Life beyond the door.
[The Portfolio of Joshua Elam] .
[ CMG 500 Third Street, Suite 215 San Francisco, CA 94107 ] Life beyond the door‌ Enjoying a Sunday in the park, watching a little league game or simply walking down the street; these are all spaces and experiences created by landscape architects for a life beyond the door. My desire and aspiration as a landscape architect is to do just that; to take an idea and form it into memorable spaces for all people in order to improve our quality of life. My education and professional experience in landscape architecture has introduced me to a wide range of projects. They vary from large scale city planning in Cairo, Egypt, to smaller half acre gathering spaces, to an even smaller scale of hands on design remodeling the Architecture bathroom. I have been involved with a number of public outreach projects and charrettes for both school and professional offices. These experiences have taught me how to work well in teams, and though I prefer to be the leader, I also know how and when to follow. Teamwork has showed me how to take on different roles and communicate with my colleagues and clients while keeping in mind the ultimate goal of turning visions into reality. I would like the opportunity to speak or meet with you personally to discuss who I am and what I can contribute to your talented team. Attached is my resume and portfolio. I hope it finds you well and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely,
Joshua Elam
[People as Places as
People
]
| Eagle, CO | Clemson University | Capstone Project | Exit Studio | Spring 2010
Develop around attributes. This became the answer to the town of Eagles question on how to accomodate growth. New development should occur in close proximity to the existing downtown and Eagle River. Currently, Eagle has a new development miles away from downtown, and plans to create more. This causes competition and wane in the town. Working with local landscape architects, members of the county, and local residents, this project investigated possible methods of new development and ultimately came to a conclusion based around principles: | Extend Ex. Downtown | Create access to River | Central location | Plan for future use of rail line
A short digital presentation can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4gE9xo4GO0
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[a] PEOPLE AS PLACES AS PEOPLE
[Master Plan]
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1 Entertainment
2 Boulevard
2 3 Cluster Housing
3 4 Community
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5 Future Rail Use
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DownTown Extension
[a] PEOPLE AS PLACES AS PEOPLE
Process]
Secondary Layout
The Eagle project took more turns than I care to remember. In the first stage, the project was simply a layout plan to add mixed development on new city land. It evolved into something I never would have imagined; into something that challenged the town and opened their eyes to new ideas of the future.
Preliminary Layout
Secondary Layout
[Design
[step1]
sketch-up model
[step2]
light render
[step3]
combine + shop it
[a] PEOPLE AS PLACES AS PEOPLE
[PROJECT
Okurase ] | Location | Okurase, Ghana, Africa | Clemson University | Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston | CAC.c | Spring 2009 Collaborative studio project; 13 CAC.c students
Project Okurase is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a model sustainable center that will transform the economic, education, and welfare of the village. Dr. Cindy Swenson of Medical University of S. Carolina (MUSC) came to the CAC.c with a program for 16 buildings that she and Samuel ‘Powerful’ Yeboah, the director of Okurase, had created. We have endeavored to craft the program into a settlement woven together on several levels. The 16 building facility, known as the Nkabom Centre, will provide education and job training opportunities in an effort to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Ghana. In addition to providing these education opportunities, the Centre will provide medical care, clean drinking water and bath facilities, and homes for families and children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Way Forward Homes This is an actual project that will be built in Ghana. Since the completion of our semester at CAC.c, we have been in touch with our project architect in Ghana, and the project is in the permitting stage. Construction is to commence soon. Additional Information can be found here: http://www.projectokurase.org/
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[Master Plan] 1. Caretaker /Security 2. Administartion 3. School 4. Ampitheatre 5. Performance Training 6. Work Training 7. Medical 8. Commons /Dining 9. Accomodations 10. Recording Studio 11. Artists Cottage 12. Djole House 13. Wayforward Homes
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[b] PROJECT OKURASE
[b] PROJECT OKURASE
Architectural Layout Plan
Architectural Sections
Amppitheatre Rendering
Performance Center Rendering
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View 1
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[ FOUNTAIN
Inn ]
| Location | Fountain Inn, SC | Clemson University | 4th Year Studio | Urban Development | Fall 2009
The process of regenerating business in a small southern town with a declining downtown in very complicated. It requires not only an excellent plan, but the support of the residents. This was the charge for the downtown revitalization plan in the town of Fountain Inn, SC. The process of the design included input from residents, approval of city officials and group work. The consensus was that the best solution would be a reduction in traffic lanes from 5 to 2 that encouraged biking and walking. This, in combination with a vibrant, well organized streetscape, would give the downtown the opportunity to succeed. This project was selected to be presented to city officials and residents. Additional information can be found here: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/greenvilleonline/access/1694367711.html?FMT=ABS&date=Nov+25%2C+2008
[c] FOUNTAIN INN
[Master Plan]
[c] FOUNTAIN INN
3 lane sketch
3 lane road detail
Pedestrian sketch
4 lane road detail
2 lane road detail
2 lane sketch
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[DESIGN STUDIO
HJA ]
| Location | Stuart, FL | Internship + Professional | Summer 2008 + Current
HJA Design Studio provided me with my first experience as a professional. During the summer of 2008, I was awarded into the internship program. I was tested right away so that HJA could observe my capabilities in terms of company standards. It took a lot of drawings, practice, and patience to elevate myself to the benchmark required. I lean quickly and retain procedures very well. The whole experience was incredible. I can honestly say that I learned more in that summer than during the 4 semesters of studio at the university. My professional experience has been widespread. I have learned to use AutoCAD efficiently and in a professional manner. I was mentored by the lead concept artist in order to learn techniques, process, and attitude. Photoshop, which has always been a strong suit, was molded to fit the needs of a landscape architecture office. Microsoft office products were used regularly to crunch numbers, write submittals and create presentations. The HJA Design Studio web site can be found here:
http://hjadstudio.com/
[d] HJA DESIGN STUDIO
Concept Lighting
Plaza Concept
Wadi Golf Course
Waterfront Concept
Concepth Sign + Light
Concept Sign Design
[Resort Design]
[New Giza
Cairo, Egypt Layoout Plan ]
[d] HJA DESIGN STUDIO
Lighting Plan
Tree Plan
Grading Plan
[ ALTERNATE
Design ]
| Location | Varies | Construction | Photography | Hobbies | Spring 2009 - Current
To limit design to one craft is to limit the creative spirit. The following projects demonstrate design in a field other than Landscape Architecture. A construction project challenges your knowledge of design. So often we design something without knowing how to actually make it. A construction project demands that the designer have the knowledge to create the final product.
Build]
The Bathroom + Kitchen Build at the CAC.c. A practice in Design + Build. Consists of: Concrete Wall, Concrete Sink, and Custom Wooden Storage for cappuccino machine and
Cappuccino /Sink
supplies.
Cappuccino + Sink + Storage
Preliminary Layout
[Bathroom + Kitchen
[ALTERNATE DESIGN]
yes. no. Chair Josh Elam
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Arch 424 Product Design
Professor Silance
2.4.2010
Inspiration came from Willy Guhl’s “Loop Chair” design. The Loop Chair used a form of concrete that allowed for the uni-body shape and thin profile. The challenge was to make a chair based on the design, but using wood as the sole material.
First sight of what the chair would actually look like. This laser cut model helped me to invision what thechair needs to do. It pointed out flaws, opporunities, and opened the door to allow people to crit the design.
The full scale mock up was the first time seeing your design in the real world. The mock up showed scale problems and design issues. All of four of these steps led to the design and creation of the final chair. The yes. no. Chair.
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