Landscape Architecture Austin J Roy Ball State University
College of Architecture & Planning
Table of Contents Pier 54............................................................................................................................................1-2 Shelbey Street Framework Design.............................................................................................3-4 Nature’s Chapel.............................................................................................................................5-6 Indiana Dunes Cultural Connections Urban Prototype........................................................................................................................7 Residential Prototype..................................................................................................................8 Industrial Prototype....................................................................................................................9 Natural Prototype......................................................................................................................10 Lakeside Campground................................................................................................................11-12 Background Geometry...............................................................................................................13-14 Prairie Waters...............................................................................................................................15 Gis Analysis..................................................................................................................................16 The Nature Conservancy of Indiana (Engineering Auto-Cad Work) Grading Plan.............................................................................................................................17 Layout Plan.......................................................................................................................... ....18 Horizontal & Vertical Road Alignment............................................................................................19 Construction & Planting Details....................................................................................................20 Letters of Recommendation.........................................................................................................21-24
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PIER 54 NEW YORK HUDSON RIVER THE PURPOSE OF THE PIER 54 DESIGN PROPOSAL IS TO DESIGN A SPACE WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE IDENTITY AS WELL AS TO COMMEMORATE THE HISTORY OF EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY, TRANSATLANTIC OCEAN LINERS.
ARCHITECTURE
THE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT DESIGNED FOR PIER 54 IS A PROPOSED ABSTRACTION OF THE INTERIOR LAYERING ARCHITECTURE OF THE THEORETICAL TEK CUBE BUILDING IN TAIWAN DESIGNED BY BIG ARCHITECTS.
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PIER 54 NEW YORK HUDSON RIVER
DESIGN INTENT
THE PROPOSED PAVING PATTERN FOR PIER 54 IS BASED ON OF THE EXISTING PAVING DESIGN IN HIGH LINE PARK.
THE PROPOSED PAVING MATERIAL IS DESIGNED TO MIMIC THE HISTORICAL PIER ARCHITECTURE FACADE. THE PROPOSED MATERIAL IS A GRANITE STONE, COLORED TO REPRESENT THE HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE FACADE. PIER 54’S DOMINATE DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC CONSISTS OF TERRACED HALF-CIRCLE ELEMENTS THAT STEP DOWN TO THE CURRENT WATER LEVEL . THE TERRACE IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE AVERAGE HIGH AND LOW TIDE WATER LEVELS.
THE HALF CIRCLE TERRACE ELEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE A REFLECTION OF THE HISTORIC STEEL ARCH WAY ENTRANCE. THE TERRACE ELEMENT ALLOWS VISUAL AND PHYSICAL ACCESS TO THE WATER IN THE PROPOSED DESIGN JUST AS THE STEEL ARCHWAY SIGNIFIED ACCESS TO THE OPEN SEAS IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY.
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SHELBY STREET
ANALYSIS
FOUNTAIN SQUARE
The Fountain Square intersection is a collection of historical, as well as recently constructed commercial buildings. It served as Indianapolis’s first commercial district and was an important part of the Indianapolis theater heritage. In the 1960’s.
GARFIELD PARK FOUNTAIN SQUARE
GARFIELD PARK
Garfield Park is Indianapolis’s oldest city-owned park. It was founded in 1881 but was not heavily used until later in the 20th century. Today the park continues to be a popular attraction to locals and to the residence’ of Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS UNI.
Indianapolis University was established in 1902 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is home to more than 5,400 students. The university campus has very limited access to any retail or commercial institutions.
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INDIANAPOLIS UNIVERSITY
LEGEND: COMMERCIAL: RESIDENTIAL: PARK SPACE:
EXISTING CONTEXT
INSTITUTION: INDUSTRIAL:
SHELBY STREET PROPOSED FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT
FRAMEWORK FOUNTAIN SQUARE
Fountain Square provides an interesting design opportunity in regards to connecting Shelby Street with the more developed area of Indianapolis as well as with downtown Indianapolis. It is important to design a framework for Fountain Square that will act as a gateway into the Shelby Street corridor. The Fountain Square concept design will also act as the framework for all proposed commercial/retail land use development along Shelby Street. The development design of Fountain Square will be entirely that of commercial/retail land use. The existing residential land use that surrounds Fountain Square will remain, and will presumably experience an increase in property value as fountain square continues to grow. PROPOSED FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT
GARFIELD PARK
Garfield Park is the next hierarchical elements on Shelby Street. The area surrounding Garfield Park is the heart of Shelby Street and will provide the design framework for park and residential land use. The design framework provides an opportunity for commercial/retail development on Shelby Street next to the bus stop. This proposed retail development will provide commercial opportunities to users of the red-line bus, residence of the Garfield Park area, as well as users of Garfield Park itself. The proposed red-line bus stop will increase the use of Garfield Park to a far greater radius, bringing in more people to the area. The residential land use surrounding Garfield Park will have a significantly higher property value, specifically those across the street from the park. This design framework will be the standard for all park and residential use along Shelby Street. PROPOSED FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT
LEGEND: COMMERCIAL: RESIDENTIAL: PARK SPACE: INSTITUTION: INDUSTRIAL:
RED LINE BUS STOP: BIKE PATH: VEGETATION: SOURCE OF RED LINE BUS LINE:
INDIANAPOLIS UNI. The Indianapolis university area provides several opportunities for improvements. Indianapolis University has no commercial/retail development in the area. This design framework proposes a significant addition of retail development that will provide commercial opportunities for students. The residential land use south of the university will also benefit from increased property value due to the proposed retail development. The Shelby Street design specified in the Fountain Square framework and the Garfield framework will continue in the Indianapolis University design proposal. The proposed bus line will present opportunities for students to access other areas of Shelby Street such as Garfield Park and Fountain Square.
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NATURE’S CHAPEL
1. Create a private, Personal atmosphere a. Create small, visually enclosed spaces b. Create areas for private interaction with others c. Visually separate the private space from the public space 3. Create views and a sense of discovery a. Design meandering paths through the woods b. Open and close view lines along paths c. Create destinations throughout the landscape
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Nature’s Chapel
is s design proposal located at the north edge of the Duck Pond on the campus of Ball State University. The pond offers an aesthetic value to the area which also includes the university tennis courts and several walking and biking paths. The site offers a distinguished wooded aesthetic. The purpose of the chapel is to offer a gathering place for public or private events, as well as a place for social interaction. The goal of the Nature’s Chapel design is to give users a unique experience through discovery of open views and enclosed spaces. The landscape is a controlled woodland that creates a sense of enclosure. The design of the trails allow for views of the chapel, pond, woods and tennis courts.
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INDIANA DUNES Design concept prototypes for the Indiana Dunes and the Highway 12 corridor
The goal of the urban design prototype is to create a gateway into the Gary and Michigan City urban areas. The implementation of mixed use development and tourist oriented infrastructure will redefine the visitor’s experience of the two cities. Permanent residences will also benefit from the addition of small shops and a grocery store as well as the increased property value of the area.
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• Mixed-use development Residential (2nd floor) Commercial infrastructure (1st floor) • Extension of the calumet Trail into Michigan City and Gary • Extended access to the Michigan City cooling tower observation area • Picnic area, restrooms, and viewing deck • Bioretention infrastructure along Parkway to allow more sustainable drainage in the urban area
The goal of the residential prototype was to minimize the impact of the Dunes Parkway on neighborhoods it passes through. Traffic calming techniques were used to reduce speed and danger from increases in traffic flow. Pedestrian features were introduced to increase safety and improve circulation along the parkway. No extensive changes were proposed for any homes because these would likely be rejected by residents.
Scale 1” = 20’
Scale 1” = 20’
Street Improvements
• Chicanes—Uses bump-out bioswales to reduce vehicles’ speeds by gently curving the road back and forth • Bioswales—Filter and safety buffer along road edge • Sidewalks—Introduce a safer place for pedestrians to travel • Lighting—Increases nighttime visibility • Street Trees—Frame parkway and shades roadway and sidewalks
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The industrial history of the Dunes Parkway is an important part of the area. Steel mills and other factories line the cost of Lake Michigan. Currently, views into the industrial area from highway 12 are very limited. There are also no places for visitors to pull off and look at the factories without being in danger of the traffic on the highway. The goal of the industrial area is to provide not only views toward the industrial areas but also have places for people to get out of their cars and enjoy the view. Providing areas like this will educated and allow people to appreciate the history and culture of the Dunes Parkway.
• 16’ to cross arm • Pole and crosspieces are square-cut lumber • Light fixture and supports are aluminum • All joints bolted
• 16’ to cross arm • Pole is corten steel I-beam • Cross arm and crosspiece are corten steel channel beams • Light fixture and supports are aluminum
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• All joints welded and bolted
• 16’ to cross arm • All components are aluminum • All joints welded
• 16’ to cross arm • All components are black-painted aluminum • All joints welded
• Roadway Improvements o Roadside Bioswales—Filter runoff and provide buffer between Calumet Trail and drive lanes. o Calumet Trail Extension—Increase pedestrian usability and appreciation of ecosystem; mostly paved, o Pull-offs—Sensitively sited pull-offs with pervious paving and bioswales increase usability while decreasing impact o Accessibility—Handicap-accessible parking spaces provided at every pull-off, motorcycle parking provided at large pull-offs
The goal of the natural prototype was to reduce the harmful effects the Dunes Parkway could cause in the natural areas it passes through. By utilizing the existing roadway and utilities, potential damage caused by new construction was substantially decreased. The inclusion of roadside swales and low-impact pull-offs also help to reduce the impact of the Parkway on the environment. Extending the existing Calumet Trail throughout the length of the Dunes Parkway invites visitors and community members alike to develop an appreciation for the unique beauty of the dunes ecosystem.
• Wood panel with backlit cutout letters • Sandstone pillars • NPS arrowhead on tall pillar
• Stainless steel panel with backlit cutout letters • Sandstone pillars • NPS arrowhead on tall pillar
• Corten steel panel with backlit cutout letters • Sandstone pillars • NPS arrowhead on tall pillar
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LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND Hand Drawings & Details
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Concept Masterplan
Lakeside campground
is a design concept with the purpose of exploring a hand graphics style that prominently displays on site topography. By using the stippling method, and precise placement of dot density, you can show slight elevation variances and how they interact with the constructed environment. In my opinion this style not only displays a strong graphic quality but is also more informative then other stylized methods.
Cabin Section
Campground Detail
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BACKYARD GEOMETRY
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Design Statement The goal of this project
is to design a geometric layout and use a planting concept to create intimacy within the backyard. The existing yard is very private and is completely fenced in. Designing a planting plan that helps to create and define secondary spaces will reinforce the existing intimacy of the yard.
Goals & Objectives
1. To create a private, intimate atmosphere in the backyard. a. Design a planting plan using size, color, texture, and shade b. Using certain plants to create and define secondary spaces 2. To design a space used for private and public use. a. Create a space large enough for people to gather b. Design the space so that it has its own private atmosphere
Google Sketchup Planting Renderings
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Access to park space: The road layout concept allows for a large amount of direct access for units to open green space. One hundred percent of the units on the site have less then a five minute walk to any open park space. Vehicular roads that encircle the park allow for easy public access.
PRAIRIE WATERS Residential Community
Sustainable community development concept
Green Energy: By orienting housing units and other structures, it is possible to harness solar energy. The use of geothermal technology allows for cooler houses in the summer and warmer houses in the winter while keeping energy costs low.
Establishing an identity: By
combining the two principles above, the community can form an identity through use of sustainable energy initiatives as well as green streets and establishing a native plant environment for a local habitat. The large central park connects the community and helps establish unity.
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Design Thought Process.
GIS Analysis
Examples of GIS ArcMap analysis and planning
Regional Site Boundaries
Topography of Site
Site Slope Values
Soil Characteristics
Site Concept Planning
Hillshade Values
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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF INDIANA
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Grading Plan
Examples of AutoCAD Engineering Work
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Layout Plan
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Horizontal & Vertical Road Alignment
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Construction & Planting Details
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION March 12, 2015 Mr. Bruce Race Master of Urban Design Program College of Architecture and Planning, Indianapolis Center Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Re: Mr. Austin Roy Mr. Race: I am writing this letter on behalf of Austin Roy, who will be graduating this May with his Bachelors of Landscape Architecture and has applied for entrance into the Master of Urban Design Program with you. Austin was employed by our firm full-time between May and August, 2014. He has been working part time during the school year for us. The experience he has gained through working for us includes residential and commercial landscape design, photo rendering, AutoCAD production, and field measuring. Austin possesses a high level of integrity, passion, creativity, and desire to excel as a landscape designer, and future landscape architect. Without hesitation, I recommend Austin for the Master of Urban Design Program, and know he will make a significant contribution to your program and our profession. Respectfully,
Stefan R. Luebke, PLA, ASLA
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Respectfully,
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signiÞcant contribution to your program and our profession.
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Without hesitation, I recommend Austin for the Master of Urban Design Program, and know he will make a
and future landscape architect.
Austin possesses a high level of integrity, passion, creativity, and desire to excel as a landscape designer,
commercial landscape design, photo rendering, AutoCAD production, and Þeld measuring.
during the school year for us. The experience he has gained through working for us includes residential and
Austin was employed by our Þrm full-time between May and August, 2014. He has been working part time
Landscape Architecture and has applied for entrance into the Master of Urban Design Program with you.
I am writing this letter on behalf of Austin Roy, who will be graduating this May with his Bachelors of
Mr. Race:
Re: Mr. Austin Roy
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
College of Architecture and Planning, Indianapolis Center
Master of Urban Design Program
Mr. Bruce Race
March 12, 2015
March 6, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend Austin Roy to your company. Austin’s character, knowledge, design skill, and willingness to take on whatever task is given make him a natural choice for your company. Austin has worked for us the past two summers as a landscape design assistant, taking a big load off of my shoulders. He has applied himself diligently in his schoolwork, and it showed in his daily work for our company. In addition to his design abilities and technical skills, he is also very teachable, which I count as one of the highest qualities in an employee or a co-worker. But more importantly than all of this, he also has the more important character traits of personal honesty and trustworthiness. I highly recommend Austin for any position your company needs to fill. Sincerely,
Trent D. Schrock President, Paragon Landscape, Inc
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