Erika Mueller Landscape Architecture Portfolio
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Erika Mueller Experience Landscape Designer/Salesperson
Software 2015
Pleasant Landscapes, Charleston Area, SC Conceptualize and provide innovative landscaping, design, and lawn care solutions for homeowners and present aesthetically pleasing plans and proposals that exceed clients’ expectations in a fast paced sales environment. Determine the scope of work, recommend appropriate plant and hardscape materials, and accurately assess the cost of materials and labor to estimate jobs profitably. Develop and cultivate client relationships, communicating and working closely with customers from initial site visit through the installation of irrigation, patio, planting, pool/ deck, and/or drainage projects.
Freelance Landscape Designer
2015
Mondo Land Planning & Design, Woodstock, GA Create hand rendered and aerial based AutoCAD site plans and plant schedules for integrative firm specializing in landscape architecture, planning, and arborist services. Projects include planting plans for new John Wieland urban townhome development, amenity center shared by 3 neighborhood subdivisions, and an entrance gateway and signage for country club and golf course.
Landscape Architectural Intern
2011-2014
AutoCAD Illustrator InDesign Photoshop SketchUp GIS Microsoft Office
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Electronic Publications Clemson University Site Design Guidelines, 2012. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.clemsonedu/ facilities/campus-planning/sdg.html Clemson University Bikeways Master Plan Appendix C, 2012. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.clemson. edu/facilities/campus-planning/campus-bikeways/ appendices.html
Key Skills • Project management and presentations • Writing, editing, research, and analysis • Organization and attention to detail
Clemson University Planning and Design, Clemson, SC Team member in a multidisciplinary environment responsible for conceptual design, project management, and completion of $500 million in new construction and renovation projects at a public university. Updated master plans, prepared detailed construction drawings and estimates, designed planting plans, and created reports and planning presentations.
Personal Interests • Native plant and perennial gardening • Creative non-fiction • Wanderlust for remote landscapes
Education Commercial Real Estate Director / Sales Agent KW Commercial, Mount Pleasant, SC
2005-2011
Launched commercial division for 1 of the top 200 national residential real estate companies.
Master of Landscape Architecture, 2014 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Barcelona Architecture Center Barcelona, Spain
Established commerical division brand identity, recruited and mentored agents, developed real estate agent training programs, and presented weekly educational seminars.
Master of Business Administration
Represented seller/landlord and buyer/tenant clients, negotiated contracts/leases in clients’ best interest, and ensured transactional paperwork was completed for closings.
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Smith College, Northampton, MA
843.478.2948 erika@landscapejunkie.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Design Build Projects Technical Drawings
Sketch Design Academic and Studio
Furniture Design
Clemson Planning And Design - Internship Summer 2013 Designed for DP3 Architects
Teak and Granite Benches Clemson, South Carolina Project Scope Design and generate CAD drawings for two custom teak and granite benches to be installed under a new S-shaped pergola on Clemson University’s Tiger Band Practice Field. Aligned with the radii of the curved steel structure, the benches create places for visitors to sit and watch the band practice, shaded from the heat of the afternoon sun.
Built Work
Section
Backyard Pool
Ferraro Residence Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Fall 2015 - In Process To accommodate the needs of a growing family, these homeowners sought a design that included a children’s play area and pool and one that would enhance their outdoor entertainment space.
fence - fence new existing
Green Child's Play Entertain
28'
Residence 14'-6"
Driveway
Relax
Critical Issue Location of the exisitng fence, 14’ from the rear property line has limited the use of the yard. HOA approval is requried to relocate the existing back yard fence closer toward the rear property line, regrade, and construct retaining wall.
New Construction
Morgan Residence Isle Of Palms, South Carolina Fall 2015 - In Process
Cost overruns on the construction of the house left the homeowners with a lean budget for landscaping.
Design Considerations Elements must be aesthetically pleasing and satisfy a functional need. Required replacement trees planted along property/fence line create privacy, gravel areas provide additional parking, permeable hardscaping material allows for storm water runoff, and ground cover planting under shade tree defines a walkway.
Landscaping Proposal 1. Grading & Tree Removal:
2 days labor w/equipment $2,300 2. Fencing: 4’ wood - white picket 200 linear ft. with 2gates $2,700 4 days labor $3,600 $6,300 3. Irrigation: Backflow, timer, rain sensor $1,100 3 spray & 1 drip zone $2,400
$3,500
Residence
4. Trees: (4) 4” Oaks (2) 7” Maples (4) 8’-10’ Palmetto Palms
5. Sod: St. Augustine - 2,400 sf/6 pallets
$3,500 $5,500 $1,500 $10,500 $2,400
6. Gravel Areas: Front parking pad, driveway extension, back walkway, rear garage 23 cu. yds , granite aggregate $2,700 2 days labor $1,800 $4,500
Street
7. Plants & Pine Straw: (21) 1 gal., (29) 3 gal.
$3,150
8. Front Walkway 33’ x 4’, pea gravel (24) 2’ x 2’ concrete pavers Steel edging
$3,900
9. Design & Consultation Fee TOTAL:
$1,200 $37,750
Road Restriping - Bikeway
Clemson University Bike Lane McMillian Road Redesign - 4 Person Group Winter 2012
Project Scope
Responsibilities
Implementation of Clemson University’s Bikeways Master Plan called for the redesign and widening of an existing roadway to accommodate new bike lanes.
Generate construction documents, conduct field measurements, and coordinate with project manager and engineers to layout and stripe new design per specifications.
07.11.2012
07.04.2012
BIKE LANE STRIPING LAYOUT
BIKE LANE STRIPING LAYOUT
SCALE 1"=30'
Planting Plan
Clemson University President's Home Clemson, South Carolina Summer 2012
CHERRY RD.
Project Scope
Design Intent
Replacement of several mature and unhealthy oak trees on the Clemson University campus offered an opportunity to enhance the surrounding landscape.
Create a connection and soften the area between the President’s back yard walled garden and the campus by planting edible varieties of figs and pomegranates.
Existing Magnolias Liriope
HB
PRESIDENT'S HOME
CAP
SEB07-SD-1310
Azaleas
SEB07-SD-1309
Existing Camellia TO REMAIN
SEB07-SD-1306
SEB07-SD-1311
SEB07-SD-1305
Existing Maple Existing Helmocks
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SEB07-SD-1304 G
Existing Magnolia
Existing Magnolia
SEB07-PW-0143 G
Existing Hollies
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Sketch Design
Country Club & Golf Course Entrance Atlanta, Georgia Winter 2015
Project Scope Concept sketches created and presented to a suburban country club seeking to refresh its entrance landscape to reflect the recent expansion of its club house and renovation of its golf course.
Existing cherries
Remove existing shade oaks and some pines
Existing crepe myrtles Tall grasses. Annual color bed.
Existing pines Existing holly
Vertical evergreens
Tall grasses Compact vertical evergreen shrubs
Columnar hardwoods Evergreen flowering shrubs Existing holly
Annual color bed
Shrub grouping
Vertical evergreens
Leafy perennial Remove existing bed. Open green space, draw attention toward gate
initial ‘quick’ sketch from aerial
New stone monument sign (similar material as wall). Annual color beds. Tall, fluid grasses.
Existing pines
Vertical evergreen
Concept Sketch (1 of 3)
aerial with exisitng trees
Street Architecture Barcelona, Spain Spring 2013
Landscape - Color
Site Design - Pen and Ink
Community Redevelopment
Academic Studio Two Person Group Fall 2013
Sterling Neighborhood - Greenville, South Carolina Once a thriving African American community, the Sterling neighborhood faces the challenges of a decreasing population, a lack of community cohesiveness, rising crime rates, and abandoned and derelict properties.
St. Francis Community Garden
St. Francis Hospital Pen dlet on R oad
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Baseball Field
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Design Elements Complete and Green Streets with narrow vehicular lanes and raised intersections calm traffic, street trees provide pedestrian refuge, landscaped traffic islands and permeable paving reduce storm water runoff, and designed bicycle lanes and adequate lighting improve safety.
Local Street
Collector Street
STREET REALIGNMENT provides improved connectivity with downtown Greenville. Major Roads Collector Streets Local Streets Access Streets Gateway Entrances
Proposed Road Realignment
Existing Road Hierarchy
Urban Waterfront Redesign
Masters Thesis Clemson University Spring 2014
Evolution of Charleston's Waterfront With its naturally deep port and ideal location favorable to North Atlantic trade winds, Charleston was settled in 1663 as a British colonial trading port. For over 300 years, Charleston’s waterfront has been the catalyst for its economy.
Local Street
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Colonial Port
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Industrial Wharves
Site Context Union Pier, located on the Cooper River on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, continues to operate at the center of global commerce and trade, serving as a bulk cargo facility and the city’s cruise ship terminal.
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Cargo/Cruise Facility
Union Pier - Charleston, South Carolina Design Intent Integration of Charleston’s rich maritime and post-industrial heritage into an ecologically responsible and sustainable transformation of its urban waterfront.
Bennett Rice Mill
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Concord St.
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Cooper River Pier Pilings
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Artisans/Galleries
Children’s Museum Visitors Center
Splash Pad Stormwater Park
Art / Sculpture Retail & Restaurants
University Maritime Museum Public Market
Market Street
Sea Steps
Customs House
Green Roof
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Waterfront Park
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Erika Mueller • erika@landscapejunkie.com • LinkedIn • 843.478.2948