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
Hefner
Folk
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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. 7
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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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Filtration
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