2015-2018 - Bishop Montgomery High School
I attended Bishop Montgomery for 3 years and obtained my high school diploma.
2018-2020 - El Camino College
I received an A.A. General Studies: Arts & Humanities degree then proceeded to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona.
2020-2024 - Cal Poly Pomona
I received a B.S. in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning.
Very passionate Landscape Architect student in pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree. Deep understanding of design principles and aspects. Knowledge of multiple fields and disciplines which range from GIS to Urban Planning and Business Development. As someone who lives in an under-resourced community, I have experienced the hardships and needs of my community. I see the world through a different lens, through this I can approach design from multiple perspectives. This has inspired me to design for equity using tools and resources from multiple disciplines.
Phone 424-299-7735
Site https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellopez-a92b39214/
E-mail daniellopez3@cpp.edu
2023-Current - Langan Engineering & Environmental
Lead projects from SD phase to CD and CA phases.
2021-Current - RSL LA County Dept. of Parks and Rec
Administrative work, organize programs, and coordinate park activities.
2021-2022 - Design Intern Tinkercraft: Advocacy Design Group
Conduct site analysis/research, produce renderings/drawings, and participate in community outreach.
LONG BEACH CIVIC CENTER
The Smithsonian is building the National Museum of the American Latino to recognize the accomplishments, history, and culture of the Latino communities. The project is to be a complex that includes a library component and a series of ecological landscape programs for the complex. The complex is to foster community; house a community-based collection of significant art, artifacts, books, stories, and experiences; and include a rooted educational component that serves the broader community. The primary studio projects are a team urban design strategy for the collaborative village that communicates architectural and landscape experiences that are reflective of the identity and presence of Latino Americans in the United States.
- Silence - Calmness
- Stillness
reflection reflection
- Views
- Mirroring
- Rest
- Stress - Challenge - exhaustion
struggle struggle healing healing
- Shadow
- Circulation - ascending - water - nature - light - acceptance - peace - hope
landscape architecture
- Seating Areas
- Arroyo
- Gathering Space
- Northern Plaza
- Southern Plaza
- View Deck
- Community Forum
- Welcome Hall
- Food Court
- Offices
- Retail - Exhibitions
1800-1860
1860-1900
1900-1940
The bubble diagram helped lay out the proposed spaces.
The themes help users understand the programs.
The design strategies show how to orient the site.
The exploded axon drawing informs the layers of the design.
DANIEL LOPEZ
Objectives:
To create a public space that encourgaes therapeutic principles through the use of sustainability, education, and inclusivity. The goal is to enhance the senses, values, and philosophy of the Japanese Friendship Garden. It will expand the garden’s borders to connect as a whole.
1. To implement JFG typology.
2. To create harmony for spaces of rest.
3. To include natural elements and spaces of learning.
4. To improve accessibility and mobility.
5. To invite habitat and life.
6. To use smarter drainage systems.
The site visit started with a tour of the garden. I drew sections and took measurements to study the typology. It was followed by two wellness activities offered by the garden. Lastly, it finished with a tour of Balboa Park to understand the scale and context of the site.
- Spa Structure - Green Roof
- Private Spaces - Rain Garden
- Pollinator Garden - Green Wall
- Terrace Space - Shade Structure
CONCEPT PHOTOS:
TO CREATE A PUBLIC SPACE THAT ENCOURAGES THERAPEUTIC PRINCIPLES THROUGH THE USE OF SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION, AND INCLUSIVITY. THE GOAL IS TO ENHANCE THE SENSES, VALUES, AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN. IT WILL EXPAND THE GARDEN’S BORDERS TO CONNECT AS A WHOLE.
1. TO IMPLEMENT JFG TYPOLOGY
2. TO CREATE HARMONY FOR SPACES OF REST
3. TO INCLUDE NATURAL ELEMENTS/SPACES FOR LEARNING
4. TO INCLUDE MORE ENTRANCES, PATHS, AND RAMPS
5. TO INVITE HABITAT AND LIFE
6. TO USE SMARTER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY.
1. SPA STRUCTURE
2. GREEN ROOF
3. PRIVATE SPACES
4. RAIN GARDEN
5. POLLINATOR GARDEN
6. GREEN WALL
7. TERRACE GATHERING SPACE
8. SHADE STRUCTURES
9. HABITAT SPACES
STUDY MODEL
Prof. Andrew Wilcox
Daniel Lopez + Jocelyn Aguirre
The purpose of our project is to redefine an area of the camp that everyone forgot once existed. We want to give this site of the camp a good purpose by showing that it is different from any other part of the camp. We plan to add a new camp, Terrace, trail, reflection area, and a zip line. Throughout all the main spots of our site, a trail will follow through and guide the visitors to each zone. Within the middle of our site we are adding a wildlife area where there are undefined trails for visitors to explore. We plan to make the campsite livable by reconstructing the cabins, restroom, and kitchen. The zip line that we’re adding will end at the entrance of the entire camp. The reflection area will be a small amphitheater for students to come together and talk about what they’ve done throughout their days at the camp. On the trail there will be trees on each side to guide visitors through the site. The trail will end at the Terrace where there will be small telescopes to look at the other higher points and lower points of the campsite. Although our site feels very far away the zip line is able to connect to the entrance of the camp making it a part of the entire campsite. We hope that the users of this area will be excited to come here and experience something new.
Revive the camp site and offer new spaces for education, growth, and discovery. Gardens, ampitheaters, and classrooms as programs.
Use low-water use planting material and create more canopy for spaces of rest. Maximize California native plants based on climate.
Encourage Woodcraft Rangers to hike, play, and participate in Camp Outpost. Creates a sense of belonging and discovery.
The bubble diagram helped lay out the proposed spaces.
The word diagram was used to demonstrate ideas for the spaces.
The planting diagram helped show scale and types of planting.
The axon drawing informed how steep the site appeared.
The Woodcraft Rangers Outpost project consisted of two phases. Phase I consisted of concept drawings and diagrams. The second phase focused on the planting material and water use.
Phase one implemented feedback from the site analysis and field trip. The thinking behind the concepts can be seen in the diagrams. They show the order, community, and ecology proposed in the master plan.
Phase two focused specifically on the camp grounds where the exisiting cabins were located. The idea was to revive the camp by proposing new cabins and use a low-water planting palette for the design.
1. To revive the rundown camp.
2. To re-use exisitng structures if possible.
3. To use California native plants.
- Cabins - Kitchen/Dining Hall
- Restrooms
4. To improve accessibility.
5. To use low-water planting.
- Outdoor Classroom - Garden - Seating Spaces
steep slopes and high elevations, a ramp was proposed to maneuver through the cabins and existing kitchen. In between the cabins was a different journey and experience that resembled a canyon hike. This connected the site through the ramps as well as the space left between the cabins and retaining walls. Boulders and retaining walls were used to stabilize the terrain. The plants used on the site were mostly low
The design is incorporated to welcome wildlife as well. Deer friendly plants, open spaces, and minimal disturbance to the habitats that already exist were considered and addressed. Overall, it is a space that includes all while bringing back excitement to a neglected camp.
BUCKWHEAT PLANTING ALONG EDGE/ SEAL IN PATH
The users of the site would be the Camp Scherman staff, Woodcraft Rangers Staff, and the Woodcraft Rangers members. Other stakeholders worth mentioning would be the girl scouts as they would be sharing Camp Scherman with the rangers. Lastly, regular campers would also be possible users of the site.
CANYON DIAGRAM
BOULDERS TO SUPPORT SLOPE AND INCREASE SCALE
Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign were used for diagrams, presentations, and editing. AutoCAD and Rhino were used for drafting and 3D modeling. Lumion was used to render and add textures to perspectives. LandFX was used for the technical planting plan and Plant ID.
GLOBE-MALLOW ALONG SECOND COLUMN
KEY MAP
Multiple prototypes were constructed for the design of Camp Outpost. The greatest challenge besides the topography was the architecture for the cabins. After researching cabin types, an A-frame cabin that can house four rangers was created. The next focus of the project was the kitchen and restrooms. Lastly, the planting was added with an emphasis in hydrozones and water-use.
Phase II was an individual project but I did collaborate a lot with my partner from Phase I. We shared resources and cad files to make our projects cohesive. The end result was four poster boards that displayed our Phase I plan as well as our Phase II individual projects. They were displayed in an exhibit style review.
The cabin axonometric diagram shows the layout space of the structure. There are windows placed for sunlight and air flow.
The planting sketch was the final prototype for the orientation of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. It helped visualize the concepts.
The hydrozone diagram helped emphasize the regions for planting. It also showed which types of planting can thrive together.
The planting plan illustrated the steps necessary for technical drawings. Using landfx, the symbols, plant types, and ground covers were represented. Hatches were also used to show the difference between hardscape and softscape.
Woodcraft Rangers Outpost’s purpose is to revive the rundown camp and bring programming to the site, expanding it to make it functional, resourceful, and inclusive. The section focused on within the master plan was the cabins/camp area. To address the issue of steep slopes and high elevations, a ramp was proposed to maneuver through the cabins and existing kitchen. In between the cabins was a different journey and experience that resembled a canyon hike. This connected the site through the ramps as well as the space left between the cabins and retaining walls. Boulders and retaining walls were used to stabilize the terrain. The plants used on the site were mostly low water use to keep the site from requiring extra water usage and resources. The restrooms were redesigned to provide safer and closer access to the site overall. The experience of the camp outpost was to create a space where a child can interact, develop, and obtain the characteristics of the outdoors and wilderness. The design is incorporated to welcome wildlife as well. Deer friendly plants, open spaces, and minimal disturbance to the habitats that already exist were considered and addressed. Overall, it is a space that includes all while bringing back excitement to a neglected camp.
DESCRIPTION
LA 2111L Spatial Design Lab
Prof. Ray Senes
Fall 2021 Daniel Lopez + Cuauhtemoc Hernandez
For our design, the journey presented is one of activity, ecology, and gathering. It brings the community together to interact with one another and spread cultures, traditions, and ideas. It is an inviting space which connects the transport hub, Lincoln park, two mixed-use buildings, and City Hall. This connection can be seen through 1st street through the use of planting and ecology. Social value is increased through this space by providing flexible areas which cater to the needs of the community. These spaces can contain programs such as vendor areas, market squares, festivals, and concerts.
SITE PLAN
FOR OUR DESIGN THE JOURNEY PRESENTED IS ONE OF ACTIVITY, ECOLOGY, AND GATHERING. IT BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO INTERACT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND SPREAD CULTURES, TRADITIONS, AND IDEAS. IT IS AN INVITING SPACE
For the site analysis, my partner and I visited the site multiple times to investigate the social interaction occurring. We noticed a heavy foot traffic due to the train station nearby.
A tour of the site was given by EPT Design. Lincoln park was still under construction when the visit was conducted.
CUAUHTEMOC HERNANDEZ + DANIEL LOPEZ
WHICH CONNECTS THE TRANSPORT HUB, LINCOLN PARK, MIXED-USE BUILDINGS, AND CITY HALL. THIS CONNECTION CAN BE SEEN THROUGH 1ST STREET THROUGH THE USE OF ECOLOGY. SOCIAL VALUE IS INCREASED THROUGH THIS SPACE BY PROVIDING FLEXIBLE AREAS WHICH CATER TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE SPACES CAN CONTAIN PROGRAMS SUCH AS VENDOR AREAS, MARKET SQUARES, FESTIVALS, AND CONCERTS.
Our goal is to bring more green infrastructure and social interaction to the space through the use of ecology and flexible programming. We identified the weaknesses of the site and tried to address them by enhancing key nodes.
- 1st Street Promenade
- Sycamore Plaza
- Sycamore Planting
- Seating Spaces
- Natural Trail
AutoCad was used to draft a site plan, it was then rendered on illustrator and photoshop. The drafted plan was also used in Rhino to create a 3D model of the site. This was used to create diagrams and perspectives. InDesign was used to create a presentation on an 11x17 poster board.
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