Julia Kappelman | 2020 | Landscape Architecture Student Portfolio | Kansas State University

Julia Kappelman LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

“Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”

M I YA M O T O M U S A S H I

CONTENTS

New Corporate Green

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Flood-Resilient, Mixed Use Planning and Design

Children’s Hospital Courtyard

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Site Design and Planting

Rivergrove Lions Park

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Drought-Tolerant Park Design

Interwoven Boardwalk

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Site Research and Art Installation

Charlotte Sawyers Natural Area

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Site Design and Construction Details

Poyntz Promenade

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Site Research and Urban Design

Resume

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New Corporate Green

Mixed-Use Planning and Design | MANHATTAN, KS Team Members: Mikala Fitzgerald, Nick Ferrara, Julia Kappelman “New Corporate Green” is a functional design approach creating a high density business district for the west side of Manhattan, KS. Incorporating a variety of retail storefronts, office spaces, and residential lofts will allow for actively growing development on the current sites of Plaza West and Garden Way along Seth Child Road.

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The East Plaza’s waterfall collects stormwater runoff and irrigates the site’s planting design (Ferrara).

Residents and visitors enjoy the waterfall lookout point, that provides a solution to runoff as well as a relaxing outdoor amenity (Fitzgerald and Kappelman).

The intersection features landscaped swales and a landmark tower feature that give district identity and recognizable character (Fitzgerald and Kappelman).

Initial sketch of intersection design features (Kappelman).

Green corridors have fountains and planting beds that provide seasonal interest and outdoor gathering spaces for employees and customers alike (Fitzgerald and Kappelman).

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The district’s high density development is located on elevated building pads that will be resilient to future flooding.

A thoughtfully designed streetscape promotes a unique district identity at the intersection of Anderson Ave. and

$ Seth Child Rd. The transformation of this busy arterial intersection to include a pedestrian-friendly urban plaza will act as a focal point for the new district and be a defining gateway for the west side of Manhattan.

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FLOOD PROTECTION

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A wetland walking trail provides wildlife and nature experiences accessible to all ages (Fitzgerald and Kappelman).

(Ferrara, Fitzgerald, Kappelman)

WETLANDS

(Ferrara, Fitzgerald, Kappelman)

SITE METRICS

(Kappelman)

“New Corporate Green�strives to create a balance of office space, commercial retail, and residential housing. The proposed development is a viable business district that generates revenue for the city. This design is intended to create a district where professionals can work, live and enjoy the recreational opportunities the site has to offer.

Building massings are colored according to land use for each building floor The land use breakdown analyzes each building type for its percentage of total built area and square footage, by individual building (bar graph) and for the site as a whole (pie chart).

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Land Use Breakdown by Building

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Structured Parking (32.2%)

Residential (21.6%)

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354,300 sq ft

2300 Parking Spaces

900 Residents

Total Square Footage Comparison 1,582,560 sq ft built area

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Children’s Hospital Courtyard

Seating enveloped in the courtyard planting serves as a safe and comfortable space for counseling and retreat.

Site Design and Planting | ANN ARBOR, MI The Children’s Hospital Courtyard design in Ann Arbor, Michigan is intended to create spaces to be lost and found, similar to a game of hide and seek. From the main building entrance, the visitor is brought into an open paved space that functions as a threshold to choose between the two branching paths. The path on 10

the right leads to a playground, shaded by a canopy of Ironwood trees and enveloped by a mass of perennials and shrub vegetation that separates the play space from the parking lot. From the play space, one can easily meander on to the open lawn, an inviting space for activity and socializing of large groups.

Early sketch of planting design around children’s play space.

LAND FX PLANTING PLAN

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ILLUSTRATIVE SITE PLAN

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SEASONALITY The planting palette was selected with a focus on functionality and year-round seasonal interest.

In the cold Michigan winter months, evergreens such as creeping juniper, inkberry, and azalea maintain their color and screen the parking and busy road.

Spring brings bright white blooms to the Serviceberry lawn trees, as the dogwoods blossom with bright yellow flowers.

The landscape is dynamic into the summer months, when the late summer blooms of Potentilla and Anise Hyssop really come to life.

In autumn, the bright red of the Sugar Maple and Highbush Blueberry are accented by the yellow foliage of the Tamaracks, Birches, and Dogwood trees. The dwarf Fothergilla turns a brilliant mix of reds, oranges and yellows that adds fall color along the ground plane.

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Acer saccharum - Sugar Maple Amelanchier alnifolia - Serviceberry Betula papyrifera ‘Chikadee’ - Chikadee Birch

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Cornus mas - Cornealiancherry Dogwood Larix laricina - Tamarack Malus x ‘Prariefire’- Flowering Crab Apple

SPRING

Ostrya virginiana - Ironwood Salix discolor - Pussy Willow Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’ - Dwarf Fothergilla Ilex glabra ‘Compacta’ - Compact Inkberry Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’ - Creeping Juniper

Shrubs

Juniperus horizontalis - Creeping Juniper Sambucus canadensis - Elderberry Vaccinium corymbosum - Highbush Blueberry Viburnum acerifolium - Mapleleaf Viburnum Potentilla fruiticosa ‘Abbotswood’ - Potentilla Potentilla fruiticosa ‘Gold Drop’ - Potentilla

Perennials / Grasses

Rhododendron x ‘Delaware Valley White’ - Azalea Agastache foeniculum - Anise Hyssop Allium cernuum - Nodding Pink Onion Monarda fistulosa ‘Pink Beauty’ - Wild Bergamot Elymus villosus - Silky Wild Rye

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Rivergrove Lions Park

Drought-Resistant Park Design | PROVO, UT

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A red rock entrance sign and a dynamic planter in the parking lot have a strong impact on the visual perception of the park from the roadway.

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The Rock Garden provides a variety of experiences for park visitors to enjoy.

Drainage will filter through the grassy parking swales and serve as an aesthetic feature.

Rivergrove Respite will conserve water resources through design of functional stormwater features such as a native plant raingarden in the parking median. The parking lot is sloped towards the center to collect and contain the precipitation and runoff.

Layers of native vegetation are used to create an aesthetically pleasing walking trail experience.

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Interwoven Boardwalk

Overlooking the Interwoven Boardwalk from the Manhattan River overpass bridge.

Site Research and Design | MANHATTAN, KS “Interwoven” is a series of boardwalks and pavilions located on the banks of the river in Southeast Park, where they connect the existing trail system directly to the water’s edge.

Given the close proximity to Manhattan Town Center, there is plenty of nearby parking to be utilized for large events and 16

gatherings on the site. A space for all of Manhattan to benefit from, “Interwoven” is an outdoor venue that can host many different groups and events, such as concerts, bonfires, movies, and community meetings.

Initial concept sketches for the boardwalk form and seating designs.

Local sculpture artists can display work along the Interwoven boardwalk and pavilions.

Potential Site Experiences

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Entrance Sign Detail - Section

Charlotte Sawyers Natural Area Site Design and Construction | Kansas City, MO The Charlotte Sawyers Natural Area is a site filled with natural wonder that truly encapsulates the local ecology, yet in its current state, it is left underutilized.

Through site programming, trail circulation, and planting design, the new vision for the Natural Area will create an experience that aims to remain in the visitor’s mind as a place to explore and understand their native ecosystem.

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Entrance Sign Detail - Front Elevation

Modular Paving Detail - Section

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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SITE LAYOUT AND DIMENSION PLAN

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NOTE: All data shown in this document and contained in digital files are for academic purpose only, and are intended to convey general design concepts. No data, and the accuracy of utility locations in particular, should be used for construction purposes and Kansas State University assumes no liability for how this data or representations might be used by others.

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Aerial Imagery Context imagery was derived from ESRI ArcOnline (2016). More recent imagery of Platte Land Trust (Parcel 20-8.0-28-000-000-021.000) property was registered and blended from Google Earth historic imagery dated May 2018.

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Poyntz Promenade

Site Research and Urban Design | MANHATTAN, KS The vision of Poyntz Promenade is to transform the downtown district into a walkable retail destination with a recognizable urban character and flexible programming elements.

To accomplish this goal, a network of ecologically functional spaces manages stormwater flows, enhance walkability and characterize and beautify downtown Manhattan.

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A variety of programming and activities create a walkable pedestrian experience at Manhattan’s historical downtown street.

Aerial perspective showing crowds gather and wander through Poyntz Promenade.

Spectators enjoy a dance performance at the Outdoor Theater.

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Sketch of potential site programming traced over existing building context.

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Poyntz Promenade is intended to benefit customers, business owners, and developers alike.

Hoping to increase the number of users and the length of stay, the redesign of historic Poyntz Avenue and downtown Manhattan will highlight the district’s opportunities and add to the existing character and atmosphere through ecological design features, enhanced walkability, and a coherent sense of place.

Courthouse Fountain

The Grove

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Julia Kappelman LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Contact 4201 Spook Rock Way #304 Manhattan, KS 66502 +1 (913) 608-1603 juliakappelman@ksu.edu

Relevant Coursework STUDIO Site Design I & II Planting Design Site Research and Design Community Engagement Urban Vacancy and Urban Life FOUNDATIONAL History and Theory Natural Systems and Site Analysis Plant Materials Design Graphics and Visual Thinking Materials and Methods Research Methods Site Design Implementation Master Planning Implementation Tech Modules I, II, III & IV SUPPLEMENTARY Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to Leadership Studies Environmental Issues and Ethics Introduction to City Planning

Technology Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop | Indesign | Illustrator Autodesk CAD | Civil 3D ArcGIS Lumion Revit Rhinoceros

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Education Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS Masters of Landscape Architecture GPA: 3.8 | Dean’s List Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2021

Awards

Putnam Scholarship | 2016-2020 Central States ASLA Merit Award | 2019 First Place Technical Writing | Regional Competiton | 2015 Technology Student Association SourceAmerica Design Challenge Finalist | Engineering | 2016 Workplace Technology for Nonprofit Agency

Design Work Experience Matt Maciel Financial | Graphic Design | 2018-2019 Olathe Bible Church | Graphic Design | 2016-2018

Leadership Experience APDesign Ambassador | 2016-Present Promoting college by meeting prospective students and facilitating tours APDesign Peer Educator | 2017-Present Peer Educator Leadership Board | 2018 Designing a mentoring curriculum for incoming first year students KSU Student Chapter of ASLA | 2017-Present Treasurer | 2018-2019 Organizing events, fundraising and scholarship opportunities for students

Activities and Involvement Alpha Chi Omega | 2016-Present Assistant VP Intellectual Development | 2017 Academic Mentor | 2017-Present Publications Chair | 2017 Philanthropy Committee | 2016-Present Kansas State Orchestra | 2016-2017 Ireland Tour Chamber Orchestra | 2017