Allison Hanna Landscape Architecture Portfolio
Allison Hanna
1335 Lambs Gap Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 allisonhanna9@gmail.com 717.802.1578 1
CONTENTS Introduction and Resume.................................................................3
PROFESSIONAL WORK Sheetz, Straban Township..........................................................7 Sheetz, York Township...............................................................9 GELCOR - Starbucks Streetscape................................................11 Weis Markets, Enola.........................,........................................13 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments...................................15
STUDENT WORK Burk Mansion...........................................................................19 Callowhill - Spring Garden Gateway...........................................21 PHS Flower Show Exhibit, ‘WILDE!’............................................23 Daylesford Abbey.....................................................................27
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INTRODUCTION This portfolio represents my empirical journey as a growing landscape design professional. Developing a passion for both the natural and constructed environment has led me to find special interests in the interrelation between the human person and creation of nature. My educational and professional career has incorporated experiences to progress my leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as my enthusiasm to expand my knowledge in the field. Every design challenge demands a creative solution requiring insight and a rigorous set of disciplines to achieve harmony. My design approach involves researching a site’s context and ecology, a community’s history and culture, and the connections and impacts these issues have upon its surroundings. Each landscape, like each person, has a story to tell, and the job of the landscape architect is to bring that narrative to life.
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Allison Hanna EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Temple University School of Environmental Design Philadelphia, PA May 2014 GPA: 3.6/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE Landscape Designer First Capital Engineering York, PA May 2014 - Present • • •
Preparing sketch, exhibit and land development plan sets for industrial and commercial sites Conducting ordinance reviews and assisting with township, county and agency submissions Collaborate with marketing personal on website updates and presentation graphics
Landscape Management Intern Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia, PA Aug. 2013 - Dec. 2013 • • •
Assisted with project management duties including estimates and work flow schedules Responsible for small planting designs Composed monthly site visit reports
Landscape Design Intern Inch’s Landscaping York, PA May 2013 - Aug. 2013 • • •
Created material take offs and estimates Presented designs and estimates to clients Redesigned company’s social media sites
LEADERSHIP ROLES President May 2013 - May 2014 Vice President Ambler Student Government Aug. 2012 - May 2013 Temple University Ambler, PA • • •
Primary liaison for Ambler students to address concerns, policies, and issues on campus Initiated campus blood drive and fundraising events Conducted biweekly meetings for students, organizations and administration
Owl Ambassador Temple University Ambler, PA Aug. 2011 - May 2013 • • •
Guided campus tours to prospective students and their family Streamlined and managed student data within university record system Administered communication follow up with prospective students
MEMBERSHIPS • ASLA Member • Golden Key International Honor Society • Sigma Lambda Alpha Landscape Architecture Honor Society • National Society of Leadership and Success
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS • ASLA Student Honor Award Temple University Ambler (2014)
• School of Environmental Design Alumni Association Award Temple University Ambler (2014)
• LA/Hort Faculty Award Temple University Ambler (2014)
• PA DE ASLA Student Merit Award • Student Organization of the Year (Student Gov.) Temple University Ambler (2013)
• Courtland Paul Scholarship/Award Landscape Architecture Foundation (2013)
• Project Manager for Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibit Temple University Ambler (2013) • Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy • PHS Special Achievement Award • PHS Gold Medal Award
• Owl Ambassador of the Year
Temple University Ambler (2012)
• Residential Construction Management Competition International Builder Show Second Place (2010) Fourth Place (2009)
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY Adobe InDesign
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
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Sheetz, Straban Township DESIGN PROCESS Sheetz, in Straban Township, will be going through a re-build for a site that was constructed 14 years ago. The new site features a design that is larger and more spacious with a drive-thru feature, supporting the Sheetz Made-To-Order food component. The challenge with the site design was planning and coordinating the new building, fuel canopy and circulation around the existing facility in order to minimize business disruption during construction. This strategy and the resulting site design required additional land and the extension of the adjoining future Township road. The landscaping ordinance requirements for Straban Township are very strict for this site composition and became complicated with the addition of streetscape improvements, residential landscape buffer, vehicle headlight screening and calculating the required planting units. For the client and township to visualize the idea of the streetscape and headlight screen, the utilization of Google SketchUp and Adobe Photoshop was valuable to create a perspective view of this addition and attain conditional approval.
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STREETSCAPE PERSPECTIVES
Restaurant - Commercial
AutoCAD Site Design, Graphic Production & Township Submission SITE LAYOUT
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Sheetz, York Township DESIGN PROCESS The proposed 6,012 square foot Sheetz convenience store with 10 vehicle fueling positions is located to the south of Leader Heights Road (S.R.0182) east of Keyway Drive and west of Crossway Drive in York Township, York County. The site is situated on two zones; Commercial Shopping & Commercial Industrial. Currently the site is going through the York Township Zoning Hearing Board with a special exception for a fuel dispensing facility, along with a waiver for the last parking stall being separated from drive aisles by a planting island. Multiple site layouts were created in attempt to minimize the amount of waivers needed to be requested, but also to keep the site consistent with how Sheetz expects their store exterior to function. Upon Zoning approvals, the land development process will begin with the expectation of approval by the end of 2015
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PERSPECTIVE EXHIBITS
Restaurant - Commercial
AutoCAD Site Design, Graphic Production, Zoning Review & Township Submission SITE LAYOUT
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GELCOR, Starbucks Streetscape DESIGN PROCESS Located in the Peebles Plaza Shopping Center in Straban Township, Adams County, PA, Final Land Development plans for the creation of a stand-alone Starbucks Coffee store were approved in the Spring of 2014. The Straban Township ordinance requires streetscape elements along the entire frontage of Route 30. These elements include; sidewalk, striping at intersections, lights, trees and ADA accessible ramps that stretch over eight-hundred lineal feet from Ruby Tuesday to Starbucks. A revised final land development plan was created with sidewalk locations, grading and landscaping plan were included. These revised plans were recorded in April 2015 and construction has begun.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS PHOTOS
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Weis Markets, Enola DESIGN PROCESS
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MITIGATION PLANTING PLAN MATCH LINE (SEE SHEET WM-1)
During the construction of the Weis Markets Grocery Store in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, the contractors dumped soil into a Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland near the intersection of Wertzville Road and Valley Road. The purpose of this wetland mitigation plan and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit is to provide a minimum of .18 acre of replacement wetland, as well as 75 linear feet of streambank stabilization, shrub plantings and 100 linear feet of random boulder placement within Pine Creek to compensate for stream and wetland impacts. The detailed grading plan, with quarter foot contours, depicts an outfall pipe that emptied into a meandering streambank that provides a habitat for insects, wildlife and reduces downstream flooding by allowing sediments to settle before clogging areas downstream.
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AutoCAD Design, Grading, Planting Design MITIGATION GRADING PLAN
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Environmental YOHN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Yohn Property Management requested a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a property located at 1 Marketway West within the City of York, York County, Pennsylvania. The property consists of one parcel totaling .731 acres and is currently owned by the County of York. The site consists of a four story building that includes PNC Bank, Subway, Printing Express, WGTY 107.7 Sales Office, Downtown Inc., Stewart Robert J. Law Office and vacant offices spaces on all four floors. While most of the spaces were empty, during the site visit, it was crucial to have access into every office to document the conditions. There were no recognized environmental conditions as part of the report.
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BETH SPANGLER Beth Spangler requested a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the property located at 685 York Haven Road within the Township of Newberry, York County, Pennsylvania. The property consists of one parcel totaling .769 acres and is currently owned by Linda L. and George C. Garrett. The site consists of a one story building with two offices, a garage, car washing area, repair shop, associated parking and a small wooden shed. There were no negative environmental records or conditions that will impact the subject site.
Project Management , Report Documentation, Site Visit & Data Collection WEIS MARKETS Alex O. of Weis Markets, Inc. requested a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the properties located at 924 Weir Lake Road within the Township of Chestnuthill, Monroe County, Pennsylvania & 482 Pottstown Avenue within the Borough of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Both of these sites were located along main roads in a residential community. During the site visits, each business located on the parcel of land was documented and interviews were conducted with the owner or manager of their knowledge of the site. There were no recognized environmental conditions as part of the report.
TRUENORTH WELLNESS SERVICES Garrett T. of TrueNorth Wellness Services requested a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a property located at 316 Baltimore Street within the Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. The property is along the corner of Baltimore Street and an unnamed alley south of Hanover Street. The site consists of a two story home, garage and associated parking areas for visitors, residents and staff. The staff was very knowledgeable about the history of the site that was not obtainable using standard sources for ESA’s. There were no negative environmental records or conditions that will impact the subject site.
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Burk Mansion DESIGN PROCESS Owned by Temple University, Burk Mansion is an abandoned property on North Broad Street in Philadelphia. Now slated for restoration as a guest house for VIP university guests, this elegantly detailed Victorian residence has suffered thirty years of neglect. Stipulated design elements included site grading, improved visibility, site security, ADA accessibility and an applicable setting for the renowned Henry Moore sculpture, Reclining Woman. The proposal features a central plaza, enveloped by colorful low maintenance plantings, to promote attention to the architectural details of the historic mansion. The Henry Moore sculpture, situated in the center of the gathering area, with a overflow fountain placed below creates the captivating focal point. A security system surrounding the property provides safety, while the ramp at the front entrance provides accessibility to the gathering area and mansion.
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Residential Design EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Studio I, Fall 2011 Professor Pauline Hurley-Kurtz DESIGN PLAN AND PROGRAM 1. Vestibule Space 2. Entrance Steps 3. ADA Ramp 4. Side Garden 5. Back Entrance 6. Terrace Planting 7. Gathering Space 8. Sculpture 9. Reception Hall 10. Stage Steps 11. Stage 12. Shade Garden
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Callowhill - Spring Garden Gateway DESIGN PROCESS Located in the Chinatown-Callowhill neighborhood of Philadelphia, this corridor is dominated by the heavily traveled roadways of Spring Garden and Broad Street. During the Industrial Revolution this area became a factory district pressuring local residents to relocate to suburbia while causing the decline of city life. This project focused on renewing the original neighborhood while embracing current urban trends of restoring family life in the city with a specific emphasis on safety and entertainment for children. Drawing upon ideas proposed by the neighborhoods’ community members, the solution proposed new technology, building renovations and a design strategy turning the sidewalks into a modern, accessible and vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. By incorporating the vibrant and celebrated Avenue of the Arts into this project, the site will attract year round visitors. An outdoor performance area provides space for musicians and artists while an art education building provides indoor space for theatre.
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DESIGN OBJECTIVES Distinguishing Characteristics: To create a sense of place by utilizing landmarks for easily recognized identity by enabling one to distinguish where they are throughout the city of Philadelphia. Transit-Oriented Development: Designed to maximize public transportation this proposal enables city residents to travel into the area spurring economic development. Stormwater Management (Philadelphia Green Streets Program): The Green Streets Program adopted by the city of Philadelphia employs a combination of vegetated and engineered strategies to manage rainwater or melting snow runoff. This permits water to soak into soil, thereby filtering it, thus improving the quantity of stormwater diverted to Philadelphia’s sewer system.
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DESIGN PLAN AND PROGRAM 1. Stormwater Bumpout 2. Stormwater Planter 3. Stormwater Tree Trench 4. East Coast Greenway Bike Lane
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PHS Flower Show Exhibit, ‘WILDE!’ EXHIBIT CONTEXT Spirits, beasts, and outcasts were believed to lurk in old English forests, so residents naturally perceived it as mythically ‘WILDE’. Over time the wilderness become more mythical as creatures were believed to live within it. But ‘wilderness’ is everywhere even today in the most urban places. Our exhibit presented a simple, attractive and affordable way to cultivate wilderness. The idea was germinated from medieval English gardens spanning the 5th to 15th centuries including monastic, royal, and noble gardens as bastions of civilization and wilderness.
CONCEPT DESIGN DESIGN PROCESS A two semester design/build project, “WILDE! Cultivating Wonder in Everyday Places” was designed and installed for the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show under the theme ‘Brilliant,’ derived from British influence. As project manager, I was responsible for overall coordination, financial oversight, and workflow. I also served on the Orchard team which addressed the design and construction of the landing, exit path, orchard walls, arbor, water feature, and planting design. 23
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BOG - Beyond displaying unique plants that thrive in moist areas, the bog demonstrates that embracing seasonal plant changes and natural accidents including fallen trees which can be provocative and inspiring. ROCKERY - Here we demonstrated how concrete can be broken up and recycled into dry-stacked or gabion walls combined with “wild” pioneer and native plant cultivators in a contemporary rockery. ORCHARD - Foreshadows a future when many creatures contribute to and benefit from cultivation. Columnar tree varieties can offer food, shelter, shade and enclosure within urban vacant lots or suburban yards.
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1) Exhibit entrance wall with herb plantings 2) Entrance wall juxtaposed with purple tower 3) Bog and reclaimed log; beauty in nature 4) Hydric plantings in the Bog 5) Gabion wall from reclaimed concrete 6) Reclaimed concrete plant life peaking through 7) Visitors interacting with the exhibit 8) Xeric plants within the Rockery 9) Water feature‘rain’infiltrated through the glass 10) 3 awards presented for design, Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy, PHS Special Achievement Award and PHS Gold Medal Award 11) University President, professors and students
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WALL FRAMING DETAILS
Studio III & IV, Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 Professors Rob Kuper & Mike LoFurno EXIT PATH
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Daylesford Abbey
Labyrinth
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Labyrinth
ections Daylesford Abbey is a 130-acre property in Outdoor Extension: the rolling hills of Philadelphia’s Main Line. Enhance the property as an extension of the It is home to the Norbertine community, Spirituality Center and Church to encourage a religious center and source of spiritual outdoor healing for community members renewal. The Abbey mission statement and visitors. cites that they “exist to enrich the church Sustainability: by our Norbertine communio nourished by Columbarium Labyrinth contemplation on God’s Word, made visible Follow Willistown Township Codes and sections in worship and service within the local Ordinances and State of Pennsylvania church.” Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements to prevent pollution and Following a thorough site analysis and restore natural resources on the property. historical research component, it became apparent that the property required Means of Income: private and attractive spaces for refuge and Establish an income-producing enterprise retreat to foster renewal. This need was that funds improvements, fosters a habitat for accomplished by creating a sequence of wildlife and maximizes the potential of the solemn and sacred garden rooms featuring Vegetable property. Garden drifts of colorful plantings that extend the Cafeteria Service Drive Woods Driveway vibrancy of the stained glass windows within Vegetable section through cafeteria back scale: 1”=50’-0” Cafeteria anD Service Drive DriveGarden Woods Driveway the abbey church onto the landscape. section through cafeteria anD back Drive
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Daylesford Abbey Detail
Planting Design, Detail Design
DESIGN PROCESS This detailed planting design of the Love and Forgiveness Garden, in the Daylesford Abbey Master Plan, depicts the five senses that humans can possess; smell, taste, touch, sight and sound. Each sense is paired with a scripture that references or relates to that specific sense on a stone boulder. All the plants selected for the five senses create different interactions and can act as a teaching moment on how plants have benefits that canAmphitheater assist with meditation and the healing process.
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Contact Information: Allison Hanna 1335 Lambs Gap Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 allisonhanna9@gmail.com 717.802.1578
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