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JACK RITCHIE PORTFOLIO

Jack Ritchie The University of Georgia Landscape Architecture jritchie@uga.edu December 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS large scale Projects

Chase Street...........................................................................4 Moss Hollow...........................................................................10 Settlement on Sunset..............................................................14

medium scale projects

Lumpkin Woods.....................................................................22 Lyndon House........................................................................28 Mini Golf Design.....................................................................32

Small Scale Projects

Parking Island.......................................................................36 Ledbetter Residence...............................................................38 Pocket Park..........................................................................44 1

construction design

Willis Residence.........................................................................46 Library Courtyard........................................................................48

Artwork...............................................................................52 RADIO........................................................................................54 Resume...................................................................................55 contact information...............................................56

All designs and artwork is copyright of Jack Ritchie and is not to be used without permission Aerial photographs provided by Bing Maps on bing.com

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LARGE SCALE PROJECTS

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CHASE STREET

For this project, I redesigned a large industrial off of Chase Street in Athens, Georgia to a multi-use live, workcommunity. The site also was to serve as stop of a future rail line connecting Athens to Atlanta.

This project helped me develop spatial relations to surroundings and features on the existing site. Large modern industrial buildings occupied most of the built space on the site, but some remains of old industrial mill buildings existed in disrepair next to the railroad tracks. I made it my goal to keep the old buildings and reuse them in the best way I could. The old mill buildings were to be converted into small to medium size retail and a rail station.

Aerial Photo of Existing Site

To make this site a focal point for the local and surrounding community, I integrated retail and grocery stores into the site. Besides functioning as a rail station for the commuter rail line, the site would also be place where people could do most of their shopping. The people from surrounding neighborhoods could easily walk to the site where they could recreate, shop, or wait for a train. Apart from the services provided on the site, living quarters would also be available in the on-site apartments and single family residential housing. The site is conviently located to downtown Athens and would make for a great place to live.

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Concept Design 6

Chase Town

Rendered Masterplan 7

Rail Station Ideas

Renovated old building to be used as rail station

Photo of existing trackside conditions

Inspiration for steam locomotive static display

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Chase Street Station

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MOSS HOLLOW

a conservation subdivision located a few miles northwest of downtown Athens, Georgia

I was challeged with designing a conservation subdivision within an existing forty year old subdivision. The property was mostly wooded and featured a small lake.

I designed the subdivision so that every property has access to the lake directly or across the street. The common areas can serve many purposes such as walking, fishing, and general recreation.

Father and son enjoying the fishing trails around Moss Lake

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Initial Concept & Masterplan 11

Site Inventories: Slope, Soil, Vegetation, and More 12

Rendered Masterplan 13

SETTLEMENT ON SUNSET

an infill development in Athens, Georgia

Located on the intersection of Oglethorpe and Sunset on an old undeveloped block in Athens, Georgia, the infill development provides affordable housing in an older neighborhood. The scale of the houses and style is that of the existing neighborhood. Street traffic and existing tree canopy were two items I took into great consideration in the design process.

Aerial photo of existing block

Initial design layout of block

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Community garage idea

Old timey house design

Ideas and Sketches 15

Draft Masterplan 16

Rendered Masterplan 17

Houses and shared driveways

Inspiration

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House and Driveway Layout 19

Lumpkin Woods

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Medium scale projects

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LUMPKIN WOODS

Lumpkin Woods is one of the only undeveloped, natural pieces of land on the University of Georgia's campus. It is disected by studetns every day while on their way to class or back to the dorms. I was challenged to design a sculpture park that would fit into Lumpkin Woods. The sculpture park had to have some theme relating to current ecological issues. I chose to design a sculpture park about the finite oil reserves our world offers.

The sculptures were designed to promote awareness about this subject to students passing through the site.

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an ecological sculpture park located in the heart of the Univeristy of Georgia's campus

Aerial photo of existing Lumpkin Woods Site

Concept Diagrams and Visibility Study

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Lumpkin Street Focal Point

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Woods Visitor Center

Scuplture Placement Ideas 25

View of sculpture park from Lumpkin and Cedar Street intersection Visitor Center Porch

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Visitor Center

Rendered Masterplan 27

LYNDON HOUSE

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a regional garden for the Lyndon House Arts Center

Inspirations for regional patterns For this project, I had to design a regional garden for the Lyndon House Arts Center. My design was based on regional patterns straight out of the piedmont region of Georgia. The regional garden provides patrons of the arts center a place to gather, recreate, and relax outside. Various parts of the garden represent different landscapes of the piedmont of Georgia. Area for childern to play is also included alongside a shaded pavilion built in the architecture of a covered bridge.

Children's play area and covered bridge pavilion

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Lyndon House Art Center side entrance

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View of 4 different piedmont landscapes in the regional garden: cropland, woodland, grassland, and manicured lawn

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MINI GOLF

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a themed mini golf course built on an old industrial lot in Athens, Georgia

I designed a mini golf course to fit in an old industrial lot just east of downtown along the railroad tracks. The course was to be themed around the legendary comic book hero Captain America. My target audience was college students and locals both young and old.

The course layout followed the chronological history of the comic book character from his beginning to now.

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Parking Island

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small scale projects

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L E D BE TTE R R ES I DE N CE

residential design

Axon rendering of house and property

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Concept Diagram

Graphite Rendering

Colored Rendering

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Section Elevation of Back Yard 40

Elevation of Side Yard 41

Perspective of Side and Back Yard 42

Computer Graphics Rendering 43

POCKET PARK

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retro-fitting an old alley with a new urban park

construction design

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real world design experience

WILLIS RESIDENCE

I was hired to design a staircase that connected the second floor of the garage to ground level. The staircase was to be constructed with cedar to match some of the architectural features of the house. Designing these stairs was similar to designing a deck but with more focus on grade change. Other factors that I had to take into consideration were door openings, air conditioner unit location, and comfort.

Photo of garage before stair design & construction PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Notes: 6" rise and 11" tread on all steps 1" overhang on all surfaces, including face of step

Garage JACK RITCHIE DESIGNS TEL.(404) 642-6153 jritchie@uga.edu Athens, Georgia

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Deck and Stairs Structural Plan West Elevation

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

There is to be a 1" overhang on each stringer/step.

Decking Plan Scale: 1" =2'-00" There is to be a 1" overhang on each stringer/step.

REVISIONS:

Notice: Elevation drawing is depicted without posts or handrails. This drawing is to visually show placement of deck boards and stringers only. See Structural Plan for posts.

Notice: Elevation drawing is depicted without handrails installed.

DESIGNER:

SHEET #:

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Construction Details for Stair Design

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J.A.R.

OCTOBER 15, 2010

SCALE:

REVISIONS:

DRAWN BY:

J.A.R.

DATE:

Scale: 1" = 2'-00"

1" = 2'-00"

Grade

West Elevation

Scale: 1" = 2'-00"

DESIGNER:

DRAWN BY:

J.A.R.

J.A.R.

DATE:

OCTOBER 15, 2010

SCALE:

1 of 6

SHEET #:

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Grade

West Elevation

AC Hookups

Construction Details for Stair Design

1" = 2'-00"

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Scale: 1" = 2'-00"

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Structural Deck Plan Notice: See sheet No. 5 for more details and dimensions.

JACK RITCHIE DESIGNS TEL.(404) 642-6153 jritchie@uga.edu Athens, Georgia

1st Floor Stoop

Use 2.5" deck screws to fasten deck boards to joists and stringers, see details on sheet No. _

AC Hookups

Willis Residence Project

1st Floor Stoop

Garage

Second Floor Double-Door

Use 2" x 6" deck boards on all surfaces

Willis Residence Project

Second Floor Double-Door

Use 8"x 8" posts Use 2"x 8" lumber for joists Use 2"x 10"lumber for stringers

Decking Plan West Elevation

Notes: 6" rise and 11" tread on all steps 1" overhang on all surfaces, including the face of step

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

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Willis Residence Project

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Garage

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Second Floor Double-Door

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First Floor Stoop

Scale: 1" = 2'-00"

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Post Type: A = 8" x 8" x 3'-3" B = 8" x 8" x 7'-3" C = 8" x 8" x 10'-5" D = 8" x 8" x 13'-5" E = 8" x 8" x 15'-11" Quantity Needed: A=2 B=4 C=2 D=6 E=4

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AC Hookups

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Note: 1" added to post height by standoff base(Simpson Strong-Tie CBSQ88-SDS2)

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Post Details

Post Typology: A

8" x 8" post Scale: 1" = 2'-00"

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4" Use Simpson Strong-Tie Column/Post Base CBSQ88-SDS2 (8"x 8") 1" standoff base and Simpson Strong-Tie SDS 1/4" x 2" wood screws(provided with CBSQ88-SDS2 base) 16" diameter concrete base

REVISIONS:

Compacted Subgrade

Post Footer Detail Scale: 2" = 1'-00"

Construction Note: Depth of hole should exceed height of standoff post base by at least 4"- 6". Fill hole with concrete once post and post base is established in place. Taper surface of concrete away from post base.

DESIGNER:

DRAWN BY:

J.A.R.

J.A.R.

DATE:

OCTOBER 15, 2010

SCALE:

See noted

SHEET #:

3 of 6 PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

JACK RITCHIE DESIGNS TEL.(404) 642-6153 jritchie@uga.edu Athens, Georgia

During this experience, I learned more about construction techniques, how to design for the client, and how to communicate with the builder. The stairs were built according to my plans and few changes were made by the contractor during construction.

Above left) Construction details for post and footer locations.

Left) Framing up the stairs. Above) Nearing completion.

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LIBRARY COURTYARD

redesign of a courtyard on campus

I redesigned a courtyard between the Main library and Leconte Hall on the campus of the University of Georgia.

Existing Courtyard Design 48

The new design features a form derived from the UGA "arch". The HVAC building for the library was relocated to provide more outdoor space.

New Courtyard Design 49

Page of Construction Details for Library Courtyard Redesign

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Deck Details for Library Courtyard Redesign

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A R T W O R K

For as long as I can remember, I have been drawing and creating artwork. Most of my artwork shows my personal interests such as history and music. I won first place in the Georgia High School Drawing Competition in 2006 with my self portrait of me and my banjo. This award included a $20,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design.

Self Portrait with Banjo, 2006

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"Engine 750" "In the Yard"

"The Stanley Brothers"

"Mathis Airport"

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R A D I O

Jack Ritchie, Host & DJ of Bluegrass Junction 90.5 FM WUOG Athens One of my interests is Bluegrass music. In January 2008, I began hosting and deejaying Bluegrass Junction, a show I started at WUOG: the University of Georgia's student-run radio station. Since then, it has been one of the most successful specialty shows at WUOG and receives listeners from around the nation. In 2010, I was recognized by the Bluegrass Legacy as "Who's Who in Bluegrass Music-Media" and my show has been listed in the magazine Bluegrass Unlimited. Since becoming a DJ, I now have over 180 hours of DJ experience and over 90 episodes of Bluegrass Junction to date.

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R E S U M E Education:

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, (May 2012) The University of Georgia Athens, Georgia

Work Experience: Self-employed(May 2009-present)

Landscape and Construction Design Services

Design and sometimes build/install projects for clients

Woodruff Scout Reservation (May-July 2008) Nature Staff: taught Geology, Archaelogy, and Environmental Science

merit badges to Boy Scouts.

Davis Inn Historical Reenactment Group: taught old-time mountain skills such as

logging, blacksmithing, folklore, and mountain music(clawhammer banjo) to Boy Scouts & visitors

Southeastern Railway Museum (June-August 2007)

Museum volunteer, restoration worker on Clinchfield #112 and Chatahoochee Valley #21 Awards: Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (2005)

1st Place Georgia High School Drawing Competition (2006), $20,000 scholarship to SCAD H.O.P.E. Scholarship

Dean's List (2 semesters) References:

Donnie Longenecker longneck@uga.edu

Art Rosenbaum artspark@uga.edu

Buddy Blackmon banjoved@bellsouth.net

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CONTACT INFORMATION

School Address: Jack Ritchie 1875 South Lumpkin Street Athens, Georgia 30606 Permanent Address: Jack Ritchie 2610 Willow Green Drive Duluth, Georgia 30096 Email Address: jritchie@uga.edu Phone Number: (404) 642-6153

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