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E D U C AT I O N
E M I LY J A M E S eb j a me s1 @ sh ef .ac.uk emilybjames@hotmail.co.uk 07718066078 6 Netherfield Close, Havant, Hampshire, P O 9 2 TG
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A conscientious and enthusiastic student in the final semester of my undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture with Planning at the University of Sheffield. I am creative, imaginative and have a strong work ethic that I strive to bring to all my work and activities. I am particularly passionate about design and c o m m u n i t y. I r e g u l a r l y v o l u n t e e r w i t h a t e a m w h o c o n n e c t w i t h S h e f f i e l d ’s h o m e l e s s c o m m u n i t y, w h i c h I h a v e n o w been part of for two years. Hearing their stories, interests and passions has given me an alternate perspective about the urban environment and the importance of place. This has strongly impacted my desire to see transformation in landscape, and create sustainable communities and places.
University of Sheffield 2013-present Landscape Architecture with Planning
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Chichester College 2012-2013 Foundation Diploma Ar t & Design Level 4 Merit
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Oaklands Sixth Form 2010-2012 GCE A Levels G e o g r a p h y, E n g l i s h L i t e r a t u r e , Fine Art (AAC)
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SLIC EXPERIENCE SLIC Representative June 2015-present I became involved with SLIC as a representative for Sheffield U n i v e r s i t y, w h i c h h a s g i v e n m e the opportunity to meet with other landscape students across the UK. As part of SLIC I have also been involved in public events such as ‘Rethinking the Urban Landscape’; engaging with the public to inform them about Landscape Architecture.
INTERNSHIP Te r r a F i r m a C o n s u l t a n c y June-July 2015 I u n d e r t o o k a n i n t e r n s h i p a t Te r r a Firma in Hampshire where I had the privilege of experiencing work in a live practice. I was given the opportunity to be involved in many projects including residential, e d u c a t i o n a l a n d LV I A s . D u r i n g t h i s experience I sharpened my ability in AutoCAD and learnt programs such as KeyScape.
Glades for Growth Site planning for sustainable housing
C o p e n h a g e n S t u d y Tr i p A look into how landscape in Copenhagen facilitates ‘Hygge’
A View to Adventure Recreational regeneration project in S h e f f i e l d ’s C u l t u r a l I n d u s t r i e s Q u a r t e r
SKILLS + Proficient skills in digital programs: Photoshop, InDesign, I l l u s t ra to r, A u to CA D, M i c ro s o f t Office
Investing in Landscape and Community
+ Also have a basic knowledge of Google SketchUp and ArcGIS
A self-sufficiency strategy for W incobank, Sheffield
+ Ability to work collaboratively and i n d e p e n d e n t l y. + Sketching and painting.
Miscellaneous
+ I hold a full driving license.
Additional art and design work
SITE PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
GLADES FOR GROWTH
A vibrant community where living, working and growing in the same landscape is at the heart, providing more time to focus on family life and consequently decrease their carbon footprint. Mixed housing will centre around courtyards that emerge like glades from small areas of woodland, creating a nurturing and healthy landscape for daily life.
Pro po s ed trees
Meadow planting
C ommunal composting
Exi s ti ng avenue
Sw ale planting
Bin storage
Key trees
Rain gardens
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Fr u it t re e s wit h mo wn meadow
Pav ing to house fronts
C oppiced trees
C ommunal bike storage
Pav ilion
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AT T H E H E A RT Courtyards are the heart of the communal space, a place to b u i l d , t o c r a f t , t o p l a y, to rest, to chat, to live.
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S PA C E T O B R E AT H E nurturing health and relationship; natural play and recreation
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HANDS TO THE COMMUNITY retain community planted trees to connect with existing residents
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HOW LANDSCAPE IN COPENHAGEN FA C I L I TAT E S
HYGGE
In September 2015 we travelled to Copenhagen to study the landscape. During the trip I came a cross the term ‘Hygge’, which is a term the Danish use to describe feelings of intimacy and cosiness in the home. I noticed that elements of designed landscapes were also evoking a similar response. Over the course of the trip, I created a portfolio of drawings that explore the way that landscape helps create this social interation. The full portfolio can be found at issuu.com/emilybjames
C U LT U R A L INDUSTRIES QUARTER
A VIEW TO ADVENTURE
Once a vibrant and productive space along S h e f f i e l d ’s P o r t e r R i v e r, t h e C I Q h a s b e c o m e a h i d d e n corner of the city centre. As a group we proposed to create a more visually permeable space, sensitive to the history and present community of the site. Inspired by the existing culture of art and adventure, permanent and temporary interventions can create an i n c l u s i v e s p a c e f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y. Winner of the Rosie Reynolds Prize, 2015
Model making was an integral part of the design process, helping us understand the scale and form of spaces. Loose charcoal drawings were used to explore how life could be c r e a t e d i n s p a c e s . To g e t h e r, t h e s e w e r e u s e d t o c r e a t e a series of animations; these added movement, light and s o u n d , w h i c h h e l p e d c o n v e y t h e s p a c e s m o r e c r e a t i v e l y.
V E G E TAT I O N MANAGEMENT
Dynamism and play were considered through planting management that echoes the changing, evolving nature of the site.
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Moving into individual projects, I took the route of play as my primary theme, focusing on the use of vegetation and material.
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The existing surface here will be the current surface retained from the site. This will help to preserve the existing character and create a contrast between the old and the new site footprint.
A cracked surface will allow pioneer vegetation to establish in confined space.
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In keeping with community art, walls will be painted by local artists and organistations.
Soft, elegant vegetation moves easily in the wind. Salix viminalis offers a transparent enclosure.
DETAIL DESIGN Distinct areas of exploration can be created within the base of the derelict buildings, forming a series of creative play spaces.
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SELF-SUFFICIENCY S T R AT E G Y F O R WINCOBANK, SHEFFIELD
LANDSCAPE + COMMUNITY
As part of a Planning Policy and Law module, I developed a 20 year plan for the WincobankBrightside area in the northeast of Sheffield. A n e x t e n s i v e s t u d y o f t h e h i s t o r y, d e m o g r a p h i c , landscape, existing policy and development helped identify key issues in the neighbourhood. One of the major issues is the isolation of the area due to the t o p o g r a p h y t h a t s e p a r a t e s i t f r o m t h e r e s t o f t h e c i t y. Furthermore, demographics indicated that the area was performing at a lower rate than the city overall with regards to education. Implementing a strategy o f s e l f - s u f f i c i e n c y, w i l l a l l o w t h e a r e a t o d e c e n t r a l i s e a n d m a k e i t ’s c o m m u n i t y s t r o n g e r b y e x p l o i t i n g
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I N V E S T I N G: PEOPLE AND LANDSCAPE Wincobank is a landscape trapped between topographic isolation a n d t h e c o n t i n u i n g d e v e l o p m e n t s i n t h e L o w e r D o n V a l l e y. B u t the neighbourhood has a strong heritage and a community that is passionate about its roots. With the imminent arrival of High Speed 2 and new retail developments around the area, Wincobank needs to restablish its p r i d e a n d r e c o n n e c t w i t h t h e l a n d s c a p e a n d t h e r e s t o f t h e c i t y. Anchored in the idea of isolation, Wincobank will become a landscape of self-sufficiency that will bring new prospects and opportunity to the area. Encouraging food production and energy efficiency will create a community-wide project that will facilitate new relationships between all residents. Help will be provided for those who want to set up small businesses. This will create a n e w l a y e r o f i d e n t i t y, e m b e d d e d w i t h i n i t s e x i s t i n g h e r i t a g e . People building on their own talents, learning new skills and using the landscape will foster a strong sense of ownership over their neighbourhood.
prospect and refuge
MISCELLANEOUS ART & DESIGN Opposite: In my spare time I enjoy life drawing, watercolours and p h o t o g r a p h y.
Posters I designed for a collection of Landmark (department society) workshops. I organised these classes to help students across the department improve their abstract, observational and 3D drawing.
Infographic illustrating freshwater levels around the world. This was part of my foundation year where I particularly wanted to r a i s e a w a r e n e s s o f f r e s h w a t e r s c a r c i t y.