Brianna Cato
Rhode Island School of Design Landscape Architecture 2015
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Table of Contents Design Competition-Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Design Project
Hope Commons- Planting Design 9/11 Memorial, Natick MA., Rendered Perspective. Fall 2013- Design Studio-Service Project Drafting - Garden Masterplan
Representation Studies
Internship & Experience Section Drawings Sketchbook
Resume
Design Competition-Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Design Project
Conceptual layout of the greenway with connection to the in parkway. Showing shape and the use of space in the median.
Conceptual Designs for the buildings connecting to greenway.
The Median of the site had been proposed as a greenway in the city. To show local art and also a design that would be unique to the city to provide a destination to locals and visitors. The proposal shows the space as an art focused center and also a space that resembled a park also. Design Competition-Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Design Project
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Design Competition Theme: The overall theme of Salt Lake City as I began to design wasfocusing on the arts. Within the perameters of the project the there were a local art school and also theater and a dance school which had given me as the designer inspiration. One of the goals that I had set for this project was utitlizing the talents in the local city such as scultural elements to tie in the main theme. This would not only show the talents of the students but alsoto show the community how important art is in the community.
Design Competition-Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Design Project
Local art such as these concepts would be created by local students to be placed throughout the site. This showed uniqueness of the of the city and also brought an overall theme in the city.
Design Competition-Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Design Project
Hand rendered & Photoshop hybrid Perspective
Design Competition-Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Design Project
Hope Commons- Planting Design
Simple Conceptual of paths for the bridges.
Conceptual designs for the bridges that would be a main attribute to the site. EachConceptual had begun by a simple shape that would lead into thefinal design of the bridge. Utilizing the previous stones would be a fountation that would help stabilize the bridge that students and locals to use on the site. Not only would it be an important aesthectic feature but also it would be functional also. Beginning the process of designing where the bridges would be placed simply came from the overall plan view of the site. By drawing lines of pedestrian pathways gave the key sections of where the paths and bridges would be placed. Basic layout of the bridges. Utilizing the stones to add foundation for stabilizing the bridge for the use by pedestrians.
Hope Commons- Planting Design
Utilizing the space as a destination means to provide seating in the site. Usig simple shapes, the circle fit best in the location on the east side of the site. The plant Material choosen was the Heritage River Birch because it not only fit great aesthetically but it also would grow well in the site.
Concept Proposal To create a space for multiple users connecting students andfacility tonature by designing a space that is aesthetically pleasing andfunctional.
Hope Commons- Planting Design
Hope Commons- Planting Design
Goals and Objectives: -Connection between residential halls to Hope Commons -Using native vegetation with minimum to no maintenance -Providing seating with sufficient shading. -Designing a space that is inviting and accessible to all users. Theme: Connectivity Planting Design-Hope Commons, URI Thinking connection within the site Create paths with natural vegetation and materials Plant Materials that would suitable for site conditions Keep existing stone in site surrounding the pond Plant Material Suitable for site: Riverbirch Fothergilla (Dwarf) Asther Inkberry Picea Pungens Globosa Fountain Grass
9/11 Memorial, Natick MA., Rendered Perspective. Fall 2013- Design Studio-Service Project
Conceptual designs of the layout of steel container that would be a focal point in site.
The schematic process within the project had taken many sketches and designs to come up with the foundation for a plan. One of the main focuses was put upon the steel beam that would be placed directly in the center of the site. The steel beam was the focal point that would generate the final layout . Looking at connection points and also use of plant material then would be the next part of the design of the memorial.
9/11 Memorial, Natick MA., Rendered Perspective. Fall 2013- Design Studio-Service Project
Plan View of Final Design of Natick September 11 Memorial.
9/11 Memorial, Natick MA., Rendered Perspective. Fall 2013- Design Studio-Service Project
9/11 Memorial, Natick MA., Rendered Perspective. Fall 2013- Design Studio-Service Project
Drafting - Garden Masterplan
9/11 Memorial, Natick MA., Rendered Perspective. Fall 2013- Design Studio-Service Project
India Ink on Mylar Garden Plan.
Rendered plan. Colored Pencil & Photoshop Garden Drawing
Representation Studies
Representation Studies
Representation Studies
Representation Studies
Internship & Experience
Summer going into my Senior year I had interened at Central Nursuries in Johnston, RI. I began doing Landscaping, installations, construction and basic landscaping. Once I had been given the opportunity to show my design work from the studio I was put on my first design job. I was taken to the site located in Greenville, Rhode Island and from there I would take measurements, pictures, inventory and a general site analysis to provide help in the design process.
Original Conceptual Design
Internship & Experience
Internship & Experience
Tamarac, Greenville R. I., Photo taken after installation
Independent work I designed and installed within my yard. Created a small rock garden for taking different materials such as plant material, stones, and planting pot. Also using differentcolors of texture to provide a visual appearance that was exciting, natural and calming for outside enjoyment.
Internship & Experience
Section Drawings
Section Drawings
Section Drawings
Section Drawing displaying Sea Level and impact on land. Providence Waterfront
Section Drawings
Sketchbook
Star Magnolia plan view
River Birch
Star Magnolia Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Modeling different thresholds within the transition process from dry land, over water on a floating structure back to dry land.
Modeling Thresholds
Brianna M. Cato Providence, Rhode Island bcato@risd.edu 401-203-1179
www.briannacato.yolasite.com OBJECTIVES To further achieve professional growth from an entry level position by using my education background, work experience with the public design experience and artistic ability while contributing to an organization committed to excellence. SKILLS
Strong independent worker, as well as being a contributing team member. Acquire excellent written, communication, training, and problem solving skills. Adapt easily to new surroundings and work well in a team oriented environment. Five years of experience in Graphic Design, as well as independent artistic design work. Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Software. Proficient in several design programs, such as, Adobe Suite Series, CAD, ,Google SketchUp, and GIS. EDUCATION
Additional Skills: Sustainable Design - Site Plans - Design Research and Analysis - Conceptual Deign - Rendering - Construction Drawings
Rhode Island School of Design Graduate Program MLA II - Master of Landscape Architecture 2-Year Advanced Placement Program University of Rhode Island Currently Enrolled in Landscape Design Undergraduate Degree Program Dean’s List Recipient (Fall and Spring Semesters for 2010 and 2011). National Society of Collegiate Scholars – Honor Society. Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society – Spring 2011 Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society -Spring 2012 Golden Key Honor Society-Fall 2013 . Member of Talent Development and Intervarsity Clubs. Current GPA 3.2. Cranston High School West 2010 Graduate of College Prep Courses Graduated from Cranston Area Career and Technical Center with 3.0 GPA. Cranston Area Career and Technical Center 2010 Graduate of Graphic Communications and Print Making Resume
EXPERIENCE Central Nursuries Inc. 7 Morgan Mill Road , Johnston, R.I 02919 Designer/ Maintenance and Construction Crew Member -Designed and learned the installation process -Used power equipment such as pruner, and drove company truck to job sites and delivering material that was needed. -Provided details and renderings for projects that would be reviewed for acceptance of the project -Learned grading, proper use of equipement, and also different techniques of landscape maintenance and client specifications.
Planet Fitness 105 Pace Road, Warwick R.I. 02886 Postion: Maintaining Gym Equipment, Selling Memberships, Providing Service to Members Needs, Dick’s Sporting Goods 1350 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Position: Sales Associate/Apparel/Footwear
Additional References available upon request.
Summer 2013, Summer 2014
January 2014-January 2015
April 2012-March 2014
Resume
Thank you for your consideration.
Brianna Cato
Rhode Island School of Design Landscape Architecture Masters Program
Storer Park. Newport, Rhode Island. Rendered. Design Studio 2014.