Tapia Portfolio

EDUARDO TAPIA

PORTFOLIO + RESUME

SELECTED WORKS

S TUDI O WO RK

Georgia Tech Dining Commons University Campus

Radiant Retreat

Private Resort Pool

Health Sciences Campus Clinic

Therapeutic Clinic

New Park City University Campus

Yanan Park

Mixed-Use Development Park

Participatory Rapid Appraisal Community Vulnerability Study

TECHNICAL

UGA Busbee Hall

Construction Documentation

Walton County Veterans Memorial Construction Documentation

Great Dunes Park Restoration Dune Restoration

Resume

Circulation, Access

Atlanta, Georgia

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Material Recycling

Harvesting, Treatment

Circulation B

Circulation A

Hydrology Infiltration, Reduction

Vegetation Air Quality, Sequestration Heat Island Reduction

Infrastructure

Bed Count

Parking Count

WEST CAMPUS DINING COMMONS

Hardscape

Renewable Energy Material Sourcing Sustainable Construction Sustainable Maintenance

Functional Landscape

Curran Deck

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Renewable Energy

Multi-Story, Multi-Connected Facility

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Landscape for Water Treatment and Infiltration

RADIANT RETREAT Juneau, Alaska

Waterfall

Grotto

Grotto

Changing Rooms

Radiant Retreat is a resort pool designed to provide comfortable and attractive spaces that complement the context of Juneau, Alaska. Natural elements were incorporated into the site to bring attractive, rugged views closer to visitors.

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Screen

Front Entrance

Pool-side Seating

Seating

Sculpture

To reduce exposure to cold temperatures, the mountain-like structures overlap the pool to allow the swimmers to access the grotto and restrooms comfortably. A projection system is installed into the sculpture island to display a simulation of the northern lights against the curved surface of the structure on the right.

Bar + Grill

Grotto

Seating

Pool Section

HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS CLINIC Athens, Georgia 8

Clinic Layout The clinic is designed to incorporate the surrounding landscapes as soft distractions that soothe patients and staff. At the center of the building, indoor gardens can be observed as persons move towards the examination rooms.

These indoor gardens contain a water feature that provides white noise to ease people into a calm and reflective state.

The vegetation softens an environment that could otherwise have been stark and sterile.

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The clinic will serve as a teaching facility for medical school faculty, residents and interns - specializing in a range of care but focused on general practice, psychiatric care and counseling services.

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Exam Rooms Check-In + Out Lab Lab Restroom

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Lobby/Waiting Area Offices Men’s Restroom Women’s Restroom Indoor Garden Garden Area Classroom

Exam Room Perspective

Front Entrance

Clinic Section

Garden

Exam Room

Exposure to natural environments promotes good health and expedites recovery times for patients.

Indoor Garden

Water features create so escape their worries tem

Water Feature Hallway

oothing, natural sounds that help patients mporarily.

Check-In + Out

Lobby/Waiting Area

Natural light and comforting music allow patients to relax and alleviate depression.

NEW PARK CITY Athens, Georgia

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Planned development is spread out across the county, with small changes at the county center.

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Flood plains were observed to prevent any development from occurring within those areas.

With a river running through the county center, taking note of the flood plains was crucial.

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The majority of the green print is spread across the borders of Clarke County. An improvement in the interior green networks became the priority.

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Census shows that the largest population density is found at the center of the county.

This is where major improvements will be the most useful.

Site Selection

Highest Population

Infrastructural Coupling Opportunity

A large portion of the county center is owned by the University of Georgia, bringing in an enormous amount of people to this area. The site was selected to be on campus, near established public transportation, educational establishments and complex environmental systems, along with other amenities.

Environmental Remediation

Site Analysis

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Existing proposed work in this area made it ideal for further design exploration. Site topology guides the hydrologic flow of the area into the existing creek, which then connects to the Oconee River.

Any runoff from the nearby impervious surfaces and its pollutants are carried into the ecological system.

Building Smoke Stack Connecting Stream Oconee River Contour Impervious Paving 100 Year Buffer Floodplain Green Network Sewage Lines Hydrologic Flow Proposed Parking Deck

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In order to reduce negative impacts on the natural systems, the hydrologic flow has been redirected into a vegetated filtration path that has replaced the existing impervious paving.

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Parking lot contains a low point that collects pollutants from surrounding area, which then drain into the river

The low point to the left of East Campus Rd. contains a bioretention pond that sits at the center of a plaza. The pond spills into the ramped underground tunnel that leads to an established riparian zone which connects to the Oconee River. The water will be run through a variety of aquatic plants that will help remove chemicals, fecal matter, sediment and other pollutants before they reach the ecological systems.

Ramped hybrid habitat structures that extend the riparian zone help to filter pollutants as well as provide a unique space for public use. The structures force water to move between them, running it through more filters. Within them, there are classrooms and viewing rooms that will help to observe organisms in their natural habitat. These structures have replaced what was once a fraternity house and a parking lot to expand the green network in the area.

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Hybrid Habitat

Structures replace a parking lot

Structures replace a fraternity house and parking lot

Hybrid Habitat Structure

Underground Tunnel

Classrooms + Viewing Platforms

Site Overview Food/Student activities

Structures funnel water to increase filtration Riparian zone is preserved and extended

East to West Section

Stabilization

Filtration Aeration

Infiltration

Filtration

Infiltration

Wetland Pool

Oconee River

Bioretention Area

Lawn

High Point

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Vegetation

Low Point

Creek

River

Riparian Zone Hybrid Habitat Structure

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Habitat Creation

Aeration Road

brid Habitat Structure

Underground Connection

Plaza Cafe Plaza

UGA Proposed Parking Deck Retaining Wall

Hardscapes

Museum of Natural History

New Park City

Amenities Underground Tunnel Hybrid Habitat Structure

UGA Proposed Parking Deck

Bookstore Creek Trail

River

Endangered Species + Inhabitants of Riparian Zones

Improves water quality

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Benefits of Riparian Zones

Reduces stream bank erosion

Maintains habitat for aquatic, amphibious, terrestrial, avian organisms

Recreational and educational opportunities Traps/Removes sediments

* sediment is a leading reason for declines in many aquatic species.

Plaza Perspective

UGA Proposed Parking Deck

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Hybrid Habitat Structure

Bioretention Pond

Riparian Zone Perspective

YANAN PARK Henan, China

Yanan Park is located amongst a new commercial development in the mountainous province of Henan.

Context of the site was considered as the design incorporates the transitional landscapes of the area.

The site begins with grasslands in the west and begins to increase in elevation as one moves to the East - ending with an overlook of the city below.

Column Design Development

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Landmark Bridge

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Wetland Perspective

Wetland Overlook Sketch

PARTICIPATORY RAPID APPRAISA Piketberg, South Africa

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The focus of our research was outlined by a Terms of Reference (TOR) document, which required six recommendations and a report no longer than 20 pages that would address the following four questions: • • • •

Who is most vulnerable within the community and why?

What are the major threats and why?

Who were the major actors and what are their respective roles in increasing/ reducing vulnerability?

What can be done to reduce vulnerability in the short, medium and long term?

Research was done using by Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) tools in three different sections of the neighborhood, including: Mapping, Transect Walks, Seasonal Calendars, Daily Activities Schedule, Diagrams, Ranking, Matrix Scoring, Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions.. The underlying belief of a PRA is that community members should be central in discussions regarding their community, as they are most likely to have a better understanding of relevant issues than outside researchers.

The graph demonstrates that a large number of workers are female and of these workers, the majority are employed seasonally - having little to no income out of season.

Our team has identified a number of threats including: • • • •

Cycle of Poverty Social Issues Environmental Hazards Issues Around Community Support

Several recommendations are outlined in this report to counter the aforementioned threats in the short, medium and long term. The recommendations include: the implementation of vocational training and skills development programs; public works projects; extramural activities; construction of shell housing; strengthening of community networks; and improved drainage infrastructure.

UGA BUSBEE HALL Athens, Georgia 30

Demo

Site

Site Details

SESC & Drainage

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WC VETMonroe, MEMORIAL Georgia

GREAT DUNES PARKJekyll RESTORATION Island, Georgia

Dune Fencing Plan

Atlantic Ocean

Proposed Dune Stabilization Fencing Existing Dune Crossover

Existing Bike Trail

Existing Vegetation

Existing Restroom Facility

Existing Vegetation

24’ Wooden Slat Dune Fencing

3” x 3” x 6’ Landscape Timber Placed 8’ O.C. Buried 2’ into ground 2” Stainless Steel Screw w/Washer Screwed through wood slat into Landscape Timber Secured with copper wire if necessary

Existing Dune

Great Dunes Park was suffering from heavy wind impacts. The dunes were being eroded and sand was being relocated to the right side of the crossover entrance, enveloping the vegetation, disrupting the existing bike trail and beach visitors.

Dune fencing was strategically placed to create obstacles that will catch the air-borne sand and begin to recreate an inhabitable dune environment. The fencing will be installed 45 degrees perpendicular to the coast line and ten feet apart from adjacent fence. This will allow nesting turtles to pass through the fencing without a problem.

All site data was collected with the use of surveying equipment.

Stabilization Planting Plan Existing Dune Crossover

Existing Bike Trail

Existing Restroom Facility

Dune erosion is reduced by replanting the affected area with native grasses. The vegetation will help with the environmental restoration of the site, improving habitat conditions as well as aesthetics.

Spartina Patens - Saltmeadow Cordgrass 4” Pot - 2’ O.C.

Panicum Amarum - Bitter Panicum 4” Pot - 2’ O.C.

Uniola Paniculata - Sea Oats 4” Pot - 2’ O.C. Yucca Aloifolia - Spanish Bayonet 1 to 3 Gal. Pot - 2’ O.C.

RESUME

2017

Education

Technical + Language Skills

University of Georgia, CED Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 2008-2013

Photoshop InDesign SketchUp AutoCAD

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Eduardo Tapia

ArcMap ArcCatalog Microsoft Office Suite Hand Graphics

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Work Experience Koons Environmental Design, Inc. Designer February 2015 - 2017

EcoLand Planning + Design Designer February 2014 - February 2015

Involved in complete design process, from schematic design to construction administration.

Strong focus on preparation of presentation graphics and design development. Prepare general cost estimates and site permitting applications.

Worked with multidisciplinary design team to provide sustainable, large-scale urban design solutions.

Center for Community Design + Preservation Intern Summer 2013

City of Oxford Intern Summer 2012

Jekyll Island Authority Intern Summer 2012

Analyzed zoning and future development opportunities for the Prince Ave corridor.

Worked with the city and Emory at Oxford to design streetscapes with a focus on the preservation of the original city plans.

Focused on island resort maintenance and dune restoration projects.

Community Involvement W. Cape, SA Community Vulnerability Assessment Researcher Spring 2013 Collaborated with 13 students. Interviewed community members, workers from a grape farm, as well as government officials within the Piketberg area in South Africa’s Western Cape, Bergrivier Municipality. Identified vulnerabilities and suggested best remediation methods.

Contact + References 678.557.8864

Community Engagement Charrettes Landscape Designer Fall 2012 Worked in Lexington and Porterdale, Georgia. Repurposed vacant lots, proposed multi-use buildings to stimulate local economy, emphasized historical preservation. Improved circulation and reduced impervious surfaces.

Implemented traffic calming elements such as street trees, chevrons and onstreet parking.

edtapia08@gmail.com

Hands on Athens Landscape Designer 2015-2016 LA Foundation Trees Atlanta Volunteer Volunteer 2013 2013 UGA Metropolitan Studio Program Landscape Designer Spring 2012 Sandy Creek Nature Center Volunteer 2011

Pratt Cassity - pcassity@uga.edu Vince Abercrombie - v_abercrombie@hotmail.com Josh Koons - josh@koonsdesign.com