Landscape Architecture Portfolio
01
Planted Meadow Ecosystem
Planting Design | Fall 2020 | State College, PA
The site is located in the West Campus Commons at Pennsylvania State University. This area is underutilized, but has the potential to become a campus destination. The goal for this area is to create an herbaceous plant ecosystem that is engaging and educational. The meadow is categorized into three different meadow types: prairie, mesic, and rain meadow. A variety of colorful, native graminoids and perennial wildflowers are carefully selected for the meadow planting.
Prairie Meadow
Mesic Meadow
Rain Meadow
01: Technical Plan and Details
The design will create a habitat for pollinators and other small native animals. The plant species have differing bloom times to provide a year round experience. The site is enhanced with curved benches tucked into each meadow type so visitors can rest and enjoy nature.
Technical Plan
Mesic Meadow Prairie Meadow
Rain Meadow
Planting Palette
Perspective of Seating Node
The vibrant meadow establishment and ecology will serve as a valuable learning environment for students, faculty, and visitors on campus. Educational features will include meadow ecology, pollinator facts, and native plant species.
Looking Down the Paths
Boardwalk
Section through Rain Meadow
Bartram’s North 02
Brownfield Restoration | Fall 2019 | Philidelphia, PA
Bartram’s North is located along the shoreline of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The area is 20 acres of undeveloped, former industrial land, and is adjacent to one of the most polluted rivers in the United States. Furthermore, the site is a missing connector to 120 miles of existing trails along the river. The main goals of the design is to revitalize the riverfront, improve the ecosystem, and create easy accessibility. The site plans include a tidal marsh, walking trails, sport courts, and a performance stage.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Surrounding
Bartram’s North
Schuylkill River
Schuylkill River
02: Tidal Marsh Details
The tidal marsh will improve water quality, protect against flooding, and promote animal habitats. The planting of the meadow allows for a different experience during high and low tide. It can also serve the purpose of being educational or a relaxing spot. A boardwalk meanders along the tidal marsh to allow visitors an immersive experience.
Planting Palette
Section Through Tidal Marsh
Hibiscus moscheutos
Solidago
Iris versicolor
Lobelia cardinalis
Peltandra
Tripolium pannonicum
Pontederia coradta
Filipendula ulmaria
Chelone
Cornus florida
Detail Plan of Tidal Marsh
Plant Key
Iris versicolor
Tripolium pannonicum
Lobelia cardinalis
Hibiscus moscheutos
Pontederia coradta
Filipendula ulmaria
Eutrochium purpureum
Cornus florida
Acer rubrum
Alnus glutinosa
Wetland Grass
High Tide
Low Tide
Renewed Fabric 03
Urban Design | Fall 2021 | Cleveland, OH
Located in the heart of Cleveland, this site is an underserved three by two block parcel that is primarily used as a parking lot. The idea of this project is to reweave the urban fabric of downtown Cleveland through a new mixed-use development. Over the course of the semester, the details of the site were carefully thought out with a team of architects.
Team: Sophia Clampet-Lundquist, Marc Amorello, Luke Early
03: Understanding the Urban Fabric
The design choices for this project were directly inspired by the unique surrounding context and historical design practices of Cleveland’s past. An entry mall draws people into the site, then they are greeted by the market building and art co-op, and the site terminates at an interior piazza which is lined with mixed use buildings. With the site being located one block from playhouse square, Cleveland’s premier theatre district, and in close proximity to the regional interstate, this made it possible for a dynamic mixed use community of people to live or gather.
Historical Architecture of Cleveland
Playhouse Square
Existing Mural
Images from Site Visit
Spring Creek Watershed 04
Regional Design | Spring 2020 | Centre County, PA
It is evident that climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe. Coastal cities are being threated by sea level rise. In New Jersey, it is estimated that 2,000,000 people will eventually be displaced due to a projected ten feet sea level rise. These residents will have to leave their homes and migrate to a safe area to live. A possible area people can migrate to is the Spring Creek Watershed located in the Central Region of Pennsylvania. Due to its geographical location, this region will not feel the effects of climate change as harshly. The Spring Creek Watershed project takes a hypothetical approach to create and assess a plan for 200,000 New Jersey climate refugees.
Agriculture Secure Area
Forest Area
Proposed High Density
Proposed Medium Density
Proposed Low Density
Flood Area
Greenway
Bike Lane
Major Road
Highway
160 Acres
Bellefonte
State College
Boalsburg
BaldEagleRidge
MountNittany
Rothrock State Forest
04: Analysis
Through careful analysis, the Spring Creek Watershed can sustain housing for 200,000 people and accommodate 100,000 jobs while protecting 30% of prime agricultural lands and aquatic and terrestrial habitats. This will be accomplished by carefully selecting areas to develop that are near major cities and roads. Residents will have a variety of housing and job options.
Graphics in collaboration with: Grayce Amspacher, Peniel Anifowoshe, Aubrey Bloxdorf, Hank Early, Alex Fradella, Alyssa Humarang, Abigail Merlos
New Jersey Population and Sea Level Rise Legend
Spring Creek Watershed
Ridge and Valley Systems
Floodplain and Flood Risk
The existing slopes, road systems, flood area, and forest area are some of the driving factors in determining where to develop. Compiling GIS data and external research were used to determine the most suitable places.
New residents will find a variety of housing options that will be available for all income levels and ages. New residents will be able to find types of housing similar to their current conditions in New Jersey. To match the existing development, new housing structures will not exceed 15 stories.
Existing vs Proposed Conditions
Boalsburg
Bellefonte
Each prototype has 20%-35% conserved land to create community green spaces, such as public parks and courtyards. The green spaces will give respite to the residents, as well as reverse some of the negative environmental effects from the new developments.
Composite of Prototypes
Lane Greenway Road Legend
Bike
Technical Work 05
Stormwater Management | Spring 2019
The plan shown displays effective stormwater management and grading for an educational facility, parking lot, and bioretention. In addition, there is a bus turn around lane, student drop off area, ADA accessible ramps, and more. The existing vegetation of the site is preserved.
05: Technical Work
Planting Methods | Fall 2020 | State College , PA
The proposed Treed Plaza is located in West Campus Commons at Pennsylvania State University. The plaza will consist of two different tree species, accommodated seating, and filtered pedestrian circulation. Acer x freemanii and Koelreuteria paniculata were chosen because of their vibrant fall color, volumetric experience, and provides shelter for small creatures or pollinators. The below ground technology was a major aspect of the project. Engineered CU-Structure soil is used on the bottom level of the plaza and plastic modular Silva Cells are used on the top level. This project includes below ground technology and on grade permeable paving of an urban tree plaza.
Root Zone Plan
Silva Cell System (Standard Silva Cell 3 1 2" spacing between cells)
Model Making 06
For the Bartram’s North project, a model was created to display how the tidal marsh functioned. It demonstrates the tidal changes and new grading. The marsh is located at the pipeline (no grading area) so this was something critical to take into account while regrading the area. The tides impacted the design of the marsh to create a different experience during high and low tide. Lastly, the proposed grading allows the marsh to seamlessly integrate with the rest of the park.
Personal Art 07
Carmel, CA (Charcoal)
Big Sur, CA (Photography)
Rome, Italy (Pen)
Carmel Mission, CA (Acrylic)
