Elise Stueve
Landscape Architecture Portfolio
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1225 E 90th St, Indianapolis IN 46240 317-677-6143 elisestueve@gmail.com
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Hygge Garden
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York Prairie Housing
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Ball Nature Preserve
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Halteman Park
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William E. Martin House
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Resume
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Hygge Garden
A Demonstration Garden
Hygge (hoo•gah)is a Danish and Norwegian word, defined as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” It is a mood or environment that makes you feel at peace and at ease with your surroundings. This word has its roots in Norwegian culture, as a place that experiences extreme winter, and long joyful days in summer, trying to make the best of the surroundings and be at peace regardless of the weather.
Site Plan
Entry Sequence
Secluded Firepit
Hammock Space
Community Table
Secluded Firepit
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Project Description Tasked with creating a small garden on a blank slate, this is the design that I created. We were instructed to pick a thematic idea and create an intricate garden complete with a planting plan and physical model. The experiences of the garden include the entry sequence, community table, water for separation of space and sound, private nooks with firepits, and a central hammocking triangle. Since hygge is such an abstract topic that is inherently different for everyone, the user’s experience is self-driven, with a number of different ways to use the space.
Model
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Program Inspired by Scandinavian culture, the garden leads visitors through a series of tranquil and soft spaces, with tactile experiences throughout. It is usable year-round, in the spirit of hygge itself. The environment that makes you feel at peace and at ease with your surroundings, including lots of soft textures, comforting smells, and warm spaces. These elements are seamlessly integrated and feel “natural” and homey. The main experiences for visitors to the garden are a central hammocking space, a large harvest table for community gatherings, and two intimate firepit areas. The materials and fixtures for the garden are all chosen to invoke a feeling of home.
Photo of Model Focused on Hammocking Area
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Materials The materials and fixtures for the garden are all chosen to invoke a feeling of home. The constant materials are all neutral and chosen with a natural color palette. The thematic materials aim to create a cozy feeling, even within the concrete walls. All of these enhance the natural beauty of the plants.
Constant Materials
Concrete Planters
Wooden Decks
Concrete Retaining Walls
Planter Gravel
Water
Decomposed Granite Ground
Integrated Lighting
Thematic Materials
Firepits
Hammocks
Lanterns
Decor
Food
Community Table
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Plant Selection When selecting plants for this garden, I wanted to keep in mind the idea of hyggeembracing seasonal change and enjoying even the coldest months. In the spirit of the word, I chose plants that have seasonal interest, with something in the garden being beautiful all year round.
Spring and Early Summer Interest
Oak-leaf Hydrangea
Christmas Fern
Honey Locust
Tufted Hairgrass
Blue Grama Grass
Sweetbay Magnolia
Late Summer and Fall Interest
Honey Locust
Tufted Hairgrass
Blue Grama Grass
Bakeri Blue Spruce
Christmas Fern
Winter Interest
Norway Spruce
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Planting Plan To create privacy, there is raised bed with a berm around most of the site. The concrete wall curves to create nooks, with communal areas centrally located. Most plantings are within the raised bed, with plant height and shade level determining the location.
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York Prairie Housing
Apartment Community
This is a site located in Muncie, IN on a former school site recently acquired by the City. The site is located in a residential neighborhood in close proximity to the University, connected to mass transit on a major thoroughfare, and adjacent to a small creek. We were given the task of designing a small housing development using footprints designed by GoodFit Small Houses and Homes. We were instructed to create a walking neighborhood with communal parking outside, with community elements throughout.
Above: Context Map of Site (rectangle) within Muncie’s landscape Right: Existing Site in Plan View
The previous school has been demolished, with only foundations remaining. No grading information was provided, however on the site visit it was clear that the site sloped down between the former track and the creek on the South side of the site. The street to the North was relatively loud, so a buffer may be needed. The neighbors to the East and West wish to maintain or increase buffer between their backyards and any new development on the site, so the vegetation there must remain.
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Project Description For this project we were to create an idyllic garden neighborhood where people are choosing to live and love their homes and neighbors. We were instructed to ignore traditionally American concepts about housing and the need for private property. The first task was to create an ideal layout for the homes, taking into account private and public space throughout the house. Aligning homes so that windows were private was of great importance. Second, this is a sustainable community where value is placed on growing food for yourself and your neighbors. Thus, a large portion of the site was designated as a community farm. Keeping these ideas in mind, this is what I designed.
Home Layouts Blue Sky Cabin
Betty Jane Cottage
307 sq. ft. heated space studio unit, one bath
838 sq. ft. heated space three bed, two bath
Betty Jane Duplex
838 sq. ft. heated space three bed, two bath
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Bedroom Storage Kitchenette Bath
11' x 12'-3" 8' x 6'-6" 6' x 4'-10" full
Total Area:
307 sf
Footprint:
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Bath Kitchenette Bath W.H.
Kitchenette shelves
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Studio
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Studio Study or Storage
The floorplans here are not to scale. There is also a townhome option available, but no floorplans were provided. That housing option would also have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, but would be two Certain households have preferences about housing Blufloors. e Sky Cabin style, so multiple options were selected to accommodate those needs. 8
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Blue Sky Cabin
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Site Plan
The layout is focused on pedestrian traffic. The main path runs adjacent to the houses, which all overlook this pedestrian environment. Behind each house, there is an alleyway that is large enough for a small truck to come through and gather any recycling or garbage each week. This keeps the backyards private to allow each household to have some confined outdoor space. The front yards are all planted with native prairie plants, which creates a soft yet effective buffer to keep pedestrians confined to the sidewalk.
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Home Layouts
Every part of the neighborhood includes aspects that reinforce family, community, and environmental responsibility. For example, there are multiple places for children to play, large gathering areas in the common-house, ample outdoor space to relax and enjoy nature, a community workshop, and a large produce garden. Cooking, as well as general grounds maintenance, will be rotating responsibilities for all community members to keep costs down. These shared amenities help the community lower their overall environmental impact.
Common-House
The common-house has a number of community amenities available. Shared laundry and kitchen spaces, a separate community workshop, and several rooms are available to check out for meetings, play, or overnight guests.
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Ball Nature Preserve
Habitat Restoration
In Collaboration with Classmate Drayson Nespo
Two birds, the King Rail and the Black-Crowned Night-Heron, are the main occupants of this project. Both species are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They are both wetland animals, with an ideal habitat being near woodland. Our goal was to create a habitat that is safe for the birds while allowing people to view them for educational purposes.
Context Map
Ball State University
Selected Site Water Treatment Plant
The Birds
King Rail
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Black- Crowned Night-Heron
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Endangered due to wetland loss and habitat degradation, Endangered due to wetland loss and level of pollution in primarily because of agricultural runoff. the waters in which they forage.
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Project Description We began with individual species analysis in ArcPro. I analyzed possible locations that King Rails might find habitats in Delaware and Randolph County. My partner focused on the Black-Crowned Night-Heron, and after that analysis, we compared results and found this site to be ideal for both species. The goal of this project is to create an educational environment to preserve the King Rail and Black-Crowned Night-Heron species and promote conservation efforts to the community.
Conceptual Design
Design Goals I. Create educational opportunities to learn about endangered species and showcase the species on the site. a. Nature Center has more indoor opportunities for learning b. Establish a nature center with outdoor classroom(s) to offer more learning opportunities out of the preserved habitats c. Locate signage around walking trails and nodes that display educational information about the species and/or habitat II. Design that minimizes direct contact with the birds, as neither species tolerates much human contact a. Locate or plan locations that offer interaction with species from afar b. Situate binoculars around site for public use c. Built aspects of site are designed with LID principles in mind III. On-site amenities a. Biophilic design based on species features throughout the site b. Institute easy access to picnic areas and public restrooms c. Design bike, bus, and car parking on site
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Site Plan The White River runs directly through the site, providing habitat for species as well as community connection. Biophilic principles are featured throughout the entire site, in recreational, educational, and environmental spaces, which are designed to promote inclusivity of both people and animals.
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Outdoor Classroom Nature Center
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Graphics Communication To divide up our work, I did all the hand graphics, and Drayson edited them and compiled our final boards. So of the work in this portfolio, the hand graphic work is my own, and Drayson enhanced the colors and added figures in Photoshop.
Preserve Trail
White Riverwalk Connection Neighborhood Connection
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Bridge
Lookout Area
White River
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Details We were instructed to create a number of detail drawings, which makes it much easier to imagine what the site might be like for a user. We focused on our biophilic design elements and key locations with which users would interact.
Welcome Center
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Parking Lot
Green Parking Lot Parking Lot
Bridge and Stepping Stones
Green Parking Lot Section
Bridge Section
Nature Center
To Trail
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Heron Signage
Overlook Interior Section
Trail Signage
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Cardinal Greenway Extension Cardinal Greenway Connection - Currently, the Cardinal Greenway ends just before our site boundary - The greenway can easily be extended to expand access to the park to bikers - Bike Parking is avaliable at the Welcome Center
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Halteman Park
Community Engagement
The Halteman Neighborhood in Northwest Muncie is a small but vibrant community. Within the main neighborhood, there is an abandoned swim club property that the community council has been working to establish as a new city park. The property is abandoned and very dangerous for animals and families with children who live nearby.
Context The site contains a number of abandoned buildings and two abandoned pools that are still filled with water. The city has not kept up with maintenance and hazardous materials have filled the pool area. Parts of the water are as deep as 15’. There is an existing basketball court and run-down wooden play-set on the East end of the site, but they need to be repaired or replaced. Since this area is centrally located in Muncie, the city has decided to match fundraising done by the neighborhood council. Creating a safe and welcoming park in this neighborhood will improve not just the immediate community, but the city’s park system as a whole.
Existing Structures
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Project Description This design frames a multi-generational, long lasting, and versatile design for Halteman Park. My studio conducted a community meeting where we gathered information about the residents and their visions for the park. My design responds to requests from the community for a splash pad, walking paths, playgrounds, and overall need for a communal space. The community wants Halteman Park to be a space to create long lasting memories all year round.
Precedent Studies
Children’s Spaces
Promote inclusion of all, make all spaces ADA compliant, include hammocking space, play equipment, and splash pad. StudiesThe Boardwalk in Waterloo, Ontario Wales Primary School in East Aurora, NY Bruno Kreisky Park in Vienna, Austria
Community Amenities
Include items defined at community meeting, including a walking path, exercise equipment, movie viewing space, and lots of seating for families. StudiesDeer Lake Park in Pittsburgh, PA North Bakery in Providence, RI Holliday Park in Indianapolis, IN Strathmore Bel Park in Silver Spring, MD
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Site Plan My design goals for this site included engaging the community and designing a space for people to come together outdoors. The specific elements were driven by the community forum, but the functionality of the park depends on more than just amenities. Additionally, I aimed to improve the relationship of the park and its surroundings, specifically by buffering spaces directly next to private yards.
Materials Palette This material palette was currated using information found in the precedent studies as well as colors chosen by the kids group at our community forum.
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Plan Development
In my revision of the project, I decide to focus on improving the planting placement and select plants for this segment of the park. I focused on functionality and defining more exact locations for plants and fixtures on the site.
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Seasonal Plant Selection The community would like for the park to be useable and attractive all year round. I carefully selected a mixture of plants with seasonal interest and created a color palette for each season.
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Planting Plan
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Current Development The city of Muncie decided to move forward with creating a new park on this site. The projects from my studio were used as a footprint for the city parks department in developing the park. On September 18th, 2021, the city held a soft opening for the splash pad and playgrounds that have been built, with more construction continuing through the winter for a completion date in Spring 2022.
Splash Pad
“Big-Kids” Playground
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.25 Mile Walking Loop
Pavillion
Family Playground
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William E. Martin Home
Residential Design
The William E Martin home in Oak Park, Illinois, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Martin family in 1903. William Martin and his brother Darwin Martin were two of Wright’s biggest supporters in his early career. This home has only had three owners, with the current occupants living there for almost fifty years.
Context The Oak Park Neighborhood is home to twenty-five Frank Lloyd Wright designed or remodeled homes. This home is in a quieter section of the neighborhood, with alley access in the back.
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Project Description This project is about revitalizing this Wright home for a new generation. The landscape on the site is defined by the signature Prairie style walls around the property. While the walls are in good shape, the planting design and fixtures on the site are in need of a change. Our client is a young couple with two dogs, who need more outdoor entertainment space.
Garage
Open Lawn
Site Design Garden
Outdoor Kitchen House
Firepit
Veranda Entrance
For the young couple, I chose site features including an outdoor kitchen and firepit for entertaining, and included a hammock corner for unwinding. Because the couple has dogs, I chose to leave a large amount of lawn for the dogs to play. A large garden space using raised planters was included for the couple to use while cooking in the kitchen. The raised beds will help keep their dogs out of the garden. Inside the veranda is a large table for their guests, giving them a broad view of the backyard..
Hammocks
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Plant Selection This planting design focused on the idea of undulating layered plantings as a perimeter for the home. The layered planting beds surround the home, as well as buffer the alley from the backyard. Plants were chosen for the layers based off of colors and textures to give the area dimension. Additionally, the secondary path around the house as well as the area around the firepit and garden are a large stone, so I chose to plant mosses around those areas.
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Planting Plan
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Resume
Contact 1225 E 90th St, Indianapolis IN, 46240 Phone: 317.677.6143 Email: elisestueve@gmail.com
Education - North Central High School, Indianapolis 2014 - 2018, Honors Diploma - Ball State University, College of Architecture and Planning 2018 - present Landscape Architecture Major Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, and Studio Art Minors
Extracurriculars - SCASLA at Ball State University Member 2019 - 2021 - Glue (Ball State College of Architecture and Planning’s Student Publication) Member 2018 - present - Ball State Hunter/Jumper Equestrian Team Member 2020 - present
Work Experience - Schmidt Associates, Summer 2020, Site Team Intern - Muncie YMCA, 2019-2020, Swim Instructor - Jewish Community Center, 2016-2021, Lifeguard and Head Guard/Manager
Software Skills Sketchup
GIS
Illustrator
Autocad
Photoshop
Revit
Indesign
Lumion
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OCTOBER 2021 1225 E 90th St, Indianapolis IN 46240 317-677-6143 elisestueve@gmail.com
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