Landscape Architecture Work Sample February 2023

Projects

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BENCH DESIGN: BLOWING BUBBLES

6 EMMERGENT NATURES: A NEW LOOK AT EUGENE’S LUMBER BELT

BLOWING BUBBLES

By transposing the circular lawn of the University of Oregon central student union building, this bench uses spherical shapes to invoke a sense of landscape continuity and offer a playful gathering space outside of Carson Dormitory and the Living Learning Center on campus.

The design is also inspired, in form, by the ageless fun of blowing bubbles. A variety of seating arrangements accommodates different heights, provides common table space, and allows the passerby a momentary reprieve from the day. The planting pallet prioritizes hardy native ferns and evergreen shrubs.

Modeling to know + Modeling to show

A NEW LOOK AT EUGENE’S LUMBER BELT

This project uses data-driven assumptions to inform city and site scale designs. We continually adapted work and outcomes based on the ideas, concepts, and findings that arose throughout the process. Amongst qualitative and quantitative research, we welcomed unexpected findings and information to enrich both design scope and impact.

We began the workflow with a city-wide analysis of lumber industry pollution. During this process, we used GIS data in combination with independent research - including attendance at a neighborhood meeting by residents affected in polluted areas.

The project culminated with a speculative design module of the JH Baxter site as well as several modular designs (pg. 9) to improve neighborhoods adjacent to Eugene’s lumber industry corridor.

The

above design work was in collaboration with Cia Crowe and Dayhill Shelvy

Existing site analysis + modular design actions

EXAMPLE LUMBER FACILITY | OWNED BY JH BAXTOR

1 | On-Site Wood Storage

2 | Chemical Drip Pad

3 | Historic Mill Pond (rainwater and run-off only)

4 | Preservative Processing

5 | Parking and Offices

6 | Stormwater Tanks for Site Waste

7 | Woodworking Area

8 | Ground Water Treatment System

9 | Drying Kilns

10 | Adjacent Site Wood Storage

Ground view at a brownfield learning lab

PROCESS WORK

I am always seeking to broaden the scope of my abilities. Experimenting with aesthetic choices, graphic communication styles, and both analog and digital mediums helps keep me an adaptable problem solver and cohesive team member.

I enjoy the challenge of creating effective and efficient yet clear and provoking graphics. I firmly believe in iterative design methods to achieve the best results. I strive to hold an attitude that there is always room for improvement.