Lucie Siggins Portfolio 2019

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Masters of Landscape Architecture_2015 University of Georgia Bachelors of Arts_2007 Loyola Marymount University selected works 2014 - 2018 Please contact: lsiggins@gmail.com 415.271.9161

ACADEMIC WORK 1_COLLEGE AVENUE Public City Block In Athens, GA

2_DISTILLED COMPLEXITY Minimalism As A Guiding Framework In Marfa, TX

3_GRIFFIN RAIL YARD CORRIDOR 6 Block Rail Corridor In Griffin, GA

PROFESSIONAL WORK 1_THE TERMINAL

Office Park In Long Beach, CA

2_PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Residence In Los Angeles, CA

3_COLORADO ST.

Office Park In Los Angeles, CA

ACADEMIC WORK

1_COLLEGE AVENUE College Avenue is located at the very heart of where downtown Athens meets the University of Georgia. Currently a one way street, with parking on both sides, the space is solely meeting the needs of those behind the wheel. It is primarily used as a pass through space to both drivers and pedestrians. The location, however provides the potential for so much more. With its close proximity to the University, situated within the city center, this space would be much better served as a gathering space where students and the general public could congregate. This design eliminates vehicular access, introducing instead places to sit, entertain, or bike through. As well, in activating this space it supports adjacent businesses by intensifying their street presence.

Project type: Individual, Completion date: Spring 2014

A, A’

sculptural stage

bike lane

tree lined walk

View from Clayton St., looking South; towards the Arch

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clayton st. downtown athens not to scale

bike lane

flexible tent space

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A dining area with overhead trellis

tree lined walkway

UGA

sculptural stage

w. broad st.

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2_DISTILLED COMPLEXITY This design was completed in accompaniment of my thesis research exploring a more holistic definition of sustainability, as one that incorporates the artistic aspects of the field. Adapted from Dr. Laura Musacchio’s research, the thesis argues for the inclusion of aesthetics, experience, and ethics in addition to the traditionally recognized pillars of sustainability: equity, economics, and environment. Minimalism is introduced as a guiding tool do so, given its inherent experiential qualities and connection to the landscape. The site chosen was an existing park in downtown Marfa, Texas. The design is guided by six design principles and eventually critiqued through the same lens. Ultimately, this thesis argues for an equal balance of social function, ecological processes, and aesthetics in the landscape, while proving that minimalism is not simplicity, but rather complexity, distilled.

Project type: Individual, in accompaniment of written thesis, Completion date: Spring 2015

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Quarter mile radius from the center of Sunset Park

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Parks Art Galleries Schools Hotels

not to scale

CONTEXT MAP

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City/Civic Bldgs Chinati Foundation

DESIGN PRINCIPLE

VALUE ASSOCIATION

SUSTAINABLE CHARACTER

Evocative Concept

Landscape, Architecture, Art

Experience, Ethics

Ambiguity

Landscape, Art

Aesthetics, Experience

Adaptability

Landscape

Environment

Multifunctionality

Landscape

Environment, Experience

Balanced geometric asymmetry

Landscape, Art

Aesthetics, Experience

Attention to scale, proportion, light, time, and place

Landscape, Architecture, Art

Aesthetics, Experience, Ethics

PROGRAM

DESIGN ELEMENT

VALUE ASSOCIATION

Circular Fountain

Original development of Sunset Park, since removed

Platform for train stop

Original development of Sunset Park, since removed

Sheltered event/ gathering space

Current use and future community need. Defined by the removal of the shade structure south of rail

Enclosed dog parks

Current use

Children’s playground and picnic area

Current use of the Travis E. Self Memorial Park

Open lawn area

Current use, multifunctional recreation area

Cactus Garden

Introduced based on unique vegetative zone

E Texas Street N Nevill Street

N Russell Street

N Dean Street E Oak Street

TRAVIS E SELF MEMORIAL PARK

SUNSET PARK

EXISTING CONDITIONS E El Paso Street

S Russell Street

not to scale

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e. oak st. central entrance shade structure open lawn with terraced stage

fountain

n russell st.

highland St.

post office

cactus playground garden and picnic area

framed plane

additional parking

large dog park

small dog park

CONCEPT ONE e oak st.

playground and picnic area large dog park

open lawn

n russell st.

highland st.

post office

small dog park

fountain

cactus garden

shade structure

CONCEPT TWO e oak st.

shade structure

playground and picnic area

open lawn

fountain

train depot

cactus garden

n russell st.

highland st.

post office

additional parking

large dog park

small dog park

rail platform

CONCEPT THREE

library

e oak

highland st.

post office

native planting bed

shade structure A’

fountain

rail platform

land to be developed with hotel (to include parking, event space, retail shops and pool)

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B’

B

open lawn

fountain

shade structure

SECTION VIEW, A-A’

rail platform

fountain

shade structure and entrance frame

SECTION VIEW, B-B’

k st.

playground and picnic area A

open lawn

restrooms & storage

n russell st.

cactus garden

small dog park additional parking

large dog park

FINAL FORM

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3_GRIFFIN RAIL YARD CORRIDOR Griffin, GA, located approximately forty miles south of Atlanta, was established along a railway that today divides the city. An existing rail yard exaggerates this, impeding pedestrian circulation - creating a palpable separation within the Griffin community. This project focuses on a seven by five block radius surrounding the rail yard and was designed in communication with the city of Griffin. By focusing on pedestrian circulation through and around this rail yard we found ways to transform this barrier into a source of connection, unifying the Griffin community while also embracing the rail and celebrating the history of the city.

Project type: Team; in collaboration with Renee Dillon, Completion date: Spring 2014

6th st.

hill st.

not to scale

downtown griffin

MASTERPLAN Activity Centers Routes of Connectivity Proposed street improvements

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6TH STREET BRIDGE AND PARK

Currently with no public transportation system in place, increasing the walkability to and from downtown was an important task.

Two new crossings are placed at quarter-mile intervals and tied into existing fabric to support pedestrian preferences and create neighborhoodscaled connectivity.

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1 Hill St. & 6th St. crossings (Existing)

4th St. tunnel

1st St. crossing

north griffin

to atlanta

e. broadway st.

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1st st.

4th st.

e. broad st.

south griffin

Proposed rail-trail

4TH STREET PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL

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1ST STREET AT-GRADE CROSSING

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n. griffin residential

n. griffin mixed use

n. griffin mixed use

proposed mixed use development

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stairs/ramp to tunnel

sidewalk improvements

pedestrian tunnel u

6th st. bridg

concrete landing with sculptures

under rail

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at-grade railroad crossing

concrete landing with new sidewalk & improvements

s. griffin residential

1ST STREET AT-GRADE CROSSING

pocket park

s. griffin commercial

4TH STREET PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL

6th st. park

existing parking

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downtown griffin

6TH STREET BRIDGE AND PARK

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The 6th street bridge and park uses reclaimed steel rails to frame and celebrate the historic railway. Used in repetition, the frames mimic the recurring cadence of the trains that pass through town while also offering visitors of the park the opportunity to pause and wait for the next one to pass by.

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

1_THE TERMINAL The Terminal is a new tilt-up construction office park in Long Beach, California.

Working closesly with both the client and architect we strived to create a space where tenants can escape the indoors for either a short break or an extended work session. We aimed to provide partial privacy to the private patios while also creating destinations where different tenants can interact. The introduction of two tree species, Koelreuteria bipinnata and Tristania laurina ‘Elegant,’ planted in mass provides a grove like feel. A textural plant palatte along with natural materials such as decomposed granite and wood contributes to a gardenesque atmosphere and a welcome escape from the typical office environment.

Role: Project Designer, assisted project manager from concept through construction

CONCEPT PLAN

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CONSTRUCTION PLAN

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Photo of built fence

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Photo of built ping pong table

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2_PRIVATE RESIDENCE This garden was designed to celebrate and enjoy the beautiful climate of Southern California. While the backyard may have been small we were able to maximize outdoor living by a including variety of well thought out features. A raised lounge off of the den allows the client to open the house to the yard and double the size of the room. A fireplace open to two sides grounds the lounge while also serving as a focal point to the open, park-like area where the client plans to host Thanksgiving dinners. The inclusion of sinuous swaths of groundcover provides the openness that is needed without looking bare the rest of the year.

An intricately tiled water feature serves as the jewel of the space. A spa is then nestled discreetly within a modest raised deck in the back corner of the garden.

The clients eclectic taste forced us to push the boundaries, contributing to a very unique and special garden that they can enjoy year round.

Role: Project Manager, managed project from concept through construction

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3_COLORADO ST. Colorado street is a new urban development in Santa Monica, California. The project program required us to coherently join three new buildings with a shared public space while also providing each building with it’s own private patio.

Creating privacy without the use of a solid structure was important to us. We wanted the patios to feel private while still giving back to the communal space.

We did this with the use of tightly space verticals, vine wires and raised planters punching through the fences. We saw this project through concept design where we assisted the architect in getting the project through the architectural review board process in the city of Santa Monica.

Role: Project Designer, assisted project manager through concept phase

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CONCEPT PLAN

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Raised tree planter at fence corner

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Open fence detail with vine trellis

Sketch showing bench details

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Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of art.

-FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

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