Will Fern - 2023 Landscape Architecture Portfolio

WILL FERN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Resume

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | The Pennsylvania State University (Graduation 2020; GPA 3.5)

Experience

Blue Meadow Farm Landscape Architects (Franklin Lakes, NJ) - Internship (April 2019 - June 2019)

+ Design & build firm located in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

+ Gained valuable leadership skills.

+ Led, designed and managed a residential built design.

Square Acre Studio (Madison, NJ) - Full Time (December 2020 - July 2023)

+ Aided in estate, residential, urban and roof top design projects.

+ Gained an understanding in project estimating, budgeting and value engineering.

+ Aided in construction documentation and detailing.

+ Aided in putting together design packages and presentations for client meetings.

+ Created graphics and other renderings for design projects.

+ Obtained valuable leadership skills communicating with our NYC consulting clients conducting site visits, in person meetings and seasonal plant designs.

+ Aided in contacting vendors for FF&E on design projects.

+ Participated in volunteer work for Madison’s shade tree commission and rotary club.

+ Participated in Mansion In May, a fundraiser design event, to raise money for Morristown Medical Center.

Involvement

Landscape Architecture Student Society (2016-2019)

+ Participated in National Parking Day for three consecutive years helping with setup and design.

+ Represented at every years LAbash Convention and partook in fundraisers/ awareness of landscape architecture.

Landscape Architecture Class Representative (2018-2020)

+ Conducted monthly meetings with the director of the landscape architecture program to raise any concerns, questions, and/or improvements for the design school and my classmates.

Landscape Architecture Leaders (2019-2020)

+ Selected and interviewed to represent the undergraduate landscape architecture program at Penn State.

+ Give tours of the Arts and Architecture facility, provide insight for incoming students, and attend important faculty meetings.

Skills

Software & Programs

+ Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop

+ Autodesk Autocad Civil 3D & LT

+ ArcMap GIS

Extracurricular Awards

+ Eagle Scout

+ National Honors Society Recipient

+ World Language NHS Recipient

+ Sketchup & Rhino

+ Lumion

+ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)

(E): will.fern98@gmail.com

(P): (201)-509-1074

Estate & Residential Design

“The Cottage” - Mendham, NJ

Construction Documentation - Planting Plans

Photography

Description:

• “The Cottage” is a beautiful piece of property located in Mendham, NJ in which the design focused around the creation of native, meadow and herbal vegetation.

• The client wanted a landscape that was ecologically beneficial while complementing the existing architectural elements, most notably the greenhouses

Completion: July 2021

Role in Project:

• Aided in pulling together planting plans as well as plant installation.

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(2) HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA

(9) ILEX VERTICILLATA 'WINTER GOLD'

(6) ILEX VERTICILLATA 'WINTER GOLD'

(2) HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA

(5) HYPERICUM PERFORATUM

(13) SALVIA 'MAY NIGHT' (13) GERANIUM MACR.

(30) GERANIUM MACULATUM MIX

(43) SALVIA (4 VARIETIES)

(12) ROSA 'DAVID AUSTIN'

(17) DRYOPTERIS ERYTHROSORA 'BRILLIANCE'

(22) PANICUM VIRGATUM 'SHENANDOAH'

(24) DRYOPTERIS ERYTHROSORA 'BRILLIANCE'

(13) GERANIUM MACULATUM (10) SALVIA 'MAY NIGHT'

(7) HYPERICUM PERFORATUM

SESLERIA AUTUMNALIS

(6) ILEX VERTICILLATA 'WINTER GOLD'

(18) SESLERIA AUTUMNALIS

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ASTER NOVAE-ANGLIAE 'PURPLE DOME'

BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'

CALAMAGROSTIS 'KARL FOERSTER'

CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA STACHYS BYZANTINA

FICUS CARICA

(10) ECHINACEA PURPUREA 'MAGNUS' (17) LIATRIS SPICATA 'KOBOLD'

Revisions:

(28) TAXUS 'DENSIFORMIS'

(8) RUDBECKIA 'HIRTA' (10) ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA

(28) LOBELIA SIPHILITICA

(14) VERBENA BONARENSIS

(1) FICUS CARICA

(8)

(14) CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA

(2) ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA

(13) ECHINACEA PURPUREA 'MAGNUS'

(10) LIATRIS SPICATA 'KOBOLD'

(9) RUDBECKIA 'HIRTA'

(37) LOBELIA SIPHILITICA

Scale: 22 CALAIS MENDHAM,

Site Information:

(23) STACHYS BYZANTINA (10) LIATRIS SPICATA 'KOBOLD'

(26) BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION'

CALAMAGROSTIS 'KARL FOERSTER'

PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA (13) ASTER NOVAE-ANGLIAE 'PURPLE DOME'

(5) HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA

(3) CORNUS FLORIDA

(3) TSUGA CANADENSIS

(1)CORNUSFLORIDA (2)TSUGA

(1) CORNUS FLORIDA

(5) CORNUS FLORIDA

(2) TSUGA CANADENSIS

Natirar Mansion, Hotel & Spa. - Peapack- Gladstone, NJ

Rendered Sketches

Rendered Masterplan

Illustrative Section- Elevations

Description:

• Natirar Mansion, Hotel & Spa sits on 90 acres of breathtaking property some of which was formerly owned by a Moroccan Prince

• We were tasked with creating a revised design to the existing mansion and also developing new designs for the newly added hotel and spa spaces

Completion: In Progress

Role in Project:

• Aided in graphic representation and putting together landscape design packages for the client

• Played a pivotal role in putting together construction documentation

Rooftop Design

55 Jordan Ave. ............................................... (Pg’s 22 - 25)

711 Montgomery St......................................... (Pg’s 26 - 29)

One Union Square.......................................... (Pg’s 30 - 39)

55 Jordan Ave. - Jersey City, NJ

Rendered Overall Masterplan

Construction Documentation- Plan

Construction Documentation- Custom Details

Description:

• 55 Jordan is a newly constructed high rise residential building in the heart of Jersey City, NJ

• The design focused around entertainment, lounging and dining as the main programmatic elements apart of the design

• Highlighting views of the New York City skyline was a key part of this design using raised planters in order to do so and activating dining/ lounge areas, which were strategically place to provide residents with this experience

• Completion: In Progress

Role in Project:

• Aided mostly in construction documentation and furnishing spec’ing

• Created illustrative renders and created sketchup modeling to detail design elements for the overall design

711 Montgomery St. - Jersey City, NJ

Concept Sketches

Rendered Overall Masterplan

Construction Documentation- Custom Details

Description:

• 711 Montgomery is a newly designed residential mid rise in Jersey City, NJ. We were tasked with designing both the 5th floor and rooftop sun terraces spaces

• Outdoor lounge and kitchen spaces were critical elements to the overall design

Completion: In Progress

Role in Project:

• Aided in the initial concept phase via sketching

• Put together landscape design packages for the client

• Took a more pivotal role in putting together construction documentation

Roof Concept Sketch

Sketches done by Gabriela Canamar Clark, PLA - Partner, Landdesign

Team: Tom Salaki, PLA, Square Acre Studio

Will Fern, Landscape Designer, Square Acre Studio

Will Talero, Associate Designer, Landdesign

Gabriel Camanar Clark, PLA - Partner, Landdesign

Rendered Overall Masterplan & Detailed Construction Documentation

SHADE STRUCTURE- TYPE 2 (ROOF)

PERGOLA STRUCT.

SHADE STRUCTURE- TYPE 1 (5TH FL.)

TYP. WOOD DECKING HATCH OVER

One Union Square - NYC, NY

Construction Documentation- Plan

Construction Documentation- Conceptual Sections

Progress Photography

Description:

• One Union Square is an existing sun terrace space that we were tasked with revamping to accommodate an outdoor gym and yoga space as well as dining and lounging areas for its tenants

• What made this terrace unique from others that I have worked on was working with an existing design and finding ways to improve it based on programmatic changes to the interior spaces adjacent to the terrace

• Completion: June 2023

Role in Project:

• Aided in construction documentation and collaboration with Landdesign who we hired on to help with the project

• Created 3D models and aided in frequent site visits pre and post construction

Consulting Design Work

Seasonal Design

Maintenance Reporting

Photography

Description:

• I have been working with our consulting client RMC in New York to aid in developing seasonal palettes and maintenance considerations for the last 2-3 years

• Also have done seasonal consulting for Lincoln Center & Union Square Park in NYC, NY

Completion: Consulting - On Going

Role:

• Aided in seasonal design layouts as well as designed building seasonal layouts and plant palettes

• Gained valuable leadership skills communicating and meeting with clients on and off site

Related Management Co. - Seasonal Designs

SPRING

(80) VIOLA (40) RE-ARRANGED TULIPS

(10) VERBENA

(3) SALVIA 'MAY NIGHT'

(12) PERSIAN SHIELD

SUMMER

FALL

(24) PURPLE PANSY (12) ALPINE WHITE MUM

(12) AVALON SALMON MUM

(40) GRAPE HYACINTH 450 W 17th St New York, NY 10011 Resident Manager: Simon Camaj

(34 SF) FIR & CYPRESS

(6) 'HEART BREAKER' COLEUS (12) 'DEEP ROSE' SUNPATIEN

(102) CREEPING JENNY

(51) CREEPING JENNY

(6) CREEPING JENNY (TYP. 2)

(6) 'HEART BREAKER' COLEUS (12) 'DEEP ROSE' SUNPATIEN

The Easton Luxury Apartments

Spring Maintenance Report

Visit Date: 05/17/23

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On Site: Tom Salaki, Krysta Bryant, Kolie Forest, Rado Vendel, Jonathan Tracy Elizabeth Fontaine

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The Easton Luxury Apartments

Visit Date: 05/17/23

Courtyard Comments:

1. After discussion with Brightview, SAS recommends adjusting the planting layout to swap out the 5 limelight hydrangeas originally intended for in front of the window with 3 of the taxus intended for the courtyard. See attached plan for final planting layout.

2. Brightview has submitted a proposal for repairing and upgrading the lighting the terrace. Square Acre Studio suggests to replace all existing uplights with in-grade well lights to eliminate vandalism but understand this may be cost prohibitive.

3. Two trees pits in the back of the plaza are in need a a fomal cobble installation to match the one completed tree pit in the fountain. The cobbles should be set at the existing edge of the steel. Three bands total should be installed (one long paver ring and two square). The middle should be left as gravel.

4. Paving jointing throughout the courtyard has deteriorated and needs to be rejointed. This may be possible with polymeric sand, but should be power washed and cleaned before that final decision is made. DO NOT repair with portland cement mortar.

5. Tree pit adjacent to sidewalk and plaza entrance is sunken. SAS recommends installing the same cobble pattern as previously mentioned, using gravel and DG to raise and set new cobble.

6. Irrigation rings closest to all established tree trunks should be removed as needed or otherwise buried into soil to prevent showing.

South Sun Terrace Comments:

7. SAS recommends the addition of river rock by the side door to cover utility lines. The quantity needed is small and may be obtained from a less visable area of the terrace.

8. The planters on the far south side of the terrace contue to struggle after last year’s issues. SAS recommends adding irrigation to these beds. If this is not possible, then it is recommended that daily hand watering take place during dry periods. SAS recommends the following plants be installed to infill this space.

(5) Sedum ‘Autum Joy’, (5) Nepeta ‘Catlins Giant’, (3) Pennisetum ‘Hameln’.

North Sun Terrace Comments:

9. The (2-3) junipers along the side of the grilling space have long been in decline and should be removed. The replacement planting for these have already been approved. SAS recommends for this season infilling the other bed at the grill with (10) Lantana ‘Bandana Yellow’ or Orange.

10. In general, this terrace has already improved since last year. A small amount of thinning out of dead leaves and branches is needed in the grasses and groundcover shrubs.

9th Floor Terrace Comments:

11. As a general note, it is recommended that the height of the juniper hedge in the tall planter be maintained to be no higher than the hand rail behind it to decrease the likelihood of the planter tipping over in the wind as it has done

On Site: Tom Salaki, Krysta Bryant, Kolie Forest, Rado Vendel, Jonathan Tracy Elizabeth Fontaine

in the past when the plants became too tall.

12. SAS recommends adding a total of (8) Creeping Jenny to the low planters between the built-in lounge chairs.

13. SAS recommends installing (2) Panicum ‘Shenandoah’ to the tall trough planters on either side of the grill space for a total of (4) plants.

14. The low juniper hedge on the west side of the terrace should be hand pruned as needed to maintain a height of no more than 3’.

Children’s Terrace Comments:

15. Play mats are creating trip hazards. Quotes have been recieved and project is pending budget allowances. In the meantime, continue to reset tiles after windy days.

16. Winter scouring has pushed soil and mulch into the gravel edge around the stairwell tower. It is recommeded that this be kept clear of debris as much as possible.

General Comments:

17. Square Acre Studio is reviewing all proposals for additional work from Brightiew in accordance with our scope of work as consultant.

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List of Projects Worked On

Estate & Residential Design:

1. The Cottage............................................... (Mendham, NJ)

2. 7 Lees Hill Rd............................................. (Harding, NJ)

3. Hindelong Residence.............................. (Chatham, NJ)

4. Retzko Residence..................................... (Bernardsville, NJ)

5. Natirar Mansion, Hotel & Spa............... (Peapack-Gladstone, NJ)

6. 291 Varick St............................................... (Jersey City, NJ)

7. Apollo Global Management Bldng.... (Greenwich, CT)

Rooftop Design:

1. One Union Square South...................... (NYC, NY)

2. 55 Jordan Ave........................................... (Jersey City, NJ)

3. 711 Montgomery St.................................. (Jersey City, NJ)

4. 397 Millburn Ave....................................... (Millburn, NJ)

5. 60 Columbus Circle................................. (NYC, NY)

Seasonal Consulting & Pro- Bono Design:

1. Related Management Company.......... (NYC, NY)

2. Belmont Ave. Housing Development (Madison, NJ)

3. Madison Shade Tree Commission....... (Madison, NJ)

4. Mansion In May........................................... (Mendham, NJ)

5. James Park.................................................. (Madison, NJ)