Jacob Jenkins Landscape Architecture Portfolio

JACOB JENKINS

LEED GA, ASLA

L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R E P O RT F O L I O A collection of professional and academic works mostly focused on analytical landscape design, geodesign, e c o l o g y, c a m p u s p l a n n i n g , a n d d a t a d r i v e n d e s i g n .

EDUCATION K A N S A S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

Master of Landscape Architecture, May 2013 GPA : 3.90

I O W A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning | Minor in Sociology , May 2010 GPA : 3.42

EXPERIENCE E X P LO R I N G October 2016 - April 2017 Hiked the Te Araroa, a 1,826 mile trail the entire length of New Zealand from the nor ther n tip at Cape Reinga to the souther n ter minus at Bluff.

WALKER MACY STUDIO L a n d s c a p e D e s i g n e r, J a n u a r y - S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 6 Working on diverse teams of 3-5 people at a time, Walker Macy is a fast-paced, production oriented studio finely tuned to tackle anything from a small elementar y school to developing master plans for prestigious campuses nationally. Responsibilities included assisting on all phases of design and constr uction, creating 3d models both digitally and physically, GIS analysis, creation of graphics for competition entries, and spear headed the use of parametric sof tware for model and analytical purposes.

AECOM DESIGN AND PLANNING A s s i s t a n t D e s i g n e r, J u l y 2 0 1 3 - D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Assisted in all phases of production from local park projects, city reser voirs, private developments, national memorials, and US Embassies. Responsibilities included production and project assistance on all phases from design development through constr uction administration, specifically 3-D modeling and rendering, GIS analysis, assembly of constr uction document packages, and preparing presentations for public meetings. I led the effor t when developing workflows and integration of new sof tware through GIS and parametric design.

AECOM - SAUDI ARABIA

Lead Landscape Designer / Interim PM, Febr uar y- April 2014 Assisted in the development of a 2km beachfront park in Jezon, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities included car r ying documentation from Conceptual Design to 60% CD’s, presenting to client during design reviews, and interim coordination between all disciplines.

Developed drawings at all stages from conceptual master plans, site analysis diagrams, conceptual renderings for clients, presentation graphics, and constr uction detailing.

K A N S A S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y G r a d u a t e Te a c h i n g A s s i s t a n t , A u g u s t 2 0 1 1 - M a y 2 0 1 3 Four semesters teaching technical modules demonstrating sof tware capabilities in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS package, and Adobe Creative Suites. Aided in design development for 2nd and 3rd year studios through studio lectures and desk critiques.

HONORS AND AWARDS ASLA Honor Award | Kansas Chapter (2012) City Ecologies Master Plan | LAR 420 Kansas State University - Summa Cum Laude Top Graduate with Distinct Honors - Inducted as Member of Sigma Lambda Alpha (Phi Chapter) Honor Society

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY • • • • • •

AutoCAD Civil 3D Eon Vue 11 Adobe Suite Master Collection including Dreamweaver Extensive analytical experience with ArcGIS including ArcGlobe, ArcScene, and City Engine SketchUp 8 with Lumen RT and V-Ray 3D Modeling (3D Studio Max, Revit, Rhino with Grasshopper)

Check out my thesis exploring automated routing techniques here: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/15638

J A C O B LU K E J E N K I N S Landscape Architect, ASL A , LEED GA 515.720.8469 jakejenkins0@gmail.com

REFERENCES ERIC BERNARD Depar tment Chair of Landscape Architecture at Texas Tech University Email: eric.bernard@ttu.edu Phone: (806)834-3482

SERGIO VAZQUEZ Former Senior Associate, Planning and Urban Design, Middle East at AECOM Email: sergio.vazquez@me.com Phone: (718)213-5777

HOWARD HAHN Professor of Landscape Architecture and Major Professor for Thesis Kansas State University Email: hhahn@k-state.edu Phone: (785)532-0977

MARILEE HANKS Former Principal at AECOM, Par tner at Anderson Kr ygier, Inc. Email: mh@andersonkr ygier.com Phone: (503)243-2060

SPATIAL OPENNESS INDEX: Fisher-Gewirtzman D, Wagner I A, 2003, “Spatial openness as a practical metric for evaluating built-up environments” Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 30(1) 37 – 49Overall

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V I S U A L A N A LY S I S R esearch Question: Which areas on site have the best, most open ocean views?

Methodology: Using a series of obser ver points placed in the ocean, we can deter mine which areas on site can see which par ts of the ocean. Low lying, flat areas can only see the horizon, and exposed areas at higher elevations can see from coast to horizon. We can also deter mine how open each view is by aggregating all obser ver values. For instance, standing at on land, the more obser ver points in the ocean you can see, the more open your view is. A higher value indicates a higher score on the spatial openness index which ranges from 0-100, with 100 representing the most open of obser ved values.

METHODOLOGY OPEN VIEW; Able to See From = Coast to Horizon

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3D Google Earth Views- Exported from GIS to KMZ Format Visibility Analysis | California | Site Analysis

W A SSHHI NI N G GT T O NOPA K RK WA N RPA Washington Park Reser voirs 3 and 4 were constr ucted in 1894 on the easter n hills of Washington Park Reser voirs 3 and 4 Washington Park in southwest Por tland. These were constructed in 1894 on the eastern nationally registered historic str uctures have hills of Washington Park in southwest been positively contributing to the landscape Por tland. These nationally registered character of the city of Por tland for almost historic structures have been positively 120 years. Due to maintenance and safety contributing to the landscape character of concer ns caused by a large, historic landslide the city of Por tland for almost 120 years. as well as federal mandates regulating safe Due to maintenance and safety concerns drinking water standards, the Por tland Water caused by a large, historic landslide as Bureau is planning to constr uct a 15 million well as federal mandates regulating safe gallon (MG) buried reser voir to replace drinking water standards, the Por tland Reser voir 3 while taking Reser voir 4 offline.

Water Bureau is planning to construct a 15 million gallon (MG) buried reser voir to The goal of the project is to create a unified replace Reser voir 3 while taking Reser voir solution that improves the reliability and 4 of f line. security of the water system while improving the amenity of the site as an environmentally The goal of the project is to create impor tant element of the landscape as well as a unif ied solution that improves the an urban and community asset. reliability and security of the water system while improving the amenity of the site as an environmentally impor tant element of the landscape as well as an urban and community asset.

Perspectives P E R S P E C T I V E1 S- 3: 1-3: Digital Model created by by Jake Jenkins Digital Model created Jake Jenkins Rendering in V-Ray by others Rendering in V- Ray by others Photoshop Post Production by Jake Jenkins Photoshop Post Production by Jake Jenkins

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Wa s h i n g to n Pa r k | Po r t l a n d , O R | D e s i g n D e ve l o p m e n t Washington Park | Portland, OR | Design Development

W A S H I N G T O N PA R K D E S I G N C O N C E P T S RESERVOIR 3 CONCEPTS The design team investigated many concepts for the redesign of Reser voir 3 in Washington Park. A several month public outreach process in conjunction with input from many design professionals from various disciplines drove the concept exploration. Some wanted more ecologically beneficial areas achieved through naturalization. Others wanted more green parkspace for both active and passive recreation.

Ultimately the community desired a similar character to the original Olmstedian design with an open reflecting pool. The now buried reser voir under neath elevated the height of the reflecting pool about 5 feet. The water level was raised to accommodate the below grade tank, and drops down to the existing water level on the bottom cascade to maintain the relationship with the Gatehouse and the dam.

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RESERVOIR 4 CONCEPTS Reser voir 4 lies 70 feet south of Reser voir 3 in Washington Park. The options proposed were a grassy park, a reflecting pool, or restored native habitat. Of the proposed options, the most favorable was the native habitat. The habitat ser ves dual functions in providing detention of stor mwater r unoff from the reser voir site and also increase infiltration and filters pollutants.

Model output from MWA Architecture

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Washington Park | Portland, OR | Design Development

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G R A N D S TA I R W AY F R O N T E L E V AT I O N Washington Park | Portland, OR | Design Development

W A S H I N G T O N PA R K G R A N D S TA I R W AY

GRADING PLAN

The Grand Stair way ser ves as the main entr y into Washington Park and is the primar y viewing platfor m preser ved from the Olmsted Brothers original design. The stair way was realigned and shor tened in distance to accommodate the new reser voir under neath the reflecting pool since the water height was raised by several feet.

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D E TA I L S

Several enlarged plans and constr uction details were drawn to accurately document the Grand Stair way which is one of the most cr ucial elements preser ved in the original design in the 1890’s. Axonometric and 3-dimensional details were developed in addition to plans to communicate the design intent. The project is under constr uction cur rently and will continue through 2022.

Washington Park | Portland, OR | Construction Documentation

R I PA R I A N B R U S H R A B B I T

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E C O B E N E F I T S S P E C I E S A N A LY S I S How do we really know the impact our designs have on the environment? The Depar tment of Water Resources in Califor nia hired us to specifically answer what impacts several design inter ventions will have on 15 targeted species including amphibians, birds, and ter restrial animals. First we identified species source populations. We developed a series of GIS models conver ting land cover into a resistance sur faces. We then ran a least-cost path analyzing where species will most easily move through the landscape. We then simulated an electrical cur rent r unning through the landscape representing species flow. This practice verified our least cost paths and secondly, infor med us how likely the species was to reach the project site. We then deter mined if the site was the area beneficial, neutral, or negative for species movement. We ran these models for 17 species, 3 sites, and 5 alter native sites.

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LAND COVER RECLASSIFICATION Washington Park | Portland, OR | Design Development

S W A I N S O N S H A W K AT D O S R I O S

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ArcGIS Analysis using McRae B, Dickson B, theory to model con conservation: Ecology

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E C O B E N E F I T S S P E C I E S A N A LY S I S Circuit theor y was applied to analysis species distribution. Several habitat restorations are proposed for the Central Valley, and we were hired to analyze the effectiveness of these restorations to ser vices 16 keystone species. Ter restrial animals move through the landscape with cer tain types of vegetation either fostering or inhibiting their movement. In a similar manner, electricity moves through a network with conductance or resistance. Using detailed land cover data, we can assign these cover types a conductance or resistance value and specifically deter mine how an animal will traverse the landscape. Fur ther more, we can assign a voltage value and deter mine how much electricity will traverse the network. We can accurate deter mine the paths the electricity will take and exactly how much voltage will reach the other side. Applying this logic to a species, we can deter mine the likely routes a species will take to traverse a landscape and the probability of a species finding a specific restoration area. This methodology is used for evaluating the effectiveness of a given restoration area and can also infor m on the most beneficial cor ridor restorations for a given species.

Below is an example of vegetative data reclassified into a resistance value.

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RESISTANCE GRID EcoBenefits Species Analysis | Central Valley, California | Site Analysis

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DESCRIPTION This table plots the complete results of the Ecological Benefits Models in value weighted acres by element per configuration. All values have been normalized in order to visualize them together. The normalized values are on a zero to one scale, which is identified graphically on the far right. To convert this normalized value back into the true numerical result, scale the graphic value by the unique multiplier identified for each model in the column above. This multiplier is also plotted graphically across the bottom of the row of each model type in order to visually recognize the relative scale of values between species or ecosystem typologies. Net benefits are identified by green circles, and losses are identified by purple circles. The area of color represents the net benefit or loss, respecitively. Model typologies are identified by the color band in the column above, as well as by the color of the graphed multiplier. It is most relevant to compare scale of benefits within model typologies since no weights have been applied to the raw data.

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KEY Species VELB = Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle RBR = Riparian Brush Rabbit RWR = Riparian Woodrat LBV = Least Bell’s Vireo SH = Swainson’s Hawk CFR = Chinook Salmon - CV Fall Run CSR = Chinook Salmon - CV Spring Run DBC = Delta Button Celery ST = Slough Thistle Models IoC = Index of Connectivity NGPI = Network Graph and Proximity Index HPI = Habitat Potential Index EF = Ecosystem Function Model

Ecosystems CB = Channel Bank SRA M(NT) = Marsh (Non-Tidal) M(T) = Marsh (Tidal) RIP = Riparian GRL = Grassland OSW = Oak Savanna/Woodland AG = Agriculture OW = Open Water Elements 52 = River Mile 52 PC = Paradise Cut 60 = River Mile 60-65 TA = Three Amigos DR = Dos Rios FB = Firebaugh

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EcoBenefits Species Analysis | Central Valley, California | Site Analysis

US EMBASSY IN MAPUTO The design concept for the U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique draws from the native landscapes that create the coastal -to - inland biomes of the easter n coast of Mozambique. An oppor tunity exists to (re)weave the site into the landscape, both ecologically and aesthetic ally. The design will connect to ecological systems by using native dune species planted with restoration techniques. It also connects inland, using native grassland and forest species. This aids in repairing habitat, as well as rooting the site to its genius loci. The net-zero water use landscape demonstrates how xeric landscapes can be beautiful and sustainable, creating a new paradigm for prominent, cultivated landscapes. It also exhibits a new facet of American “ecodiplomacy� by celebrating the native landscapes of the locations where our embassies reside.

Pool and Cabana Area

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Consular Cour tyard

New Office Building and Cour tyard

Maputo Embassy | Maputo, Mozambique | Design Development

US EMBASSY IN MAPUTO DUNE AND LANDFORM STUDIES

DUNE STUDIES The design connected ecological systems by using native dune species planted with restoration techniques.

Along the main avenue the restored landscape of native succulents and dune thicket plants included more than ten native plants. As natural and seasonal change occurs over time, species will move, settle, and thrive in the conditions that suit them.

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Photos of Mozambique by Principal Marilee Hanks

D I A G R A M AT I C T E X T I L E S

R E I N F U S E D D I A G R A M AT I C T E X T I L E S

C O LO R PA L E T T E

PA V I N G S T U D I E S Vibrant, rich geometrics of textiles inspired the color palette and paving patter ns. The textile where diagrammatically simplified, then re-infused with the colors native to Maputo. The new diagrams ser ved an input to a grasshopper model which hexagonally tiled and oriented the design.

GEOMETRY C O LO R TEXTILES

ORIGINAL TEXTILES

Maputo Embassy | Maputo, Mozambique | Design Development

US EMBASSY IN MAPUTO CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

PLANTING PLAN

The net-zero water use landscape demonstrated how xeric landscapes can be beautiful and sustainable, which created a new paradigm for prominent, cultivated landscapes throughout Mozambique. It also celebrated the native landscape of the locations where our embassies reside. Biomes of the Maputaland region shaped the landscape design and helped infor m three distinct planting concept areas: dunes, grasslands, and wetlands.

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GRADING PLAN

The site was a disturbed parcel, adjacent to the ocean along a coastal highway. An oppor tunity existed to reweave the site into the landscape both aesthetically and ecologically primarily through the use of dunes. The site connected strongly to the native dune landscape along the coast by creating landfor ms and restoring native dune vegetation.

These ber ms were not migrating but solid, constr ucted ber ms with perennial vegetation retaining the topsoil.

Maputo Embassy | Maputo, Mozambique | Construction Documentation

SCRIPPS SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY BUILDING HEIGHT STUDIES BUILDING HEIGHT STUDY FOR COMPETITION ENTRY The SCRIPPS School of Oceanography sites directly on the Pacific Ocean in idyllic San Diego. The campus has strategically and pr udently grown over the years, but with more development and a larger student population than ever, the school has one ver y serious concer n- preser ving ocean views. I was tasked with completing an analysis to visually document how much height could be added to the existing conditions before viewsheds would be obstr ucted from the roadway through campus. Using GIS, I conducted a viewshed study, compiled the ‘above ground raster ’ data (or the available height added to the ter rain before the line of site would be obstr ucted), and then conver ted the raster into 3D extr usions.

Each blue box is an extr usion representing the available height that can be added on to the existing ter rain before your line of site from the roadway to the ocean is obstr ucted. This tool is cur rently being used to assist in infill development on campus.

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BUILDING HEIGHT MAP The available building height ranged from 0 - 60’. The higher values occur along the coastline where a sharp cliff is present. Although these values are small, they allow researchers to finely tune the model to explore more nuanced analyses. This model also allows for scenario testing to take place, whereas there was no process before.

Scripps School of Oceanography | San Diego, California | Successful Competition Entry

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G U AT E M A L A N AT I O N A L C O N T E X T: Guatemala is the most populous nation in Central America with a population of approximately 15.8 million.

The countr y is bordered by Mexico to the nor thwest and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. Guatemala is a biologically rich nation with significant and unique ecosystems. Culturally, the countr y is a distinct mix of colonial Spanish influences and a deep indigenous heritage.

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L A N D S C A P E P AT T E R N The site is adjacent to several significant green spaces including the Parque Ecologico Jacarandas de Cayala and Parque Ecologico y Depor tivo Cayala which lie along the Bulevar Lourdes to the west of the site. The Bosque San Isidro and Cementerio Los Cipreces are within a kilometer of the site. The developers of neighboring Cayala have made a commitment to suppor t the FUNDAECO initiative “Dreaming of a Green City: Metropolitan Ecological Parks in Guatemala City” by donating 46.36 acres of their proper ty to the ecological belt.

The Cayala Park was established in 1995 in Canyon Capital City and is considered to be a “pioneering model of nature conser vation in the context of urban pover ty”. In essence, this initiative strives to protect forests on hills and in ravines that are not developable with the idea being that these forests provide valuable environmental ser vices: water recharge, protection against natural disasters and shelters for biodiversity among other things.

River Green Linkages Ecological Barriers Planned Open Space Zoned Open Space Project Site

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BARAHONA CALDERA AYA R Z A C A L D E R A P E C AYA V O L C A N O

SEISMIC HAZARDS Calderas A c t i v e Vo l c a n o s D o r m a n t Vo l c a n o s Guatemala City Boundary

The countr y lies on the Motagua and Chixoy Polochic fault complex, a major fault line in the region. In 1976 a devastating 7.5 magnitude ear thquake caused the most destr uction in recent histor y. In March of 2013, a 6.2 magnitude ear thquake str uck near Guatemala City but caused little destr uction or death.

There are four volcanoes to the south, two of them active, which sometimes er upt large quantities of ash, and large ear thquakes are also a concer n.

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G U AT E M A L A C I T Y E M B A S S Y S I T E O R G A N I Z AT I O N DESIGN CONCEPT The site presents interesting spatial and topographical challenges when considering site circulation and achieving security requirements. The site is pinned in with major ar terials on three sides. Over 20m of change occurs between Bulevar Austriaco on the nor th and Via Kanajuyu to the south. The design team found this site fitting with extreme topography found throughout the countr y. The concept was derived from the landfor ms of Guatemala star ting in the deep river valleys leading up steep cliffs to the base of the volcanoes. We sought to maximize building integration with the land. Many of the utility buildings, parking, and secure areas are located underground or embedded into the hillside. Site circulation took on a gently meandering, flowing nature which achieved ADA accessibility and roadways under 12% slope. The sinuousness of the circulation was fitting for the locale, hearkening back to the rivers weaving between the steep mountains and volcanoes. The language of deep lows and high peaks found throughout the countr y were ar tfully expressed in the site plan.

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THE PINE OAK FOREST

FOREST CONDITIONS

The pine-oak forest str ucture is layered and integrated. It is for med from the small epiphytes that grow in the thick canopy, providing a rich habitat for birds, fungi, and bacteria to the large oaks and pines that define the bio-region. Mature oaks dominate the emergent layer 60 meters above the forest floor. Stands of diverse conifers grow to 50 meters. Successional specimens of oaks and conifers make up the mid canopy. Guatemala has approximately 1000 species of orchids, 700 of which are endemic to Guatemala.

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The diversity of forest conditions and canopy layers provide the driver for site design manifested through vegetated green walls, steep ter racing, lush layered plantings, and access to water on site.

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CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Guided by the campus goals outlined in the Master Plan and inspired by the stunning, established Douglas Firs on site, our goal was to tread lightly on existing ground while welcoming a new building and main entr y to campus. The primar y circulation ser ves as an ar terial to campus while establishing a strong, linear stor mwater strategy. All stor mwater is collected from roadways and buildings before being directed to the raingarden to the nor th of the walkway. This axis aligns the entr y to the main plaza guiding the visitor to the School of Industrial Design. The school focuses on fabricating and machining metal. Our site elements where inspired by the program, drawing upon heavy steel I-beams, sculptural and creative metalworking, and the complement of site conditions through the expression of stor mwater. A radial parking scheme was developed and finely adjusted to maximize the preser vation of the strongest, healthiest specimen.

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CUSTOM SITE FURNISHINGS Custom site fur nishings were explored using Rhino and Grasshopper, examples shown here. Inspired by the School of Industrial Design, we incorporated heavy steel I-beams with rich wood accents. The option we continued exploring was a water rill with inter mittent slatted wooden benches and weirs.

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T R E E P R E S E R V AT I O N S E C T I O N The Douglas Fir is a symbolic example of strength, for titude, and maturity. The site is populated with an established grove of 30�+ caliper specimen that where preser ved through the design process in collaboration with campus leaders.

S T O R M W AT E R S E C T I O N In parking areas where trees were removed, we established a stor mwater regime which captured all stor mwater and directed it into basins.

ENTRY PLAZA Upon entering campus, one is aligned with the face of the building and entr y plaza. A crossways of sor ts, a half dozen paths ter minate in the space allowing one to stop, obser ve, and reorient. Integrating a visual expression of stor mwater will drastically enhance the plaza experience.

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