PORTFOLIO - BACHELORS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Large-Scale Community Design
MUSEUM PLAZA
Small-Scale Community Design
Residential Design College Campus Design
Large-Scale Community Design
Perspective view of Playground area which focuses on environmental educate and play. Located in the middle of the site, adjacent to mixed use and commercial buildings.
1. Event Venue
2. Amphithteater
3. Butterfly Garden
4. Plaza
5. Commercial Buildings
6. Mixed-Use Buildings
7. Single-family Homes
8. Multi-family Homes
9. Apartments
10. Underground Parking Entrance/ Exit
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Monarch Avenue is a multi use community design that functions to improve the ecological restoration of Athens, Georgia, specifically the Monarch Butterfly population, as well as increase overall health and wellbeing. This project was introduced as a retrofitting of a current commercial area. The design goal was to create a new site that would function as a mixed use space providing both residential and commercial uses. Along with this, the design intent was to combat an issue that Athens was currently facing. Through site analysis, it was found that the Monarch Butterfly population was decreasing within Athens and its surrounding regions. This design serves as a homage to and rehabilitation area for Monarch Butterflies. All design choices were made with inspiration from the natural beauty of the butterfly. This can be seen through the mixed use buildings, commercial buildings, and the large butterfly garden. This design allows for butterflies to maintain and grow their populations through the use of different plantings as well as the educational awareness it will provide to the local Athens community. Educating residents through a connectible avenue draws a focus to the Monarch population and will increase individual’s desire and ability to do what they can in order to rehabilitate the Monarchs.
Athens, Georgia
The following diagrams display the overall functions of our design. These design decisions were made with consideration to the existing conditions of the site. Vehicular transit connected back to existing major transit roads near the site. We planned our highest density housing to be of closest accessibility to existing bus stops. Using the existing slope of the site, we planned for natural storm water management through the use of plantings and increased preamble paving. By maintaining the preexisting forest that lined the south and east sides of the site, pedestrian circulation on the outer edge of the site is shaded and more private.
Hydrology Diagram
Pedestrian Diagram
Zoning Diagram
The two collages shown to the left were a part of our site analysis process focused on the history of Athens.
In order to graphically represent sections of Athens History I created collages which allow for a quick glances into pockets of Athens history. The 19401980’s had a tremendous growth in equity in Athens, which inspired us to create our design with an intent that would further the growth of equity. One way in which we focused equity was allowing for equal disputation of public green space areas through the site.
The rehabilitation of the Monarch butterfly population is rooted in availability of specific plant species. Monarch butterflies exclusively lay their eggs on and consume milkweed. Currently milkweed is heavily under planted which reduces the possibility of supporting the Monarch population. Monarch are also dependent on different populations of wildflowers in order to complete their migratory path. In the winter this path begins in northern part of the US and Canada and ends in Mexico, running oppositely in the spring. Throughout the journey, the monarchs will feed on different plants such as golden rod and Mexican petunia in order to maintain their energy. Because of the importance of milkweed and wildflowers for butterflies, this design utilized them as major plant groups. The plants can be found throughout the site with high concentrations in the butterfly garden and green roofs.
The site’s plantings were chosen in order to increase and maintain the Monarch Butterfly population of Athens. Milkweed is a vital part of Monarch’s diets and is currently under planted.
Residential Design
Perspective View of Front of House
Featuring a Flower Meadow
This project was a two-acre residential property inspired by birds. The design was centered around migratory patterns and their correlation to different seasons. Migration for many bird species in the US creates a cyclical flying pattern from the North to the South in the winter and vice versa in the spring. This is represented in the design through the circular path in the backyard. The circle allows for patterned movement through the site, mimicking the route of the birds. The gardens surrounding the path are visual representations of the changing seasons. The plantings found on the site contain species that are vital to birds in Georgia, such as goldenrod and the American beech tree. The backyard has simple grading sloping away from the house towards the right side.
Axonometric View
Small-Scale Community Design
Perspective View of Plaza’s Second level, providing visitors opportunities to learn from the touch pools and enjoy green space.
Shows the variety of user experiences through the difference in height and activity level. The upper floor allows more room for active play and learning, while the lower floor hosts more passive activities.
This project purpose was to create a plaza for a museum while mimicking the styles of a well known landscape architect. This plaza was designed for a science museum, and the style was inspired by Vladimir Sitta. Sitta’s design style is mimicked in the sharp forms within the plan. The science museum was incorporated through the use of educational planting, play areas, and touch pools.
The different program areas allow for separate pockets throughout the park that provide areas for users to learn, play, and rest. The plant groupings allow for a sensory experience and an opportunity to see nature grow. The tide pool located at the top of a slight incline allows for interaction with different sea animals. Across from the pool is a shade structure that serves as an open play area.
College Campus Design
Perspective view of front of building in the spring.
The Office of Global Engagement is an administrative building on UGA’s south campus. The purpose of this redesign is to provide low maintenance curb appeal that ties in with existing university landscaping. The plants provide textural differences and maintain visual interest throughout the year. The red maples signify the entry way and contrast with the conifers throughout the year, especially in the fall. The addition of trees along these buildings edge allows for a more welcoming appearance, and low forming shrubs keep window space open for views inside. The plan has simple planting selections which allows for easy maintenance and upkeep.