MLA Student Portfolio Knowlton School Of Architecture 2009-2012
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE URBAN DESIGN
DANIEL S. MEIER contact info: danielstevenmeier@gmail.com danielsttev venm meier@ @gmail.ccom m
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DANIEL S. MEIER 1021 West Webster Chicago, IL 60614 PHONE: 513.314 .4941 danielstevenmeier@gmail.com
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” - Albert Einstein
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DANIEL S. MEIER 1021 West Webster Chicago, IL 60614 PHONE: 513.314 .4941 danielstevenmeier@gmail.com
obje ctive
Seeking employment opportunity within firm or organization, and utilize my skills while challenging and enhancing my capabilities.
e ducation
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . June 2012 • MLA - Master of Landscape Architecture • Accredited Program in Landscape Architecture within Knowlton School of Architecture, College of Engineering OHIO UNIVERSITY . June 2009 • BS - Bachelors of Science in Urban and Regional Planning w/ Minor in Business
publications + honors
MASTERS THESIS PUBLICATION . 2012 • “Generative Modeling as a tool in Urban Riverfront Design; An Exploration of Parametric Design in Landscape Architecture”; May, 2012
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Available at: http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi/Meier%20Daniel%20Steven.pdf?osu1338355682
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . STUDY ABROAD RECIPIENT . Summer 2011 • Selected to participate in seminar and study abroad program in 8 countries in Europe • Field analysis on sustainable urban design • Collaborated with team on sustainable urban design booklet
software + skills • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
AutoCAD Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Rhino 3D and Grasshopper Plug-In Google SketchUp Autodesk 3D StudioMax ESRI ArcGIS (census data and basic mapping) Urban Analysis Hand Sketching and diagramming Physical Models Master Planning Conceptual/ Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Grading Site Design Micosoft Office Graphic and Oral Communication Self-Sufficient and Researcher
SELECTED WORK FROM URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP . 2010 . KSA GALLERY
contacts experience
personal
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP . 2010 • Facilitated and participated in urban design charrette • Obtained valuable experience in oral and graphic communication skills • Worked with variety of practitioners including designers, developers, and planners
Deborah Georg - Associate Professor at KSA Advisor for Thesis Project 614-292-8354 georg.1@osu.edu
DAN DRUFFEL, INCORPORATED . 2008 • Worked in the field in the construction of residential and commercial landscapes • Obtained experience in interpreting site plans and the construction of projects • Gained horticulture knowledge and learned about materials and elements.
Jesus Lara, PhD. - Assistant Professor at KSA Study Abroad Administrator 614-292-7452 lara.13@osu.edu
Member of NCAA Division I football program while receiving my undergraduate degree. I enjoy public engagement and interacting with people, photography, and the outdoors. I also have an interest in emergent design technologies, as well as cooking and eating ethnic / cultural foods.
Jacob Boswell - Assistant Professor at KSA 614-292-4526 boswell.33@osu.edu
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ABOUT ME Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture The Ohio State University 2009-2012 Bachelor of Science Urban and Regional Planning w/ Business Minor Ohio University 2005-2009
Education . Collegiate Athletics . Balance . Cook . Eat . Travel . Publish . Socialize . Engage . As long as I can remember, I have always loved conversing with people and engaging in the environment. As a kid I often spent time building and manipulating my surroundings with friends, which included creatively thinking of new ways to design and construct our next fort or creek dam. It was during my teen years I discovered I had a curiosity and liking for geometry and the relationships of shapes. It was these early realizations of traits and interests of mine that led to an unfolding passion in landscape architecture and urban planning/design. In my personal time I enjoy trying and cooking new foods, experiencing new places and new people for what they are, and the outdoors. I also enjoy learning new innovative emergent design technologies, and how they can be applied to the design process and possibilities.
CONTENTS
[Complete Student Works seen on Website] http://dmeier109.wix.com/meier
STUDIO PROCESS week 1 ANALYSIS • identify • context • scale
(9 week schedule) week 2 RESEARCH • precedents • typologies • program
week 3 - week 4
week 8 - week 9
week 5 - week 7
SCHEMATIC DESIGN • concepts • sketch • diagram
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT • materials/ elements • spatially define • mechanics
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (various projects) • details/ sheet sets • grading • specifications
urban park system
Presidio, San Francisco Bluff Design
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therapeutic landscape
Prairie Grove Children Retreat
9-11
competition entry (submission Jan.15, 2013)
[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA: Open Ideas
12-15
civic / community revitalization
Weinland Park Boulevard
16-17
urban park
Weinland Park Site Design
18-20
urban renewal
Abandoned Ford-Graham Site (constructed wetland research)
21-23
travel abroad
Europe Urban Analysis
24-29
master’s thesis (published work)
Generative Modeling Exploration: Urban Riverfront Design
30-33
analysis / concept Main Post Historical Connections
Viewshed Connections
Ecological Connections While working with principals from the San Francisco based firm, SurfaceDesign Inc., I questioned issues of isolation and disconnect. These were the concerns that helped formulate a concept and proposal that had a design goal to re-connect the bay and its surrounding context.
URBAN PARK SYSTEM - Presidio Bay, San Francisco
The design strategy is to build large scale connections that allow for an intertwined system of recreation, ecology, and civic life that creates a healthy and vibrant bay area.
[RE]CONNECT Below: conceptual sketches illustrating large scale gestures of connection
PROJECT 1
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schematic design Studies were done to understand the geological processes and formation of coastal bluffs. These processes were then used to conceptualize the constructed bluff idea for the design.
URBAN PARK SYSTEM - Presidio Bay, San Francisco
CONSTRUCTED FORM
[DE]CONSTRUCTED FORM
Circulation (gateway connections)
Hydrology (imitates natural bluff
water flow)
Ecology + Vegetation (native)
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schematic design
Garden Space over Doyle Drive Tunnel Perspective
Dune/ Ecological Area Perspective
Renderings were made by drawing site plan in 2D model space and moving contours at elevations in AutoCAD 3d model space. Views were projected and then photoshopped. Production took approx. 24 hours.
Birds Eye View Site Plan
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master plan / schematic design MASTER PLAN DIAGRAM
THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE - Prairie Grove Children’s Retreat
The retreat was to be located along the Hoover Dam Reservoir in Columbus, Ohio. The project covered SD, DD, and CD phases, while working with principals from the Columbus based firm, MKSK. The concept for the plaza was to provide a transitional experience in which visitors have moments of reflection as they enter and exit the retreat center.
PROJECT 2
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design development planting scheme: bamboo shrub, cherry dogwood, bald cypress, and paper birch trees hardscape: ceder wood decking and pea gravel SWM and grading: depressed bamboo beds lined with growth control barriers and HDPE plastic
THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE - Prairie Grove Children’s Retreat
Sheet Set Layout and Materials Grading Planting Layout/ Materials Enlargement
L.1 L.2 L.3 L.4
Planting Enlargement Planting/ SWM Details Structural Details
L.5 L.6 L.7
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construction documents
THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE - Prairie Grove Children’s Retreat
Sheet Set Layout and Materials Grading Planting Layout/ Materials Enlargement
L.1 L.2 L.3 L.4
Planting Enlargement Planting/ SWM Details Structural Details
L.5 L.6 L.7
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competition entry SITE 2: LEE AND JOHNSON Design Goals - Create unique entertainment and cultural venues with stong sense-of-place of Arcadian and Creole Culture - High density mixed-use development with opportunties for small and local businesses growth - Link site with micro-climate corridor to reduce heat for increased outdoor and public engagement - Provide sufficient mixed-income housing
[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA
- AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D StudioMax, and Photoshop were used for projections and renderings.
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competition entry U.S. Census Bureau Demographics; Lafayette, LA (2011) Housing Units Home ownership rate Housing in multiͲunit structures (%) Persons/household Households avg. yearly income ($) Household income % below poverty Total population = unemployment rate = population growth = population density (per sq. mile) =
94,718 64% 22.00 2.5 84,594 27,808 48,591 16
LEFT: Researchiing Arcadian and Creole architecture helped develop the concept of integrating “porchscapes” into the design
224,390 4.2 9.4 2,316
[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA
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competition entry Micro-Climate Corridor /Boardwalk • reduce heat • increase outdoor / public activity • increase mobility and access • environmental benefits / education Community Church
[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA
housing and commercial developments (mixed-income)
wood deck boardwalk (slight elevation-1’) micro-climate recreation mixed with small business venue
Wetland (SWM)
Plaza Space Green Roof / Urban Garden Parking behind mixed-use developments with microclimates
M I C R O - C L I M A T E C O R R I D O R
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competition entry CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES • shared street space • create safe and accessible streets • multi-Mode transportation network • increase public Realm
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS • small business growth for local economy • sufficient mixed-income housing • create diverse demographic for community
Culture,
Heritage,
and
Identity...BON
APPETIT!
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workshop charrette / plan During a workshop charrette with the community of Weinland Park, residents expressed the need for safe and adequate walkable routes to work destinations, as well as other amenities in the surrounding neighborhoods.
CIVIC / COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION - Weinland Park Community Concerns From Workshop - pedestrian safety - dangerous intersections - “unpleasant” walks - lack of connection to East-West context
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GREEN GATEWAYS AND CORRIDORS IMPROVED EAST-WEST CONNECTIONS IMPROVED SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING REVITALIZED HOUSING RAILS TO TRAILS
In collaboration with students,developers, plannners, and designers, I proposed a streetscape concept that was integrated into a comprehensive masterplan design.
safe in tersect ions
LAND USE MAPPING shared streets
contex
t conn
ection s
HIGH DENSITY HOUSING MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING COMMERCIAL USE OPEN SPACE
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PROJECT 3
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urban design 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Wagenbrenner Housing Developments Elementary School / Community Center “Shared” Streets Neighborhood Grocery Plaza Neighborhood Gateways Rails and Trails
3 CIVIC / COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION - Weinland Park
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2 3 3
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3 5 5
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concept / system research [Re]Envisioning the Community Center intends to enhance the entire community. The idea emerged out of the need for a functional landscape, and a socio-cultural identity for the neighborhood. The design goal was to provide a dynamic space with an educational, ecological, and recreational overlay that is sustainable for the whole community and all its users.
URBAN SITE DESIGN - Weinland Park / Community Center Design Goals and Objectives - create iconic and socio-cultural landscape - design playful and safe landscape for kids - incorporate stormwater management - integrate sustainable elements
Below: system and value diagrams
PROJECT 4
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schematic design
URBAN SITE DESIGN - Weinland Park / Community Center
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schematic design circulation
landforms
hydrology Rhino 3D was used for views, landforms, surface textures, and structures. Sections were than cut from 3D model. Graphics and production time was approximately 18 hours for all renderings. The braiding and undulating system uses various materials that negotiate and help program the space.
URBAN SITE DESIGN - Weinland Park / Community Center
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wetland typologies research
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wetland operational research
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schematic design
PARTI ABANDON
RE-PROGRAM
The concept evolved from a realization that abandonment is a process that many sites sustain, and should have the ability to adapt and reshape. The wetland research was applied to the site with use of recycled materials proposed to construct pathways and seating elements.
ADAPT
URBAN RENEWAL / ADAPTIVE REUSE - Ford Graham Site
Physical and Digital study models were used to understand and form ideas to build a relationship between the building and outdoor space.
PROJECT 5
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urban analysis
STUDY ABROAD - Analysis of Sustainability in European Cities “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller
Case Studies Field Analysis Collaborative In 2011, I was selected as a participant in the study abroad program in Western Europe. The purpose of the trip was to examine and analyze sustainable urban design, and submit a booklet providing an in depth analysis of the conditions and dimensions in these urban settings. Though constant analysis was done throughout the entire trip, my focused case studies analysis was Amsterdam, Netherlands. The four urban conditions studied were a plaza, a commercial street, a neighborhood, and a housing district. Each study examined the dimensions of morphological, visual, and social realms that considered access, safety, and other aspects of planning and design.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
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urban plaza Rembrandt Platz, or Rembrandtplein Square, is a plaza that was constructed using the materials of the the old city port in 1668. This area of Amsterdam was initially developed as a dairy and butter market, but has become a popular public space that acts as a centralized site in the city. The organization and footprint of these spaces are highly dense, with a tram providing access along the northern boundary of the site. The space allows for seasonal transformations in which different activities occur in the space.
REMBRANDT PLATZ
Connectivity Dimension
Morphological Dimension
Street Characteristics Dimension
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commercial street Coined the “Red Carpet� of Amsterdam, Damrak Street is the primary street that connects people from Central Station to the rest of Amsterdam. This street is mixed use and is full of activity, while filled with numerous hotels, souvenir shops , pubs, and museums. Damrak is known for its flashy and unique street furniture that fills the sidewalks, and a popular destination for visitors and tourists. After visting this street, it is a good example of a transportation network that accomadates all forms of travel, and increases mobility which supports a healthy public realm.
DAMRAK STREET
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neighborhood Once a crowded slum, Jordaan has been converted to one of the more beautiful and tranquil areas in Amsterdam. Compared to other areas of the city, Jordaan possesses an alternative and “carefree” identity which is great for a relaxed environment. This community includes art studios, galleries, monumental buildings, and inner courtyards called “hofjes”. The peaceful and friendly attitude was commonly expressed by many of the locals.
JORDAAN
Streets and Canals
Dense Residential Units Open Space Areas
Lynch’s Elements Diagram
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housing district Located along the IJ River, the harbor space serves as a vital and useful area for many housing developments in Amsterdam. The urban fabric and character of the Eastern Harbor District embraces the meaning of modern architecture and urban renewal. Circulation and organization is designed to give pedestrians and bikers access surrounding centralized public space. While housing developments were abundant, innovative, and mixed-income, mixed-use development was low. This created minimal to an almost nonexistent public engagement and social environment.
EASTERN HARBOR DISTRICT
Figure Ground Housing Units
Circulation Diagram
Connectivity to City
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Zurich, Switzerland
PHOTOJOURNAL
Barcelona, Spain
Amsterdam, Holland
Roma, Italy
Paris, France
Swiss Alps
Barcelona, Spain
Zollverein Complex Essen, Germany
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methodology / research The complete thesis document was published by Ohiolink and is available for public viewing at: http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi/Meier%20Daniel%20Steven.pdf?osu1338355682 My graduate thesis project investigated and evaluated generative modeling as a design tool in an urban riverfront system, and the design experience inherent in the process. The study methodology: (1) researches the fundamental background of generative modeling through literature review (2) minimizes the variables in the design process by identifying the urban riverfront typologies and HSW standards applicable to urban riverfront design (3) identifies an urban riverfront site to test the generative modeling design process (4) generates parametric algorithms from the standards applicable to urban riverfront path design (derived from the identified typologies and HSW criteria) (5) analyzes the site for attractors, detractors and ambiguous elements (6) concludes with analysis and discussion of both the resulting urban riverfront design iterations and the generative modeling design experience
MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design”
4 typolgies extracted from case studies
Louisville Waterfront belvedere conditions
Connecting
left: Louisville Waterfront Case Study
Connecting
8 ft.
Right: Sculpture Park Section Studies
8 ft. Occupying Space
Occupying Space
Constraint Space
16 ft.
16 ft.
26 ft.
Occupying Space
30 ft.
Connecting
Typologies
1) Access Paths 2) Belvederes 3) Promenades 4) Switchbacks
Connecting Occupying Space Connecting
20 ft.
8 ft.
90 ft.
8 ft.
Constraint Space
80 ft.
Sculpture Park belvedere conditions
Occupying Space Occupying Space Connecting
50 ft.
36 ft.
12 ft. water’s edge
GRADUATE THESIS
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test site and application connections and attractor areas
constraint areas
slope and views The test site was along the riverfront in the downtown area of Columbus, Ohio. This site was selected based on accessible files, as well as the potential for a diverse range of generated design outcomes.
MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design�
A field analysis was performed and then projected into Rhino-3D model space. A (adjustable) system was then created by the grasshopper plug-in.
Field Analysis connections and attractor points
direct connections to connection points
path system generated by grasshopper
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HSW criteria and algorithms Health, Safety, and Welfare standards were identified as quantifiable parameters to be plugged into the generative algorithms. Once these criterian were plugged in, the algorithms could be used to generate and rapidly evaluate numerous outputs, while also seeing direct relationships between the design geometries.
MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design�
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iterations and evaluations Iterations were generated, documented, and evaluated based on components in the algorithm. Iterations that did not meet HSW Standards were dismissed, while the ones that did meet standards were kept as possible designs.
MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design�
Designers now have the ability to engage in an interactive process of simultaneously exploring and evaluating models based on regulations or criteria that may exist.
Above: preferred design iterations that met identified HSW standards
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Daniel S. Meier contact info: danielstevenmeier@gmail.com
513.314.4941