Lily Saephan's Landscape Design Portfolio

Portfolio

Landscape Design

DECONSTRUCTING THE CUBE AS POSITIVE + NEGATIVE SPACE

Hidden Fragility

Lily Saephan

01

Repainting Whittier Blvd

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California

02

Porto Ranch: The Heart of the Community

Ontario Ranch, Ontario, California

03

Tierra Magica

Santiago Steam MAGNET Elementary School, Lake Forest, California

04

Rethink Green

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California

Repainting Whittier Blvd

Dsgn V: Landscape System Lab

May 2023

Project Background:

Repainting Whittier Blvd is in a neighborhood known as Boyle Heights, located in Los Angeles, California. Boyle Heights is full of rich history and culture. As development and population rise, the neighborhood’s significance is forgotten. This project hopes to inspire and increase awareness for the community.

Role:

The project was worked in a group of 4 all with equal task.

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to address site design strategies that combat porosity issues, creating connections between partners, beneficiaresm and programsn as well as deploying modulating porosity typologies.

Partners

Local schools and small businesses

Community Engagement

Community nursery and gathering space

In Collaboration with Victor Diego

Reviving Culture

Creating an identity for the Boyle Heights Community

Porto Ranch: The Heart of the Community Ontario, California

Dsgn VIII: Lndscp Arc Cpstn Lab

May 2024

Project Background:

Porto Ranch is in a neighborhood known as Ontario Ranch, located in Ontario, California. The project is a 200 acre plot designed to keep in mind the sense of community while also playing homage to Portugese culture.

Role:

The project was worked in a group of 3 all with equal task.

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to create a welcoming community by providing space where pedestrians and residents can gather for any occasion while slowing down the pace of life.

Share Station

Open Pocket Park

Community Library

Protected Bike Lane

Amentities District

Dining District

Borba Plaza

Shopping District

Interactive Water Feature

Amentities District

Closed Pocket Park

Lisbon Grove

Arroyo Verde

Mixed - Use Commercial

Hub

Acre Site

Tuck

Apartment

Pocket Park

Tierra Magica

Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School, Lake Forest, California

Dsgn IV: Ecological Design Lab

May 2022

Project Background:

Tierra Magica is in an elementary school located in Lake Forest, California. Santiago Steam MAGNET Elementary School is a special school known for their innovative learning experiences.

Role:

The project was initially worked in a group of 3 then branched off to individual design.

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to enhance the school’s project based learning curriculum through nature, culture, and circulation exploration while combating issues such as irrigation and lack of planting.

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California

Rethink Green

Dsgn VII Adv Lndscp Arc Mtd Lab

December 2023

Project Background:

Rethink Green is in an middle school located in Los Angeles, California. The 11 acre project is a result of a semester full of community engagement and design.

Role:

The project was initially worked in a group of 5 then branched off to individual design.

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to reimagine Hollenbeck Middle School. The design focuses on the promotion of mental health, ecological restoration, and the sense of community. The design will use a variety of design tactics to become a comfortable and healthy space that exemplifies a sense of community and environmental stewardship.

ExploreNaturePlay OutdoorLearning Lab

TherapyGarden

Wellness Center

Breathing Garden Compost Station

Outdoor Active Learning Lab

This revitalized outdoor classroom between the east and west academic rooms provide an opportunity for teachers to connect environmental cirriculum to students while providing a space to understand how things grow and take responsibility for their care.

Therapy Garden

This labyrinth inspired garden provides a space for faculty and students to be alone, walk, or sit. The space gives a space to slow down and allow for users to recharge. This is beneficial in improving blood pressure, muscle tensions, and stress hormones. This space on campus provides opportunity for unstructured play.

Nature Play Exploration

This space on campus provides opportunity for unstructured play. The nature-based equipment encourages imaginative play and supports social interactions and working with others. Aside to that, it also supports introverted students who prefer individual self expression.

Schoolyard

Reading Forest

This shady space on campus is full of trees and reading pods that encourages users to slow down. The reading forest allows small groups to have engaging selfguided disucssions. These excercises aim to strengthen relationships with others while providing a comfortable space for collaborative activities.