Elizabeth Marie Swift - Landscape Architecture Portfolio by elizabethmarie.

elizabeth marie

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

“If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life.” I found my niche — a place to express myself artistically with plants and landscapes. I approach each design as if I’m being commissioned to make a custom piece of art by the client.

With each project, I try to do all the good I can, whenever I can, wherever I can regardless of the scale of the project. As landscape architects we have the unique position to make choices that allow outdoor living spaces to be ecologically sound without sacrificing aesthetics. The true heart of the profession is using a multidisciplinary approach to realize the full potential of a design. This approach furthers me to my goal of having a lasting positive impact on society and the environment.

EDUCATION

Master of Landscape Architecture

University of Georgia

Athens, GA | 2020-2023

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI | 2014-2018

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant

University of Georgia CED

Athens, GA | January ‘21 - May ‘23

Designer Marketplace: Landscape Designer

ServeScape

Chamblee, GA | August ‘22 - November ‘22

Landscape Architecture Intern

ServeScape

Chamblee, GA | May ‘22 - August ‘22

Landscape Designer and Sales

Royal Landscape and Gardens

Athens, GA | January ‘21 - August ‘21

COMMUNITY

Spring Valley Estates

Oconee River City

Evans County Community Center

Mimosa Hall

Piedmont Preserve

Herschend Residence

Leber Residence

PRESERVATION RESIDENTIAL GRAPHICS

Vector and Hand Graphics

3D Modeling

[technical skills]

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COMMUNITY

SPRING VALLEY ESTATES

LAND 6040

Spring 2022

Professor Melcher

[purpose]

Implement evidence based design to improve health, safety and connectivity in an underserved community.

[meaning]

Honor and recognize an existing, unmarked cemetery and create space for mural work for healing through art.

EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS

The existing site hosts a school bus stop for children, acts as a natural playscape, and has desire paths from people cutting through the woods to the sidewalk on Nellie B. Avenue.

COMPOSITE CONCEPT MAP

Qj -< tJ [) SITE INVENTORY

2.84 ACRES SCHOOL BUS STOP LOBLOLLY FOREST

0 ft. SIDEWALK OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

Efforts to improve health, safety and walkability were made using evidence-based design. This took form in curb bump outs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and a sheltered bus stop.

LEGEND

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1540 ft

ADA ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND

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SIDEWALK PICNIC AREA

MURAL WALL

ENTRANCE ROAD TO NEIGHBORHOOD NELLIE B. AVENUE

BUS STOP PAVILION

CEMETERY PLAZA

ADA ACCESSIBLE PLAY

MURAL WALL

CURB BUMP OUTS

SIDEWALK WITH LIGHTING

STREET LIVING ROOM

PICNIC AREA

PAVED PATHS

VIEW ONE K. VIEW TWO L. VIEW THREE

Establishing an entrance for the cemetery will honor the past of the community.

A flexible

the

a common gathering

L. View Three:

K. View Two:

picnic area gives

neighborhood

space.

A B, L C D E F G H I J K

J. View One: Perspective of the lighting, curb bump outs, seating and sidewalk.

OCONEE RIVER CITY

LAND 6040

Spring 2022

Professor Melcher

[purpose]

To create a living space that encompassed work, live, and play for residents and the public alike.

[meaning]

Combining work, live, and play increases the quality of life of those who regualrly use the space.

LEGEND

A. RETAIL AND APARTMENTS

B. TOWNHOMES AND PRIVATE PLAZA

C. BIKE LANE

D. PUBLIC PLAZA

E. BRIDGE CONNECTING TO FIREFLY TRAIL

F. RETAINING WALL SEATING

G. VIEW ONE

H. VIEW TWO

I. VIEW THREE

J. VIEW FOUR

K. SECTION LINE

B C D D D E F G H I J A D K K’ 8

Above, the ADA accessible walkways are delineated in red.

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LAVENDER

G. View One:

the

features semi-

and

5.1 ACRES PARKING SPACES TOWN HOMES APARTMENTS 48 8 16

BOXWOOD

OAK WHITE ASTER

AUTUMN FERN

Public plaza located upon entrance to

public parking area. This plaza

private seating, ample lighting,

lush plantings.

OCONEE RIVER CITY

LAND 6040

Spring 2022

Professor Melcher

10 FT WIDE SIDEWALK 4 FT WIDE BIKE LANE Above: Section K-K’ showing the alleyway plaza between retail business that transitions into an open greenspace along the river. H. View Two: Lower level plaza with table seating and open green space. I. View Three: Upper level plaza adjacent to the restaraunt/brewery.

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J. View Four: Bird’s Eye View of the connection between the parking lot and the adjacent plazas.

ADA ACCESSIBLE WALK ALONG RIVER NATIVE STREAM BANK RESTORATION PLANTINGS ALLEYWAY PLAZA BETWEEN RETAIL

UPPER APARTMENTS

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SIDEWALK ACCESS TO

BEIGE BRICK ASPHALT WOOD BRIDGE SANDSTONE PAVERS WOOD SEATING CREAM BRICK LIGHTING 875 ft BIKE LANE LENGTH OF SEATING BRIDGE TO FIREFLY TRAIL MAX. SLOPE ON ADA PATHS 750 ft STORIES MAXIMUM GARDEN PLOTS 1 6.3% 2 8 RETAIL SPACES PUBLIC PLAZAS 9 4 11

MATERIAL PALETTE

EVANS CO. COMMUNITY CENTER

Claxton, GA

LAND 6070S

Fall 2022

Professor Melcher

Partners: Nick Riker, Brooke Freeman

[purpose]

To enhance the cohesion of the community through activities and recreation for all ages and abilities.

[meaning]

Honoring the history of the site while amplifying the voices in the community to produce a design that represents their needs and desires.

SITE INVENTORY

ESTABLISHING TRUST

The first community engagement meeting consisted of multiple activities to determine what programmatic elements meant the most to the community. Categories of programmatic elements included amenities, activities, and plant/color preferences.

Existing outdoor hallways typical in the interior courtyards. Original gymnasium that is used by the community center.

One of two existing interior courtyards.

GETTING FEEDBACK

After the design team created three design alternatives, we met with a smaller focus group that included council members of the community center to hone in on a final design.

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VOLUNTEER PROJECT

Three volunteer projects were created for the community center— one by each design team member. I was personally responsible for creating a beginning-to-end volunteer planting day for the courtyards.

[programs]

13.1 ACRES CLIENT MEETINGS WALKING LOOP ALL-AGE AND ABILITY ACTIVIES

1 mi

OPTION 1: COMMUNITY ORCHARDS LEGEND Entry with Welcome Sign Expanded Parking Lot Mulch Path Fruit Tree Forest Community Vegetable Garden Beds Evans County High Memorial Forest Baseball Field Concessions and Restroom Facility Wooded Picnic Space Basketball Court Football/Soccer Multiuse Field Existing Playground Wooded Picnic Space Mulched Walking Path Stage Picnic Tables Flower Bed Flower Beds Meadow Walk 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 20 PLAN C: GROWING A COMMUNITY LEGEND Entrance Memorial Garden Community Garden and Orchard Playground and Picnic Area Refurbished Football Field Baseball Tee-ball Kick-ball Field Outdoor Basketball Handicap Parking Pavillion Bathrooms Locker Room Walking Trail African American Artifact Museum Courtyard Student Memorial Fountain Interior Courtyards 10 12 13 14 14 The Evans County Community Center has uniique opportunity to become destination for Claxton residents to exercise, play, and socialize. The pride within the community for the decommissioned equalization school makes it place that holds deep meaning to those who know it. After meeting residents of Claxtion, was clear that exercise priority. This lead to the design including 0.5 mile walking loop and multiple multi-use fields while memorializing the history of the place. ELIZABETH SWIFT | PROFESSOR MELCHER | FALL 2022 |LAND7050S GARDEN GROVE LEGEND EVANS COUNTY COMMUNITY PARK Entry Expanded Parking Lot Splash Pad Seating Area Outdoor Dining Area Pollinator and Native Plant Garden Orchard Memorial Garden Walk Community Garden Picnic Area Restored Football Field Rain Garden Woodland Seating Area Baseball Diamond Fitness Lawn with Stage Playground Basketball Pavilion Design Alternative Prepared by Nick Riker Land 7050 Fall 2022 Melcher 10 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 15 16 50’ 100’ 200’ 300’

EVANS CO. COMMUNITY CENTER

Claxton, GA

LAND 6070S

Fall 2022

Professor Melcher

FINAL MEETING

For the final presentation, our design team member Brooke Freeman attended the annual budget meeting for the community center to discuss the proposed design, cost estimates, and to deliver hard copies of implementation documents and volunteer projects. The council of the community center is using the material to continue to write grants for the community center.

View Two: Interior courtyard including a custom designed fountain that serves as a memorial for the students who attended the equalization school. View One: Covered basketball pavilion facing existing gynmasium and proposed playground.

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ENTRY

RE-STRIPED PARKING

VIEW TWO, COURTYARDS

ALUMNI MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN E. AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARCHIVES 2 MEMORIALS SPORTS FIELDS PICNIC AREAS FLEX STAGE / PAVILLION 4 3 1 A F. ARCHIVES PLAZA G. MEMORIAL WALK H. FORMER HOME EC BUILDING

COMMUNITY GARDEN J. RESTORED FOOTBALL FIELD

PLAYGROUND

EXISTING GYMNASIUM

VIEW ONE, COVERED PAVILION

FITNESS STAGE AND LAWN

BASEBALL DIAMOND B C D F E G H I J K L M N O

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PRESERVATION

MIMOSA HALL

Roswell, GA

LAND 6030S

Fall 2021

Professor Alfie Vick

[purpose]

To restore the historic gardens and also reframe the idea of Mimosa Hall into a historic site that can also serve as public green space.

[meaning]

The history of the land is embedded with slavery, ethnic cleansing, and war tragedies. Memorializing these tragedies for the public enhances the meaning of the space.

RESTORATION

F. Left, enlarged plan view of the restored antebellum era garden.

K. Below, View One illustrates the human experience in the antebellum era inspired garden.

K. Left, View Two shows the potential of the restored reflecting pool adjacent to the antebellum era garden and the flex space for events.

Below, three proposed sculptures to represent the ethnic cleansing, enslavement of Black people, and the tragic loss of the women and children of Roswell impacted by the civil war. Through remembrance, these sculptures aim to heal.

REMEMBRANCE

‘TRANSFORMATION THROUGH FORGIVENESS’ FRANCIS J. HENSON

‘LOST WOMEN OF

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‘SLAVERY MEMORIAL’ MARTIN PURYEAR

ROSWELL’

MOVING FORWARD

The Friends of Mimosa Hall is an organization dedicated to restoring the aesthetics and history of the site as well as imagining the future purpose of the site. The organization decided to take an approach to invite the public to use the site as a public green space and add facilities to host larger events,

LEGEND

A. RESTORED PARTERRE GARDEN

B. PROPOSED AMPITHEATER

C. BUILDING FOR CATERERS

D. FLEX SPACE FOR EVENTS

E. RESTORED REFLECTING POOL

F. ANTEBELLUM ERA GARDEN

G. COFFEE AND GIFT SHOP

H. PROPOSED MEMORIAL WALK

I. PARKING SOLUTION

J. RESTORED BOXWOOD HEDGES

K. VIEW ONE

L. VIEW TWO

M. VIEW THREE

RESTORED

PROPOSED CAFE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM MEMORIAL STATUES 1

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GARDENS

1 3

M. View Three: concept for a coffee and gift shop on the front lawn.

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PIEDMONT PRESERVE

LAND 6030S

Fall 2021

Professor Alfie Vick

[purpose]

To create a public space that hosts recreation and play while preserving and restoring the ecologies of the site.

[meaning]

Restoring and protecting the land to be enjoyed for years to come is imperative for the design. Facilitating outdoor learning through design to create a relationship between future

SITE INVENTORY

The Piedmont Preserve group has 55 acres of greenspace in Athens, GA. The group regularly uses the property for running groups, public use of mountain bike trails, and hosts a summer camp to learn about the naturally occuring ecologies in the piedmont.

The composite site inventory to the left shows the plant communities, specimen trees, wetland and stream buffers. Existing easements, infrastructure, and trails are also shown.

REFINING THE CONCEPT

The programming could be seperated into three themes: recreation, restoration and education. A concept map was made for each theme, maximizing the theme in each one. Then, a composite concept map was made to inform the final design.

Snag Giant Ironweed Monarch Butterfly Late Boneset Water Oak Specimen Tree Arrow Arum Gopher/Groundhog hole Invasives - Privett and Holly Specimen Tulip Poplar Saw Greenbrier Oak/Pine younger typology Water Oak Specimen Tree Snag- west by prop. line Different Management Zone Rough Green Snake Floodplain Thorny Olive Specimen Tree Mulberry River Birch Specimen Tree Chinese Privet Riparian Zone, floodzone Yellow Crownbeard Esri, HERE, Garmin, OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community, Hart EMC, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT USGS, EPA Legend 25footbuffer Wetland Transmission Lines Mountain Bike Trail Future Greenway Development Cross Country Loop 100 Year Floodplain Streams CommType Impacted Riparian Area Impacted Wetland Mesic Meadow Oak-Hickory Bottomland Upland Meadow Upland Mesic Forest Xeric Meadow <all other values> PIEDMONT PRESERVE SITE INVENTORY

RECREATION BASED RESTORATION BASED EDUCATION BASED 20

[quick stats] [programs] 55 ACRES RESTORED WETLANDS SPECIMEN TREES RESTORED STREAM BANK 2 19 1

A. MAIN PARKING LOT B. CAMP OFFICE C. BOARDWALK D. RESTORED STREAM E. RESTORED WETLAND F. BRIDGE G. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM H. COVERED CLASSROOM I. COMMUNITY GARDEN J. CHICKEN COUP AND RUN K. BATHROOMS L. CHILD DROP-OFF M. MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS N. WALKING TRAILS O. RESTORED WOODLAND 21 A B C D E F G H H I J K K L M N O E

MASTER PLAN LEGEND

PIEDMONT PRESERVE

LAND 6030S

Fall 2021

Professor Alfie Vick

AMENITIES

View One shows the proposed design for the outdoor classrooms. The covered pavillion allows the summer program to operate even if there is a light rain or there is a need for shade.

View Two is a concept image for the boardwalk through the restored wetland to minimize human disturbance.

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View Three illustrates the idea for the treehouses around the property for the summer camp.

A. Entrance from Paradise Blvd.

B. Bioretention area

C. Proposed office location

D. Beginning of walking trails

E. Proposed boardwalk

Below, planting plan and grading plan for the parking area.

0.5 mi

2 2

5 OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS BOARDWALK VEHICLE ENTRANCES BIORETENTION PONDS

56 100%

PARKING SPACES NATIVE PLANTINGS

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BIO-RETENTION PARKING

LEGEND

PROPOSED PARKING LOT OFF PARADISE BLVD. LEGEND A. ENTRANCE FROM PARADISE BLVD. B. RAIN GARDEN C. PROPOSED OFFICE D. BEGINNING OF TRAIL E. PROPOSED BOARDWALK QUANTITY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE SPACING NOTES ITEA VIRGINICA VIRGINIA SWEETSPIRE GAL O.C. BOLTONIA ASTEROIDES 'SNOWBANK' EASTERN DOLL'S DAISY 'SNOWBANK' 18" O.C. EUTROCHIUM DUBIUM 'LITTLE JOE' DWARF JOE-PYE WEED GAL 24" O.C. GROUNDCOVER 1800 RHYNCHOSPORA LATIFOLIA WHITE TOP SEDGE QT 12" O.C. STAGGERED SPACING PERENNIAL/GROUNDCOVER PLANTING DETAIL PREPARED PLANTING SOIL FINISH GRADE MULCH DEPTH PERENNIAL/GROUNDCOVER SPACING DETAIL O.C. SPACING SEE PLANT SCHEDULE FOR O.C. SPACING. 1/2 O.C. SPACING MIN. SETBACK FOR BACK OF CURB BED LINE SPREAD HEIGHT SPECIFIED. PLACE UNIFORMLY SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL OF THE ROOTBALL MULCH DEPTH UNDISTURBED SOIL 2"X2"X4' STAKE NATIVE SOIL BACKFILL NOTES: 1. ALL STAKES SHALL BE SPRUCE OR PINE-NOT PRESSURE TREATED. 3. REMOVE ALL STRING &/OR WIRE WRAPPED AROUND TRUNK. REMOVE ALL STRAPS, ROPES, WIRE, &/OR STRINGS USED TO LIFT THE ROOTBALL. 5. REMOVE ALL BURLAP &/OR WIRE FROM THE TOP OF THE ROOT BALL. TOP OF ROOTBALL TO BE SET LEVEL WITH SURROUNDING FINISH GRADE. TILLED AND LOOSENED FERTILIZER TABLETS AS SPECIFIED. PLACE UNIFORMLY AROUND ROOT OF ROOT MASS. 2-2"X4" STAKE W/LONG TAPER MIN. 18" INTO UNDISTURBED SOIL TREE PLANTING DETAIL 2"X2"X4' 2-2.5" WATER RING (6" WIDTH & HEIGHT) BASIN A.A B C. C D.D E. E

RESIDENTIAL

HERSCHEND RESIDENCE

LAND 6070

Fall 2021

Professor Spooner

The proposed design for the residence features a pool and hot tub, ample lawn space for play, an outdoor kitchen and herb garden, and a private patio off of the master suite. The homeowners requested a private drive and one for guests, leading to the horshoe driveway with room for two cars to park without blocking traffic flow.

[purpose]

A family with teenage children are investing in their dream home. They’re looking to create an outdoor living space that is both fun and functional.

[meaning]

The design does create spaces for family fun, but also focuses on special touches for the parents in their new dream home.

LEGEND

A. MAIN COVERED PATIO

B. OUTDOOR KITCHEN

C. POOL, HOT TUB AND LOUNGE

D. PRIVATE MASTER SUITE PATIO

E. GATED PRIVATE ENTRANCE

F. HORSESHOE DRIVEWAY

G. SECTION LINE ONE

H. SECTION LINE TWO

I. VIEW ONE

J. VIEW TWO

K. VIEW THREE

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Above, Section G-G’ facing the back of the house. This illustrates the connection between the outdoor kitchen, outdoor living room, sunken pool area and the private master patio.

ACRES

VEHICLE ENTRANCES NATIVE PLANTINGS 3 2 96%

Below, a concept of the private gated entrance with a tree allee.

2.5

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES

HERSCHEND RESIDENCE

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LAND 6070

Fall 2021

Professor Spooner

the covered outdoor living room and the sunken pool area.

I. View One: Outdoor kitchen and bar looking out to the pool area and open lawn.

Above, Section H-H’ illustrates the relationship between the pool area, the outdoor kitchen, and the circulation from the garage to the backyard.

Below, a fountain for the formal grand entrance in the center of the horseshoe driveway.

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LEBER RESIDENCE

LAND 6070

Fall 2021

Professor Spooner

[purpose]

To create an outdoor space that serves a family with adult children and a Mother-In-Law suite.

[meaning]

Creating a space that allows the adult family to have privacy but also come together to spend quality time together in their outdoor living space.

LEGEND

A. MIL ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT

B. FIREPIT WITH SEATING WALLS

C. EXISTING POOL

D. KITCHEN GARDEN

E. OPEN LAWN

F. PARKING PAD FOR VISITORS

The home was purchased by a couple with adult children that are transitioning to having their MIL live on the same property as them. As part of the design, the garage with the MIL suite above was sited. There is a large emphasis on the plantings and less lawn space to restore the understory of the existing trees.

G. IMPROVED VEHICLE CIRCULATION

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The existing driveway when the home was purchased had a slope of 17%. The goal was to regrade the driveway to make it a maximum of 14% slope at any given point. The solution to the left features a maximum of 12.5% slope and a minimum of 5.7% slope.

Trees impacted were calculated using the Atlanta Tree Recompense calculation. All tree losses were ameliorated in the planting plan, resulting in no fees for tree removal.

12.5% MAX. DRIVE SLOPE NATIVE PLANTINGS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ATLANTA TREE RECOMPENSE 97% 1 $0 8 GRADING PLAN WM BRK. COL. BRK. COL. GLF GLF GLF 12" RCP INV.-68.8 INV.-70.8 ROCKBRIDGE C.L. DITCH AC O/HELEC. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x R.W. 70 70 80 80 90 90 100 100 12"RCP INV.-61.30 (72) (78) PLANT PALETTE

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SUMMER SWEET GARDENIA MOUNTAIN LAUREL WHITE MUHLY GRASS GARDEN PHLOX VERNONIA

S. MAGNOLIA SWEETBAY MAGNOLIA DOGWOOD

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