Jacob Halsne
Landscape Architecture
Portfolio of Academic Work 2014— 2015
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Residential Plaza Design Graphite Drafting
Contents
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Residential Plaza Design
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Northrup Courtyard
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Mechanical Engineering Courtyard
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Graphite Drafting Computer Rendering Analysis Site Design Analysis Site Design
Understanding Landscape Space
Form Exploration Landform Context Mississippi River Site
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Residential Plaza Design Graphite Drafting Site Requirements water feature Elevation change of 3+ feet 3+ large shade trees 3+ medium shade trees shrub layer vegetation designed building faรงade
Schematic Drawings
Final Plan View
Perspective View
Axonometric View
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Residential Plaza Design Graphite Drafting
Section / Elevation Views
Rendered Plan View
Rendered Perspective View
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Residential Plaza Design Computer Rendering
Shade Trees
Shrub Layer
Seating
Computer Rendered Plan View
Computer Rendered Perspective Views
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street deck space residential entrance plaza upper level waterfall feature upper level side terrace plaza lower level plaza entrance
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Section View
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Northrup Courtyard Analysis On-Site Observations Space is used primarily in transition, by University staff and students Paths taken through courtyard don’t always adhere to the hardscape Vegetation on site was recently established Existing Vegetation
Campus Context
Vital Circulation
Northrup Courtyard
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Site Design Objectives Create a multifunctional staging area for campus groups and events Enhance current site circulation Use vegetation to enhance stage atmosphere Plan View
Section View
Embrace the existing vegetation and green space on site
Perspective View
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Mechanical Engineering Courtyard Analysis
Perspective Sketches
Mapping Activity Site is located along scholars walk, a vital pathway through campus The benches are unoccupied for nearly all observations, demonstrating the low variety of usage in the space Observations show strong pedestrian circulation along the East–West axis of the site Within the University Campus the location is an entry and exit point for students and staff
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Mechanical Engineering Courtyard Site Design
Objectives Create a design that encourages the multifaceted use of the space Provide a variety of seating options throughout the courtyard Use trees and grade changes to establish numerous degrees of enclosure Establish a landform that coincides with the flow of circulation in the greater campus context
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Understanding Landscape Space Form Exploration
Context Create abstract form that is inspired from natural objects Goal Further understand how space can be manipulated
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Understanding Landscape Space Form Exploration Drawing of Michaelangelo’s David and Goliath
Context Create abstract form that is inspired from a work of art Goal Further understand how space can be manipulated
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Understanding Landscape Space Landform Context Schematic Drawings
Context Create a landform resembling a campground without use of retaining walls and coinciding with boundary contours that containing: large gathering spaces, intimate spaces, tenting areas Goal Promote exploration of landform by limiting site lines and providing dynamic spaces with both prospect and refuge
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Understanding Landscape Space Mississippi River Site Finalized Plan View Library
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School Context Create a landscape design incorporating structure and vegetation on a downtown Minneapolis site Goal Design an Urban Park that considers its adjacent land uses and provides specific space and opportunity for its potential users
Schematic Drawings
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Understanding Landscape Space Mississippi River Site
Upper Plaza Design Objectives Provide open, easily accessible space with a variety of seating Cater to the high-heel wearing downtown professional on their lunch break Provide different levels of enclosure with an overhead canopy Create a water feature that pulls pedestrians into the plaza
Central Green Space Objectives Create a space with a welcoming entrance that faces the school Provide green space for kids to play and relax Establish a large portion of the site that can infiltrate storm water
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Understanding Landscape Space Mississippi River Site
Library Space Objectives Provide library users the option to sit outside Have seating catered towards the individual Create overhead enclosure with canopy trees Design railings that can be used as desk space
Mississippi Deck ObjecCreate a space that enhances user experience on the Mississippi River Provide dynamic seating that feels intimate and unique Design overhead structure that alters lighting and encloses the space Give users direct access to the river for activities and boat landings
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