katherine molaskey
Kansas State University Landscape Architecture
this is... a dedicated individual a volunteer a traveler a student a curious mind
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table of contents Wildwood Hills Conservation Community Manhattan, KS Fall 2011 Specialized Design Studio Howard Hahn
Kansas City : Green Pulse Initiative Kansas City, MO Summer 2011 Community Planning + Design Blake Belanger + Jason Brody + Howard Hahn
Land Construction Manhattan, KS Fall 2010 + Spring 2011 Land Construction Chip Winslow + Howard Hahn
Master’s Report Emporia, KS 2012-2013 Anne Beamish
Personal Interests
Wildwood Hills Project Type : conservation community development construction documentation
Skills Used : autoCAD civil 3D VUE 9.5 xStream GIS Google SketchUp on-site analysis adobe InDesign adobe illustrator adobe photoshop
Wildwood Hills Nature + Community The Wildwood Hills Conservation Community introduces a new form of development to the city of Manhattan, KS. Conservation developments are designed to fit into, respect, and preserve the existing habitats, culture, and history associated with a place. Strong, productive communitites evolve from these anthropocentric develpments. The highend single-family residential neighborhood, regional nature/ converence retreat center, hiking trails, and small cabins create a unique and welcomed amenity for the entire city of Manhattan, Kansas and it’s visitors.
The Springer Retreat common ground
site inventory + analysis
soils hillshade + draiange slope aspect
grading plan
road alignment
composite suitability map
final design communication
general development plan
Springer Retreat Cabins
Wildwood Hills Neighborhood
Land Construction Project : Manhattan Mennonite Congregation church grounds 9th St. and Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS
Skills Used : autoCAD civil 3D Land F/X hand drafting
The success of a project is achieved in the construction documentation of a design. Only if the documents are prepared well will the designers’ vision be revealed. Construction documentation of The Manhattan Mennonite Congregation Church Grounds design included a grading plan, planting plan, irrigation plan, lighting plan, earthwork estimation, and design detail drawings. Together, these drawings foster a thorough design proposal.
master plan
planting plan
isolux lighting diagram
irrigation plan
Kansas City, MO : greenPULSE initiative Project Type : urban city revitalization group of 3 students
Skills Used : critical mapping adobe indesign adobe photoshop adobe illustrator adobe bridge group collaboration
green PULSE initiative The
Kansas City is determined to become a place where people want to live, work, & play. This urban design studio began with identifying and mapping critical issues and dilemmas that plague the city. In small groups we generated solutions utilizing unique approaches. The greenPULSE Initiative will encourage residents, businesses, and the city to implement sustainable infrastructure to help Kansas City foster a new, sustainable identity.
site inventory + analysis
suitability analysis
composite suitability map + process
streetside bioswale creates a more livable street
Inclusive Community Landscapes Project Type : final Master’s report a design proposal for Emporia Kansas project definition, proposal and design
Skills Used : adobe indesign adobe photoshop adobe illustrator proposal writing research/information organization
700 Merchant The landscape has the opportunity to commemorate new, dynamic cultural identities which are developing in rural cities throughout the Midwest. These communities are experiencing historic demographic changes as a result of two major phenomena: the in-migration of foreign born peoples and the out-migration of younger generations. Immigrants are settling in rural cities because of the relatively low cost of living, available “To understand it, to appreciate skilled and unskilled labor jobs, and developing immigrant networks. it, to love it all, we must know its Foreign traditions and cultural ideals have introduced a new dimension to the historically homogeneous communities found in the Midwest. The age seeds and the beginnings of its demographic is also changing as young adults move away from their rural growth.� hometowns seeking employment and education opportunities available in —William Allen White larger, metropolitan areas. This project will propose a research and design process for defining a design concept for Inclusive Community Landscapes in Midwestern rural cities with diverse population demographics. Inclusive Community Landscapes are purposefully programmed public spaces that celebrate the positive effects of immigration and an aging population: they are defined by the people of the rural city. The goals of these landscapes are to educate visitors about the history of the town, honor the diverse cultures that have been, are, and will be part of the town, and promote communication amongst residents. The project concludes with a design of an Inclusive Community Landscape in downtown Emporia, Kansas, a reflection on the applied research and design processes, and a revised process based on lessons learned during the project.
ideo-gram of an inclusive community landscape
literature map out-migration in-migration new opportunities
community members service providors law enforcements newcomers established residents policy makers community leaders educators
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inclusive community landscapes
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local pridee familiarityy
ECONOMIC ROLE industry waves of progress and regress
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cultural landscapes PLACE MAKING
sense of community personal identity shared identity
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TRADITIONAL DEFINITION historic designed landscape historic vernacular landscape ethnographic lansdcapes historic sites
context inventory
8th Street
Mechanic Street
Merchant Street
Congress Street
7th Street
Commercial Street
700 Merchant Street
site location
adjacent parking
green space + trees
site inventory
vehicular circulation
pedestrian circulation
current farmers market setup
precedent study maintenance building rain gardens splash park
split basin water feature cafe
fountain
upland
floodplain
lowland
CityGarden, St. Louis, Missouri
design elements + river landscape concept
draw people in
site + place analysis vehicle noise
draw people in
draw people in
emporia farmers market office
draw people in
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Emporia celebrates and relies on their biophysical surroundings to support the physical and economic growth of the city. Agriculture has played an important role growth and success of the city.
As the population of Emporia continues to grow and diversify, the social and cultural conditions of the city have evolved. Throughout its history it has been one of the most diverse cities in Kansas and in turn, one of the most welcoming cities.
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Citizens of Emporia are actively working to improve many aspects of their community. Even in its early years, Emporians were working to get their city on the map. The founders used newspapers as media to advertise their new town.
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vehicle noise
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historical society
compacted soil
near popular lunch establishments
chamber of commerce
proportion of the site
bring business people outside
civic connection
low degree of enclosure
established market
building walls for murals
all day sun view of nearby church steeples
proximity to commercial (main) street
local art
lack of existing vegetation
Emporia is a place that celebrates and identifies with the Flint Hills, tries to accomplish everything it sets out to, and encourages the involvement of both new and established residents.
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design goals + strategies + concept create a place which encourages interaction + supports a weekly market
GOAL :
STRATIGIES :
commemorate the history of Emporia
ACTIONS :
inscribe key dates to create a ‘memory walk’
OUTCOME :
celebrate diversity in Emporia
accomodate a multi-purpose place
create a place where people want to be
address current parking needs
design an efficeint encourage a diversity of vendors layout for the market + other events at the market
include seating + gathering spaces throughout the site
phase out parking during construction
an inclusive community landscape unique to Emporia, Kansas goals + strategies for an inclusive community landscape in Emporia, Kansas
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design process evolution INVESTIGATE :
connect collect site inventory
INTERPRET :
place analysis
local contacts social + physical conditions
census data + design precedents
interpretation of how past events + people have shaped the place
DERIVE :
concept program
DESIGN :
parti abstraction of design layout phasing final documentation
REFLECT :
conclusions lessons learned
define a role for the site + respond to current + future uses
conducive to innovative design + represents the city
reflection on entire process
applied process
PRELIMINARY STUDY :
RESEARCH :
DESIGN :
current use? other proposals/plans? local contacts? demographics community dynamics background site inventory design precedents
community participation
evolution + key institutions + key people
site analysis place analysis define goals + strategies + actions derive concepts define concept outline programming parti design documentation
interaction : who, what, when, where
quality of life local pride familiarity local economy
race + age + ethnicity
historical + current
change?
opportunities + constraints
proposed process
final design Native grass berms to dissipate road & car noise
Amphitheater with stage, limestone slab seating & timber wall backdrop Custom designed treated wood pergola Patio with permanent tables and movable chairs
Raised bed planters with low maintenance, native perennials Multi-use paved parking lot with permanent tie downs for market tents
Existing Emporia Farmers Market Kiosk with kitchen addition
design diagrams
design parti
response to concept
preliminary phasing plan
program element layout
inclusivity
program elements
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3D modeling using SketchUp
aerial perspective
personal interests traveling photography history exploring new experiences craft hobbies learning to water color
I am a storyteller. I share my experiences to inspire people to try something unusual, go somewhere new, and to always enjoy every minute of an experience. Finding joy in everything takes a maturity that I have gained from my own unique experiences. I’ve discovered that prairie sunsets can be as beautiful as the Eiffel tower in Paris. Two days of muddy, manual labor can be as refreshing as a dinner 500 feet in the air at SkyCity Restaurant in the Seattle Space Needle.
Colorado Wildflowers
Mural, 12th Street Community Center, Junction City, KS 2012-2013
Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA
Arches National Park, near Moab, UT
Villa d’Este, Italy
Turf War, summer 2010
Spring Sunrise, Manhattan, KS