Kelsey James-Kavanaugh Portfolio by Kelsey James-Kavanaugh

K E L S E Y J A M E S - K A V A N A U G H | PORTFOLIO The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Master of Landscape Architecture, 2020

K E L S E Y J A M E S - K A V A N A U G H | PORTFOLIO

My design interests lie in incorporating wildlife habitat within the urban core to improve human lives and enhance the city experience. Consequently, my work focuses on healing the lost connection between people and nature, demonstrating how we too are part of the ecosystem and the role we play. I strongly believe that city and nature should not be separated but rather woven together, creating a thriving new type of ecosystem.

CONTENTS STUDIO WORK 2018 - 2020

FRANKLIN PARK: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR ....................... 5 Boston, MA

HEALING TAKES FLIGHT ...................................................... 17 Watson House Property

MIST-IFIED ............................................................................. 27 Quito, Ecuador

A GREEN HEART .................................................................... 37 Waller Creek

ON THE ECO-RIZON .............................................................. 43 Walter Cronkite Plaza

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH Summer 2019

PROFESSIONAL WORK 2018 - Present

DETAILS: A TOOL FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION .................... 39 Scandinavia

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN .......................................................... 53 Santa Monica, CA

PUBLIC PARK DESIGN & MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ....... 55 Central Texas

MASTER PLAN DESIGN ......................................................... 57 Austin, TX

OTHER WORKS 2019

EPHEMERAL EDGES ............................................................. 59 Laguna Gloria

WHAT IS AN URBAN CREEK? ............................................... 61 Shoal Creek

JAMES-KAVANAUGH

FRANKLIN PARK: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Boston, MA Instructors: Maggie Hansen & Gina Ford Advanced Studio. Spring 2020

Fredrick Law Olmsted’s focus when designing the Emerald Necklace was to alleviate health issues of the time by harnessing the natural water ecologies of Boston. While Franklin Park does not have the same strong water ecologies as the rest of the Emerald Necklace, it does have one of the largest continuous tree canopy areas within the ever expanding urban core, making it a key player in the maintenance of air quality for Boston and overall pedestrian comfort. The leading health issues for Boston communities center around a lack of time spent outdoors being active, with minority groups suffering at 3-4 times the rate of the majority. Bordered by mostly minority neighborhoods to the east, Franklin Park could have a hugely positive impact on resident health but at present has turned its back on these communities. This proposal enacts a new equilibrium for the Park’s community, consisting of three types of design interventions aimed at harnessing the natural air systems and reafﬁrming a sense of place for the eastern neighborhoods. All three intervention typologies utilize vegetation and topography in tandem to create comfortable spaces that encourage year-round usage while minimizing air pollutants and particulates. Seasonal wind patterns guide the design, allowing visitors to revel in each space’s ephemeral qualities while maximizing the quantity and access to fresh air. Once cut off from its eastern neighbors, Franklin Park is now the lungs of the community, reestablishing a historic ecological connection and allowing both to breathe. 5

EXISTING TOPOGRAPHIC PREVAILING WIND CORRIDORS EMERALD NECKLACE CONNECTION

BREEZY & COOL

BRACING & UNPLEASANT

WELCOMING & WARM

W NW October - February

NW NE March - April

S SE June - August

37%

8-25 mph

EXISTING CONDITIONS Degraded meadow Lush Oak Hickory Pine Forest Congested Scarboro Pond Sprawling Historic Golf Course

Inaccessible southern node Franklin Park Maintenance Yard Students have to walk 20 mins across two busy streets to the nearest park Harambee Park

43%

8-25 mph

24%

8-25 mph

BOSTON HEALTH STATISTICS 25% High Blood Pressure DOWNTOWN BOSTON

12% Asthma **

FRANKLIN PARK

22% Obesity 22% Anxiety

HEAT ISLANDS MOSTLY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS BORDER FRANKLIN PARK TO THE EAST

12% Persistent Sadness

- INCREASED EMISSIONS & AIR POLLUTANTS

Lung Cancer #1 Cancer

- HIGHER LEVELS OF GROUND LEVEL OZONE

Heart Disease #2 Killer **Direct correlation between areas with high rates of asthma cases and indoor mold violations.

COMMUNITY HEALTH STATISTICS

Diabetes

Obesity

Asthma Hospitalizations Per 100

Persistent Sadness

Black

Latino

White

15%

11%

34%

30%

17%

40.2

28.8

9.6

18%

14%

**Minorities experiencing these diseases at 3-4 times the rate of the majority.

THE LUNGS OF BOSTON FRAMEWORK PLAN

KEY Parks & Greenways Water Bodies No Bike Lane Existing Bike Lane Major Nodes Minor Nodes

MULTI MODAL STREETS

KEY Parks & Greenways Water Bodies Privatized Open Space Direct Ecology Connection Indirect Ecology Connection

OPEN SPACE NETWORK

KEY

EXTENDED EMERALD NECKLACE ECO CORRIDOR

FRANKLIN PARK CORE

RENEWED CONNECTIONS ECO CORRIDOR

Parks & Greenways Water Bodies Schools & Open Space Connections Schools

EDUCATIONAL HUBS

DESIGN PROPOSAL

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MAXIMIZE FILTRATION

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15 3

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DISRUPT & DIRECT AIR FLOW

1. Protective welcome plaza 2. Red Oak Grove 3. Main lawn 4. Informal gathering plaza 5. Terraced adventure nature play 6. Main sinuous path network 7. Naturalized stadium seating 8. Fluid gathering terraces 9. Flex use nook 10. Upper overlook lawn space

11. Immersive meadow trail 12. Expanded Scarboro Pond 13. Pond boardwalk 14. Reclaimed meadow 15. Enhanced protective forest 16. Neighboring schools 17. Extended Emerald Necklace Eco Corridor 18. Renewed Connections Urban Eco Corridor

INCREASE AIR MIXING

PROTECTIVE WELCOME PLAZA | BUFFERS AGAINST WINTER WINDS WHILE ROUGH LEAF SURFACES REMOVE POLLUTANTS & PARTICULATES FROM THE AIR TRANSPIRATION

PM PM SO2 NOX CO2

CO2

H2O O2

SHADE

SO2 NOX PM

REDUCE RUN OFF SOIL FILTRATION

The vegetation buffer is reinforced with boulders that double as seating and works to protect against winter winds while removing particulates and noxious gases from the air. An underground storage tank collects site run off to be cleaned and reused.

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O2 O2 CO2

H2O

CO2 PM

O3 SO2

TERRACED ADVENTURE PLACE | MATERIALS DISRUPT & DIRECT AIRFLOW FOR YEAR-ROUND ENJOYMENT

FEATHERY MEADOW

FIBROUS ROPE RUGGED BOULDERS SMOOTH STONE

The terraced terrain and tree canopy encourage the wind to move in and around design elements to lessen wind intensity. Materials were chosen for their textural qualities and durability. Each element encourages play and exploration for multiple generations.

FLEX USE NOOK | CURVILINEAR LANDFORMS MAINTAIN A COMFORTABLE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

The curvilinear landforms direct wind in a circular motion up and through the tree canopy to prevent stagnant air from collecting. Terraces are lined by smooth precast concrete seating with a rounded edge that curves down to meet grade, providing proper lumbar support for users.

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O2 CO2 O2 O2

Within the Extended Emerald Necklace Eco Corridor, enhanced vegetation buffers pull air down to the street level, diluting the concentration of harmful particulates and pollutants.

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O2 O2

CO2 O2 O2

CO PM NOX

SO2 O3

96’ R.O.W.

New local street vegetation buffers work to combat severe wind tunnel issues by disrupting and directing air ﬂow, providing a more pleasant year-round pedestrian experience.

54’ R.O.W.

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The Renewed Connections Eco Corridor breaks up the ever-expanding concrete jungle to minimize the heat island effect, improving ambient temperatures and reducing air pollutants.

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112’ R.O.W.

FALL RENEWAL Chilly northern winds are blocked while cool western breezes ﬂow through moments of clearing in the buffer, increasing equitable access to comfortable neighborhood outdoor spaces.

WINTER REFUGE Vegetation and topography work in tandem to buffer and force wind over the expanded lake. The added protection encourages winter park usage, minimizing idle time spent indoors.

SPRING RESTORATION

SUMMER REVIVAL

Western air currents are pulled into the park, cooling as they mix over the increased lake surface area. The refreshing micro climate invites visitors to stop and rest a while, restoring metal tranquility.

The fresh summer breeze is directed up and into the parks core. This much needed wind lessens the summer heat, lowering air pollutant levels to support healthy lungs.

HEALING TAKES FLIGHT Watson House Property Dell Medical Campus Advisor: Phoebe Lickwar Foundational Studio IV, Module III, Spring 2019

With the continued expansion of urbanization, we have come to recognize the beneficial role nature plays in overall human wellbeing. Urbanization increases the number of urban stressors leading to chronic stress, limiting a person’s ability to be attentive in addition to increasing mental stress, depression, and anxiety. However, scientists have found that visual elements of nature, such as wildlife and trees, help alleviate these chronic conditions. Channeling the findings of the Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory, this proposal focuses on decreasing mental stress to improve attentiveness by healing the lost connection between people and nature through observations and interactions with birds. The design reimagines the space as a 21st century medicinal garden, becoming a place of healing for both those who visit as well as a site of renewal for the neglected and historic Watson House. To minimize stress caused by urban environments, educational design details are placed along the paths, refocusing visitor’s attention to the birds and guiding species identification. The forest invites visitors and buffers against noise pollution, providing a relaxed sense of wilderness within the city. The plant palette encourages usage by bird species year-round and creates seasonal interest for visitors. The Watson House gardens are transformed into a destination, serving as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of urban life for both human and wildlife species alike.

CAUSE & EFFECT DIAGRAM

SPECIES IDENTIFIED DURING BIRD SITE SURVEY

PRIMARY RESEARCH: BIRD SITE SURVEY

MIGRATORY PATTERNS

Year Round

Legend Individuals 1-5

Species

Austin Bird Species

6-14

2-4

15-25

5+ December

26-50+

September

March

June

DESIGN PROPOSAL 14

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12 1 8

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1. Modernized Watson House 2. Tracks walk 3. Flight walk screens 4. Song box experience, which contains the elevator and stairwell 5. Predator prey walk 6. Rock wall seep, which collects and ﬁlters drainage from the upper site area 7. Service drive & ADA access point to Watson House 8. Bike parking 9. Pollinator garden with event lawn 10. ADA ramp between upper & lower site areas 11. Designed bike & pedestrian path (Module I) 12. The clearing 13. Existing street access from Red River 14. Trinity Parking Garage 15. Collections Deposit Library

PLANTING PLAN

SPRING

SUMMER

10 8

WINTER

AUTUMN

3 13

2 6 1

1. Modernized Watson House 2. Tracks walk 3. Flight walk screens 4. Song box experience, which contains the elevator and stairwell 5. Predator prey canopy walk 6. The clearing 7. Pollinator garden with event lawn

8. ADA ramp between upper & lower site areas 9. Designed bike & pedestrian path (Module I) 10. First floor exhibit & event space 11. Second floor office space 12. Third floor classroom space & viewing deck* 13. Red River *Not shown in section

DESIGN DETAILS

PREDATOR PREY WALK & SONG BOX ¹

FLIGHT WALK ²

TRACKS WALK ³ 24

1. The Predator Prey Walk elevates visitors 20 feet off the ground into the tree canopy, capitalizing on views and allowing users to experience a bird of prey’s perspective. Attached to the Predator Prey Walk is the Song Box. An enclosed bird blind housing the stairs and elevator, the Song Box plays recordings of birds that can be seen on site, heightening visitors sensitivity to bird calls before they are released out on to the elevated walk. 2. The Flight Walk highlights the variation in ﬂight pattern amongst bird species, utilizing a motion sensor camera that projects bird silhouettes onto the screens. The shorter screen features birds found from lower to mid canopy, while the taller screen features birds found in the upper canopy and beyond. 3. The Tracks Walk features various bird species tracks stamped into the path, mimicking the size and spacing between each step to demonstrate the change in gate across species. 4. View from the ADA ramp looking into the pollinator garden where plants are grouped by bloom color. 5. Birds eye view of the Predator Prey Walk structure and forest clearing ﬂexible lawn space.

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MIST-IFIED Quito, Ecuador Instructors: Hope Hasbrouck & David Heymann Architect Partners: Cath Kanter & Meg Bunke Advanced Multidisciplinary Studio, Fall 2019

In the year 2050, Quito introduces a cloud forest like ecosystem to help clean and retain water within the city limits, lowering the pressures on the virgin cloud forests which border the city. This novel ecosystem supports the needs of both humans and wildlife within its boundaries, creating a Mist District along the upper elevations of the city. The Mist District is anchored by mist walls that alter the topography to maximize views and retain fog. The mist wall is a fully vegetated gabion system with fog emitters dispersed along its length, mimicking the high level of vertical vegetation in the cloud forest and the role it plays in water collection and creation. The walls collect and transport water to underground storage tanks, which support the functions of nearby buildings. Spaces within the district use a variety of sun and fog conditions to enhance the sensory experiences of residents and visitors. The Mist District enmeshes a forest with an unmanaged urban fabric to create an environment that provides an essential resource to its inhabitants and reconnects them to the unique character of their city.

DESIGN PROPOSAL 1. Upper Mist Wall 2. Lower Mist Wall with 5’ pedestrian path 3. Museum & gathering mound 4. Sun capturing apartment buildings with programmable open space 5. Soccer stadium with event lawn 6. Scenic overlooks 7. Community park space for new development 8. Proposed road network, which includes a 10’ two way bike lane to decrease car dependency 9. Community park & recreation space to encourage interaction between the existing & new neighborhoods 10. Reclaimed forest which replaces the existing invasive eucalyptus grove 11. Proposed pedestrian trail along lower mist wall

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1 8

9 BUILDINGS

11 2

4 3

CIRCULATION

MIST WALL

NOVEL CLOUD FOREST LIKE ECOSYSTEM

REMOVAL OF INVASIVES The existing eucalyptus trees will be cleared to make way for the new plant palette which will start the forest regeneration.

MIST WALL INSTALLATION The gabion baskets, ﬁlled with the site material gathered during grading, are constructed. The misters and irrigation system is incorporated throughout to provide even condensation dispersal.

VEGETATE MIST WALL After the ﬁll material has had time to settle, the mist wall will be vegetated with native epiphytes. These epiphytes collect condensed water from the misters which drips to the ground below, regulating the water cycle.

GRADING & INTRODUCTION OF NEW SOIL After grading, the site soil is prepared for planting. Mixing of local biomass increases the soils porosity and water holding capabilities, while added microorganisms naturally increase the soils nutritional properties.

PLANTING OF NATIVE SAPLINGS A ﬁxed ratio of native saplings are planted. The species are from the 4 layers of a forest: canopy layer, tree layer, sub-tree layer & shrub layer. Species from the same layer are not planted together to minimize competition.

MAINTENANCE OF GROWING FOREST Because the forest is not yet established, regular watering, weeding and tree care are important for the forests success. This takes approximately 2-3 years.

FOREST ESTABLISHMENT

INSTALLATION PHASING

Once established, the forest will take care of itself, regenerating and blocking out the sun weeds need to survive. A mature forest can be created in 10 years.

To minimize issues with erosion, the designed ecosystem will be implemented in stages, working from the inner developed areas outward. Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3 31

3 4 MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING

ART MUSEUM & SCULPTURE GALLERY

CITY OF QUITO

ELEVATED SOCCER STADIUM WITH CISTERN SUPPORTS NOVEL CLOUD FOREST LIKE ECOSYSTEM

OVERLOOK OVERLOOK MAIN VEHICULAR & CYCLIST THOROUGHFARE LOWER MIST WALL

UPPER MIST WALL

1. Sunlight is drawn down from the above fog layer, filtering into the medium density housing and providing soft natural light for interior museum galleries. 2. The mist wall releases layers of mist and fog on both sides to mimic the cloud forest ecosystem. 3. Condensed water collects on plant material, dripping to the forest floor below before percolating through the soil to recharge the ground water. 4. Water collected from the medium density housing and museum is cleaned then transferred to the larger underground storage tanks before being pumped through the misting system. 5. Pedestrian walkways along the mist wall lead residents to their apartments, where one can travel from below the fog to a sunny rooftop. At dusk or in times of thick fog, the sun cores glow to act as wayfinding mechanisms for pedestrians. 6. The museum park provides a public gathering space in the dappled light below the fog level. Underground garages provide parking for visitors and keep street level space accessible for public recreation.

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Museum Architecture & Modeling by Meg Bunke Apartment Architecture & Modeling by Cath Kanter 33

1. The mist wall pushes and pulls the existing steep topography to create occupiable space within the newly established novel ecosystem. 2. The mist wall maintains a standard height along its inner side, while the outer side undulates with the graded hillside, dying into grade where appropriate. 3. On sunny days, the novel ecosystem provides a verdant backdrop for recreation and social gatherings in small parks situated along bus routes and pedestrian walkways.

Museum Architecture & Modeling by Meg Bunke Apartment Architecture & Modeling by Cath Kanter 34

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A GREEN HEART Waller Creek Dell Medical Campus Instructor: Phoebe Lickwar Foundational Studio IV, Module I. Spring 2019

The Dell Medical Campus is the urban most part of The University of Texas at Austin, marking it as a key point of connection between the university and the city of Austin. In 2017, Sasaki Associates completed an ambitious redesign of the section of Waller Creek which runs directly through the heart of the medical campus, removing debris and restoring native riparian habitat. While the design successfully restored the creek’s beauty, the area remains uninviting to people; enforcing a “look but do not touch” narrative. This proposal seeks to reverse that narrative, opening up the creek corridor to encourage people to experience the ecology of the creek, both passively and actively, while also providing a safe corridor of connection between downtown Austin and The University of Texas at Austin’s core campus. Designed moments of pause immerse users in the creek’s ecology and highlight the site’s ecological features. Reminiscent of large fallen trees, the platform supports provide extra occupiable space and direct views of and through the vegetated creek banks. By removing pedestrians and cyclists from the car centric Texas roadways, users will not only be safer but healthier, as their exposure to air pollutants will be lessened during their daily commute. Together with the newly enhanced ecologies of Waller Creek, this designed curvilinear pathway creates spaces for reﬂection and wonder that allow visitors to interact directly with their urban natural world.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

DELL MEDICAL CAMPUS

100 YEAR FLOOD LINE

WALLER CREEK

TEXAS STATE CAPITOL

NATIONAL EMISSION LEVELS 2016

74%

TYPES OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE

NO2

15,858

10,489

PM10

VOC

2,709

IMPERVIOUS SURFACE IN WALLER CREEK WATERSHED

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IN AUSTIN, TX, 2016

24,442

E.COLI

58,983

NITRATES

EMISSION TOTALS (THOUSAND TONS)

HIGH LEVELS OF: AMMONIUM

SO2

AIR POLLUTANT

33% BUILDINGS

62%

67%

IMPERVIOUS

PAVEMENT

TIME AROUND TREES IMPROVES MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH

TREES SHADE BUILDINGS, REDUCING AC USAGE TREES LOWER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

TREES FILTER AIR POLLUTANTS CREATING AN “AIR QUALITY BUFFER”

100 YEAR FLOOD LINE

10’ STORM FLOW LEVEL 0.9’ NORMAL FLOW LEVEL

DESIGN PROPOSAL 6 5

4 3

1. Tree Canopy Experience 2. Creek Bed Experience 3. Change in paving to slow trafﬁc and designate bike & pedestrian crossing 4. New street level access to creek corridor 5. Future restorative & educational experience 6. Core UT campus connection from downtown

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ON THE ECO-RIZON Walter Cronkite Plaza Moody College of Communications Instructor: Adam Barbe Foundational Studio III, Fall 2018

In 2012, the Moody College of Communication dedicated its central plaza to its most prestigious alumni, Walter Cronkite, a man who is known as the last honest newscaster. Today, the Moody College strives to instill in its students that same moral compass when reporting in the new digital age. However, the Walter Cronkite Plaza is underutilized and overlooked, lacking elements that would inspire students to stay longer than a few minutes when passing between classes. This proposal reimagines the on-structure plaza as a collaborative space, capitalizing on Central Texas’ unique ecological systems to provide a break in the urban core for both people and wildlife, inspiring those who visit to continue to change the world. Strategically placed organic landforms increase movement through the plaza, rather than just on the periphery, and minimize the heat island effect within the plaza, improving overall thermal comfort. Gathering spaces of varying size are carved out of these landforms, creating synergetic hubs for students to use during and outside of class. The existing drainage infrastructure has been daylighted and reshaped, winding its way through these new landforms to further deﬁne spatial geometries while also highlighting the seasonal quality of water in Central Texas. Together, with a native plant palette, these design moves create a new narrative centered around the importance of sustainable green space to encourage the exchanging of ideas.

EXISTING LOCAL ECOLOGIES

TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS Surrounding Green Space Status Low habitat degredation Medium habitat degredation High habitat degredation

DRAINAGE PATTERNS WATER +

+ +

+ + +

+ +

3 MILE RADIUS

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION CIRCULATION LEGEND Low habitat degredation Medium habitat degredation High habitat degredation

0.5 MILE RADIUS 45

LANDFORMS

DRAINAGE PATTERN

GATHERING SPACE

DESIGN PROPOSAL 1. Inviting stairway entrance 2. Integrated corten steal ramp 3. Rock wall seeps located at the start and end of the proposed drainage system 4. Proposed day lighted drainage system, featuring corten grate covers when necessary to maintain circulation 5. Small outdoor classroom 6. Medium outdoor class room 7. Large outdoor event space 8. Corten bridge crossings 9. Individual reﬂection space with boulder seating 10. Habitat mounds featuring native plant under-story & mesquite tree canopy 11. Jesse H. Jones Communication Center 12. William Randolph Hearst Building 13.Jesse H. Jones Communication Center

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*Hand rendered over AutoCAD base 12

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

NIGHT PROGRAMING

INFRASTRUCTURE

PROPOSED GRADING 3” contours +

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MESQUITE TREE

GRASS MIX AND SMALL TO MEDIUM SHRUBS NOTES: 1. CORTEN STEEL ANGLE PLATE SHOULD BE ~1/2” EXPOSED ABOVE THE DECOMPOSED GRANITE.

18”TOP SOIL FOR PLANTINGS ROOTBALL SET ON TOP OF DRAINAGE STONE FOR SUPPORT AND PROPER DRAINAGE VARIOUS SIZED BOULDERS STACKED FOR SEATING

L7x6x1/2” CORTEN STEEL ANGLE

3” STABILIZING FOAM LAYERS ~10” DRAINAGE STONE UNDER AND AROUND BOULDERS DRAIN LOCATION, CONNECT TO THE MAIN DRAINAGE SYSTEM

4” DECOMPOSED GRANITE, (2) LIFTS 4” COMPACT ROAD BASE 4” LIGHTWEIGHT FLOWABLE FILL EXISTING STRUCTURE

1 BOULDER SEATING

L BOLT, CAST-IN-PLACE ANCHOR CONCRETE SUPPORT

3 STEEL ANGLE ATTACHMENT

MIX OF GRASSES AND SMALL TO MEDIUM SHRUBS 18” TOP SOIL FOR PLANTING 3” STABILIZING FOAM LAYERS

CORTEN GRATE COVERING SUPPORT ANGLE FRAME

STEEL EMBEDDED PLATE WITH NELSON STUDS TRENCH WATERPROOF LINER 2” SAND LAYER

4” DECOMPOSED GRANITE, (2) LIFTS 4” COMPACT ROAD BASE 4” LIGHTWEIGHT FLOWABLE FILL EXISTING STRUCTURE

CONCRETE SUPPORT

2 MOUND DETAIL 48

4 TRENCH DRAIN

NOTES: 1. OFFSET START OF TOP ROW 3’ FROM THE START OF THE BOTTOM ROW 2. TOTAL OF SIX TOP ROW SECTIONS 3. TOTAL OF EIGHT BOTTOM ROW SECTIONS

5 STADIUM SEATING PLAN VIEW

7 PRECAST STADIUM SEATING LAYOUT

MIX OF GRASSES AND SMALL TO MEDIUM SHRUBS 18” MIN TOP SOIL FOR PLANTING 4” CORRUGATED PERFORATED PIPE; SURROUNDED BY CLEAN DRAINAGE STONE WRAPPED IN FILTER FABRIC

ROUNDED BULL NOSE EDGES

3” STABILIZING FOAM LAYERS PRECAST CONCRETE STADIUM SEATING PRECAST CONCRETE

4” DECOMPOSED GRANITE, (2) LIFTS 4” COMPACTED ROAD BASE 4” LIGHTWEIGHT FLOWABLE FILL EXISTING STRUCTURE

6 MOUND WITH STADIUM SEATING

KEYED JOINT CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE #5 REBAR REINFORCING BAR

8 PRECAST STADIUM SEATING 49

DETAILS: A TOOL FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION Scandinavia Advisor: Phoebe Lickwar Independent Travel Scholarship, Summer 2019

The effects of climate change are being seen in every country around the world. Storms are becoming more intense with longer dry periods and sea levels are rising with the rapid loss of glacial ice; to say we are facing a global disaster is an understatement. The question now becomes what do we do about it? During the 2019 summer break, I traveled to Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo to create a photographic inventory of different water centric design details from landscape architecture projects that focus on water with regards to climate change. I chose to study Scandinavian projects because of their success, both environmentally and socially, in connecting people to water by celebrating the role water can play in the public realm. Through the post processing of my photographs, using a combination of hand and computer sketching, I found that these design details are not only functioning on a traditional level in regards to water (collecting water, storing water, ﬁltering water), but that they are also creating different ways of framing water. This reframing of the water systems beyond that of function highlights a detailed design artistry that immerses and enhances the experience, facilitating a deeper connection between people and the environmental system. Climate change is an immense issue that requires a multidisciplinary solution. As landscape architects, we have the opportunity to be a part of that solution, utilizing our skill set to rewrite how designs work; and it all boils down to a detail.

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN 1068 Princeton Street HOUSE

Santa Monica, California Personal Consultant Work December 2019 Located in sunny Santa Monica, this residential conceptual design project focuses on utilizing existing plant material and aesthetic to breathe new life into this beloved backyard space. The family was looking for a low maintenance Mediterranean space that focused on their love of fresh grown fruits and vegetables .

Extended trellisPERGOLA dinning EXTENDED area (21’-6” x 13’-0”) DINING AREA 21’-6” x 13’-0”

Farm table with benchw/ FARM TABLE seating (6’-6” x 3’-0”) BENCHES

Existing RoseROSE Hedges EXISTING

HEDGES

6’-6” x 3’

Existing PinkPANDORA Pandora EXISTING PINK Vine (to be trained to new VINE

3’3’ Flag stone path PATH FLAG STONE

(To be trained on trellis) new trellis)

Tangerine Tree

TANGERINE TREE

ExistingPIZZA pizza oven EXISTING OVEN

Lemon Tree LEMON TREE

Food prep TABLE table FOOD PREP Existing BBQ EXISTING BBQ

1/2 WINE BARREL

1/2 Wine barrelOF planters PLANTERS VARYING of varying size planted SIZE PLANTED WITH with colorful perennials

RosemaryPLANTER planter ROSEMARY

COLORFUL PERENNIALS Dwarf Orange Tree DWARF ORANGE TREE

Galvanized tub water SILVER TUB WATER feature surrounded by FEATURE SURROUNDED English Lavender

BY ENGLISH LAVENDER

Dwarf Holiday Avocado DWARF HOLIDAY Tree

Shaded seating area

AVOCADO TREE

SHADED SEATING AREA

1’1’ Wide stepping stones WIDE STEPPING inSTONES DG IN DG

Olive Tree OLIVE TREE

Existing shrub EXISTING SHRUB

Vegetated swaths utilizing VEGETATED SWATHS a variety of low water need UTILIZING A throughout VARIETY OF plants *shown LOW WATER citrus orchard PLANTS as well

2’ Wide Podocarpus green 2’ WIDE PODOCARPUS screen GREEN Existing ACSCREEN unit

EXISTING AC UNIT

*Shown throughout citrus orchard as well

8’x3’x1’ Raised planters

8’ x 3’ x 1’ PLANTERS Existing detached garage EXISTING DETACHED

GARAGE

2’ Wide Podocarpus green 2’ WIDE PODOCARPUS screen

GREEN SCREEN 1” = 10’-0”

PROFESSIONAL WORK California & Texas Personal Consulting Work & Firm Work 2019 - Current

Similar to my studio work, I have collaborated professionally on projects at a variety of scales. While each project has a different focus, they all incorporate an ecological systems undertone, whether that be through the plant palette, habitat creation or a designed human-nature interaction. The following projects highlight this range in addition to demonstrating the level of responsibility I had for each.

TEXAS PARK PROPOSAL

ADA PLAYGROUND ACCESS

South East Metro 7 14

INTERACTIVE DINOSAUR ELEMENTS

6 14

The client asked that each park proposal focus on having accessible play elements and dinosaur related features to highlight the Mosasaurus fossil that was found nearby.

Del Valle, Texas Lionheart Places LLC July 2020

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8 10 EDUCATIONAL & INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE

4 3

PLAN 1 - Existing Road & Parking Lot 2 - Existing Restrooms 3 - Shaded Welcome & Seating Area 4 - ADA Path Access to Playground 5 - Onion Creek Hike & Bike Trail Connection 6 - Imprinted Dino Tracks Adventure Trail 7 - Imprinted Dino Tracks Crossing 8 - ADA Playground PIP with Dino Tracks 9 - Mulch Area with Inclusive Play Structure 10 - Sand Box Area 11 - Tactile & Educational Dino Fossil Wall 12 - Climbable Life-size Mosasaurus Fossil 13 - Tactile & Educational Life-size Dino Fossils 14 - Existing Picnic Groves

PERSPECTIVE Life size interactive dinosaur elements are interspersed around the playground, providing an inclusive and immersive educational experience for children in nature.

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Plum Creek Uptown Development Kyle, Texas Lionheart Places LLC 2019-Current

PLAN VIEW

SECTION 1- Mixed Use Ofﬁce Building 2 - Activated Main Retail Street Scape 3 - Market Area 4 - Cultural Trail 5 - Market Area 6 - Pavilion & Art Garden 7 - Reﬂecting Pool 8 - Interactive Waterfall Feature 9 - Oak Woodland Inclusive Playground 10 - Lush Rain Garden & Environmental Interpretation

MIXED USE 1 OFFICE BUILDING

ACTIVATED MAIN RETAIL 2 STREET SCAPE

MARKET 3 AREA

CULTURAL 4 TRAIL

MARKET 5 AREA

PAVILION 6 & ART GARDEN

REFLECTING 7 POOL

INTERACTIVE 8 WATERFALL FEATURE

OAK WOODLAND INCLUSIVE 9 ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

LUSH RAIN GARDEN + 10 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION

Kangaroo Paw Limestone Blocks

Silver Ponyfoot

‘Blue Fantastic’ Agave

Oak Wood Bench

WATER FEATURE SIGN The client was looking for a water feature design to be implemented along the main retail street. The top requests were that it be interactive, safe, and utilize local materials. To limit clutter within the street scape, I chose to incorporate seating and signage within the water feature.

MASTER PLAN WORK

35%

Austin Green Development Austin, Texas

Of all jobs in the 4,278 square mile Austin metro area are located within 5 miles of downtown Austin

Groundwork LLC Texas ASLA Merritt Award, Spring 2020

50+

Years of Sand & Gravel Mining

I compiled and created graphics to tell the projects story.

AUSTIN GREEN

3rd

In the list of cities with the most stressful commutes in the US

3.2

Miles of Colorado River Frontage

REVIVED SITE ECOLOGIES

374 334

Acres of Bottomland Hardwood Forest & Open Water Restoration

DESIGN OBJECTIVES Acres of Blackland Prairie and Open Water Restoration

Legend LEGEND

Ponds & Waterways Bottomland Bottomland Hardwood Hardwood Forest Forest Transitional Savanna Transitional Savanna Blackland Prairie Blackland Prairie Wetlands Wetlands Urban Reclamation Urban Reclamation

Ponds & Waterways

Mixed Density Housing

First Settlement of the Stephen F Austin Land Grant

SITE CONTEXT & HISTORY

Pre-European Settlement

Reuben Hornsby settled adjacent to the property - Agriculture - Ranching

Austin is founded as a city

Tonkawa People -”People of the Wolf” - Hunter gatherers

CHAPTER ONE

Ecologically Restored Park Space

CHAPTER TWO

Outdoor Recreational Opportunities

Senator Watson and State Representative Rodriguez lead the approval of HB 4345, authorizing the Martin Marietta Materials, Inc formally creation of a MUD on Start of the planning acquires Texas Industry, the property process thus gaining control of - > 115 Meetings the property with City and County staff, stakeholders, Boards, City Council, County Commissioners, and TxDOT

SH 130 Tollway construction commences

Sand and gravel mining operation commences US Clean Water Act signed

Austin Green Entitlements completed MUD formation

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER THREE

District Wide Shared Use Path

Emerging new community

Reclaimed Mining Pits

Green Streets 57

EPHEMERAL EDGES Laguna Gloria Sculpture Park Austin, Texas Instructor: Phoebe Lickwar Drawing Entanglements, Fall 2019

Using varying degrees of water and sunlight, Ephemeral Edges seeks to capture a moment in the seemingly chaotic world of plant life. Each piece focuses on a unique micro-ecosystem at the Laguna Gloria art campus, highlighting the complexities and beauty of the ecotone plant communities.

WHAT IS AN URBAN CREEK? Shoal Creek Austin, Texas Instructor: Phoebe Lickwar Photography & the Urban Landscape, Spring 2019

Is it big or is it small? Are we a part of it at all? Does it ﬂow or does it slow? Does our presence help it grow? Is it blue or is it green? Or is it every color in between? Where do its boundaries stop and end? How many critters ﬁnd a home in its bend? Polluted edges to us are linked. But it’s more resilient than we might think. Take a peak, look through the cracks. You’ll be surprised at the beauty that stares back.

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