Landscape Architecture Portfolio

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Tairiq Mansfield

tairiqm@clemson.edu

(803)363-2189

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WHO AM I? 2. COVER LETTER 3. RESUME 4-5. THREE-SECOND SLOPE RUN 6-7. COURTYARD PLANTING DESIGNS 8-9. GENOA POP-UP CHILDRENS LIBRARY 10-11. COMMUNITY PARKLET 12-13. THE RETREAT: CTI’S NEW ECO-RESILIENT HOTEL 14-15. PREHISTORIC FOSSIL PARK 16-17. CLEMSON EXPERIENTIAL NATURE TOWER 18-19. WOODLAND CEMETERY MEMORIAL & COMMEMORATIVE WALK

WHO AM I?

My name is Tairiq Mansfield and I am from Columbia, SC. I spent most of my life as an only child until at the age of fifteen I was blessed with a little sister. As a child, I spent most of my time outside with friends playing sports or building forts in the neighboring forest. Three words to describe me are compassionate, persistent, and optimistic.

If I could be any ice cream flavor, I would be cookies & cream. A nice classic flavor that you could never go wrong with and it always gets the job done. The flavor that’s for everyone.

If I could be any type of animal then I would be a lion. I enjoy being around others similar to how lions roam in a pack, but I also like to be independent like the dominant male lion of a pack.

If I could have any super power then it would be shape shifting. I like to think that I am innovative and discover new ways to do things and what better way to do that than becoming a shapeshifter.

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Tairiq T. Mansfield

Columbia, SC | 803-363-2189 | tairiqm@g.clemson.edu Futuristic | Includer | Woo | Communication | Analytical Portfolio: https://issuu.com/tairiqm/docs/official_portfolio April 3, 2023 Clemson University 105 Sikes Hall Clemson, SC 29634 Dear Potential Employer, As a first-generation college student from Columbia, South Carolina, my journey has been nothing short of a roller coaster experience. I began my college career pursuing a degree in engineering before quickly realizing that it wasn’t my passion. Growing up I’ve always had an interest in design.

I would spend long nights on my kitchen floor constructing toy Lego sets or model airplanes. I also spent most of my days outside with friends where I developed an intimate relationship with the natural world around me. However, it wasn’t until I discovered the profession of landscape architecture that I knew what my true passion was. Landscape architecture was perfect for me as it was a quintessential blend of design and nature.

Throughout my time at Clemson University, I have developed a unique set of skills and talents that have prepared me for the work world. The faculty and staff of the Clemson University School of Architecture consistently put me in a position to succeed as they use an approach that allows me as the student to learn from my successes and failures. I have had the pleasure of experiencing design courses in both architecture and landscape architecture through my architecture minor. In these courses I have been able to refine my creative thinking processes, communication, and digital design skills.

I have also gained knowledge and experience through my attendance at the 2023 LABash Conference in Manhattan, Kansas. At LABash I sat in on several lectures and workshops. Lecture topics included gentrification & green-gentrification, public engagement in public spaces, the effect of play on communities, being YOU in your designs, and more. This wide span of topics has encouraged me to continue learning more about the different subdisciplines within the profession of landscape architecture which I hope to do through internship and field experiences.

As I reflect on the experience I have gained through these interactions, I hope to one day design spaces that create the same intimate feelings and passions that I felt as a child and as a perspective landscape architect. While I have experience in classroom and conference settings, I plan to intern for design firms in hopes to gain experience in real world work situations. I aspire to become a licensed landscape architect whose passions are exhibited through my work and whose projects create long lasting effects on others.

I look forward to discussing my future career interests with you and learn more about your firm and colleagues. Please feel free to contact me via email, tairiqm@g.clemson.edu, or phone, (803)3632189, if you have any further questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best, Tairiq Mansfield

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Tairiq T. Mansfield

Columbia, SC | 803-363-2189 | tairiqm@g.clemson.edu Futuristic | Includer | Woo | Communication | Analytical Portfolio: https://issuu.com/tairiqm/docs/official_portfolio

Education

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AUG 2019-PRESENT Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Minor(s): Architecture and Sustainability GPA: 3.57

Work Experience

LANDSCAPER NICE N’ NEAT LANDSCAPING LLC. | COLUMBIA, SC JUNE 2017 – AUG 2017 (EACH SUMMER) • Enhance residential properties through small scale designing.

• Learn different plant species that were used in designs.

• Learn the basics of irrigation systems.

TIGER ALLIANCE AMBASSADOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC MAY 2020 – AUG 2020 • Empower, enlighten and develop African American and Hispanic young men by emphasizing the importance of education and sharing best practices to increase high school and college graduation rates.

• Serve as a mentor to black and brown male high school students in the upstate South Carolina as they attend a summer program at Clemson University.

FIRST-YEAR DESIGN COACH CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC JAN 2024 – MAY 2024 • Assist first year Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture students as they progress in their second semester. Topics include digital design, creative thinking, and public speaking.

Achievements & Awards

LAF & Landscape Forms Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Scholarship SPRING 2023 • Sponsored by the Landscape Architecture Foundation, this scholarship helps Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students advance in their education and career in landscape architecture.

CELA Foundation Scholar Award Nominee 2023-2024 • The CELA Fountain Scholar Program recognizes Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized persons studying landscape architecture. Each year, member programs are asked to identify students who develop compelling ideas, demonstrate exceptional design ability, and use their skills to influence, communicate, lead, and advance design solutions for contemporary issues in a manner aligned with the original goals of Dr. Charles Fountain during his time and NC A&T. Students are both honored for past achievements and recognized for their future potential to influence the landscape architecture profession.

Additional Leadership Experience and Involvement

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY SUMMER START STUDENT JUN 2019 – AUG 2019 • Summer Start provides a select group of first-year students with an early opportunity to complete two academic courses before their first Fall semester, further develop their learning and study skills and connect with the Clemson community.

BOYD SCHOLARS COMPLETER • Boyd Scholars are students in the GELC selected to complete their summer courses at Clemson in the long summer academic term. The award will cover the tuition and fees for the 7-credit hours required in the summer, along with summer housing and a summer meal plan.

• Acceptance as a Boyd Scholar is competitive and based on grades in GELC courses, participation in GELC requirements, the strength of the student’s application responses, and availability of funding.

CODA OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBER AUG 2020 – MAY 2021 • The Council of Diversity Affairs is a sector of the Clemson University student government. As a member of CODA’s Outreach Committee, we raise awareness on diversity and inclusion issues on campus. We also promote unity and equity around campus ranging from minority students to LGBTQ+, and more.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS MEMBER JAN 2021 - PRESENT • The professional association for landscape architects in the United States. Members include professionals and college students studying Landscape Architecture.

2023 LABASH CONFERENCE – BLAZE NEW TRAILS MAR 2023 • LABash Conference is a student-led conference for landscape architecture. Held in North America by a different landscape architecture program each year, the conference brings hundreds of students and professionals together to learn, network, and help shape the future of the profession.

• The theme of LABash for 2023 is Trailblazers, which will inspire forward-thinking content and spur future directions for the landscape architecture profession. We look forward to providing engaging and informative sessions that allow students and professionals to connect.

Skills and Certifications Technology: • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • AutoCAD • SketchUp • Lumion

Soft Skills: Empathy, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Organization, Optimism, Teamwork

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THREE-SECOND SLOPE RUN FIRST YEAR: BASIC DESIGN I

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This model is designed to mimic a real world landscape and its experiences with storm water run off. Using the adjective “flexible” inspired by the Dragon’s Blood Tree’s ability to adapt to its harsh environmental conditions, the model has bends and curves to slow down the flow of water and limit flooding and erosion that would’ve been caused in a real world situation.

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COURTYARD PLANTING DESIGNS SECOND YEAR: PLANTING DESIGN

Environmental Movement

LEGEND

Ilex vomitoria

Buxus semperv

Lantana cam

Baroque Style Courtyard

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Picturesque Style Courtyard

Modern Style Garden

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GENOA POP-UP CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FIRST YEAR: ARCHITECTURE MINOR

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This pop-up children’s library serves as a space for the children of Genoa to make books about the different styles of architecture found in their environment. The blue, red, and yellow colors are inspired by typical children’s toys and each color represents a different architectural time period (past, present, and future.

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COMMUNITY PARKLET SECOND YEAR: ARCHITECTURE MINOR

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Along with classmates this parklet was designed to provide a downtown Central, SC business with outdoor seating. In hopes that users will decorate and beautify the structure, the parklet will serve as a piece of art for this community.

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THE RETREAT: CTI’S NEW ECO-RESILIENT HOTEL SECOND YEAR: FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN

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The Centre For Training & Innovation is a resort/trade learning center in Eleuthera, Bahamas. This new hotel design provides increased living capacity and increased generation of revenue for CTI.

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PREHISTORIC FOSSIL PARK SECOND YEAR: COMMUNITY DESIGN

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The Prehistoric Fossil Park is a redesign of Ashley Dearing Park in Clemson, SC. Located near a local elementary school and in the heart of a large neighborhood, the park serves as a space to educate and entertain. The park resembles prehistoric landscapes and has several informational elements teaching about fossils, geology, and etc. Unstructured growth & unstructured play allows users to feel enveloped in the site.

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CLEMSON EXPERIENTIAL NATURE TOWER SECOND YEAR: SELECTED TOPICS SUMMER STUDIO

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Located in the Clemson Experimental Forest, this experiential tower was designed for the purposes of exploration and meditation. The three story tower provides access and viewpoints to every layer of wildlife found in the experimental forest, ranging from squirrels, snakes, birds, and more. Sitting on the high end of the site the tower also looks down onto Lake Hartwell. The overall goal is for the tower to provide people to create a deeper connection with the natural world surrounding them.

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WOODLAND CEMETERY MEMORIAL & COMMEMORATIVE WALK THIRD YEAR: REGIONAL DESIGN

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Named as a site on the new Upstate SC African American Heritage Trail, Clemson University’s Woodland Cemetery is a highly sensitive site. Discovered to have over 500 unmarked graves, the Woodland Cemetery raised awareness about the deep rooted African American history found in Clemson and it’s surrounding areas.

As the designer I tried my utmost best to remain respectful to those buried here and their families. In honor of the African Americans and indentured servants who helped build Clemson’s campus, the design features a black granite memorial and a commemorative walk. The main philosophies behind the design are scale and materiality in hopes to encourage reflection and contemplation amongst those who encounter the site.

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WOODLAND CEMETERY MEMORIAL This memorial has been thoughtfully designed to evoke a sense of confinement for those who engage with it. With black granite pillars of varying sizes, it creates a dynamic interplay of hiding and revealing, offering a unique experience as visitors maneuver around them. This design allows different portions of the monument to come into view, creating a nuanced encounter shaped by each pillar's placement.

The pillars beyond their larger than human scale carry a profound symbolism as they represent prison bars. They serve as a poignant homage to the emotions of imprisonment experienced by the workers who contributed to the construction of Clemson University. Positioned at the heart of a water pool, with a gentle downpour of water further enhancing the serene atmosphere, the monument encourages contemplation and reflection.

The reflective nature of the black granite enhances the impact of the memorial. As visitors read the text and absorb the historical narrative, the mirrored surface becomes a canvas, capturing not only the monument but also the emotions stirred within the viewer. This reflection adds another layer to the experience, fostering a deeper connection between the viewer and the sentiments captured in the monument.

WOODLAND CEMETERY MEMORIAL

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SCALE: 1” = 10’

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FOOTPRINTS OF HISTORY: A COMMEMORATIVE

The Footprints of History Commemorative Walk is a concrete path featuring names of those believed to be buried at Woodlan Alongside the path, five-foot stone walls, similar in nature to tombstones, bear historical facts about the Woodland Cemetery u through diligent research. Scattered stainless steel caps mark unmarked graves, chosen for their reflective quality to draw atte includes seating for reflection, offering a condensed yet immersive experience through a blend of informative markers and co spaces.

FOOTPRINTS OF HISTORY COMMEMORATIVE WALK

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WALK

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