Hello, my name is Dominic and I am a second year Master‘s student in Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria. My passion lies in designing well functioning and aesthetically pleasing green and open spaces, that integrate the complex relationships between the landscape and the environment. I am particularly interested in addressing pressing global challenges such as biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation and promoting human well-being through thoughtful design.
Curriculum vitae
Work experience
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU)
Vienna, Austria
WS 21/22 + 24/25
Lindle+Bukor Studio for Landscape Vienna, Austria
Mar 23 - Jul 24
EGL Landscape Architecture and Planning
Landshut, Germany
Aug 22 - Sep 22
Federal Environmental Agency (UBA)
Vienna, Austria
Oct 21 - Nov 21
Education
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU)
Helping with CAD and GIS intruductory and project courses for bachelor students
Free software tutorium classes for additional individual help outside of the courses
+ Internship & employment
Analog and digital drawing of first design ideas, groundplans, sections, illustration, 3D modelling, diagrams, details etc. in severals landscape architecture and planning projects
Layout and preparation of design portfolios & presentations
Meeting and communicating with external project partners
+ Internship
Digital drawing of ground plans and details
Creating and editing construction and service specifications
Visiting construction sites and meeting project partners
+ Internship
Development of a calculation method for a fragmentation index of Austria
+ Master studies of landscape planning and landscape architecture (since Oct 23)
+ Bachelor studies of landscape planning and landscape architecture (Oct 19 - Sep 23)
+ Bachelor thesis on the topic of sustainability issues in building greenery
+ Relevant courses
- Landscape architecture design project - Building greenery
- Design workshop
Skills
+ Digital
- Vectorworks - Adobe software
- AutoCAD - Microsoft Office
- AllPlan - QGIS
- TouchDesigner - Cinema4D
Interests\Other
- Landscape planning design project
- Irrigiation technologies - CAD in Larch
- Designing with perrenials & woody plants
+ Analog
- Hand drawing and illustrating - Model making
- Native in German, fluent in English - Permaculture, gardening
- Drawing, painting, photography - Electronic music production
VinziRast im Wald
New ways of living in the middle of the Viennese forest
VinziRast am Land offers formerly homeless people a new home and meaningful activities, such as gardening, to rebuild self-esteem and rediscover skills. Supported by staff and volunteers, residents find stability in a community environment. Located in a former luxury hotel near Vienna, the project includes growing areas, community spaces and housing, and aims for long-term financial sustainability through the sale of eggs and vegetables, catering and room rentals.
The outdoor space is to be redesigned with a focus on sustainability, biodiversity and social interaction, fostering community and enhancing its use to support financial independence.The project area in Mayerling evokes the feeling of a clearing in the middle of the forest. Left to nature, the site would eventually be reclaimed by plants, animals and fungi - a process known as progressive succession. Inspired by this natural phenomenon, the boundaries of the Vinzirast site are designed to open outwards, allowing the forest to metaphorically ‚migrate‘ into the site. This approach creates a soft edge of woodland and divides the large clearing into several smaller, distinct spaces, while the gradual and irregular progression of the vegetation is reflected in the arrangement and design of the site‘s elements.
To enhance the appeal of the site for future visitors, particularly families, new spaces are created to accommodate a variety of uses and age groups. For example, the quality of the large terrace will be enhanced with seating and shaded pergolas. Just below the terrace, within sight and earshot, is the newly designed ‚Fruit Grove‘. This area features a natural play area for children and several wooden decks to relax and linger.
1 Existing state: Strong separation of forest and open space
2 Opening of spatial boundaries
3
Migration of the forest into the area
Sharp space boundaries
See-through edges
The current spatial atmosphere is reminiscent of a clearing created by clear-cutting: forest as a strong spatial boundary, wide lines of sight, see-through edges.
The future spatial atmosphere should emphasise the light character and depict natural processes: soft spatial boundaries based on forest edges, interception of views at the forest edge, formation of sub-spaces.
Over time, succession leads to a soft forest edge. The staggered heights of the vegetation in the transition area from forest to open space are translated into design elements that characterise the open space.
The irregular distribution of plants in succession areas is reflected in the arrangement of design elements, such as pergolas.
Soft space boundaries
Subspaces
VinziRast im Wald
Ground plan
VinziRast im Wald
Sectional view 2 M 1:250
Fruit grove Playground & wooden decks
Zoom in sectional view 1 M 1:100
Fruit grove & terrace
Pergola with climbing plants
Play elements
Wooden decks
Rendering, section & top view of the pergola design
Lounge area by the pond with pergola & wooden deck
VinziRast im Wald
wooden deck in the forest
Zoom in sectional view 2 M 1:100
Clearing in the forest & lounge area by the pond
Clearing in the forest with ‘floating’ wooden deck
Lounge area by the pond with pergola & fireplace
Sectional view 2 M 1:250
‘Floating’
Pergola
Pergola with climbing plants
Fireplace
„Treffpunkt Lichtung!“
U-Bahn
Schattenspender
Gasometer
New meeting point in a multifacet neighbourhood
The area around Vienna‘s Gasometers is a hive of activity. With a varied industrial history that has left its mark, the area is characterised by a mix of uses, including carriage stables, student accommodation, residential buildings, industrial sites, as well as the Danube Canal and the Prater. The latter is still reminiscent of the floodplain landscape that once existed here. With my design I want to reconnect with this tamed wilderness and bring the floodplain forest back into the city. Dense vegetation and an open network of paths will create the spatial experience of a forest that invites exploration.
At the heart of the forest, a spacious clearing offers the young population of Simmering a place for activity and recreation. This open centre is ideal for dynamic activities such as frisbee or gymnastics. Surrounding it is an activity band with a large adventure playground and a multifunctional training area. Wooden decks offer opportunities for rest and relaxation. Artistic objects scattered throughout the park provide additional shade, act as light sources and reflect the industrial past through their recycled materials.
Sitz- & Pflanzbeetkombinationen
Döblerhofstraße
Döblerhofstraße/FahrbahnfürAnlieger&Bus
Nussbaumallee
Offene Mitte / Lichtung
Holzdecks
Sportband
Spielband
‚Wald‘
‚Wald‘
‚Wald‘
„Treffpunkt Lichtung!“
Sponge City Design
The Sponge City principle involves the use of a specialized layer composed of coarse gravel and finer, water-retaining materials. This design not only allows urban trees to access the space beneath paved surfaces but also captures and stores rainwater for longer periods, reducing surface runoff.
This method supports urban greenery by ensuring a stable water supply, even during dry periods, and contributes to improved urban drainage. By mimicking natural water cycles, the system enhances the resilience of cities to heavy rainfall and drought, while promoting healthier tree growth and mitigating the urban heat
Section View 1:250
Sponge City Diagram
Spielband-Konzept | M 1:150
The play area concept reminds of the place‘s history as a swamp region. Various play elements and objects aim to offer children a wide range of different movement expe-
riences. The climbing tower and suspension bridges also provide the opportunity to enjoy an expansive view over the clearing and play at the level of the treetops. Play band design concept
Das fertige Spielband-Konzept baut auf den vorherigen Überlegungen auf und wurde um einige Elemente erweitert. Durch verschiedene Spielgeräte und -objekte soll den Kindern ein breites Spektrum an unterschiedlichen Bewegungsformen geboten werden. Der Kletterturm und die Hängebrücken bieten außerdem die Möglichkeit einen weiten Blick über die Lichtung zu werfen und auf Höhe der Baumkronen zu spielen.
Fassadengarten
Low-Budget makeover for the facade garden
The so called “Fassadengarten” is located on the campus of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, situated between the Wilhelm-Exner-, Franz-Schwackhöfer- and Ilse-Wallentin-Haus buildings. The area lies opposite the large window front of the main library, framing the view outward. A height difference of approximately 1.5 meters separates it from the roadway to the
north. Due to irrigation and construction problems it needed to be redesigned. The main idea of the Low-Tech design for the new façade garden is to recycle already used materials that are found at site or trash that would otherwise be thrown away. For the plant containers tin cans and barrels could be used. Due to the question of availability, longevity and toxin load standardized tin
cans with an inner coating were used for the hypothetical design. The cans are arranged in a free manner with the thought in mind, that cascade irrigation should be possible. For the vertical climbing element, simple wire mesh fences can be reused as a climbing aid. For the planting mainly perennials, grasses and climbing species are used.
Fassadengarten
Irrigation system
The design of the facade garden is divided in 4,5 modules. Every module consists of Zone 1 (tin can zone) and Zone 2 (barrel zone).
In Zone 1 the pipe is led behind the wooden blanks and is arranged in a snake-like manner. For every can one microtube leads from the pipe to the can. One dripper (4 lph) is used for every tin can (51 for every module, 204 in total).
In Zone 2 the pipe is led in to the barrel where it forms a circle that serves four plant containers. Seven drippers (7,6 lph) are used per barrel container (28 per module, 126 in total).
