2024 School Portfolio

“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life”

-Elizabeth Gilbert

Free hand Drawings.

Freehand drawings are essential skills for any Landscape Architect. These are the most recent drawings within the school year.

Drawings made during the off campus 2023 in Nepal

Photographing.

Similar to freehand drawing, photography is a vital skill that eveyone should do, capturing a tangible snapshot of a place at a specific moment, accessible to anyone. Personally, I love taking pictures—it’s a way to preserve moments in history.

Photos taken when I was abroad in Nepal traveling around In Kathmandu. It was taken on a Fugi X-M1 with a 35mm lens. 2024

Grandpa’s farm in Dominican Republic

Academic year

LSA 460 Off-Camp:Thesis Project (2023) Location

Nepal, Kathmandu Project

Voluntary Steps Involuntary Leaps

“Mapping Nepal’s Cultural Passage” Instructor

Matthew Potteiger

Voluntary Steps Involuntary Leaps.

Spending a semester in Nepal, I explored the intriguing concept of “cultural movement” and its impact on how culture changes with people’s transitions. During my 90-day journey, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds became the essence of my project. Whether through face-toface or online interviews, I gained valuable insights into Nepal’s intricate political, cultural, and social fabric.

The story map introduces a diverse mix of individuals, both from Nepal and international travelers. Explore not just who they are, but also the unique circumstances that led to these meaningful connections.

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Ecuador

London

Syracuse

Hale Denizden

Shipra

Jay Regmi Monu Chhetri

Story maps of people’s cultral movement. You can scan the QR code to read more.

New York,Syracuse

LEMP PARK

Academic year

LSA 326 Landscape Design Studio (2021)

Location

301 S Warren St, Syracuse, NY 13202

Project

Redesigning Lemp Park Instructor

Rachel Leibowitz

Landscape Design for, Lemp Park.

In our first community-scale project in Downtown Syracuse, we evaluated and revitalized a local park. Drawing inspiration from on-site details and input from local authorities. Our challenge was addressing missing elements to ensure a comprehensive approach for the community.

Lemp Park

Google map picture of Lemp Park Syracuse, New York

Lemp Park

Analysis and conceptualization.

In our first community-scale project in Downtown Syracuse, we evaluated and revitalized a local park. Drawing inspiration from on-site details and input from local authorities. Our challenge was addressing missing elements to ensure a comprehensive approach for the community.

Constraints

-The existing landscape is degrading

-Parking lot is casting a large shadow making the existing landscape dark

-Current vegetation is on a decline

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LEMP

Bubble map of people using the space

Photo documentation of Lemp park

E. Fayette Street

Warren Parking Garage

S. Warren Street

Syracuse Media Group Financial Plaza

M. Lemp Jewelers Soup R Salads

Lemp Park

Picture Site Analysis By Joselfy H

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Proposed Design.

Lemp Park

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Perspectives of Syracuse Lemp Park.

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New York,Syracuse

Thornden Park

Academic year

LSA 226 Foundation Design Studio (2020) Location

Thornden Park, Syracuse New York Project

Living within Thornden Park Instructor

Rachel Leibowitz

Landscape Design for, Thornden Park.

In Foundation Design Studio, we focus on developing skills for visualizing and communicating design ideas. This course emphasizes the use of traditional and digital tools to create 2-D and 3-D designs, introducing fundamental design principles and the design process.

Our project centered around Thornden Park, a 76-acre space in Syracuse, NY, renowned for its flower garden and amphitheater. We crafted a trail that heightened the sensory experience of the existing greenery. Utilizing tinted frames along the pathways, specific colors emerged when viewed, showcasing the beauty of flowers and bulbs. This collaborative project was part of LSA 226 Foundation Design Studio (2020) instructed by Rachel Leibowitz and executed with Elisa Gutierrez and Gabriel C.

Thornden Park

Analysis and conceptualization

The project was all about shining a spotlight on the unique features of the park and how we engage with the space we have. Within our group, we decided to zoom in on specific park components, rather than taking in the entire park in one glance. The brilliant idea of framing the park came from Elisa and Gabriel, injecting creativity as well as reasons of framing the park. Of course, the journey wasn’t all smooth sailing – we encountered quite a few challenges that added some spice to the mix, making the whole experience as exciting as it was rewarding!

Constraints

-Steep slope

-Dark and wet areas making it hard to walk around

-What do we want to emphasize

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Instruction guide of how we set up the frames, piece by piece

Section of Thornden Park when implementing frames

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Park Perspective when trying to find a place where we want to bring more attention with the frames.

Quick 3D sketch up model of the site

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Proposed Design.

Figure 1 Plan View Exported in ARC GIS data than used illustrator to trace out the shape and color with thee path mapped out.

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Photos taken after installation

Perspective how frames within the park

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Cazenovia, New York

Watkins-Shannon

Academic year

LSA 327 Landscape Design Studio (2022)

Location

Cazenovia New York

Project

Redesigning Shannon’s House Instructor

Watkins-Shannon

Landscape Design for, Watkins-Shannon House.

In our initial venture in Cazenovia, New York, we took on the task of giving Professor Watkins-Shannon’s backyard a fresh look. Our mission was clear: create a scenic retreat for him and his wife as they embraced a new chapter in their life, becoming empty nesters.

We had the creative freedom to design to our heart’s content, but there was a catch – we had to be mindful of the neighbors. They use the side pavement next to his place regularly. Striking a balance between our creative flair and respecting the neighbors’ routines added an interesting twist to the project.

Watkins Shannon House

Analysis and Conceptualization.

The community has a European vibe, and the property has a cozy Cottagecore look. It’s small but stands out with a unique tulip tree in the back. Neighbors use the trail, and there’s an agreement in place. They’re open to changes that won’t disturb their peace. We’re aiming for a harmonious transformation within these cozy confines.

Constraints

-The tulip tree seems to dry up most of the plants within its surroundings.

-The back yard is not flat but somewhat hilly.

-Professor’s wife wants to have more areas to have her own garden where she can grow edible herbs.

Concept sketch analysis

Concept Planting plan

Watkins Shannon House

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Proposed Design.

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Master planting plan

Bloom calendar for the plant that was picked for the site.

Chinese Astilbe

Carpet Thyme

Gras Abelia

Rain Astilbe

Coneflower

Origanum

Tulip Poplar

Tardiva Panicle Bush Cinquefoil

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