PORTFOLIO
master of landscape architecture boston architectural college
hannah c osborn
2d visualization: the reservoir gateway
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internship experience: boston food forest coalition institutional planning studio: the gardens at terrace park ecology representation: the mojave desert photography & models hand-drawn work & sketches
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the reservoir gateway
in 1870, the chestnut hill reservoir featured a large gateway at the intersection of commonwealth avenue and chestnut hill drive. 25 years later, the gate was torn down as commonwealth ave expanded into newton. my proposed additions to this popular walking path are to build a copy of the original gateway as a historical symbol for the reservoir, serving as a new public landmark, and to increasing shade opportunities along the eastern edge of the reservoir.
after before
food forest coalition as a design & construction intern at boston food forest coalition (BFFC) I worked closely with the construction & design director to host community engagement meetings across Roxbury and Dorchester. Amongst many projects, I created informational boards to visually explain the vision of the organization at community meetings and used GIS to create maps and diagrams to assist the Fundraising Director in securing funding for the organization. one of my largest tasks was to use data from the mayor’s office of housing to find city-owned vacant lots and overlay their locations on environmental justice and population data. these lots could potentially become food forest parks, and grow the network of local, fresh food in boston neighborhoods. the goals of BFFC, amongst many, align with my vision for myself as a future landscape architect. these goals are to increase green space equity in under-invested neighborhoods, increase resiliency against the urban heat island effect, and build stronger and more connected communities through shared spaces.
Food Forests & Climate Resiliency
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Upham’s
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the gardens at terrace park
this studio project transformed the former-automobile factory plaza at assembly marketplace, somerville into a green, community-focused neighborhood that encourages human connection and art. native plantigs, and pollinator-friendly green-roofed community center, and art performances will become the new heart and identity of assembly.
Section B Rooftop
Building Typology Diagram
Plant Palette Color Calendar
Full Site Render
View from Terrace Render
View from Community Center Awning Render
the mojave desert
the mojave desert is a unique collection of regional and endemic desert ecology, covering portions of southern nevada, western arizona, and southeast california. I collected imagery representing various geological forms and exaggerated their scale and proximity to one another to create ‘horizontal’ and ‘vertical’ sections of the ecoregion, showcasing a variety of forms and ecological zones.
photography & models
this series of photos is an exploration of finding nature within an urban landscape. you find nature in urban environments when you notice the similarities between the exfoliation of a plane tree or a light pole, or the laticework of a chain-link fence or a honey locust. when you stop categorizing the things around you as natural or man-made, you can find moments of reverie in any place you look.
the models included on this page represent of my favorite compositions.
Seating Detail
Studio Axon Model
Textural Model
hand-drawn work & sketches
Charcoal Tunnel
Eames House Study
Studio Axon
paintings
my favorite medium to use while painting is gouache. I am delighted by the paint’s flexibility to let you create washes of color as you would with watercolor, and then with the same paint just moments later, add opaque details nearly identical to how you would with acrylic. painting is a wonderful hobby that lets me express myself in differnt shades and hues, letting myself feel the mood of a painting shift and watch it transform with a few key strokes or with a gentle wash of color.
Gouache Limes
Donut, the Dog Lilypads
RESUME
boston architectural college | boston, MA
master of landscape architecture | expected: spring 2026 coursework: housing & institutional planning studio, landscape performance, ecology systems, plant taxonomy, grading: earthwork & stormwater management
wentworth institute of technology | boston, MA
bachelor of science in biomedical engineering | completed: fall 2019 coursework: medical robotics & assistive technology, biomechanics, organic & biochemistry, anatomy & physiology i & ii
hardware: 3d printing, cnc, drafting tools, hand tools, soldering, wet lab equipment software: adobe suite, arcgis, autoCAD, iwork suite, labview, MATLAB, microsoft suite, r, rhinoceros, SOLIDWORKS creative mediums: digital collage, embroidery, crochet, graphite, gouache paint
SASLA executive board | secretary | jan. 2025 – present
• collaborates with other officers to plan, coordinate, and execute general body meetings & events.
• records meeting minutes, manages calendar, and shares event announcements across other BAC student groups.
BSLA fieldday | volunteer | june 2024
• executed various roles across the conference, including event registration, coordinating la ces records, event set-up, and tear-down.
boston food forest coalition | intern | may 2024 – sept. 2024
• planned and supported community engagement meetings across dorchester and roxbury to gain neighborhood input on food forest park design.
• created gis maps, engagement materials, and graphics to support fundraising and community engagement meetings.
• collaborated with communications manager to publish new design standards for the organization.
hickox williams architects | intern | sept. 2023 – jan. 2024
• drew site plans, sections, and elevations for residential homes compliant with the beacon hill architectural commission.
• supported principal architects by generating autocad drawings, photographing sites, and managing office tasks.
• researched potential projects by synthesizing information and generating graphics to present to the team.
cogdesign | junior project manager | jan. 2023 – sept. 2023
• collaborated with executive director, pro bono designers, and communities in boston to address neighborhood needs to design beautiful programmatic spaces in the community.
• acted as designer, document editor, event coordinator, photographer, and note-taker when applicable.
apple, inc. | expert | oct. 2019 – present
• guides customers to a personalized solution by listening and providing advice to develop a custom experience to best suit the individual’s personal interests and technical needs.
• troubleshoots, problem-solves, and educates customers when unique technical and non-technical issues arise.
• trusted by team to resolve complex customer scenarios with exemplary customer service, decision quality, and empathy.
• oversees and facilitates trainings for new teammates according to apple’s standards, values, and focus on customer experience.
• utilizes
interpersonal skills to effectively educate and deliver feedback to teammates.
