Landscape Architecture Portfolio - Erika Rosenzweig

ERIKA ROSENZWEIG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

ERIKA ROSENZWEIG | 2022 RESUME | BLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SKILLS • • • • • • • • •

Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, & In-Design AutoCAD SketchUp Procreate ArcGIS Pro Google Drive: Docs, Slides Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint Hand Graphics: marker, colored pencil, acrylic paint, pastel, & watercolor Website Design: Visual Studio Code (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-end framework), WordPress

LEADERSHIP

CONTACT: etr38225@uga.edu 954.464.6536 Parkland, FL 33076 www.erikarosenzweig.com

EDUCATION: University of Georgia, College of Environment and Design Athens, GA August 2020 - Present

GPA: 4.0/4.0 Program: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Certificate Program: New Media

AWARDS: 2021 Neel Reed Scholarship committee picked to receive one of the oldest and most prestigious scholarships given to CE+D students

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2022 John Walter Eubanks Scholarship recognize exceptional students in the study of landscape architecture

UGA Transition Leader- Department of Student Transitions April 2021- Present Collaborate with 15 student ambassadors to plan and facilitate 2,000+ student large-scale welcome events, organize outreach initiatives, and provide individual support to specialized student populations.

Hillel Social Programming Chair November 2020 - Present

Create and implement social programs for peers regarding social justice, leadership, and religion weekly.

Manage a 7 person student board, program events, and outreach.

Georgia Students of Landscape Architecture November 2020-Present Social Media Chair May 2022-Present Sigma Delta Tau Sorority August 2020 - Present

SDT Greek Grind Public Relations Team - Helped raise $112,067 for Prevent Child Abuse America by creating media lists, flyers, and hosting social media fundraising pushes College of Environment and Design Ambassador February 2022-Present

WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Jacobs Camp Head Songleader & Counselor, Utica, MS Summer 2019, 2021, & 2022 Sang, played guitar, and led song sessions for 480+ children. Organized daily services & activities.

Part-time Cantorial Soloist, Athens, GA March 2022 - Present Plan and lead services for congregation members once every six weeks with guitar and voice.

Shop With a BullDawg Mentor: November 2021-Present Annual holiday shopping with local elementary school children in Athens-Clarke County.

My goal is to design spaces with intent. I want to create landscapes that highlight the beauty of the natural world, protect the existing environment, and serve the communities around them.To me the beauty of Landscape Architecture is its ability to bring people together. I want to design spaces that offer a sense of place and opportunities for people to create memories. Particularly in an age of changing climate, I want to be a part of a generation of Landscape Architects that create sustainable environments, preserve nature, and regenerate polluted areas. In my career I plan to do my part to repair the world and plan a bright future for ensuing generations. I believe I possess the kind of creativity, communication skills, and passion for the environment that could make me an incredible landscape architect one day. I wish to continue to learn everything I can in my BLA Program and beyond to one day change the world for the better.

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Project Scale

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SHIPPING LANES

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PROPOSED ISLANDS

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CRABS

SEA TURTLES

FISHERIES

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Southeast Atlantic Barrier Island System | Georgia Coast | 2022

CUMBERLAND ISLAND

JEKYLL ISLAND

BRUNSWICK

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WOLF ISLAND

ST. CATHERINES ISLAND

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SHIPPING LANES

ARTIFICIAL REEFS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

11 The Connection

Mixed-Use Urban Plan | Georgia Square Mall | Athens, GA | 2022

17 Peachwood Paradise Conservation Subdivision | Moss Side Drive & Jefferson Highway | 2022

23 Encompass Oasis

Hypernature Plaza & Planting Design | The Tree Room | Athens, GA | 2021

29 Carolina Home

Infill Housing | 295 Hill Street | Athens, GA | 2022

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THINKING GLOBALLY, ACTING REGIONALLY PROJECT TEAM: ERIKA ROSENZWEIG & MEGAN JANSSEN

ROLE: CO-DEVELOPED ANALYSIS DIAGRAMS, ISLAND SHAPE DESIGN, & BASE MAP PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION: AUTOCAD BASE MAP, DEVELOPMENT OVERTIME DIAGRAM, ISLAND SYSTEM DESIGN DRAWING, SECTION, SYSTEM IMPACT AND RESTORATION DIAGRAM, & BARRIER ISLAND BENEFITS CHART

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In the US, over 200 million cubic yards (CY) of material is dredged annually from federal navigation channels. 85% is available for beneficial use, but only 38% is currently used. This leaves between 110 and 119 million CY of discarded dredged material (asla.org: Design with Dredge).

Sea level rise is another global issue. Georgia’s coastal sea level is up to 11 inches higher than it was in 1950. By 2050, 100 miles of coastline and 14 existing barrier islands on Georgia’s coast are at risk from sea level rise.

This could cause the loss of important wetlands, historic structures and communities. Floods in the Savannah area, including Tybee Island, now occur about 10 times a year—up from an average of just five or fewer some 40 years ago (ucsusa.org). Hurricanes are also predicted to cause even more damage in correlation with sea level rise.

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THE NEED FOR COASTAL RESILIENCE

By thinking globally and acting regionally we propose a solution to fortify Georgia’s coast against storm surge by creating 19 barrier islands made of excess dredge and other surplus materials. These islands will bring forth opportunities for recreation, absorb wave energy, and provide spaces where Georgia’s wildlife and ecological communities can thrive.

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SHIPPING LANES

LEGEND:

SAVANNAH TYBEE ISLAND

SHIPPING LANES

DOLPHINS

ARTIFICIAL REEFS PROPOSED ISLANDS

FISHERIES

JELLYFISH

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SEA TURTLES

CRABS

ST. CATHERINES ISLAND

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Market Goods and Services

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Recreation Spending, Commercial Fishing Revenue, Post-Disaster Insurance Savings,

Nature Centers, Public Piers, Docks, Boardwalks

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Industry

CUMBERLAND ISLAND

Economy

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Non-Market Goods and Services

Ecological

Coastal Protection, Storm Surge Mitigation, Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, Dredge Use, Water Quality, Carbon Storage

Georgia Coast Suitability Analysis Bathymetry/Topography

Ecology (Reefs)

Composite Site Analysis

Dredge/Geomorphology Dredging Site

Shipping

LEGEND:

OPEN (SUITABLE FOR BUILDING) PROTECTED (NOT SUITABLE FOR BUILDING)

Lumion Model of Island System Produced by Megan Janessen

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Recreational Islands Preserved Islands (no human development)

“The Garbage of Eden” - Semakau Landfill Singapore’s Semakau Landfill built in 1999 offers a prime example of how we can make room for biodiversity, even in places where we dump our trash.

Locals call it “the garbage of Eden” as it looks more like a distant island getaway than an area to store refuse.

Each cell is filled with burned landfill ash lined with an impermeable plastic membrane. This membrane is then covered with clay to form the base of the ash cells and trap any leachate, which would otherwise contaminate the surrounding ecosystem.The landfill today has maintained a high level of biodiversity which is a testament to its current success. (earthisland.org) Since the U.S Produces 268 million tons of waste with only 140 million going into landfills (dumpsters.com), we want to use that waste as a resource for our island cores as shown in the section to the left.

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The Georgia Square Mall located on Highway 78 West off the perimeter of Athens has been on the decline for years. Its anchor store, Macy’s, closed down in 2017 leaving its other remaining big box retailers (Sears and J.C. Penny) struggling to keep the mall afloat. The 300,000 sq ft site is unfrequented and virtually impermeable due to its large parking lot and poor stormwater management.

The Connection is a redesign and revitalization plan to turn the unused Georgia Square Mall site into a live, work, play community.

The redesign is composed of a strong retail core, multistory-buildings, and quality open spaces. The plazas inspire community events and new stormwater management techniques are implemented to combat excess stormwater runoff. All these elements combined work together to accomplish the overarching goal of creating a space meant to encourage human connection.

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REIMAGINING THE AMERICAN MALL

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Since the site is mostly impervious, The Connection employs multiple stormwater management techniques. These include green streets, eco green roofs, trees, and other green infrastructure to slow stormwater runoff, reduce runoff volumes, protect water quality and overall improve watershed health.

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A strong retail core: composed of shops, retaurants, and entertainment spaces ex: bars, salons, cinemas, and fitness centers. Along the main road Main road: draws users to the large park in the center Large Park: Designed with ample space and a stage for social and community events i.e. concerts, town halls, farmers markets, etc.

Abundant Nature Access: created by placing all residential areas in close proximity to open green spaces Bus transportation: Provided within the retail core is to welcome non-residents into the site.

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The Importance of Play in Design Play in all ages supports the development of social-emotional skills, encourages communication, and fosters collaboration.

Design that encourages routine play, is a powerful tool for stress relief and healing. In our constant go-go-go world, people find less time to unplug and slow down. That is why providing outlets designed for both lesuire and fun has become increasingly important to boost the overall well-being of communities and the people within them.

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“When small groups of people are around each other conversation is spontaneous. This fact of our human nature is what pocket neighborhoods are built around” -pocket-neighborhoods.net

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Peachwood Paradise is a senior living community designed to encourage active lifestyle and social wellness in its residents.

The site is located between Jefferson Road and Moss Side Drive in Athens, Georgia. Surrounding it are restaurants, civil services, shopping outlets, as well as spaces for worship, health, and recreation.

On this site I propose creating a community of 48 houses separated into six pocket neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is intended to feel private from one another and possess their own communal greenspace and clubhouse for events and gatherings. Walking trails connect residents to the forest inspiring residents to experience nature and stay active.

Rising population and urbanization have contributed to the appeal of pocket neighborhoods. Benefits of living in a pocket neighborhood include a sense of community, more efficient and environmentally-friendly living, lower costs, and shared amenities.

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SMALL SCALE NEIGHBORHOODS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

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Suitability Analysis Slope Inventory

Soil Inventory

KEY: (SLOPE) 0 - 5% 6 - 10% 11 - 15% 16+%

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NOT LIMITED 0-10%

-CBA (CECIL SOILS) -CYB2 (CECIL SANDY LOAM) -CYC2 (CECIL SANDY LOAM) -PGC3 (PACOLET SANDY CLAY LOAM)

SLIGHTLY LIMITED 10-15%

-PFD2 (PACOLET SANDY LOAM) -PGD3 (PACOLET SANDY CLAY LOAM)

Surface Hydrology Inventory

KEY: RIDGE LINE RUNOFF WET WEATHER CREEK WATER BUFFER ZONE

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Vegetation Inventory

KEY: SLIGHT LIMITATIONS

- PASTURES, YOUNG TREE GROWTH, & DENSE INVASIVES

MODERATE LIMITATIONS - MATURE PINES & YOUNG HARDWOODS

SEVERE LIMITATIONS - MATURE HARDWOODS

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Proposed Redesign: • 68% Conserved Forest • 1.6 Miles of Walking Trails • 6 Pocket Neighborhoods • 48 Lots: 18 Single Homes, 15 Duplexes

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1. Lake 400 2. Fishing Dock 3. Walking Trail 4. Conserved Forest 5. Clearing 6. Main Entrance 7. Boardwalk 8. Pocket Clubhouse 9. Communal Greenspace 10. Secondary Entrance

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SCALE: 1”= 100’

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CURVE LENGTH= 150' CURVE LENGTH= 150'

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END ST.= 4+ 5.04 EL= 743

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EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748

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Physical Wellbeing H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73

END ST.= 4+ 5.04 EL= 743

4.1 EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748

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END ST.= 4+ 5.04 EL= 743 H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73

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BVC STA= 1+ 50 EL= 748.85

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

END ST.= 16+ 42.14 EL= 747

H.P. STA= 14+ 5.03 EL= 748.554 EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 EL= 748.479

BVC STA= 12+ 75 EL= 745.653

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

END ST.= 4+ 5.04 EL= 743

Emotional

EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748 BVC STA= 1+ 50 EL= 748.85

EVC STA= 8+ 99.27 EL= 728.888 EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748

H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73

BVC STA= 1+ 50 EL= STA= 748.857+ 69.86 L.P. EL= 726.018

Environmental

END ST.= 4+ 5.04 EL= 743

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

BVC STA= 5+00 EL= 740.867

THE SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73 7.32 12+ ROAD 2 INT: EL= 742.63

EVC STA= 4+ 74.40 EL= 738.5

-.69%

EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748

H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73

BVC STA= 1+ 25 EL= 753.97

H.P. STA= 1+ 80.226 EL= 754.45 END ST.= 16+ 42.14 EL= 747

CURVE LENGTH= 150'

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BVC STA= 1+ 50 EL= 748.85

42.14 16+ ST.= 747 END EL=

BVC STA= 1+ 50 EL= 748.85

CURVE LENGTH= 150'

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL=VERTICAL 742.63 SCALE: 1”= 10’

25.80 14+ 79 A= 5.03 C ST = 748.4 EV EL 14+ A= 54 . ST 8.5 H.P = 74 EL

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

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END ST.= 16+ 42.14 EL= 747

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END ST.= 16+ 42.14 H.P. STA= 14+ 5.03 EL= 747 EL= 748.554 EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 EL= 748.479

2 + 7.3 : 12 3 2 INT 2.6 75 AD EL= 74 12+53 STA= 5.6 BVCEL= 74

END ST.= 16+ 42.14 EL= 747

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H.P. STA= 14+ 5.03 EL= 748.554 EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 EL= 748.479

BVC STA= 12+ 75 EL= 745.653

CURVE LENGTH = 400'

H.P. STA= 14+ 5.03 EL= 748.554 EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 748.479 7.32 ROAD 2 INT: 12+EL= EL= 742.63

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ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

H.P. STA= 14+ 5.03 EL= 748.554 EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 EL= 748.479

BVC STA= 12+ 75 EL= 745.653

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BVC STA= 12+ 75 EL= 745.653

EVC STA= 8+ 99.27 EL= 728.888 4.4 6%

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L.P. STA= 7+ 69.86 EL= 726.018

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EVC STA= 8+ 99.27 EL= 728.888

MINOR COLLECTOR ROAD GRADING PLAN

L.P. STA= 7+ 69.86 END ST.= 4+ EL=5.04 726.018 EL= 743

In order to plan a community for senior living, I used The Seven Dimensions of Wellness to inform my design goals. - Graphic Inspired by Shma Designs ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

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EVC STA= 4+ 74.40 EL= 738.5 BVC STA= 5+00 EL= 740.867 L.P. STA= 7+ 69.86 EL= 726.018

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EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748

CURVE LENGTH = 200'

BVC STA= 5+00 EL= 740.867

CURVE LENGTH = 350'

H.P. STA= 1+ 80.226 EL= 754.45 EVC STA= 4+ 74.40 EL= 738.5 BVC STA= 5+00 EL= 740.867

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H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73

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ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63 % .15

BVC STA= 1+ 25 EL= 753.97

H.P. STA= 1+ 80.226 EL= 754.45

H.P. STA= 1+ 80.226 EL= 754.45

BVC STA= 1+ 25 EL= 753.97

END ST.= 16+ 42.14 EL= 747

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BVC STA= 1+ 25 EL= 753.97

VERTICAL SCALE: 1”= 10’

EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 EL= 748.479

1.73% 4 -5.0

BVC STA= 12+ 75 EL= 745.653

NGTH= 150' CURVE LENGTH = 200'

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

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Social CURVE LENGTH = 400'

H.P. STA= 14+ 5.03 EL= 748.554 EVC STA= 14+ 25.80 EL= 748.479

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BVC STA= 1+ 50 EL= 748.85

CURVE LENGTH = 350'

ROAD 2 INT: 12+ 7.32 EL= 742.63

CURVE LENGTH= 150' 1.73%

H.P. STA= 2+ 40.68 EL= 750.73

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END ST.= 4+ 5.04 EL= 743

Spiritual

EVC STA= 3+ 50.03 EL= 748

EL= 748.554

Senior Wellness for Life Needs DESIGN GOALS

Sustainable Nature

Exercise

Sense of Community

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MOSS SITE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION VERTICAL ROAD ALIGNMENT ERIKA ROSENZWEIG| PROFESSOR NICHOLS| LAND 3040/3340| SPRING 2022

Vertical Roadway Engineering Plan CURVE LENGTH = 200'

LOCAL ROAD GRADING PLAN RO 2 + 7.3 : 12 3 2 INT 2.6 75 AD EL= 74 12+53 STA= 5.6 BVCEL= 74

14+ A= 54 . ST 8.5 H.P = 74 EL

RO + 7.3 : 12 3 2 INT 2.6 AD EL= 74

50 1+ STA=8.85 BVCEL= 74

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LOCAL ROAD VERTICAL PROFILE

CURVE LENGTH = 200' CURVE LENGTH = 200'

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Senior Wellness for Life Needs Pocket Neighborhood Design THE SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

DESIGN GOALS

Sustainable Nature Exercise

Environmental

Spiritual Emotional

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Vocational Intellectual

Sense of Community

Physical Wellbeing

In order to plan a community for senior living, I used The Seven Dimensions of Wellness to inform my design goals. Graphic Inspired by Shma Designs

Horizontal Roadway Engineering Plan

Vertical and Horizontal Roadway Engineering Plans that ensure vehicles can negotiate turns at safe gradual rates (Created using Roadworks)

MOSS SITE CONSERVATIO ROADWAY ENGINEER

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Encompass Oasis is a reclaimed post-industrial space that intertwines nature and industry to create an enjoyable interactive plaza.

Located between Tracey and Oneta Street, this site originally was a building on a cotton press in 1870. The building since burned down and was reduced to industrial scraps of metal and rubble. Today the site is surrounded by many businesses and mixed-residential housing.

Encompass Oasis is meant to invigorate the surrounding community by drawing in consumers for the local businesses and giving students, families, and workers alike a resting space to experience serenity. The theme nature reclaiming industry is inspired by both the site’s history and the abundance of overgrowth present on surrounding buildings.

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NATURE RECLAIMING INDUSTRY

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Features Grassy and Sporadic Plants: that spill over industrial elements Variable Seating

Structures that Encompass Users

sitting rocks decking swings large & small moveable tables individual seating

higher plane: deck and swings neutral plane: moveable seating area lower plane: sunken firepit

Copper Pipe Water Feature: for ambient noise using pipes found on site Stormwater Management: semi-permeable pavement and rain garden

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The clients have issues traversing steps so all paved surfaces not including the front walkway do not contain slopes greater than 2 percent for walkability and all semi-permeable pavers are placed on slopes no greater than 5 percent following ADA guidelines. Due to arthritis and safety concerns the driveway permits guest parking and allows users to easily back out in the driveway first instead of the street. A basketball goal can be set up in the guest spot upon request for grandchildren recreation.

The covered area of the patio supports easy access from the kitchen and keeps users dry when transporting weekly groceries from the garage. The patio is also great for hosting small friendly gatherings and outdoor dining. While outdoors the couple enjoys watching native songbirds. The gazebo surrounded by trees in the back garden provide a suitable bird habitat and watch area. The husband loves to garden so to optimize the site’s sun/shade paterns a vegetable garden resides on the sunny west side of the house, while a shade garden space exists in the side yard located on the opposite side.

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Welcome to the Carolina home, the ideal home of my elderly clients. The intent of my design is to meet and exceed the needs of an empty-nester family nearing retirement age.

The wife has requested to retain stormwater runoff which is mitigated by the use of semi permeable pavement throughout the plan and two rain gardens located on the northwest side of the lawn.

Overall, the site is designed with the intent of providing private intimate spaces for the couple to enjoy, which is accomplished through the use of high planting, fences, and intentional house placement away from pedestrian and neighboring onlookers.

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“Landscape Architecture is the glue that enables life between the buildings. Ideally, it uses the past, present, and the unknown future to improve the world around us. Already, it has taught me to view my surroundings in a new light and appreciate the endless possibilities they offer.”

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