Francisco Zapata Landscape Architecture Portfolio

Francisco Zapata LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Selected Works

About Me My name is Francisco Zapata, an extremely motivated, organized, and communicatve person. I have learned many skills and I am prepared to tackle needed tasks

Education B.S. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | Class of 2023 California Polytechnic State University, Pomona Contact +19092121654 fjzapata14@hotmail.com

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | Class of 2018 Aquinas High School, San Bernardino

Experience 2023-Present | Rundell Ernstberger Associates -Worked with a team of Landscape Architects and Planners on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and municipal planning and design projects.

-Participated in all stages of project development including master planning, conceptual design, construction documentation and construction administration.

-Prepared conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D Visualizations -Prepared Quantity Take-Offs and Cost Estimates -Assisted Project Managers with client meeting materials and presentations -Participated in Client meetings -Kicked-off Sustainability Committee 2018-2023 | California Countertops -Met with clients to discuss the scope, requested materials, and scale of the project -Traveled to job sites to collect client measurements in order to assess time, materials and labor required to remodel interior kitchen and bath remodels -Prepared and presented cost-estimates to client on site.

-Prepared and communicated construction documents -Collaborated with material manufacturers and contractor/installers

Technical Skills Adobe: Illustrator | Photoshop | Indesign Rhinoceros AutoCAD Sketchup Lumion

Involvement 2018-2019 ASLA Southern California Student Chapter | First Year Representative 2019-2020 ASLA Southern California Student Chapter | Second Year Representative 2020-2021 ASLA Southern California Student Chapter | Vice President + President 2020 Takeo Uesugi Scholar's | Award

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Content 2019 Balance | spatial studies

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2023 Haven | urban design

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2021 RowDTLA | urban mobility

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Balance|spatial studies Tasked with creating six individual wooden blocks that were manipulated through addition and subtraction of concave/convex, and uniform slopes. We created unique structures for each individual block. that created a new atmosphere at a 1/16"=1' Scale. Using these blocks as a resource to understand spatial composition.

In combination with an asian garden case study I composed a contemporary garden using a balance of the traditional Chinese concepts of Yin and Yang Skills: 3-D Modeling+Printing | Laser Cutting | Physical Modeling | Photography | AutoCAD

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Pieces + Parts | diagram + perspectives 1/16”=1’-0”

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Yin Sunken topography highlighting a convergence of forest screening light while creating a garden experience of nature underneath the tree line.

Separating the landscape from structure.

Site Plan

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Yang A contemporary structure displaying a contrast to the natural landscape which shelters the public from climate conditions. The structure indicates a literal aspect to the Chinese symbology and light may penetrate through its void intop the natural scenery

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Haven|urban design Haven features a 7-acre site, Main Street Place, found in Bellevue, Washington and an urban framework that revitalizes the principles of urban design throughout the city. Our team proposed an urban street renewal that improves micro-mobility of Downtown Bellevue, and connects directly to our site. Featuring a mobility hub, climate shelters, and staging capabilities, Haven offers centralized urban design strategies that take the city of Bellevue to a new level.

Skills: Rhinoceros | Lumion | AutoCAD | Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign Group:Oseas Cruz + Francisco Zapata

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Tertiary Connections

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Bellevue Square + Bellevue Collection

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March 2023 13.9k 22.5k 43.7k 948.5k

Analysis + Mapping

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13.9k 22.5k 43.7k 948.5k

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Light Rail Stations

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April 2023 14.2k 20.5k 57.6k 980.5k

Restaurants

Bellevue Library

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Urban Framework | Proposed Urban Street Renewal + Connection

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Protection from strong winds, particularly in areas prone to gusts or turbulent weather conditions. By creating a physical barrier, such as a row of trees, pavilion wind break or walls, it helps reduce wind velocity and turbulence in its immediate vicinity. The windbreak structure positively impacts the microclimate of an area.

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A micro mobility hub improves urban connectivity by integrating cycling infrastructure with other transportation modes. It is strategically located near transit stations, allowing seamless transfers between bikes and public transportation.

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4. OPEN SPACE + STAGING 5. WATER FEATURE 6. WATER RETENTION STAIRWAY 7. DOG PARK

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Mobility Hub | central urban mobility center

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Pavilion | Wind + Climate Shelter

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Staging | open event space

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Row DTLA|urban mobility The design concept incorporates an important element in history, specifically through the site where a rail line would run through Alameda Street. Decreasing the use of combustion vehicles is critical to Los Angeles, so my partner and I have a plan to reintroduce the rail by implementing a trolley that runs down Alameda Street named the 'Trail'. Our site design focuses on creating a central urban space, using biomimicry to represent what would become the heart of our urban mobility movement and the circulation-based design at our site.

Group:Tania Bowen + Francisco Zapata

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circulation concept

Concept + Analysis Diagrams

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6. Pathways

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Site Plan + Section

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