2017 - 2020
grace raulet
bachelor of landscape architecture
POR T FO L IO
about me...
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Landscape architects have the ability to connect people to nature and to each other by designing for positive experiences that ultimately bring joy. I believe that great design is pleasing and has the power to inspire. I feel inspired in thoughtfully designed spaces and I want to continue to create those experiences for others. I believe that every design should tell a story, and I am excited by the idea of using my skills to tell the story of an environment by way of great design.
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Education Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, College of Environment and Design Athens, GA 2016 - 2021 Minor in Spanish with a Certificate in Urban and Metropolitan Studies, 3.90 / 4.0 GPA
Semester at Sea, Colorado State University
Abroad Fall 2019 Achieved a 4.0/4.0 GPA while studying abroad on a ship traveling to 14 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Study Abroad, Oglethorpe University
Barcelona, Spain Summer 2017 Studied Spanish language and culture while fulfilling my Spanish minor.
Relevant Park Visioning Intern, Park Pride Atlanta, GA Summer 2019 Experience Engaged with neighborhoods around Atlanta to activate and improve parks by interacting
with community members, collecting data from surveys, researching history and analyzing the physical site in order to create a meaningful design. Created infographics, posters, conceptual plans, and other deliverables using Adobe programs.
Intern, Missy Madden Landscape Architecture
Atlanta, GA Summer 2018 Worked as apprentice, attended consultations, created plant layout sheets, and assisted in project design. Assisted in site inventory and analysis for 4 residential projects. Visited nurseries to select plants included in residential design.
Honors Presidential Scholar Fall 2019 Deans List Honoree Fall 2016 W.E. Bailey and Harold E. Bailey Family Scholarship Recipient Spring 2019 HOPE Scholarship Recipient 2016 - Present
Leadership & Georgia Students of Landscape Architecture, Member Extracurriculars Athens, GA 8/2018 - Present
Focus on connective students with landscape architecture professionals and help to be prepared for carreers in the field
Experience UGA, Leader Athens, GA 2018 & 2020 Led tours for Athens Clarke County high school students around the College of Environment and Design to explain the study of landscape architecture
National Society of Leadership and Success, UGA Chapter Member Athens, GA 1/2020 - Present
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Member Athens, GA 8/2016 - Present Sit on the Social Committee and help plan events for all members of the chapter. Host annual charity events and assist in raising over $50,000 annually
table of contents
01 residential design Dawne Residence 8 - 11
02 urban design Serpentine Square 14 - 19 Terrapin Beer Co. 20 - 25
03 campus design UGA South Campus 28 - 33
04 professional work Residential Designs 36 - 49
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PROFESSIONAL WORK While finishing my time studying landscape architecture at the University of Georgia, I had the opportunity to work as a designer for a residential design-build firm in Athens, GA. This section showcases some of my work with Butler Landscape Design and other projects that I have taken on myself.
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vangelder residence HULL, GA
In hopes of bringing the favorite parts of their old home in South Florida, I designed a backyard oasis that this retired couple could enjoy and make new memories in their new home outside of Athens, Georgia. The wife desired a greenhouse where she could grow her large collection of orchids and a space she could do projects. The husband wanted a koi pond. They both wanted a space they could relax by the fire and be at peace together. The design challenge was to gracefully incorporate all of these different elements in a relatively small, open space.
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The She Shed One surprise design idea that I presented to the client was a remodel of an existing plastic shed structure that stood abandoned and delapitated to the side of their property. Instead of hauling this out, I proposed we repurpose this structure into an attractive and functional dwelling that the client could use as her own little creative and personal space: the she-shed. I proposed painting the existing plastic facade with a sleek and discrete dark navy, painting the existing dark teal roof and shuttters black, and the brick foundation painted an off-white. I added foundation plantings, boxwood planters, and window boxes for a nice touch of greenery. My favorite detail is the repurposed longhorn mounted on the porch that I saw laying around the yard.
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backyard oasis After presenting to them two different design concepts this plan was the hybrid final design that satisfied all of their needs. This design designates different spaces for different uses while staying connected and allowing for easy and fluid access to all areas. Contemporary square paver walkways connect the new paved Pennsylvania Bluestone patio to the quiet firepit area tucked within the forest. The boulder retaining wall terraces the backyard to create two spaces with different purposes and characters. After presenting to them two different initial design concepts, this plan was the hybrid final design that satisfied all of their wants and needs.
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brickman residence ATHENS, GA
A peaceful Japanese zen garden in the midst of this happening central neighborhood in Athens, Georgia. This yoga enthusiast client wanted to remodel the space that she spends so much of her time looking out onto into something that she could really admire. This design was inspired by the existing elements of the site: moss, bamboo, and a natural drainage path through the lawn . In this design, I transformed the existing drainage path where water naturally flows, into a japanese zen garden-style dry creek bed filled with Mexican Beach Pebble. A small, simplistic wooden footbridge over the dry creek bed leads to a peaceful focal point - an uplit Buddah statue meditating within the lush garden. The new garden consumes the whole back half of the backyard in lush greenery, flowers, seasonality, and lots of life.
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ratcliffe residence ATHENS, GA
Tucked back in the wooded outskirts of Athens, GA, this 15 acre property is the new home to a young family and a beautiful new modern farmhouse. The huge backyard already holds two stylish modern playhouses that match the house for the young kids. The family wanted to make their backyard a fun, beautiful haven that they would never want to leave. They wanted a pool, firepit area, putting green, driving range, and raised beds for vegetables and flowers.
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modern farmhouse Following many iterations of how all of these elements could connect seamlessly and elegantly, I came up with this sleek, rectalinear design that combined a modern style with rustic materials to create a cohesive, functional, and picturesque landscape. To salvage as much open lawn space as possible for the kids to run freely, I came up with a way to connect all of the different desired elements by connecting the spaces fluidly. The sleek wooden pool deck is functional night and day, whether they are lounging in the sun, or enjoying a fire under the stars. The putting green is not far from the action, connected by the modern, offset stone pavers. To fulfill the client’s vision of having a cutting and herb garden in a place where deer were not afraid to roam, I created a secluded and protected “potager” garden area tucked back around the side of the home.
jordan family farm
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Radicans Gardenia Spring Bouquet Viburnum
Little Gem Magnolia Hoogendorn Holly
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Dwarf Adagio Maiden Grass Lambs Ear
Dwarf Mondo Grass
Rosemary
Yuletide Sasanqua Camellia
Autumn Fern
Baby Gem Boxwood
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Grass stairs with cobble/concrete riser
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‘SimTek EcoSton Large pavers with water feature
Modern (egg shell) travertine pool deck
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Stained concrete patio
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Forest Pansy Red Bud
Lamb’s Ear
Baby Gem Boxwood Autumn Fern
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Rosemary Soft Touch Holly
Apricot Drift Rose
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Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia
Yuletide Sasanqua Camellia
Southern Shield Fern
Mint
Sweetbay Magnolia
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Bluestar Creeper
Emerald Green Arborvitae
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“Promenade Classicstone” flagstone (NaturalPavingsUSA) Limestone pool coping Light, natural stone pool deck and vines on brick wall
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heidesch residence
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Cherokee Irregular Flagstone
Concrete Countertops
Granite Posts (For Pavilion)
Countertops, Cabinets, & Firewood Storage
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cornwell residence (VEGETABLE AND HERB PLANTERS BEHIND GARAGE IN BEST SUN)
GARAGE PLANTED AREA TREE FORM EXISTING
EXISTING WOOD FENCE
COBBLE EDGE ACCENT TREE
EVERGREEN SCREENING
DROP-IN GRILL WITH COUNTER
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PENNSYLVANIA BLUESTONE PATIO
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EXISTING CRAPE MYRTLES PEA GRAVEL DINING AREA
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PENNSYLVANIA BLUESTONE PATIO EXISTING CRAPE MYRTLES PLANTED AREA
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STAINLESS STEEL GAS GRILL W/ BRICK BASE & BLUESTONE SLAB COUNTERTOP
PEA GRAVEL GAS FIRE PIT AREA
EXISTING WOOD FENCE PENNSYLVANIA BLUESTONE PATIO
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HARDSCAPE PLAN 250 Springdale St. Athens, GA 30606 02/25/2021
© 2021, BUTLER LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Any other use of this drawing including any reproduction or alteration of this drawing without the prior written approval of Butler Landscape & Design is prohibited.
CORNWELL RESIDENCE
final planting plan GARAGE
(3) 7 Gal. Green Acuba Tree Form Prune Exist. Large Shrub
(2) 3 Gal. Baby Gem Boxwoods (1) Pink Japonica Camellia (Single Trunked Tree Form)
(9) 1 Gal. Autumn Fern
(3) Existing Crape Myrtle
(15) 1 Gal. Variegated Japanese Iris
(270) 4” Pots ‘Catlin’s Giant Ajuga
(4) 15 Gal. ‘White by the Gate’ Japonica Camellia
(6) 1 Gal. Autumn Fern (3) 3 Gal. Baby Gem Boxwoods (270) 4” Pots Dwarf Mondo Grass Lawn
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RESIDENCE Existing Tree Move Liriope to Driveway Edge Fill with (20) ‘Duke Gardens’ Yew Existing Japanese Cleyera
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Planting Plan 250 Springdale St. Athens, GA 30606 02/25/2021
© 2021, BUTLER LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Any other use of this drawing including any reproduction or alteration of this drawing without the prior written approval of Butler Landscape & Design is prohibited.
CORNWELL RESIDENCE
cornwell materials board
Bluestone and brick fire pit seat wall Drop-in grill with counter
Bluestone and brick paving pattern
Bluestone and brick paving pattern
Gravel fire pit area
Brick fire pit
Pea gravel with cobble edge
Bluestone and brick
cornwell plant palette
Green Aucuba
‘White by the Gate’ Japonica Camellia
Catlin’s Giant Ajuga
‘Duke Gardens’ Yew
Autumn Fern
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Variegated Japanese Iris
Mondo Grass Lawn
Baby Gem Boxwood
Pink Japonica Camellia
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