CONCRETE PAVING 1 L7 1 L7 20' 40' POURED AT SITE CONCRETE BASE 3" 3" MIN 1 CATCH BASIN CATCH BASIN TO BE MODEL V64 WITH GRATE BY CHRISTY OR EQUAL. EMBED BOTTOM 1-1/2" IN CONCRETE PAD DRAIN PIPE CONCRETE PAD, 4" THICK MINIMUM 6" 1'-10" 11 2 SLOPE NOTE: COMPACT 1'-0" 3" 2 PLAY AREA CATCH BASIN 3 PLAY AREA SUBSURFACE 1" = 1'-0" 1" = 1'-0" 1" = 1'-0" 1 SITE SECTION AA' VERTICAL 1" = 2'-0" HORIZONTAL 1' = 20'-0" M TW 20.49 BW 18.49 TW 20.49 BW 18.49 1.6% GB18.1 17 18 16 GB 15.55 0.5% P3 C D CATCH BASIN PIPE CENTERLINE OF SWALE GRADE BREAK SPOT ELEVATION GB 22.22 DESCRIPTION DETAIL SYMBOL PLAY AREA SUBSURFACE DRAIN L4 1 L4 3 PLAY AREA CATCH BASIN L4 2 HPS HIGH POINT OF SWALE PIPE LENGTH (FT) SIZE (INCH) P1 17.83 12" P2 143.58 12" P3 53.58 P4 52.08 P5 28.17 P6 32.42 P7 46.10 P8 32.75 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" PARK CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON LEGEND PIPE LENGTH AND SIZES
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M A3 1" 10.8 A2 1" 7.2 B1 1" 10.4 B2 1" 11.2 B3 1" 4.4 A4 1" 5.4 B4 1" 6.95 A1 25.41.5" 3/4" TYP 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-1/2" 2" 2" MV FS C 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP 3/4" TYP TREE BUBBLER HUNTER MSBN-10F MULTI STREAM BUBBLER, PER SYMBOL ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF ROOT BALL. FLOW: GPM REMOTE CONTROL VALVE DRIP CONTROL ZONE KIT MASTER VALVE FLOW SENSOR MASTER VALVE CONTROLLER SHUT OFF VALVE QUICK COUPLING VALVE INLINE DRIP TUBING HUNTER DRIPLINE W/ 0.4 GPH EMITTERS AT 18" O.C., DRIPLINE LATERALS SPACED AT 18" APART DRIP HEADER LATERAL LINE CLASS 200 PVC FROM 3/4" TO 1-1/2" PIPE SLEEVE ALLOW FOR IRRIGATION PIPE AND COUPLINGS TO SLIDE THROUGH. EXTEND 18" BEYOND EDGE OF PAVING A1 1" 22 VALVE LABEL NUMBER YOUR VALVES SEQUENTIALLY VALVE SIZE FLOW THROUGH VALVE (GPM) MANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTION PSI ROTARY SPRAY HEAD HUNTER MP 3000 ROTATOR RADIUS: 22' 30' FLOW RANGE: 0.71 GPM 4.27 GPM SYMBOL 40 FS MV C DETAIL 03 L12 05 L12 09 L13 10 L13 07 L12 08 L12 06 L12 04 L12 IRRIGATION LEGEND 1. IRRIGATION SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 G.P.M. AND 100 PSI STATIC PRESSURE AT THE SERVICE LINE. VERIFY PRESSURE OF 100 P.S.I. AT THE SERVICE LINE PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM. NOTIFY OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY DISCREPANCIES IN PRESSURE. 2. NOTIFY OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE SIX (6) DAYS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION FOR A IRRIGATION NOTES 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DONOVANLOOP M 21.59 TW 20.49 BW 18.49 TW 20.49 BW 18.49 19.77 19.80 19.54 19.54 21.31 21.47 23.51 23.51 23.73 23.73 21.41 21.25 1.6% 3.93% 1.5% 3.75% 1.5% 1.5% 1.03% 1.5% 1.5% 23 HPS 23.6 GB18.1 17 2.85% 22 21 20 19 HPS 19.3 19 2% 2% 18 1.5% GB 23.5 16 GB 15.55 P20.5% P15% 0.5% P3 P40.5% 5%P5 A' EXISTING DRAIN 1.5% 1.5% 23.52 23.64 C D E F A B 1 L4 CATCH BASIN CATCH BASIN (CB) RIM ELEVATION INVERT OUT INVERT IN A 17.1 13.0 (LEFT) 13.17 (RIGHT)13.17 B 17.06 14.06 CATCH BASIN PIPE CENTERLINE OF SWALE GRADE BREAK SPOT ELEVATION GB 22.22 DESCRIPTION DETAIL SYMBOL PLAY AREA SUBSURFACE DRAIN L4 1 L4 3 PLAY AREA CATCH BASIN L4 2 HPS HIGH POINT OF SWALE TS BS TOP OF STAIR BOTTOM OF STAIR TW BW TOP OF WALL BOTTOM OF WALL PIPE LENGTH (FT) SIZE (INCH) P1 17.83 12" P2 143.58 12" P3 53.58 P4 52.08 P5 28.17 P6 32.42 P7 46.10 P8 32.75 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON DRAIN ELEVATIONS LEGEND PIPE LENGTH AND SIZES IRRIGATION
PLAN
5 19 20 21 22 23 24 M 20 GARRYA ELLIPTICA 'EVIE' EVIE COAST SILKTASSEL ACER CIRCINATUM VINE MAPLE AESCULUS CALIFORNICA CALIFORNIA BUCKEYE QUERCUS DOUGLASII BLUE OAK ARBUTUS MENZESEII MADRONE MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS DEER GRASS LUPINUS ALBIFRONS SILVER BUSH LUPINE SALVIA CLEVELANDII 'WINNIFRED GILMAN' WINNIFRED GILMAN CLEVELAND'S SAGE RIBES SANGUINEM V. SANGUIBEM WHITE ICICLE FLOWERING CURRANT ERIGONUM FASCICULATUM CALIFORNIA BUCKWHEAT FESTUCA GLAUCA BLUE FESCUE SPOROBOLUS AIROIDES ALKALI SACATON TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA SOCIETY GARLIC GAURA LINDHEIMERI GAURA ERIGONUM URSINUM BEAR VALLEY BUCKWHEAT HEUCHERA MAXIMA ISLAND ALUM ROOT PHYLA NODFLORA LIPPIA CEANOTHUS CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL CEANOTHUS TREES TALL SHRUBS SMALL SHRUBS PERENNIALS GROUND COVERS CODE CODE CODE CODE ARB MEN QUE DOU AES CAL ACE CIR GAR ELL MUH RIG RIB SAN SAL CLE LUP ALB ERI FAS FES GLA SPO AIR CODE BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME GAU LIN HEU MAX TUL VIO ERI ERS PHY NOD CEA CEN 90/10 TALL FESCUE TURF HEDGEROW FARMS SEED MIX QTY 3 QTY 26 34 54 54 24 119 58 203 48 54 66 248 259 QTY QTY QTY 3.39 LBS 0.09 ACRE GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION SHEET NAME: AS SHOWN 10.05.23 DRAWN BY: NS SHEET NUMBER: CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD PLANTING PLAN ENLARGEMENT L16 1 LOW WATER USE PLANTING AREA & RAIN GARDEN ENLARGEMENT 3/32" = 1'-0" RIB SAN GAL 17 RIB SAN GAL RIB SAN GAL 4 RIB SAN 5 GAL 13 MUH RIG GAL MUH RIG GAL 17 GAU LIN GAL 13 GAU LIN 1 GAL HEU MAX GAL 8 HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL 4 GAU LIN 1 GAL 17 TUL VIO 1 GAL 26 TUL VIO GAL SPO AIR 1 GAL 15 SPO AIR 1 GAL 8 SPO AIR GAL 17 SPO AIR GAL SPO AIR 1 GAL 10 SPO AIR GAL 10 LUP ALB GAL 16 LUP ALB GAL 12 SAL CLE GAL SAL CLE GAL SAL CLE GAL SAL CLE GAL SAL CLE GAL SAL CLE GAL 12 SAL CLE 1 GAL 18 ERI ERS GAL 17 ERI ERS GAL 11 ERI ERS GAL 13 ERI ERS GAL 16 ERI ERS GAL 12 ERI ERS GAL 16 ERI ERS GAL 16 ERI ERS GAL FES GLA GAL FES GLA 1 GAL FES GLA GAL FES GLA GAL FES GLA GAL 18 FES GLA GAL 8 ERI FAS GAL ERI FAS GAL ERI FAS GAL 152 PHY NOD GAL 110 CEA CEN 1 GAL 40 CEA CEN 1 GAL 87 PHY NOD 1 GAL PHY NOD 1 GAL PHY NOD GAL 10 PHY NOD GAL 14 PHY NOD 1 GAL 13 CEA CEN GAL GAU LIN 1 GAL MUH RIG GAL HEU MAX GAL 14 FES GLA GAL TUL VIO GAL HEU MAX GAL 15 FES GLA 1 GAL 11 TUL VIO 1 GAL HEU MAX GAL MUH RIG GAL TUL VIO GAL 17 FES GLA GAL PLANTING LEGEND 9 SEAT WALL 2" 1'-6" 1'-4" 1'-6" 1/2 " RADIUS TYP. 1" INSET, FRONT AND BACK COMPACT SUBGRADE (3) #4 REBAR, CONT. BOTH SIDES 3" MIN CLR ALL SIDES #4 REBAR 12" O.C. VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL 1'-10" 1" WEEP HOLE 5" O.C. CONCRETE AGGREGATE FINISH AGGREGATE BASE 6" 3" CLR. 3" CLR 3" 6" 3" 1'-6" CONCRETE CHEEKWALL #4 REBAR AT 18" O.C. EACH WAY CENTERED IN WALL COMPACTED AGGREGATE BASE FINISH GRADE OF ADJACENT CONCRETE RAMP OR STEPS PAVING PER PLAN COMPACTED SUBGRADE 4" EXPANSION JOINT TYP. HANDRAIL 4 L7 8 CONCRETE CHEEK WALL 3/4 " = 1'-0" 3/4 " = 1'-0" DONOVANLOOP M 8'-0" TYP. 6'-2" 95'-2" 15'-0" 40'-0" R60'-0" 61'-1" 49'-11" 25'-0" 8'-10" R8'-0" R2'-0" R2'-0" 8'-11" 8'-1" 27'-8" 80'-0" 53'-10" 31'-0" 61'-7" 49'-4" 7'-11" 10'-3" 120° 74'-11" 14'-7" 20'-3" 120° 36'-0" 76'-0" 13'-4" 2'-7" 85'-5" 50'-11" 17'-4" 25'-0" 12'-4" 5'-4" 9'-10" 11'-1" 6'-0" R65'-0" R100'-0" 4'-7" 2'-2" 8'-2" TYP 13'-6" 5'-5" 9'-7" 16'-5" 1'-9" 3'-11" 01 L6 PLAY AREA ENLARGEMENT 02 L7 DG PAVING 03 L7 CONCRETE STEPS 05 L7 PLAY AREA RAMP 06 L7 CONCRETE MOWBAND PLAY CURB RUBBER MULCH 08 L7 09 L8 SEAT WALL EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ PA EJ EJ EJ PA PA EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ 06 L7 CONCRETE MOWBAND PA PA EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ 08 L8 CONCRETE CHEEK WALL 04 L7 HANDRAIL CONCRETE PAVING, EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH CONCRETE PAVING PAVING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DECOMPOSED GRANITE PAVING PLAY AREA SURFACING PICNIC TABLE QUARTER BENCH HALF BENCH FULL BENCH P.O.B. POINT OF BEGINNING CL CENTERLINE FURNITURE DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL EXPANSION JOINT EJ 02 L7 01 L7 PLANTING AREA PA 01 L7 04 L9 05 L9 05 L9 05 L9 DETAIL PLAY AREA ENLARGEMENT 01 L6 SHADE STRUCTURE 01 L9 GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA ISSUANCE AND REVISIONS SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHEET NAME: DATE: SCALE: AS SHOWN 10.05.23 DRAWN BY: NS & CB CHECKED BY: BCC SHEET NUMBER: CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON MATERIALS LEGEND 20' 40' MATERIALS AND LAYOUT PLAN L5
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ALL WRITTEN DIMENSIONS SUPERCEDE ALL SCALED DISTANCES AND DIMENSIONS. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE FROM THE FACE OF THE BUILDING, WALL, BACK OF CURB, EDGE OF WALK, PROPERTY LINE, OR CENTERLINE OF COLUMN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS. 2. ALL CURVES AND ALL TRANSITIONS BETWEEN CURVES AND STRAIGHT EDGES SHALL BE SMOOTH. 3. WHENEVER BOTTOM OF WALL (BW) ELEVATION IS GIVEN, IT IS FINISH PAVEMENT OR GRADE ELEVATION AT FACE OF WALL. 4. CONTROL JOINTS IN SIDEWALKS SHALL BE SPACED PER LAYOUT PLAN. 5. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE A FLUSH CONDITION BETWEEN NEW AND EXISTING PAVING. 6. CONCRETE FOOTINGS INSTALLED FOR ALL SITE FURNISHINGS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, ETC.. IN DECORATIVE PAVEMENT, ASPHALT PAVING, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, CONCRETE PAVING, AND PLANTERS SHALL BE HELD BELOW GRADE. 7. ALL EXISTING ITEMS TO REMAIN SHALL BE PROTECTED AS REQUIRED. ANY DAMAGED ITEMS SHALL BE FULLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE TO THE FULL SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COORDINATION WITH SUBCONTRACTORS AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH OPERATIONS. 19 20 21 22 23 24 M 20 GARRYA ELLIPTICA 'EVIE' EVIE COAST SILKTASSEL ACER CIRCINATUM VINE MAPLE AESCULUS CALIFORNICA CALIFORNIA BUCKEYE QUERCUS DOUGLASII BLUE OAK ARBUTUS MENZESEII MADRONE MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS DEER GRASS LUPINUS ALBIFRONS SILVER BUSH LUPINE SALVIA CLEVELANDII 'WINNIFRED GILMAN' WINNIFRED GILMAN CLEVELAND'S SAGE RIBES SANGUINEM V. SANGUIBEM WHITE ICICLE FLOWERING CURRANT ERIGONUM FASCICULATUM CALIFORNIA BUCKWHEAT FESTUCA GLAUCA BLUE FESCUE SPOROBOLUS AIROIDES ALKALI SACATON TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA SOCIETY GARLIC GAURA LINDHEIMERI GAURA ERIGONUM URSINUM BEAR VALLEY BUCKWHEAT HEUCHERA MAXIMA ISLAND ALUM ROOT PHYLA NODFLORA LIPPIA CEANOTHUS CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL CEANOTHUS TREES TALL SHRUBS SMALL SHRUBS PERENNIALS GROUND COVERS CODE CODE CODE CODE ARB MEN QUE DOU AES CAL ACE CIR GAR ELL MUH RIG RIB SAN SAL CLE LUP ALB ERI FAS FES GLA SPO AIR CODE BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL COMMON NAME GAU LIN HEU MAX TUL VIO ERI ERS PHY NOD CEA CEN 90/10 TALL FESCUE TURF HEDGEROW FARMS SEED MIX QTY QTY 26 34 54 54 24 119 58 203 48 54 66 248 259 QTY QTY QTY 3.39 LBS 0.09 ACRE GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION SHEET NAME: AS SHOWN 10.05.23 DRAWN BY: NS CB BCC SHEET NUMBER: CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON PLANTING PLAN ENLARGEMENT L16 1 LOW WATER USE PLANTING AREA & RAIN GARDEN ENLARGEMENT 3/32" = 1'-0" RIB SAN GAL 17 RIB SAN 5 GAL 8 RIB SAN 5 GAL RIB SAN GAL 13 MUH RIG 5 GAL MUH RIG GAL 17 GAU LIN GAL 13 GAU LIN GAL HEU MAX 1 GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX 1 GAL HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX GAL 6 HEU MAX GAL HEU MAX 1 GAL 3 HEU MAX GAL GAU LIN GAL 17 TUL VIO GAL 26 TUL VIO 1 GAL SPO AIR GAL 15 SPO AIR GAL SPO AIR GAL 17 SPO AIR GAL 4 SPO AIR GAL 10 SPO AIR GAL 10 LUP ALB GAL 16 LUP ALB 1 GAL 12 SAL CLE 1 GAL SAL CLE GAL 3 SAL CLE 1 GAL SAL CLE 1 GAL SAL CLE GAL SAL CLE 1 GAL 12 SAL CLE GAL 18 ERI ERS GAL 17 ERI ERS GAL 11 ERI ERS GAL 13 ERI ERS GAL 16 ERI ERS GAL 12 ERI ERS 1 GAL 16 ERI ERS GAL 16 ERI ERS GAL FES GLA 1 GAL 3 FES GLA GAL FES GLA GAL FES GLA GAL FES GLA GAL 18 FES GLA GAL ERI FAS GAL ERI FAS 1 GAL 8 ERI FAS 1 GAL 152 PHY NOD GAL 110 CEA CEN GAL 40 CEA CEN GAL 87 PHY NOD GAL PHY NOD GAL PHY NOD GAL 10 PHY NOD GAL 14 PHY NOD GAL 13 CEA CEN GAL 3 GAU LIN GAL MUH RIG GAL HEU MAX 1 GAL 14 FES GLA GAL TUL VIO GAL HEU MAX 1 GAL 15 FES GLA GAL 11 TUL VIO GAL 7 HEU MAX GAL MUH RIG GAL 7 TUL VIO GAL 17 FES GLA 1 GAL PLANTING LEGEND
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PROJECT) DONOVANLOOP M 6'-2" 95'-2" 15'-0" 61'-1" 49'-11" 25'-0" 8'-10" 8'-11" 8'-1" 7'-11" 10'-3" 120°14'-7" 85'-5" 50'-11" 17'-4" 25'-0" 11'-1" R65'-0" R100'-0" 4'-7" 2'-2" 8'-2" TYP 13'-6" 5'-5" 9'-7" 02 L7 DG PAVING 09 L8 SEAT WALL EJ EJ EJ PA EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ CONCRETE PAVING, EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH CONCRETE PAVING PAVING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DECOMPOSED GRANITE PAVING PLAY AREA SURFACING PICNIC TABLE QUARTER BENCH HALF BENCH FURNITURE DESCRIPTION SYMBOL EXPANSION JOINT EJ 02 L7 01 L7 PLANTING AREA PA 01 L7 04 L9 05 L9 05 L9 DETAIL PLAY AREA ENLARGEMENT 01 L6 GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON MATERIALS LEGEND MATERIALS AND LAYOUT PLAN DONOVANLOOP M 8'-0" TYP. 6'-2" 95'-2" 15'-0" 40'-0" R60'-0" 61'-1" 49'-11" 25'-0" 8'-10" R8'-0" R2'-0" R2'-0" 8'-11" 8'-1" 27'-8" 80'-0" 31'-0" 61'-7" 49'-4" 7'-11" 10'-3" 120° 74'-11" 14'-7" 20'-3" 120° 36'-0" 76'-0" 13'-4" 2'-7" 85'-5" 50'-11" 17'-4" 25'-0" 12'-4" 5'-4" 9'-10" 11'-1" 6'-0" R65'-0" R100'-0" 4'-7" 2'-2" 8'-2" TYP 13'-6" 5'-5" 9'-7" 16'-5" 1'-9" 3'-11" 01 L6 PLAY AREA ENLARGEMENT 02 L7 DG PAVING 03 L7 CONCRETE STEPS 06 L7 CONCRETE MOWBAND PLAY CURB RUBBER MULCH 08 L7 09 L8 SEAT WALL EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ PA EJ EJ EJ PA EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ PA PA EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ EJ 08 L8 CONCRETE CHEEK WALL 04 L7 HANDRAIL CONCRETE PAVING, EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH CONCRETE PAVING PAVING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DECOMPOSED GRANITE PAVING PLAY AREA SURFACING PICNIC TABLE QUARTER BENCH HALF BENCH FULL BENCH P.O.B. POINT OF BEGINNING CL CENTERLINE FURNITURE DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL EXPANSION JOINT EJ 02 L7 01 L7 PLANTING AREA PA 01 L7 04 L9 05 L9 05 L9 05 L9 DETAIL PLAY AREA ENLARGEMENT 01 L6 SHADE STRUCTURE 01 L9 GINSBERG PARK TRACY, CA ISSUANCE AND REVISIONS SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS CYNTHIA BUI & NOELLE SO UC DAVIS LDA 161 FALL 2023 INSTRUCTORS: MEREDITH BRANSTAD BRENNA CASTRO CARLSON MATERIALS LEGEND LAYOUT NOTES 1. ALL WRITTEN DIMENSIONS SUPERCEDE ALL SCALED DISTANCES AND DIMENSIONS. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE FROM THE FACE OF THE BUILDING, WALL, BACK OF CURB, EDGE OF WALK, PROPERTY LINE, OR CENTERLINE OF COLUMN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS.
DETAIL
LAYOUT
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GINSBERG
FALL 2023 (PAIR
PLANTING PLAN

RIPARIAN REPAIR: PUTAH CREEK RESTORATION

FLOOD INTENSITY

Putah Creek use to be home to an expansive riparian habitat that would extend for a mile. Nowadays, it is difficult for riparian habitats to form along the creek because of the lack of flooding. Minimal flooding is caused by steep embankments that confine the channel. My individual proposal tries to remedy the issue by flattening the surrounding area to increase the size of the floodplain. More frequent and wider inundation will will allow for riparian habitats to florish. Additionally, a side channel and backwater areas are to be added so that more of the floodplain is in close contact with water.

Another issue that plagues Putah creek is the oversized channel. These large channels creates pools of stagnant water. This plan proposes narrower channels to promote better water circulation and movement.

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AXON PROPOSAL IDEA 1: Multi-Channels IDEA 2: Islands and Backwater
PRELIMINARY IDEAS SERIAL SECTIONS WINTER 2023 (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)
IDEA 3: Sinuosity and Backwater

REINTRODUCING SINUOSITY: PUTAH CREEK RESTORATION

WINTER 2023 (GROUP PROJECT)

My final project was in collaboration with Julianna Steel, Sophia Stoffels, and Elizandra Medina. Our main objectives were to improve the ecological health of the site and encourage recreational use. We proposed a narrower, more sinuous main channel with smaller side channels and surrounding wetlands. Different channel forms promote biodiversity and varying vegetation habitats. Additionally, the flood plain is flattened to encourage more intense and frequent flooding to help widen the riparian corridor. Recreational features we propose include small gravel beaches, a dirt trail, and an ADA compliant trail with multiple observation decks along the south side of the creek. We hope to encourage more people to use Putah Creek and to create an inclusive space that is accessible to all.

The sinuosity and multi-channel elements of my individual proposals (see previous page) were my contributions to the the final group design. For the graphics, I worked on the flood diagrams, the west beach play area perspective, and Section A-A’

7 Plan View Perspective Section A-A’ Proposal Proposal Proposal A A’ LEGEND 1.) WEST BEACH PLAY AREA Valley Oak Savannah Mixed Riparian Wetland Scrub Marsh Ruderal Grassland A B C C B A C’ B’ A’ Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Valley Oak Savannah Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland Levee Marsh Marsh Marsh Wetland Wetland Scrub Scrub Scrub Scrub Scrub Marsh 32 year 32 year 5 year year 2 year year ADA ADA ADA Trail Trail Trail Trail Levee Levee Levee Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland 50 100 200’ 50 100 200’ 0’ 100’ 200’ 1 2 FLOODING DIAGRAMS 2-Year Flood 5-Year Flood 10-Year Flood 22-Year Flood 64-Year Flood A B B A B’ A’ Ruderal Grassland Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Valley Oak Savannah Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Riparian Forest Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland Ruderal Grassland Levee Levee Levee Marsh Marsh Marsh Wetland Wetland Marsh Scrub Scrub Scrub Scrub Scrub Marsh Marsh Marsh 32 year 32 year year year year year ADA ADA ADA Trail Trail Trail Trail Trail Trail Trail Trail Trail Trail ADA Levee Levee 50 100 200’ 50 100 200’ Reintroducing Sinuosity East Putah Creek Redesign Team #2: Sophia Stoffels, Julliana Steel, Cynthia Bui, Elizandra Medina
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OKAPI ODYSSEY: A SACRAMENTO ZOO EXHIBIT

WINTER 2024 (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)

This project is a redesign of the proposed Okapi exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo. Okapis are shy, elusive animals endemic to the Northeast Congo and are currently endangered. I designed this space to feel immersive and like you are spying on the Okapi. Additionally, there is an area that takes you through a forested canopy to a deforested area to remind visitors of the logging that caused their endangerment. Due to their shy nature, I proposed refuge areas for them to feel secure and a dappled light shade structure to emulate the light of the rainforest. Dappled light is also used as a form of camoflage by the Okapi. Overall, the space takes visitors through a story about the physical and behavorial features of an Okapi.

8 A A’ B B’ 0' 32' 64'
BASE PLAN STREAM VIEW
THROUGH
HOLLOW TREE WALK

UNDERNEATH OBSERVATION DECK

Folowing an Okapi's hoof prints

Walking through a dense canopy with vines hanging above

Branch arch viewing area

PLANT LIST

VISITOR FEATURES

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0’ 16’ 32’ 0’ 16’ 32’ SECTION A-A’ SECTION B-B’ MEXICAN WEEPING BAMBOO (OTATEA ACUMINATA COMMON FIG (FICUS CARICA) KEPOK TREE (CEBIA PENTANDRA) ALEXANDRA PALM (ARCHONTOPHOENIX ALEXANDRAE) WINDMILL PALM (TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI) JAPANESE PAGODA TREE (STYPHNOLOBIUM JAPONICUM)

POLARITY

FALL 2022 (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)

For this assignment we were tasked to design a small strip of landscaping in front of Hunt Hall and the campus road at UC Davis. Due to the busy nature of the area, I wanted to create a space that could be utilized for both public and private matters. The semi-circle bench is two sided and seperated by a mural wall. The inner part faces the main road -- good for people watching and gatherings. The outer part faces away from the road and creates a more private space. Tables with individual seats are cast to the side for more individual use.

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SELECTED ILLUSTRATIONS

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