KENDALL COPELAND

DESIGN PORTFOLIO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

101 Lake Drive, Greer, SC, 29651
(864)-517-0799
kecopel@clemson.edu
EDUCATION
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - Expected Graduation Spring 2023 - GPA: 3.91
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Currently enrolled in fourth year
Minor in Sustainability
Study Abroad - Spring 2022 - Clemson Fluid Campus, Genoa, Italy
TECHNICAL
AutoCAD Procreate
Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office
Adobe Indesign Laser Cutter
ArcGIS Rhino
Adobe Illustrator Lumion
SketchUp Photography
PERSONAL Teamwork
Social Networking Organization
Time Management
Communication
Adaptability
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PLANNING AND DESIGN OFFICE
Summer 2022 Internship (May - Aug)
- Assisted the head campus landscape architect
- Aided in technical drawings, graphics, planning and design
DESIGN COACH / TEACHING ASSISTANT - Clemson University
Fall 2022 - Present
- Support and develop first year students in studio environment
- Supervise design process, facilitate reviews, and act as a guide for students
SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR - Clemson Architectural Foundation
Spring 2022
- Managed CAF Genoa Instagram account
- Documented student achievements and travels
STUDENT ASLA MEMBER - ASLA Conference 2022 volunteer / attendee
Fall 2019 - Present
ZETA TAU ALPHA SORORITY - Big Man On Campus Assistant Director
May 2021 - Dec 2021
- Coordinated Clemson’s largest philanthropic event to date
Growing up, I always held a passion for being outdoors. The feel of the wind on my face, the sounds of water and birds chirping, the sun warming my skin. I would play and sit and adventure until the night pulled me back inside. This passion grew with me as I got older, as did my love for art and any kind of design. As I matured and began to learn and see more about the world around me, I began to realize the importance of protecting this planet that we call home. The need to preserve and enhance the natural environment for ourselves and future generations is something I felt growing in me. My interest and love for design as well as this feeling of gratitude and thankfulness for the environment led me into landscape architecture at Clemson University. Through this program I was able to gain so much knowledge about the world of landscape design and the importance of what it means. Through Clemson I was able to experience amazing adventures, a supportive environment of classmates and professionals, and grow into the passionate designer I now am. I am ready for what is to come and to begin my journey of bettering the landscapes around us, both for the health of our homes and the wellbeing of our people and communities. I believe there is an importance in finding harmony between our ever-growing societies and the natural world. I want to bring this feeling of joy for the landscape that I had as a child to the people around me. I believe that through design we can make a better, healthier world and create real change all around.
The “Electric City” of Anderson, South Carolina, is a charming, historically prevalent location in this state. Through the use of stormwater management, implementation of an urban jungle, additions of greenspace, more sustainable paving methods, and additions of bike lanes and road diets to encourage less reliance on automobiles, this city will become an even more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious space for the residents and visitors of this city. The addition of a light rail and heavy rail system, new housing options, and a renovation of the southern gateway will bring more people into this small town, resulting in economic benefit for local business, improved outdoor recreation for the health of the community, and new spaces for people to connect with each other, the environment, and the arts.
Existing Conditions
Race Study
Transportation Study
Temporal Study
Fluid Campus Studio - Spring 2022
Through the design of a cultural hub in Genoa, Italy, the immediate representation of harmony, lightness, and an international connection is exposed. Harmony is represented through the simultaneous arrangement of rectilinear and curvilinear forms integrated together on varying levels. The rectilinear elements located in Piazza Rossetti are a gesture to the surrounding context of Daneri’s existing forms and Piet Mondrian’s work, who inspired Daneri himself. These elements place the cultural hub gently into the site while the southern, curvilinear forms, sweep across the lower site in a dialogue with the Sea. Lightness is expressed by giving the ground plane back to the public through elevated architecture and necessary greenspace. Finally, the international connection of Genoa’s ports is exposed and highlighted through this design.
Achillea millefolium
Cakile maritima
Carex morrowii
Convolvulus sabatius
Elymus farctus
Festuca glauca
Helichrysum italicum
Lavandula intermedia
Limonium perezii
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Panicum virgatum
Phlox maculata
Rosmarinus officinalis
Schizachyrium scoparium
Thymus vulgaris
Vinca minor
Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
Full Site
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba
Laurus nobilis
Laurus nobilis
Pinus pinea
Pinus pinea
Plant Palette
Regional Design Studio - Fall 2021
The Black River is a water body that runs through the Lowcountry of South Carolina, passing through the counties of Williamsburg and Georgetown. This river has the potential to provide incredible opportunities for outdoor recreation, education, community connections, and economic benefits for the surrounding towns. As it stands currently, it is not reaching its full potential use. This project focuses on creating new state park lands that can aid the Black River in reaching this potential. Through in-depth analysis of the demographics of the area, survey responses from the community, and site and town visits, this design concept was born.
Master Plan
Precedent Character Boards
Clemson University Planning and Design Office, SC
Summer Internship - 2022
Built Design
CD Set - Walker Course Upgrades
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Cornus florida Liriodendron tulipifera Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’
AT- Aster tataricus
CL- Chasmanthium latifolium
HQ- Hydrangea quercifolia
MV- Mertensia virginica
MF- Monarda fistulosa
PV- Panicum virgatum
TC- Tiarella cordifolia
Precast Pavers - Jonesborough, Tn 1:1 Casting
1" 6"