brendan august landscape architecture portfolio
brendan august landscape architecture portfolio
BRENDAN DAVID AUGUST 200 WEST PROSPECT AVE STATE COLLEGE, PA. 16801 (t) 412.974.8812 (e) bda5040@gmail.com
urban
residential
campus
interdisciplinary
7R + 7 paRk spring 13’
Wildy Residence summer 12’
FLEXscape fall 12’
Admiral’s Row Tech spring 13’
in-depth
professional experience
video documentation
This multidisciplinary project brought together architecture, landscape architecture, and architectural engineering students together to create an integrated design utilizing BIM. As a team of six we worked together as our own small firm, AOE5. The project brief called for new building that would serve as an extension of Penn State’s campus in the Navy Yard. 7R will house Architectural Engineering programs focused on furthering the understanding and adoption of energy efficient systems and technologies available to commercial buildings. Our design reflects the Navy Yard’s industrial history, reacts to the Navy Yard Masterplan, and reveals the building system and landscape sustainable practices to the user. 7 paRk provides flexible spaces, captures all stormwater from the site, and utilizes native plantings. From passive recreation spaces to a food truck lot, the park provides building users and future residents with an outdoor space within the Navy Yard’s urban fabric.
faculty david goldberg robert holland scott wing
software used arcgis autocad revit civil 3d 3ds max vray photoshop illustrator indesign
stakeholders goals + team design concept Penn State
EEB HUB
team roles + collaboration points Navy Yard
architect Native Plantings
_Limits the need for watering _Lowers the cost by purchasing locally and lowers the cost over time _Provide food and habitat for animal communities
Building end user & owner
Sponsoring organization
Building “neighbors”
Stormwater Collection + Reuse _Lessens the load on infrastructure _Lowers the cost of irrigation by reusing water captured on site _Serves as an educational tool for the park users
Geothermal Piles + Wells
_Piles create an integrated mechanical and structural system _Creates research potential _Systems designed to meet load requirements of building
Extensive Green Roof
_Lowers the audible level of overhead planes _Provides insulation, reducing the need for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer
Seamless integration into the existing and future navy yard
react
Tangible exposure of the building’s function as a living lab
reveal
Material and formal recollection of the navy yard’s industrial path
reflect
Building Siting + Organization _Connection to 661 and corner presence _Frontage on Kitty Hawk Ave. reacts to Master Plan guidelines and creates an active street front
landscape architect
mechanical engineer
structural engineer
lighting and electrical engineer
construction manager
Material Coordination _Similar materials used in building and site to unify design _Enhances the aesthetic quality and continuity
Roof Mounted PV Panels
_Supplements production of facade PV system _Provides a baseline comparison for research potential between systems
South Facade
_Double-skin provides insulated barrier to increase energy and acoustic performance _Light shelves increase daylighting while reducing direct solar glare
Material Reuse
_Integrates the site and building within the existing fabric of the Navy Yard
_Lowers the cost of bringing in new materials and disposing of the old ones
Lighting
_Lighting design highlights interior material choices to enhance design concept _LED system reduces electrical load
entry from future residential
The AOE5 collaborative approach to Building 7R began in schematic
site analysis | future adjacencies
residential
site
campus
661
site analysis | future connections residential
campus 661
subway
7R building siting + 7 paRk masterplan entry from residential
treed entry plaza
linear rec lawn sunken meadow detention basin education node berm with native plants
10 0
20
public rec lawn entry from campus entry from 661 didactic sculpture garden semi-public rec/event lawn food truck + service parking
service access dock native planted berm 10 0
40 20
ada access ramp entry from subway
10 0
4 20
40
entry from campus detailed plan + movie night rendering
40
entry from subway detailed plan + daily rendering
The residence is located on a half-acre site in a State College neighborhood. The client was overwhelmed by the pachysandra and volunteer trees that were emerging in their lawn. They envisioned a Japanese-inspired contemporary landscape that would serve as an amenity and increase the home’s property value. Before the design could take shape a site survey had to be completed. With the help of a local landscape architect I was able to survey the site using a station offset technique. After compiling points and interpolating the contours we identified low points that would have to be addressed. Through the use of swales and landforms water flows away from the house and into a series of planting beds. The landscape design utilizes a low-maintenance planting palette with rocks and Japanese inspired sculptures interspersed. The design also provides the client with a series of seating areas including a shaded intimate area, a social fire-pit, and a front patio that acts as their front porch.
software used arcgis autocad sketchup vray photoshop illustrator
site survey + existing drainage
landscape masterplan
grading plan entry planting bed
shaded seating area new planting bed + fire pit
rock planting bed + wood patio
existing patio
new planting bed +rock river
storgage shed
back patio + fire pit
front planting bed + wood patio
front yard hand drawing
[FLEX SCAPE ] |providence, ri|fall 12’|cultural vitality studio| The removal of Interstate 95 has freed up a series of development parcels in downtown Providence. There are plans in the works and interested buyers of these parcels, however the parcels are lying underutilized at the current time. It is important for the city of Providence that parcels be developed in a way that seamlessly joins the separate districts together. As plans are discussed, it is possible for the site to become a temporary event space. It is already determined that a street will be constructed through the parcels to connect the current fractured urban fabric. This street however is not immediately necessary for the flow of traffic downtown. Instead the site will host a number of cultural events that already take place in downtown Providence, as well as host a series of new events. These festivals will bring people to the site and serve as a catalyst for the future development. By deploying movable seating and flexible components the site can become whatever it needs to be at any given time.
faculty ron henderson ray gastil
software used arcgis autocad cinema 4d vray photoshop illustrator after effects
proposed site elements lighting attachment
drink booth
food booth
game booths seasonal ice rink
movable seating permanent seating
exhibition stage
pavement
existing vitality analysis i-beam
_event+ organization
_program
_site elements
holiday gift sale, fresh cut flower sale
covered booths, tables, seating
food sale, christmas tree lighting, ice skating
covered booths, tables, seating, ice skating rink
art exhibits, fireworks, performances
exhibit space, stage, open lawn, trash cans
film viewing, workshops
seating, film screen, game booths, trash cans
art exhibits, walking tours
exhibit space, safe walking paths
art education, fine arts, visual arts architecture, landscape architecture, fashion design, industrial design, painting photography, sculpture, jewelry
installations, stage, runway, exhibit space, sculpture pedestals
_johnson and wales
culinary school
cafe, seating, tables, shade
_providence poetry slam
poetry reading
stage area, microphone, seating
photography, painting and drawing, hip-hop, music, dance, creative writing, sewing, computer design
installations, stage, runway, exhibit space, visualization screens
adventure play, interactive exhibits, discovery studio, history education
play equipment, soft materials, natural materials movable play equipment, seating, open space
private film viewing
seating, screens, ticket booths, rope dividers
adventure play, parkour, movies, bocce ball, fitness classes, chalk art, croquet
play equipment, screens, game booths, pavement, open lawn, tents, tables and chairs
public art displays, music, performances
seating, sound system, gathering space
adventure play, interactive exhibits, discovery studio, history education
play equipment, soft materials, natural materials movable play equipment, seating, open space
chalk drawing, food sampling, live music
pavement, open space, seating, sound system, food vendors
_providence holiday market _christmas tree lighting _bright night providence _children’s film festival _gallery night providence _risd
_as220 youth studio _providence children's museum
_ri international film fest _playful kids providence _waterfire _providence children's museum _street painting festival _as220 youth studio _hive archive _jump! dance co. _inner city art’s cafe
photography, painting and drawing, hip-hop, music, dance, creative writing, sewing, computer design
installations, stage, runway, exhibit space, visualization screens
female art education, collaborative art
studio space, exhibition space
dance education, dance performances
stage area, classroom area
live performances, live music
stages, seating. sound system
proposed vitality events _proposed events
_program
_site elements
_providence fall festival
pumpkin patch, hay maze, food/drink vendors, beer tasting, live performances, live music, craft sale, eating competitions, game booths
hay, storage units, covered booths, covered seating, chairs, tables, stage, sound system, trash cans
_providence winter fest
holiday gift sale, fresh cut flower sale, ice sculpting, ice skating, tree decorating, food/hot beverage vendors, christmas plays, christmas musicals, lighting displays
covered booths, tables, chairs, ice rink, pine trees, covered stage, electrical outlets, trash cans, heaters, skate rental booth, speakers
_providence spring food festival
food vendors, food carts, food trucks, farmer’s market, seating areas, dining areas, covered seating areas, live music
covered booths. tables, chairs, shade, parking, trash cans, sound system, stage
_children’s summer play festival
adventure play, parkour, film viewing, fitness classes, chalk art, bocce ball, croquet, basketball, street games, educational exhibits, food vendors
play equipment, film screen, projector, open lawn, painted lines, asphalt or concrete area, tables, covered seating, water fountains, chairs, sound system
flexible site organization _providence fall festival
_providence winter fest
_providence spring food festival
_children’s summer play festival
_providence fall festival
_providence winter festival
_providence spring food festival
_providence summer play festival
flexible site elements
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Admiral’s Row is located in the southwestern corner of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The site’s historic character is still highly visible, however most of the quarters once used to house naval officers are in disrepair and slated for demolition. The future plans will bring 250 car surface parking and a big box grocery store to the site. The plans have been met with mixed reactions. The adjacent residents are in need of a local market but do not want to lose the historic character the buildings provide. My proposal responds to the needs and desires of the residents and brings in developers of the Brooklyn Tech Triangle. This group is determined to bring the next Silicon Valley to Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, and the Navy Yard. Through adaptive reuse of the buildings and new construction, the design brings the residents and the future tech companies together in a shared space. The campus provides active and passive recreation opportunities, a local market, cafe, and dog park. The spaces are a confluence of the Navy Yard’s industrial history and it’s technological future.
faculty ron henderson ray gastil
software used arcgis autocad rhino vray photoshop illustrator after effects
stakeholders goals
tech corridor
_brooklyn tech triangle spaces engagement
create
public
cultural
brooklyn local
sector technology
transportation
retail
link
corridor educate
development
infrastructure
creativity
energy
network
downtown
incubator landmark
pedestrian greenway
park
economic opportunities sustainable
recreation
community signage
plazas
place-making
environmental art
plantings waterfront
pavement markings lighting
stewardship connections
intersection
buffer
corridor health
racks
identity
regional benches experience
_brooklyn greenway initiative
greenway
campus precedent + site program
location: size: access: program:
sustainability:
walk score*:
google headquarters
downtown project
admirals row tech
santa clara, ca
las vegas, nv
brooklyn, new york
26 acres
1.5 sq mi
5.07 acres
closed to public
public
public
co-op work spaces
ground level business
ground level business
volleyball courts
shipping containers
outdoor amphitheater
yoga + dance classes
community events
co-op work spaces
segways + bikes
adaptable buildings
community events
outdoor seating
public spaces
recreation zones
fitness center
playgrounds
outdoor seating
walking trails
beer garden
bike storage
sculptures
pet areas
pet friendly
pet friendly
parks
cafes
wi-fi
trails
cafes
bar
organic food garden
adaptive re-use
native plantings
beekeeping
solar panels
goat grazing
adaptive reuse 77 (very walkable)
*from walkscore.com, calculated by mapping distances to local amenities
outdo
timb marke
stormwater collection
photovoltaic panels
69 (somewhat walkable)
site entry
entry plaza
89 (very walkable)
32
8 0
16
sidew
entry from parking co-op workspaces
co-op workspaces
tech classrooms
entry from parking
tech classrooms
shared plaza ground floor retail
ground floor retail rock garden + aquatic plants
supermarket
stormwater planters
oor eating area + bar
exhibit lawn + gathering space
gathering + event space
tech corridor rock climbing wall
ber shed et + cafe
auditorium + outdoor theatre
stadium seating
rock garden + aquatic plants
screen shared plaza + seating
building h playground green roof
volleyball courts
bocce ball courts
building b gym fenced dog park
site entry + connection to commodore barry park
walk flushing ave
greenway + stormwater planters
site entry + connection to commodore barry park
building h playground + timber shed market
network CAMPUS techno buying development think-tank co-op exercising shopping connecting PLAYGROUND stormwater congregating sliding re-use relaxing CO CAFE GREENWAY climbing congregating vo bicycling MARKET selling
vehicular entrance existing tree grove
supermarket
co-op work space parking
co-op work space
tech classrooms ground floor retail public lawn
tech classrooms
rec lawn bldg. h playground
greenway
tech corridor entrance
tech corridor entrance
timber shed market outdoor eating area entry plaza
ology programming interacting learning p creating photographing tanning exercising bocce relaxing GYM running LAWN OURTS people-watching re-use DOG PARK frisbee olleyball relaxing congregating
bldg. b gym
dog park
gym entrance
tech corridor entrance
greenway
commodore barry park
RETAIL shopping
SUPERMARKET
PHARMACY buying