EMMA HITE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
THE DESIGNER ON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Through travel I’ve experienced a wide breath of landscapes spanning a broad range of time and various approaches to design. While trends rise and fade, brilliant scenes allow generations to enjoy and find inspiration from their interpretation of a space. My studies in landscape architecture have only strengthened my admiration for these feats allowing me to realize that wonderful design excludes no one. The design of the built environment creates moments which feel intimate and simultaneously foster connections between individuals and the community and environment that surrounds them. Landscape architecture has shown me that I can draw inspiration from both the familiar and outlandish. Exceptional design brings individuals together, often only for moments of brief interaction, but nevertheless creates a feeling which is shared among them. Emotions play on my every thought and drive my passion for my studies. I rejoice in my moments on campus surrounded by an environment once foreign and now familiar. Here in these spaces surrounded by neoclassical buildings and the old southern traditions of design, I have found a home as many students have before and will continue to after me. These spaces occupy my mind with inspiration, the same as those provided by sights and sounds of Versailles or the tucked away Portland Japanese Gardens. Landscape architecture succeeds when regional and historical aspects of a place are married. As a result, environmental and ethical roles can be met so that all facets coincide in a relationship that does not give and take but rather brings together and compounds. Knowledge of a place can allow emotional qualities to bleed into a design and create unity in the visual scenes and social interactions. Design inspires me to draw from the past and to look to the future, to grow and experience life through a new lens - not rose-tinted, but awe inspiring - and to look at issues to find assets rather than obstacles.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TERRAPIN BEER CO. ................................................................................................................. 4 - 9 2 TRI POINT PLAZA ................................................................................................................... 10 - 13 3 THE GRANITE CREEK LODGE .................................................................................. 14 - 15 4 VISUAL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................... 16-19
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Landscape Architecture Intern, Dix. Hite + Partners
Atlanta, GA | Summer 2019
Worked in an innovative environment allongside a dedicated team of
designers. Assised in the conceptual and graphic process on a broad
range of mixed use and multi family projects spanning the Atlanta area
and across the South East.
Landscape Architecture Intern, Ed Castro Landscape, Inc.
Atlanta, GA | Summer 2018
Gained valubale experience through assisting in both the installation
and maintinence of sustainable landscape designs throughout Metro
Atlanta. EXPERT IN Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Auto CAD | Hand Graphics | Hand Rendering SKILLED IN Microsoft Office | Sketchup
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TERRAPIN BEER CO. TRANSLATING FEELINGS INTO DESIGN
Reimagining the beer garden at Terrapin Beer Co. allowed for an environment to be bore free of spatial restrictions so that individuals brought together by the freethinking and light spirited community the brand embodies could gatehr in a garden as unique as them. The final planting plan translates Terrapin’s free spirit into a landscape that is simotaneously intimate and spacious welcoming small festivities and sizable festivals.
NOVEMBER 2018 | COLLABORATORS: MICAH JEFFCOAT & CANAAN DYE 4
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THE PROCESS To best reflect Terrapin’s passions and values rooted in community and music, the revisioning of the existing beer garden aims to unite the ‘Terrapin Tribe’ in a space which is both intimate and community building. Coined as ‘Athens’ Largest Backyard,’ Terrapin’s beer garden brings individuals of all walks of life together to rejoice in the simple act of sharing a moment not as strangers but close friends. The environment is defined by creative and free-thinking vibes. Through this design, these vibes are translated into a landscape which is simultaneously intimate and spacious. Defined by its flowing plantings and detailed hardscape elements, the plan invites visitors into a space where they are free to choose their experience might it be grand or personal.
Drawing inspiration from the founder’s love for both Athens, Georgia and the music of the Greatful Dead, initial concept sketches for possible art installations and interest pieces in the space were drawn from the album artwork and
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symbols associated with the both communities.
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GAINING PERSPECTIVE
MAIN BAR AND GATHERING AREA
ENTRANCE VIEWS TO THE HOPS GARDEN 8
REALIZED PLANTING PLAN AND SCHEDULE AutoCAD Plan rendered by M. Jeffcoat
The design created for Terrapin Beer Co. focuses on fostering an experience unique to Terrapin’s values and emotional connection to the guest. The planting plan incorporates native plants and species hardy to the piedmont environment. The incorporation of such species allows for a plan to be bore free of consistent maintenance so that Terrapin employees can focus on their passion for creating brews that are both beloved and cutting edge without fear of abandoning a garden as
unique as their clientele.
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TRI POINT PLAZA WHEN FORM CREATES FUNCTION
Inspired by the form of the triangle, Tri Point Plaza incorporates sharp sculptural features which play to contrast soft, flowing plantings to represent strength and fragility in a public plaza where pathways converge to create conversation. A sense of creativity and optimism is fostered within the character of the space allowing the asthetic and intrensic qualitys of the triangular form to play on the interactions with and within the space.
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CONCEPTUAL GRAPHICS
REALIZED PLAN PLAZA SECTIONS
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Aesthetically speaking, the triang angles and positions a altered allo the triangle, and its three points, optimism. Inspired by the form of plantings to represent both stren
gle implies strength and solidity; however, psychological games can be played when owing this basic but dynamic form to take on a new meaning. Although a simple form, evokes the symbol of three. The number three is representative of luck, creativity and f the triangle, Tri Point Plaza incorporates sharp, sculptural features and soft, flowing ngth and fragility fostering a sense of creativity and optimism in the space. 13
THE GRANITE CREEK LODGE FORAGING A NEW PATH The natural beauty of a place speaks great volumes. Those who travel from afar are bewildered and welcomed, and those who are fortunate enough to call it home will forever feel the impression of such beauty on their souls. Jackson Hole, Wyoming harbors such a striking natural environment and feeling. Approaching resort design, the Granite Creek Lodge amenities plan draws from the natural landscape from which it derives drawing visitors in with year round interest from fire tables to the central pool. With views to ski slopes and hiking trails, Granite Creek Lodge is sure to draw in both adventurers and admirers of the western wonders of Jackson Hole.
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VISUAL CONNECTIONS
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ANOTHER DAY OF LIFE A SINGLE DAY IN AMSTERDAM
March 14, 2019
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