landscape architecture
colorado state university academic works 2015
landscape
Jessica Doig 720.480.5981 jessdoig@gmail.com Golden, CO 80401 BSLA, Sustainability Colorado State University 2015
architecture
Contents i. Capstone
The Forgotten River
ii. Projects
Berkana Therapy Garden Rooftop Garden Living Wall Competition Riverside Park
iii. Technical Works Models
Hand Drawings Construction Documents
iv. Extracurricular Works Europe Trek
land.mark Magazine Living Wall Metalsmithing Graphic Design
Jessica Doig
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Capstone
The Forgotten River Anacostia, Washington D.C Site Analysis Research Master Plan Perspectives
The Forgotten River 11th St. Bridge Project Washington D.C The project is located across the Anacostia River, connecting two geographically separated neighborhoods. The design goals for my capstone are as follows, create common ground with the pedestrian bridge for both neighborhoods, connect people with the river, and open up gateways for entry to the site. This project is socially and ecologically important to the area and will be the basis of a strong foundation for future growth.
THE FORGOTTEN RIVER WASHINGTON, D.C
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The following images are collected research diagrams for the site area. The diagrams cover all the critical informatino needed to understand the context around the site. The timeline focuses on the cultrual history of the area.
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+ History Timeline IMPACT
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
AFRICAN AMERICAN SUBURBS
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ANACOSTIA FREEWAY I-295
TOPO 2FT CONTOURS
OPEN SPACE + WOODS
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BONUS ARMY
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UNIONTOWN
SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION
BUILDINGS + ROADS
METRO
SHIPPING PORT + POLLUTION Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community
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PIERRE L’ENFANT
ROADS + SITE ENTRY
JOHN SMITH
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12 min
9 min
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TRADE CENTER
NAVY YARD
15 min WALKING DIST.
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NACOCHTANK TRIBE MARSH LAND + RIPARIAN MEADOW
BIG CHAIR
BIKE LANES + STATIONS
WALKING DIST.
FREDRICK DOUGLASS HOUSE
THE FORGOTTEN RIVER WASHINGTON, D.C
10,000 BC
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reflecting pools lazy river + shallows wetlands wild grass meadow grass mounds/view pt cherry blossom grove
pedestrian path green streets
light art field
bike path path bridge
cherry blossom allee green streets pedestrian bridge
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+ Programs The above maps show the large scale functionality of the site. From the master plan showing design elements, to circulation and programming.
The perspectives below show special moments within my design. Each moment is an overarching feature that connects the different character zones in the site. There is an inter-linking of each space through light, color, and water. Perspective B, is of the light field memorial for the Bonus Army. The light represents the Hoover Ville set ablaze during the 20s. This art installation is a forest of glowing, floating bulbs that visitors wander through.
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+B Perspective A, shows the experience as one crosses the 11th St. Bridge. The white walls are LED lit glass barriers on the bridge. It is an illuminating experience that strives to feel wondrous.
THE FORGOTTEN RIVER WASHINGTON, D.C
+C Perspective C, is a moment along the cherry blossom walk at the north end of the park. The cherry blossom allee is mirroring the cherry blossoms at the National Mall. The site could act as a seasonal landmark for visitors in the spring. Another factor of this area is the show of color that would reflect from the trees onto the walkway. The experience would give more color to the space.
Perspective D, shows the green streets that would be established into the neighborhood of Anacostia. The increased vegetation, permeable pavers, color, larger sidewalks, all lead to an opening to the river park. The greenery acts to guide people to the river and function as gateways.
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+E Perspective E, represents the mounds that would be along the water’s edge. These mounds would as a filtration system and flood prevention for the surrounding area. They are also, a part of inviting recreation along the river.
+ Montage Perspective, View West
+ Amphitheater
THE FORGOTTEN RIVER WASHINGTON, D.C
+ Light Memorial
+ Wetland Drumlins
+ Lower Wetlands
+ Overlook
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Projects
Berkana Therapy Garden Rooftop Garden Living Wall Competition Riverside Park
Berkana Thearpy Garden
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Fort Collins, CO
This project was focused on designing a therapy space for the facility’s rooftop and courtyard. The challenge of the design was to adapt the site for spinal cord injuries. The character of the landscape is defined by the sculptural manipulation of the ground plane, where grade changes in the garden offer varying levels of physical challenges and a stimulating environment for recuperation.
+ Circulation Diagram Circulation Flow Through Courtyard Main Flow of Traffic Lighter Traveld Areas
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+ Section A. Berkana Institute Illustrative Plan Jessica Doig
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Rooftop Garden Colorado State University In this techinal Water Conservation course, we were challenged to design a roof garden that incorporated both extensive and intensive greenroof systems and a unique social space in the heart of the CSU campus. A rhythm of raised linear planters break up the monotony of the long, narrow space and define areas for specific programs. My ultimate goal was to maximize vegetaion cover and implement tactile, absorptive materials to address heat and stormwater runoff.
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ROOF TOP GARDEN FORT COLLINS, CO
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PLANT PALATE + Planting Scheme
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Living Wall Competition Fort Collins, CO
This project was a competition sponsored by the City of Fort Collins to design and build its first demonstration green wall. The project was intended to provide an art installation that could act as an educational piece and a community icon. My design was based on the idea of “blooming”. The forms represent the petals of a flower moving up the wall. The idea of “bloom” was to symbolize the growth of Fort Collins and new life. The piece included space for signage, metal work to emphasize the design, and LED lighting for night time. The placement of the wall included two sides and different planting palette to adapt to the different orientations..
LIVING WALL FORT COLLINS, CO
+ South Facing Wall
+ North Facing Wall
+ Cross Section
Riverside Park Fort Collins, CO
A unique approach to design ideation in this studio required that students begin with the idea of creating the “bones” (landforms) and “skin” (planting) for this large site along the Poudre River in Fort Collins. The site was completely regraded in an abstract pattern to include large triangular terraces that oriented visitors towards the river.
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RIVERSIDE PARK FORT COLLINS, CO
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Technical Works Models
Hand Drawing Construction Documents
Models Digital, topography, clay, & wood models.
+ Equinox Brewery Bike Alley
This urban design challenge sought to convert 12 pre-existing vehicular parking spaces in an underutilized alleyway into a unique bike park for Equniox Brewery. The design included new bikes racks that resembled forest roots and a glass canopy of vine like forms.
MODELS BIKE ALLEY
+ Spiral Jedi Model
+ Lifeguard Stand Model
+ Bike Rack Design Prototype
+ Rhino Model
The surrounding models are from different individual projects. Though, each model showcases a variety of different materials. Ranging from chip board, wire, wood, clay, and digital modeling.
MODELS HAND + DIGITAL
+ Earth Works Model, Progression Work
Hand Drawing These pieces are all graphite and ink works. The drawings below are from a landform study, focused on understanding the basis of different forms. There is also, sketches from my travels through Europe.
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a. pyramids b. wolf sculpture c. Jenk’s landform d. esker e. Chartres Cathedral f. drumlins h. oxbow i. Garden of Bomarzo, Dragon j. Native American sculpture
The large piece to the right is a site sketch in graphite, of an old academic building on the CSU campus.
HAND DRAWING INK + GRAPHITE
Construction Documents CSU Library Courtyard
The CD packet for this project was a design for the CSU Library courtyard. The project included design ideation, drainage plan, elevations, planting plans, materials, cost estimate, and detail sketches. The final piece was a completed model of the courtyard.
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+ Details
CONSTRUCTION DOCS FORT COLLINS, CO
+ Elevations
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Extracurricular Works Europe Trek
land.mark Magazine Living Wall Metalsmithing Graphic Design
Europe Trek In the summer of 2014 I traveled across Italy, France, and Spain studying historic landscapes. My travels were for a photography and drawing course, along with my own personal travel.
ITALY
SPAIN
FRANCE
land.mark Magazine Chief Student Editor
land.mark is the offical magazine of the landscape architecture program at CSU. As the chief student editor, I coordinated with all students, affiliates, and faculty in developing the format of the magazine, its graphic layout, and contributed to much of the photography, writing, and editing. This year’s theme was shift. The cover shown here, is a shattered mirror at dusk, reflecting the shift of day into night. Representing the cycles of change through time.
shift land mark
CSU landscape architecture magazine / winter 2015
LIFE land.mark MAGAZINE
study abroad the europe trip
20th anniversary That inaug ural class would spend time in England, France, Switzerland, Monaco and Italy im mersed in designed landscapes and local cultures. After a month of 16 hour [on-site] working days, all of the students successfully completed their studies, one student got married, and one stayed to travel elsewhere. Students may recall crossing the choppy English Channel, or ca mping in wet and nearly freezing conditions on the slopes of Grindelwald, or spending the night in a small park outside of Florence (after heavy rain and a flat tire). They may remem ber the two to three hour detours when trying to find places for the first time – with paper maps. One thing is
opportunity for students to learn about the inner workings of the nursery.
CSU students attend the annual ASLA Colorado End of Summer Social in September. The event took place at the Denver Botanic Gardens, while the Chihuly art exhibit was on display. Students had the opportunity to network and capture beautiful pictures of Chihuly’s amazing glass work. For more information, please see page.
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For the third consecutive year, CSU’s landscape architecture student, EVAN MOORE ‘15 MLA II, participated in PARK(ing) Day, a
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06 movement which began in San Francisco in 2005 that seeks to bring awareness to the importance of urban open space through the temporary transformation of public parking spaces into miniature ‘parklets’ for the enjoyment of passers-by. For more information, see page
MESA DESIGN GROUP’S, Joe Steffes gave a presentation on the
02 firm’s prominent projects and opportunities in Dallas. Students
were given a glimpse into their office culture and an opportunity to what types of projects are going on in Dallas, TX.
Fall Lecture Series
For the first year CSU’s SCASLA hosted a fall lecture series as part
MICHAEL TUNTE & JAY COURTNEY, Michael the former principal at MTA and current senoir project manager at Design Workshop Aspen, and Jay a landscape architect and planner at Design Workshop Aspen, gave a talk on urban design and current projects of Design Workshop to landscape architecture students in September.
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DAN USER, the water architect for the 9/11 Memorial, and CHIP SULLIVAN, a landscape architect and artist, came and spoke to students in November. For more information, see page <?>.
DENNIS RUBBA, a principal at studioINSITE, shared many of his
CSU Students Design First Demonstration Living Wall in Fort Collins!
03 projects with students in November. Dennis focused on the topics
of urban spaces, campuses, medical spaces, and hybridizing spaces in design. To read more about Dennis’s lecture see page
Firms Visits
04 SCASLA members visited both Wenk Associates and Dig Studio.
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View of Jacob K. Javits Plaza in New York City.
SCOTT STREEB earned his BSLA from CSU in 2007?, where he was the recipient of the esteemed ASLA Honor Award. Scott joined Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates in 2007, currently serving as a Senior Associate. He has been the lead designer for many prominent projects that have taken him around the world to study environments of play and learn how to relate play to varying social dynamics.
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Presentations
The course was the idea of Brad Goetz, a young professor in the landscape architecture progra m, who presented the idea to Merly n Paulson, who in-turn enlisted the support of faculty, students and curriculu m com mittees.
During the su m mer of 2014, 16 students celebrated the 20th anniversary of Landscape Architecture Study A broad at a villa in Arezzo, Italy with a home cooked Italian meal and the company of the villa ow ners.
Landscape architecture students had the opportunity to tour the
05 Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery in September. The tour was a great
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certain, they reminisce with fond ness a bout visits to Venice, Ga m beraia, Bomarzo, Villa Lante, Rome, Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte, Paris, Mt. St. Michel, and Stonehenge, a mong many other places.
The landscape architecture progra m has been recognized nu merous times for its success in promoting international academic ex perience, and the course is now the longest continuously running study a broad short course on ca mpus – nearly 300 students have participated over the years
Nursery Visit
EVENTS
by: Brad Goetz, instructor
Colorado State University’s landscape architecture progra m launched its first study a broad progra m on May 17, 1995, when a group of 10 Colorado State students and 2 faculty set their sights on England – Wendi Birchler, Jim Birdsall, Marcie Harris, David Kasprzak, Moniq ue Morissette, Mitch Petty, Kristen Powell, A ndrew Richardson, Ken Rybkiewicz, Darcie White, Larry Frank and Brad Goetz.
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Students in Professor Jane Choi’s Water Conservation and Irrigation course collaborated with the City of Fort Collins to design the first living wall...
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It was an opportunity for students to get some insite into the profession realm and see how local studios work.
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In only 7 short years since his departure from the Colorado State Landscape Architecture program Scott Streeb has already made a name for himself in one of the top firms in the country. We were privileged to speak with him recently, and find a little more about this successful alumnus. Streeb attended Colorado State from, and was enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program for Landscape Architecture. By receiving the ASLA Honor Award he was able to set himself apart from his classmates and receive the opportunity to begin his professional career with Michael Van Valkenburg Associates. Scott has since worked his way up to a Senior Associate, and has had his hand in many prominent projects. This is encouraging for current students, especially since Streeb has made a name for himself among many Ivy League graduates. This proves that this is one of the best programs in the nation, and as Scott pointed out, we have a lot of work to do to maintain this reputation. One of the projects that was most important to Scott in his young career was the Jacob Javits Plaza in New York, New York. He described this project as a sort of coming of age for him, and that being able to see a project through from a sketch to construction was priceless. The plaza is located outside of the Federal Building, and is a gathering space for a variety of people. Initially Javits Plaza was a Martha Schwartz project, but structural renovations were required and MVVA was tasked with a redesign. Streeb pointed out that designing in Martha Schwartz footsteps was interesting, saying “We took a critical look at how Martha’s design functioned. Martha created a completely whimsical design for the site, however, it was difficult to navigate, it has no shade at lunch and was empty most times.” One of the important features of the new design was to create as Streeb put it “prospect and refuge.” The firm wanted to make the space more comfortable by creating spaces where a person knew no one was behind them. Scott said this is a huge psychological concept in Urban environments. People feel much safer when they are in a space that has fewer blind spots. Typically, many MVVA designs employ very intricate paving systems and this project was no different. Streeb pointed out that convincing the clients marble was the proper paver was a difficult process that included an expensive freeze thaw test. Just as the marble paving was both practical and artistic the Magnolia trees in the plaza serve multiple purposes. They are very hardy plants that can handle the harsh environment of an urban plaza, as well as provide distinct colors and textures throughout the year. While Streeb acknowledged the importance of sustainability in Landscape Architecture, he also made it clear that working under Michael Van Valkenburg you are encouraged to let your mind float and let art be an inspiration. It seems that a great design is a balance of these two factors. Currently Streeb is collaborating on a project titled Play. Like the name implies, this project is focusing on the design and implementation of play equipment. In order to gain inspiration Scott was able to travel throughout Europe. With direction from suppliers, he stopped through Sweden, Denmark, England, and the Play Mobil Fun Park. Streeb said that the trip provided him a sort of epiphany and being able to meet with the creators of play equipment was a priceless experience. An important concept in this project was the idea of designing play space that is accommodating to multiple age groups. One of the strategies that Streeb cited to accomplish this was an interlocking system, creating a merging of spaces. It was also made clear that these play areas were not necessarily typical structures of a park. One of the examples of this was play equipment geared toward the elderly. These structures give older generations the opportunity to practice motor skills, while still keeping to the theme of ‘play.’ One of the important points Scott made was that in order to design play equipment for multiple age groups we have to get at what “keystone activities” are typical. A teenager does not play the same as a toddler, but there is something to be learned from both. Another interesting concept that was brought up was the idea that humans learn by watching other humans. In a current project for Princeton, Scott is working on a play area that differentiates walking children from crawling children. The crawling children will be separated physically from those that can walk, but not visually. This allows for them to learn through observation while still being amongst peers.
Below: Process pieces from MVVA’s Jacob Javits Plaza project in New York, NY. MVVA’s Maggie Daley Park, Chicago, IL. Construction of the rock climbing wall within the park.
EVENTS L.A. Days 2014 , the program’s flagship event of the year, once again showcased the best the profession has to offer. This long-running, student-organized event brought some of today’s most prominent practitioners and academics to CSU’s campus for presentations.
L.A. Days 2014
Landscape architecture students Emily Kotulak, John Walker Davis and Jessica Doig prepare for an LA Days lecture.
L.A. Days speakers for spring 2015 will include the following landscape architects: Willet Moss, CMG; Mary Margaret Jones (pictured left), Hargreaves Associates; Ken Smith, Mikyoung Kim, Mikyoung Kim Design. For updates, please see the SCASLA website. <lamar.colostate.edu/~scasla> <scasla-csu.blogspot.com>
While this idea is taking place with toddlers it is an idea that could branch across generations, and one that the Play project is looking to enlarge upon. Streeb also commented on the desired trend being to move more towards custom equipment rather than that of a catalogue. He related this back to landscape architecture as a whole, saying “As Landscape Architects, we have a unique opportunity in that we are required to consider regionality in our work, thus we are the placemakers. “We look forward to seeing some of the developments in this project and as Streeb said we “hope we can expand what people do in public spaces.” Being able to talk to the program’s graduates allows us the opportunity to gain some advice and encouragement. Scott was taught by many of the same professors as current students, and was adamant about many of their teachings. Merlyn Paulson had a large influence on Streeb’s development with ideas like “make everything you do beautiful” and “work hard and play hard.” Like many current students he learned drawing from Joe McGrane and was enrolled in Urban Design with Brad Goetz. Streeb also had some of his own candid advice for people coming from this program. He recommended a couple of great readings; How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie as well some of the works of William Whyte. He also made it clear that one of the very important components of the professional realm is the interaction with clients. Being able to confidently and effectively communicate ideas is as important as having them. This as well as the continuous development of our skills, and the ability to find inspiration in a variety of situations were hallmarks of Landscape Architecture. It was wonderful to sit down with such an up and coming professional, and a lot can be taken from his experiences so far. We wish Scott the best in his upcoming endeavors, and hope to hear from him again soon! <www.mvvainc.com>
Undergraduate landscape architecture students work in the studio, working hard to finish projects before break.
Mikyoung Kim is an award-winnig international landscape architect and artist whose work focuses on merging sculptural vision with the urban landscape. Her projects are comprised of designs that meld site, sculpture and sustainable initiatives. She has won multiple national awards from ASLA and the AIA. Kim presented many of her recent works, including the ChonGae Canal Restoration and the Crown Sky Garden in Chicago, Illinois. <www.myk-d.com>
Chris Guillard, a founding partner of CMG Landscape Architecture, presented recent works and shared his experiences after leaving CSU and how they shaped his view of what it means to work in the professional realm. Much of his work is focused on the value of public open space and urban landscapes. Some of the projects Guillard discussed include the Facebook Campus in Menlo Park and the Panhandle Bandshell in San Francisco. <www.cmgsite.com>
Margie Ruddick, Principal at Margie Ruddick LANDSCAPE. Ruddick is the recipient of the 2013 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in landscape architecture. Margie discussed her journey as a landscape architect and how she came to find her niche in the profession. Some of the projects she presented included Queens Plaza, The New York Aquarium and Biscayne Bay Garden. <www.margieruddick.com>
Ken Smith, Principal at Ken Smith
WORKSHOP, discussed his evolution as a designer and sources for inspiration. He presented several recent works, including The TFANA Arts Plaza, East River Waterfront Esplanade and the Croton Reservoir Water Treatment Plant. He also took the time to talk about the importance of detailing in many of his projects at a wide range of scales. <www.kensmithworkshop.com>
Mary Margaret Jones, Senior
Principal at Hargreaves Associates. She has lead the design teams for many award-winning projects, such as the 2002 Sydney Olympics Master Plan Design, Crissy Field in San Francisco’s Presidio and Discovery Green in Houston, Texas. She presented many of her more prominent projects, including her work at Denver’s Union Station. <www.hargreaves.com> MVVA’s Maggie Daley Park, Chicago, IL.
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The following pages reflect the diverse body ody of e CSU work from some of the top students in the BSLA Program from Spring 2014.
Left: Perspective rendering of a rest area in Ware’s Road Trauma Memorial project.
SUEANNE WARE, a 1989 graduate of CSU’s undergraduate landscape architecture program, earned her MLA at the University of California at Berkeley and a PhD at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia in 2005. SueAnne has held teaching and administrative positions at several universities, including her current position at RMIT as Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation. SueAnne is also a design activist and has created many works that inspire people to see the world differently. She strives to design landscapes that create friction and facilitate social change.
Directly Below: Plan view of Road Trauma Memorial in rural Churchill, in the LaTrobe Valley, Victoria. Bottom: Panorama view of the Coach Road Rest Area, in the Road Trauma Memorial.
SueAnne Ware is a Landscape Architect and design activist who found her start here at CSU and now calls Melbourne, Australia home. So how did she find her way across the pond and discover this unique realm of design activism? Following her graduation from CSU, SueAnne enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley to earn her Master of Landscape Architecture degree. During this time, she also had the opportunity to work with Walter Hood, who told her she should consider the idea of teaching. Following her studies at Berkeley, Ware moved to North Carolina to work as an assistant professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Soon after arriving, she was tasked with the challenge of creating a memorial for a school shooting massacre. The University had experienced an event very similar to the Kent State Massacre in 1969, but no memorial for the slain students had ever been built at the predominantly black university. Ware was a part of creating a memorial space; public gardens were planted in memory of the riots. North Carolina was a challenging environment for Ware, but it proved to be a critical stepping stone for her next endeavor. The thought of traveling overseas was not something Ware had previously given much thought. She presented with the opportunity to travel to Australia to study at RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) and ended up never coming back. Ware earned her PhD and secured a job working for RMIT, where she is currently the Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation. The Australian landscape struck a chord with her and she describes it as the type of place that grows on you and that deeply resonates with her. Her work at RMIT also gave her the opportunity to broaden her design thinking and find the types of challenges she had been seeking. Ware’s design interests are focused on the public realm and social issues. Given that the vast majority of landscape architecture work is in public spaces, she thought we as designers should be better at it. “Don’t stop being a designer because you’re engaged as a community activist, don’t give up design, we are trained as designers, so why wouldn’t we use that talent?” With many of her community-based projects, Ware was unhappy with trying to appease the masses and instead began to focus on provoking the masses, saying “...sometimes there needs to be friction. It’s ok that friction is present in these places.” People like Beth Diamond and Bill Mitchell became sources of inspiration for her. Their work talked about the need to contest the status quo and make thorny societal issues more visible. With this understanding, Ware began to see that sometimes a park is not always the answer.
Sketch by Drew Button’14 BSLA. Photograph by Shiva Solaimanian ‘14 BSLA.
Since working in Australia, Ware has found many projects where a design can create social or psychological friction. Her project entitled ‘Anti-Memorial’ is a design for victims of heroin overdose. The project focused on illuminating the range of socio-economic classes that these victims stem from and agitates for the provision of safe injecting facilities for users. What struck Ware most was that these deaths were so uneccesary and that many of the overdoses were unintended due to a lack of regulation of the drug. The project challenged the notion of what a memorial is and who is worthy of being memorialized. It put a very human face on an epidemic that is more often than not represented merely in terms of statistics. The memorial aimed to make people reflect on what a great difference small actions can make, such as the availability of a clean needle saving someone’s life. Another one of Ware’s larger projects is the SIEVX Memorial in Canberra, Australia, which took up the task of illuminating an unseen tragedy and bringing heightened awareness of an important issue to the Australian public. The project name stands for Suspect Illegal Entry Vehicle number 10. This is one of SueAnne’s favorite projects, in part because such a large number of people were involved with the installation of the piece and the resulting activist
Photo of MVVA’s Tulsa Riverfront Park in Oklahoma, showing one of the playground areas under construction.
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Glittering Possibilities To an observant person, many things seem to have a circular pattern or cycle, starting and ending in relatively the same place. I have found that one’s thinking constantly shifts based on our individual experiences and the actions we take. I have found the same is true for me, and especially when it comes to Landscape Architecture. When the Chihuly exhibit came to the Denver Botanic Gardens this summer, it was interesting to experience the event because it brought my journey full circle. I was no longer that little girl who only saw the Botanic Gardens as a place where pretty owers bloom, now I saw the design intent behind each of the areas within the Garden. The composition within each of Chihuly’s pieces spoke differently to me and expressed some of my favorite design aspects. The Japanese garden and its visual centerpiece pond, contained a boat lled with spectacular blue glass which was surrounded by oating bluish green orb-like shapes, and one sees the design’s effortlessness that simply combines water, hundreds of blown glass shapes and a oating boat. I became fascinated with the concept of using design to conquer large feats such as a small boat skimming the surface yet not sinking because of it’s heavy load. Color was prevalent in all of Chihuly’s blown glass with speckles of color that caught the light, illuminated the glass sculpture and brought more life to the beauty of the owers, plants and water; the function of design is to highlight as well as to distinctly add beauty or change that which was not previously there. Design that is whimsical adds curiosity and wonder into a world that was straightforward, and black and white adds a dynamic look that creates a unique world that we live in, and this whimsical aspect was spectacularly created by bluish green swirls suggesting a Dr. Seuss like object that illuminated the pond it was resting upon. The Chihuly Exhibit strongly reinforces the design concept that the natural beauty of owers, plants, trees and water can be spectacularly emphasized and made to “pop” through design and the use of art.
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movement. The project focused on the issue of the Australian immigration system, highlighting the many cruel and unjust aspects of the law. In 2001, the Migration Amendment Bill (Excision from Migration Zone) amended the Migration Act of 1958 to remove several nearby islands from the Australian migration zone. One consequence of this action was seen a year later, when a small fishing boat full of Afghani refugees sank inside the excised area, killing all 353 women and children on board. There was no aid offered to the victims by the Australian govenment and the event was barely mentioned in the local news. In 2002, Ware was brought on board by Steve Biddulph, Rob Horsfeld, and Beth Gibbings to work as designer of a project memorializing this incident. The project aimed to make people aware of the political issues that contributed to the tragedy and to engender public sympathy to prevent future situations like this from happening again. Ware found the project to be personally eye-opening, particularly when reflecting on how easy it was for her to immigrate to Australia compared to the shocking struggles the refugees had to face.
Colorado’s Fires and Floods in the Drawings of Mary-Ann Kokoska
The project was extremely successful, partly due to the number of community members that became involved. On the 5th anniversary of the event, volunteers erected poles decorated with artwork created by friends and family of the deceased. Around 25,000 people showed up to help. After the one day event, the group proposed to make the memorial permanent and were able to obtain a ten-year permit, classifying the memorial as an art installation. Ware hopes that with increased community awareness of the complex issues that led to this tragedy, Australian immigration laws may some day be changed.
by: M ATTHEW WEIDERSPON ‘15 BSLA, BFA
With all of her design activism and unique projects, Ware has found that sometimes the project is more about the process than the end product. She takes the time to get to know her clients and the communities she serves. There are cases where the projects are about working through the trauma of an event, where the process becomes the project. As she stated, “That’s probably why I’m OK with much of my work being temporary. A landscape is not a permanent thing. Landscapes shift over time. I’m comfortable that these projects don’t last forever”. This attitude begs the following questions: Do we need static memorials? At what point, if ever, is it OK to forget?
“As a child growing up in the city, my ex perience with nature and landscape was limited. My first interaction with a vast force of nature on a grand scale was as a tourist visiting Niagara Falls,” recalls Mary-A nn Kokoska, who is currently an Associate Professor in Drawing at Colorado State University. “At that time you could get very close and lean over the edge of the railing. I would watch the water fall and fall, and I kept thinking, mesmerized, that this never stops – the sheer force of the water, and the a mount of water. A nd of course you get wet from the mist; you’re totally soaked. It’s profoundly b reathtaking. It’s frightening, and
With all Ware has accomplished in Australia, some of her work in now shifting towards Europe. She finds that following the global financial crisis, there is a greater need to provide more socially engaging work. She is now interested in the reasons why social projects are privileged in times of economic crisis. She has found that due to the prevalence of social media, there is a larger network to communicate with, resulting in a populace that is now more socially engaged. Ware is excited at this notion, as she believes the future of design is about social engagement. Ware’s planned future work is closely tied to her new position as the head of the School of Architecture and Construction at RMIT. She is seeking to start a program that looks at post-mining and post-carbon futures in Australia. Specifically, she is asking the question, “What happens when we run out?” Australia is a country were the GDP is largely dependent upon mining coal, a resource that will not last forever. Ware believes this is an opportunity for landscape architecture to help solve a complex societal issue. In her words, “...the profession is adaptable and resilient. It’s reinventing itself based upon what landscape is and does. I find that really fantastic.” Her words of advice for current design students is that “...courage and bravery are needed in design; the world won’t come to an end if a design’s not perfect. It’s more important to say you had the guts to give it a go.” <www.rmit.edu.au/staff/sueanne-ware>
Top: SIEVX Memorial poles, in remembrance on immigrants who died in passage to Australia. Right: “An Anti-Memorial to Heroin Over-doses” Plaque to those passed.
breathtaking.”
Below: “An Anti-Memorial to Heroin Over-doses” Pathway text at the memorial
Kokoska’s recent series of artwork, Fire and Rain, reminds Coloradoans on
Allie Bunker ‘16 BSLA
Savage (detail), 2014, made with charcoal, ink, pastel, and graphite on paper and mylar
Sample spread of portions of the magazine.
The Living Wall Design Competition Lead Designer
Fort Collins, CO In 2014, the City of Fort Collins sponsored a Living Wall Designer Competition as part of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature in the Cityâ&#x20AC;? initiative to bring more nature into the built environment. This demonstration green wall would be the first in the city and would serve as a catalyst for future green infrastructure projects. My design was selected over 40 other submittals and I have been working with city offcials on many design interations.
Concept Sketches + Mason St. Location
LIFE LIVING WALL
+ Montezuma Fuller Alley Location
Metalsmithing My work with jewelry was a collection of rings and a few side pieces for sculpture. The following works used skills for wax cast, prong settings, bezel set, flush set, rivets, tube set, etc. Small intricate details and geometric form was the foundation for every design.
+ Bezel Set
+ Rivet Set, Plastic
+ Wax Cast
+ Flush Set, Clasp, Hinge
+ Prong Set
+ TUBE SET
LIFE METALSMITHING
The following is a collection of posters I created for multiple occasions. Each one was a fun experiment in building my graphic design and communication.
+ Advertising
LIFE GRAPHIC DESIGN
+ Elections
SC S C S A LA JESSICA
DOIG
2014
APRIL 3RD
6:00PM + 9:00PM
STUDENT SERIES
FOR
STUDENT LED WORKSHOPS
NES B101
PHOTOGRAPHY 3ds MAX
PUBLIC SPEAKING
PRESIDENT
2013.
2014
LA DAYS 2014
+ Events
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Jessica Doig
Experience Lead Designer, Urban Lab Living Wall
May 2014-2015, Fort Collins, CO Responsible for master design, digital & hand graphics, planting schemes, and participated in client meetings with the city.
Chief Student Editor, land.mark Magazine
Aug. 2014- Jan. 2015, Fort Collins, CO Designed entire layout, graphics, wrote several articles, and organized editorial team for the CSU annual landscape architecture magazine.
issuu.com/csu.land.mark/docs/lm_2015_master
Art Teacher, Abrakadoodle
June 2010- Aug. 2011, Denver, CO Taught art classes to ages 6-12; focused on art history and replicating famous artistic styles.
Office Assistant, Hand to Hand Therapy Clinic
June 2007-present, Lakewood, CO Front desk reception and helped assist with patient setup and care.
Education B.S. in Landscape Architecture
Minor in Global and Environmental Sustainability May 2015, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Awards & Memberships Design Finalist, Boston Living with Water Design Comp.
May-June 2015, The Hydrokinetic Canal, phase II Designed living coastline with AutoCad work and process sketches for C2 Studio as a part of a consultant team for Paul Lukez Architecture.
National ASLA Honor Award 2015
Landscape Architecture Exemplary Leadership Award 2015
President, Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects 2013-2014
Tau Sigma National Honors Society 2012-2015
Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, CSU 2012-2015
Skills Illustrator
InDesign Photoshop
AutoCad GIS drafting
Contact Jessica Doig 720.480.5981 jessdoig@gmail.com
hand rendering photography SketchUp
portfolio: issuu.com/jessdoig linkedin.com/in/jessdoig @oig.design
architecture permission to forward
Golden, CO 80401
Rhino metalsmithing Adobe C.S
DOIG