arturo hernandez sangregorio. landscape architecture portfolio | 2016
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2015
arturo h. sangregorio
education.
rutgers university, new brunswick, nj
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Cum Laude
2013
technische universität berlin, berlin, germany
2012
bergen community college
spring 2015 july 2014
summer 2014
skills.
- AutoCad - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Photoshop - ArcGIS - Rhinoceros 3D - VRay - Model Building - Public Speaking - Hand Rendering - Spanish: Fluent -Italian: Basic
Studio Abroad
Associate of Arts, Fine and Performing Arts
experience.
rutgers, department of landscape architecture teaching assistant - visualization ii
Responsible for offering course and lab support, and assisting with software tutoring including AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
isles, inc + cues
community Surveyor and Liaison
Worked in conjunction with rutgers’ cues in collaboration with the Trenton Neighborhood Restoration Campaign in conducting the first comprehensive field survey of Trenton, New Jersey. Additionally served as a community liaison for outreach purposes, and provided Spanish language translations.
rutgers, center for urban environmental sustainability designer, community outreach, translator
Participated in several community outreach events in the city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, which informed the design of a new municipal park in a previously abandoned brownfield site. Additionally, worked on the conceptual design stages and created an identity for the up-and-coming project.
honors & awards.
- Dean’s List/Cum Laude Honors: 3.65 GPA - Sigma Lambda Alpha Landscape Architecture Honor Society - Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, State of NJ - NAIOP Student Design Competition 1st Place - Roy H. DeBoer International Travel Grant (Colombia 2014) - SEBS Summer International Studies Scholarship (Germany 2013) - Adler International Scholarship (Germany 2013)
activities.
asla, nj student chapter
Vice President (2014-2015) Junior Representative (2013 2014) 1
contents resume the berm: little ferry’s last resort? integrating open spaces with food protection
from parking lot to parking not! re-envisioning a rutgers university parking area
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dinosaurs to diamonds competition
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a county against climate change
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material tectonics: “tectwirl�
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extra works and projects
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transforming an empty parcel into an urban oasis
an analytical approach to regional resiliency
an interactive bench for the rutgers gardens
- model building + plan - technical drawings - photography
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berm: little ferry’s last resort?
integrating open spaces with flood protection Little Ferry’s need for extensive protection along the Hackensack riverfront calls for the implementation of strategies to protect the town from future flood events. A 15 feet berm would meet the height requirement to protect the township against such issues, however it would also intensify the disconnection between the town’s inhabitants and the water’s edge. The purpose of this design is to increase the berm’s functionality instead of having it be simply a wall to protect the town against the tides. This resiliency mechanism would then fold as parkland along the Hackensack river by maximizing open space on the berm, as well as around it. The berm would then fulfill not only the purpose of protecting Little Ferry against future flood events, but also aid in reconnecting the people back to the waterfront. 5
masterplan + sections
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the berm: little ferry’s last resort?
1. multiuse field 2. overlook 3. path system 4. wild meadows 5. meadow hideouts 6. maintained meadows 7. walkable downtown 8. amphitheater 9. pier 10. pier shops 11. ferris wheel 12. fishing deck
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section a - a’ scale: 1” = 10’
walk
engage
explore
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engage
section b - b’ scale: 1” = 10’
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engage 7
spatial programming
relax.
lay down and enjoy a peaceful moment on any of the passive areas of the berm. read a book, sunbathe, do some yoga, take a nap. up to you!
engage.
the berm: little ferry’s last resort?
interact with the various active elements of the berm. have some ice cream on the pier, enjoy the views from the overlook, or take a ride on the ferris wheel.
explore. be adventurous and get off the path! dare to discover some of the beauty of the new jersey meadowlands up-close and personal.
walk.
get to where you need to go as you meander on this accessible system of pathways and ramps. 8
seating
relax
food + vendors
lighting
engage
grilling stations
temp installations
explore signage
restrooms
walk
tables bike access 9
the berm: little ferry’s last resort?
garbage cans
the berm: little ferry’s last resort?
the pier
Little Ferry residents and outsiders enjoying the many amenities found at the pier.
the berm: little ferry’s last resort?
from parking lot to parking not! re-envisioning a rutgers university parking area
Blake Hall is the home of the Landscape Architecture Department at Rutgers University. Even though the building enjoys of a great location within one of the university’s most beautiful campuses, Cook, the back entrance of the building consists of a rather unsightly and uninviting parking surface with all sorts of drainage problems. This design re-envisions the paved area as a place where student, professors, and other Rutgers university users can continue to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding campus by reclaiming the impervious surface, and turning it back into its rightful state. It is only right for Landscape Architecture solutions to be proposed, after all, it is our backyard! 13
masterplan + sections
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meteorology
old blake hall
new blake hall a The ever increasing need for parking spots on a university level calls for improvements on the parking issue somewhere else within campus. Re-locating faculty and staff parking to a more centralized area nearby would free up the space for the creation of a green ‘back-yard’ setting. This much needed improvement would provide all users, students and staff alike, with an area to gather and enjoy small lunch breaks, or serve as a secluded outside classroom whenever the weather allows it. 14
section a - a’ scale: 1” = 8’
from parking lot to parking not!
section b - b’ scale: 1” = 8’
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planting plan + seasonal
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PLANT LIST
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Betula Nigra
River Birch
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Quercus Alba
White Oak
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Carex Elata Ilex Glabra Liriope Rhododendron Catawbiense Vinca Minor Festuca Arundinacea
Tufted Sedge Inkberry Holly Lily Turf Catawba Rhododendron Vinca Tall Fescue
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seasonal interest spring
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first place
dinosaurs to diamonds competition
transforming an empty parcel into an urban oasis For the first annual NAIOPNJ Student Real Estate Competition in 2015, proposals were being accepted for an office development project located in the Iselin portion of Woodbridge Township. The Township is interested in creating a sustainable office building and surrounding landscape which will bring both economic and health benefits to both the surrounding corporate areas and local community. In our proposal we have incorporated a series of Landscape elements which, working alongside the contemporary architecture, provide various spaces which will encourage interaction and serve as a stage where business relationships can be forged across professions. 19
dinosaurs to diamonds competition
existing conditions
The Metropark Train Station which brings in thousands of commuters into the corporate office park daily is located in close proximity to the site.
Traffic along the Middlesex Essex Tpke. is a problem, especially during rush hour. The intersection at South Wood ave. is also problematic, and the access points into the site only worsen the situation.
buildings/structures
trees/vegetation
The existing structures and buildings adjacent to the site are of office related purposes, and their aesthetics do not add a positive or inviting character to this location.
The trees and vegetation located southeast of the parcel along the south branch river serve as a screen of sorts, but they also provide a pleasant backdrop to the site.
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Currently a big area of the parcel is made up of surface parking that serves the employees of the BASF corporate park.
soft surfaces
hard surfaces
The green surfaces not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the site and its surroundings, but also add permeable surfaces to the location thus decreasing surface water runoff.
The majority of the parcel allocated for re-development is comprised of surface parkings, roads, and connecting paths. These surfaces contribute to higher levels of surface water runoff and possible site floodings. 21
dinosaurs to diamonds competition
BASF has expressed interest in leasing a considerable amount of office space in new development. About 75,000 sq.ft. out of the 295,000 sq.ft. proposed for the overall proposed development.
design concepts
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parking lot dinosaurs to diamonds competition
office building
concept: separate office building from parking deck
Building located closest to street to ease access to users who arrive at the Metropark train station. Parking located towards the back of the site. 22
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parking deck
connecting greenway dinosaurs to diamonds competition
1. site access from adjacent streets 2. loading dock for proposed office building 3. proposed parking deck access + egress
concept: implementation of ‘greenway’ connection
Greenway to serve as both connection between building and parking deck, and as a place of relaxation for users. 23
masterplan
dinosaurs to diamonds competition
1. roadside edge 2. front parking 3. loading dock 4. office building 5. wired pergola 6. pervious surface 7. planters + benches 8. water features 9. parking deck
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Even though surface parking areas increase surface water runoff, a non sustainable practice, this design recognizes the necessity to include a small amount of it to accommodate executive and handicapped users, as well as other miscellaneous services such as package/post deliveries.
The new office building is to integrate a variety of mixed uses to increase revenue and provide users with amenities such as small cafes, restaurants, and other services. All this while incorporating the latest sustainable technologies like green roofs for storm water capture and reuse.
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The existing surface parking is to be replaced with a green, park-like connection at the core of the site to link the parking deck and the new building. This design intervention is envisioned as a place for users to relax away from their desks, and enjoy pleasant green settings in an otherwise gray environment.
Plenty of parking is required to accommodate all the users within the new development. The existing surface parking will be relocated towards the back of the site. The distance is only a short walk away for the target users. Parking decks are more sustainable than surface parking. 25
dinosaurs to diamonds competition
view of parking deck
dinosaurs to diamonds competition
a county against climate change an analytical approach to regional resiliency
The process of making a more resilient Monmouth County begins by identifying towns that can be re-zoned and re-developed while allowing residents to remain within their communities. Frequency of flooding and space limitations within municipalities restrict the areas that are considered at risk. Opportunity areas are defined as those that can be re-densified, such as commercial and residential zones, and recreational fields that can be moved into new floodable park zones. The changes proposed in this regional plan will be implemented through new and modified zoning, persuading residents to relocate from at-risk areas through the use of off-grid power or alternative power incentives, and encouraging redevelopment in areas of less imminent danger. 29
regional flood analysis
a county against climate change
res. high density res. med density res. low density res. single unit commercial industrial other urban
keansburg
red bank
asbury park
monmouth county, new jersey 30
sandy’s floodings
projected sea lvl. rise (6ft)
fema preliminary flood zone
Keansburg
a county against climate change
red bank
asbury park These municipalities were selected for analysis because of their different geography within the region, and individual zoning. Keansburg is on the Raritan Bay, Red Bank is located inland on the Navesink River, and Asbury Park sits on the Atlantic Coast. 31
regional resiliency plan river or lake bay infrastructure coastal
a county against climate change
not analyzed
case study: belmar
monmouth county, new jersey 32
flooding typologies river flooding
coastal flooding
redevelpment + rezoning
floodable parkland
protective infrastructure
This strategy would update zoning codes according to risk areas to prevent their further development.
Areas that lie in places at high risk of future flooding would initially undergo rezoning, and eventually be turned into floodable parklands.
Unfortunately, there are areas where the previous strategies would fail or be insufficient. Protective infrastructure should be implemented.
resiliency strategies
a county against climate change
lake flooding
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a county against climate change
case study: belmar
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redevelopment + rezoning belmar: existing zoning
Low Density Residential High Density Residential 34
= power alternative incentives
belmar: proposed zoning
Mixed Use Commercial
Public Open Space Industrial
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belmar flooding typologies
belmar resiliency strategies
existing beach
Current condition coastal Belmar
residential
bathing beach
short beach commercial
single dune 130 ft.
natural beach
medium beach single dune 130 ft.
a county against climate change
mixed use
bathing beach
long beach residential
double dune 270 ft.
bathing beach
existing river/lake
Current condition of inland Belmar
residential
park
proposed river/lake
residential
floodable parkland 35
design build + tectonics: “tectwirl” an interactive bench for the rutgers gardens
Tectwirl is a collaborative design that paid strong attention to the intricacies of material tectonics, responsible material sourcing, the fabrication processes, and critical regionalism. Additionally, this project sought to obtain a ‘Materials Petal’ from the Living Building Challenge, which intends to “help create a materials economy that is non-toxic, ecologically regenerative, transparent and socially equitable.” To learn more about the Living Building Challenge and the Materials Petal visit living-future.org/lbc
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material tectonics: “tectwirl�
material tectonics: tectwirl
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material tectonics: “tectwirl�
Tectwirl is an interactive bench that consists of a series of wooden planks of varying lengths and heights. These planks rotate around steel poles that are fixed to lightweight concrete slabs. The slabs both support and anchor the structure. 39
material tectonics: tectwirl
detail a: threaded steel pipe & cap
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material tectonics: “tectwirl�
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detail b: steel pipe through concrete slab
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detail c: threaded steel pipe & coupler
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threaded coupler
threaded steel cap
material tectonics: “tectwirl”
threaded steel cap
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material tectonics: tectwirl
steel caps
threaded steel pipes
material tectonics: “tectwirl�
steel support cylinders bearings rubber stopper
reclaimed wood legs
reclaimed wood planks
lightweight concrete slabs
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material tectonics: “tectwirl�
you can watch some of the process that went into making tectwirl as well as its final assembly at landarch.rutgers.edu/Matech2015.html 43
extra works and projects
- model building + plan - technical drawings - photography
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extra works and projects
model building
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extra works and projects
model building
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technical drawings grading plan
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DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE School of environmental&biogical sciences Rutgers University
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demolitions & removals plan
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DEMOLITION & REMOVALS PLAN
NORTHWEST GREENHOUSE
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4. REMOVE CONCRETE SLAB
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REMOVE BRICK PAVERS
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photography
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thank you
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