Landscape Architecture Portfolio

PORTFOLIO Landscape Architecture Dersel Auparay Bonai

DERSEL AUPARAY BONAI

50 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881 derselemu@icloud.com +1 (401)284-6160

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am an international student with 3 years of graphic design experience taking courses in landscape architecture and planning. For producing great photographs, sketches, and digital drawings to represent landscape architectural concepts, I have developed strong design, hand sketching, and computer skills.

EDUCATION

BLA Anticipated at The University of Rhode Island MAY 2024

• Majoring in Landscape Architecture Program • Minoring in Community Planning Program

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Landscape Architecture Department at The University of Rhode Island AUGUST 2023 - OCTOBER 2023

• Accreditation Assistant Assisting and preparing the exhibits.

Housing Department at The University of Rhode Island AUGUST 2022 - MAY 2023

• Resident Assistant Having responsibilities to assist, respond to complaints, reports, and request emergencies, and also to be able to work as a team.

VOLUNTEERING WORK

International Student Fellowship

AUGUST 2023 - JANUARY 2024

• Brand/Logo Design Creating brand and logo design ideas.

• Social Gathering Hosting events as a team to meet to new people and also creating a place to discuss about issues and problems internationally.

SKILLS Graphic Design Skills - Photoshop - AutoCAD - SketchUp - Illustrator

URI STUDIO SERVICE PROJECTS FALL 2023 • Ocean Hour Farm (Newport, RI)

- Creating a concept design for a gathering or community area.

• What Cheer Flower Farm Phase II

(Providence, RI) - Develop the existing designs from

the first phase, and focus more on the planting design.

SPRING 2023 • Pawaget Park (Charlestown, RI)

- Creating a concept design for a healing garden and a meditation area.

• Westerly Museum of American Impressionism (Westerly, RI)

- Produce a site analysis and a concept design of the entrance (courtyard) of the museum and create a picnic/gathering area.

• What Cheer Flower Farm (Providence,

RI)

- Create a site analysis and a concept design of the site, a community garden, parking lot, and gathering area.

ACADEMIC AWARD & HONOR - Lightroom - Indesign - Morpholio Trace & Procreate (iPad)

GPA : 3.5 • Dean’s list

Fall 2020 - Fall 2023

• Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society April 2023 - Present

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Ocean Hour Farm Project

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Riverside Renaissance Project

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Residential Design Project

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What Cheer Flower Farm Project

01 OCEAN HOUR FARM OCEAN HOUR FARM Native Habitats, Food Native Habitats, Production, and Food Production, and Renewables Renewables

Date: Date: Fall 2023 (September - December) Location: Fall 2023 (September - December) Newport, Location: Rhode Island Collaborative: Newport, Rhode Island Individual Project

Collaborative:

Individual Project The current site of Ocean Hour Farm at 152 Harrison Avenue was historically used as a yearly meeting ground between the Wampanoag and Narragansett Nations.

Brief Information In 1916 railroad industrialist Aurther Curtiss James built Creating habitats prioritizes space for local plants the “Surprise Valley Farm” on the site to resemble a high and wildlife, aiming for minimal maintenance alpine Swiss Village. In 1999 the SVF Foundation was and ensuring the survival of the plants. The main created by the then owner Dorrance H. Hamilton, long focus is on providing a home for native ecology time Newport resident and philanthropist. Mrs. Hamilton with the goal of keeping the plant life healthy and meticulously restored the “Swiss Village” buildings and thriving. Each habitat is carefully designed to in 2002 started the Biodiversity Preservation Project, support the local environment and require little dedicated to cryogenically preserving rare heritage breeds of animals.

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Site Inventory

Climate

The existing ledges create a microclimate by providing shelter from wind and direct sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures and reduced evaporation.

Additionally, they can trap heat during the day and release it at night, moderating temperature fluctuations.

This localized climate effect can influence plant growth and biodiversity in the surrounding area.

Circulation

Microclimate

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Bubble Concept Gathering Area Microclimate Pollinator Garden Aesthetic Bio-retention

The project focuses on eco-friendly techniques, native plant participation, and biodiversity to create a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing community environment. The design promotes a healthy cohabitation between the environment and the community while providing adaptation to residents particular needs through active community engagement

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Concept Plan KEY

1 Entrance Garden

2 Green Roof

3 Vegetable Garden

4 Herbs Garden

5 Gathering Area

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7 Perennial Garden

8 Bee-Friendly Garden 9 Rain Garden

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Perennial Garden

Native gardens are crucial for perennial gardens because they support local ecosystems and biodiversity by providing habitat and food sources for native wildlife. They require less maintenance and water compared to nonnative plants, making them more sustainable and resilient to local climate conditions.

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Components/Elements Pergola

Having weeping trees around a pergola adds a soft, graceful aesthetic to the structure, creating a romantic and picturesque ambiance. The cascading branches provide natural shade and privacy, enhancing the overall comfort and beauty of the outdoor space.

Planting Layering

Planting layering can create visual interest, depth, and structure within the perennial garden, and it also helps to maximize space.

Solar Pump Irrigation

By using solar energy to power water pumps, solar pump irrigation provides a renewable and eco-friendly way to irrigate plants. Enabling the establishment of effective irrigation systems in remote places with limited access to electricity lessens the need for conventional fuel-powered pumps and increases agricultural yield.

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Planting Plan

A perennial garden can be made to feel peaceful and serene by using a planting palette that includes blue and purple tones. The serene and contemplative atmosphere that these chilly tones arouse is ideal for unwinding and introspection.

02 RIVER RENAISSANCE

Blending Conservation, Education, and Renewables

Date:

Fall 2023 (September - December)

Location:

Providence, Rhode Island

Collaborative: Group Project

A 65 acre lot with no built structures. Our site, in its current state, consists of dirt paths and a few portions of dumped material. There is a pier on site that was once used to load and unload oil or other natural gases/materials onto larger ships. As of now, the pier is seldom used. The majority of the site is fill and meets the river on most sides. The RI East Bay Bike Path travels through the far edge of the site and is also adjacent to Bold Point Park.

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Google Earth Image

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Locator Map & Site Analysis

Since most of this land is flat and barren of mature trees, the area is highly exposed in comparison to the adjacent buffer separating the residential sector adjacent to the site.

Exposure in terms of sunlight is similar in that there are high concentrations of sunny days.

Circulation

Climate/Temperature

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Bubble Concept Marshalling Area Buffer Trail River Educational Area`

The creation of diverse habitat corridors is a necessity in this design, maintaining the notion that human circulation is not the only manner of circulation when designing.

The community plays a vital role in the success of this project and to maintain community activity, opportunities integrating education, the environment, and the available resources will be a feature in this project.

Concept Plan

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1 Overlook Platform

2 Salt marsh Restoration Area 3 Proposed River Channel

4 Walking Trail 5 Buffer

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7 Educational Area

8 Functional Pier for Vessels

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Project Objectives

Marshalling

Educational Center

Public Use

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Plant Community

River Management

Saltmarsh Restoration

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Photo Credit: Darby Wilson

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Seasonal Interests

In order to maintain public interest in the site throughout different times of the year, sculptures, seating areas, and lights will be a feature of the public walking/biking trails.

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Fall

Winter

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Deck/Trail Details

The proposed walking trail and decks are elevated above the ground plane to create views brandishing the entire landscape,.

The proposed overlook points create spaces in which the visitor can pause and take in the entirety, at their own leisure.

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03 WHAT CHEER FLOWER FARM

Native Habitats, Flower Production, and Renewables

Date:

Fall 2023 (September - December)

Location:

Providence, Rhode Island

Collaborative:

Individual Project What Cheer Flower Farm is located in historic Olneyville, RI on the site of the former Colonial Knife Co. at 63 Magnolia Drive. The existing building has been removed leaving a blank 2.8 acre site that currently houses a 35’ x 65’ temp. office/storage barn. The remaining site will be remediated with clean fill within the coming year with funding from EPA. What Cheer Flower Farm is undergoing a mission transformation expanding from growing 300,000 flowers to donating to various causes - to creating a vital community hub for multi-purpose uses and reuse.

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Bubble Concept Employment Area Gathering Area Green Space Community Garden Parking

The project aims to reduce the environmental impact of flower cultivation by repurposing floral waste from event venues and florists instead of growing all flowers on site. The initiative also provides temporary parking places for a cost, catering to the parking needs of nearby neighbors and bringing in money for the non-profit organization.

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Concept Plan KEY

1 Parking Lot

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4 Community Garden 5 Secret Garden

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7 Perennial Garden

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Plaza Perspective Drawing

Plaza Design

Plazas are multifunctional urban areas that serve multiple purposes simultaneously. They’re fantastic places for people to go hang out, enjoy themselves, and do things like go to markets or see musical or art shows. The presence of plants and trees can add a pleasant touch of nature to the space as well.

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Planting Plan

Flowering shrubs add bursts of color throughout the year, while small deciduous trees provide structure and interest, especially during the changing seasons. Together, they contribute to a diverse and lively landscape that enhances the overall aesthetic and charm of the outdoor area.

01 04 OCEAN HOUR FARM RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Native Habitats, Food PROJECT Production, and Renewables Native Habitats, Aesthetic & Community Space

Date:

Fall 2023 (September - December)

Location: Date: Rhode Island Bristol,

Fall 2023 (September - December)

Collaborative: Location:

Individual ProjectIsland Newport, Rhode

Collaborative:

Individual Project

The site is a medium to large residential area with Brief Information minimal grading, featuring contemporary architecture Creating habitats prioritizes spaceinfor local plantssetting and an open layout.

It’s located a semi-rural and wildlife, aiming minimal within an upscale Newfor England town,maintenance with a tree line and ensuring the survival ofsoil thequality plants. isThe main good, that adds to its charm.

The generally focus is iton providing a homesite for elements, native ecology making suitable for various and there with the goal of keeping the plant life healthy and are a few existing trees that are planned to be preserved, thriving. Each habitat is aesthetic carefully designed to contributing to the overall of the area. support the local environment and require little

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Locator Map

Site Analysis/Notes

Google Earth Image

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Bubble Concept

House Parking Buffer Planting Beds Picnic Area

Connecting every area of this property is the major focus here. Every area has its functions, but it is still possible to relate them to other parts of the site. Since it is a residential area, it will be mostly used by the owner or their quests, so also think about the amount of people that are going to use this design.

Concept Plan

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1 Parking Lot

2 Entrance Garden 3 Tree Bench

4 Patio x Pool 5 Pergola

6 Picnic Area 7 Pond

The client’s preferences revolve around creating a relaxing, peaceful, and environmentally positive outdoor space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. They are open to incorporating various feature gardens, garden rooms, or other site elements to enhance the overall appeal.

Tree Bench

Pergola & Pond

Planting Palette

Planting The area with mostly red and yellow shrubs will be layered based on its mature height. Most of the trees are deciduous and the color when during different seasons should be red, yellow, or orange. The plants are also native to the area and will be home to different insects or animals.

Contact Information Email: derselemu@icloud.com Mobile: +1(401) 284-6160

Mahikai!

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