KEVIN D. AVRAM
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Email: kevin.d.avram@gmail.com Mobile: 201.931.6700
UPPER WEST SIDE TOWNHOUSE Residential Design
Design Narrative: This Upper West Side townhouse consists of 4 outdoor terraces which provide intimate spaces for entertaining, dining, & lounging. Some of the amenities include a custom built-in banquet, pergola, bar, sculptural planter wall and spa. Responsibilities: Coordinate with the client and architect to develop the program and design of the space in addition to developing the construction documents and construction administration. Completed at Gunn.
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CHELSEA TERRACES Residential Design
Design Narrative: These two terraces run along the north and south side of this Chelsea penthouse apartment. The goal was to create functional and intimate spaces that provide privacy from neighbors, highlight skyline views, and can be enjoyed from both inside and out. The larger north terrace provides space for lounging, dining, and entertaining. While the smaller south terrace provides an outdoor kitchen along with a tranquil water feature and meadow. Responsibilities: Assist with drafting construction documents, construction administration, and directing project photoshoot. Completed at Gunn.
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RHEINGOLD BUSHWICK COURTYARDS Community Design
Design Narrative: Located in Bushwick, Brooklyn this new residential development includes a full city block of landscaping located on both the terraced roof and 3 courtyard spaces. The courtyards can be viewed from the lobby upon entering the building and provide a lush outdoor retreat that includes large gathering spaces, intimate seating areas, and dog run. Responsibilities: Coordinate all phases of the project with the developer, architect, and contractor including concept design, construction documents, furniture selection, and construction administration. Completed at Gunn.
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RHEINGOLD BUSHWICK ROOFTOP
Community Design Design Narrative: Located in Bushwick, Brooklyn this new residential development includes a full city block of landscaping located on both the terraced roof and three courtyard spaces. The terraced rooftop and sloped building facade is angled in such a way that it can be partially viewed from the street. The terracing provides a unique experience where the roof can be accessed via multiple levels throughout the building. The lush stepped garden amenity spaces include a barbeque area and dining spaces tucked within planting, bar with views of Manhattan, lounge spaces with pergolas, private party spaces, sunning area with outdoor showers, and tranquil meditation areas. Responsibilities: Coordinate all phases of the project with the developer, architect, and contractor including concept design, construction documents, furniture selection, and construction administration. Completed at Gunn.
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QUOGUE ESTATE Residential Design
Design Narrative: This summer home transitions seamlessly between the architecture and landscape through the metal edged lawn steps. The pool is situated to the side of the home in order to not obstruct the expansive views of the surrounding landscape and tributary stream. Lush planting helps to ground the home and provide privacy. Responsibilities: Assist with drafting of concept plans, construction documents, and planting plans. Completed at Gunn.
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CHELSEA COURTYARD Residential Design
Design Narrative: This courtyard has been terraced to break of the space and give the illusion on depth. Located in the center of the garden at the top of the wood steps is a copper water wall with green wall surround that provides the tranquil sound of running water to muffle the sound of adjacent mechanicals. The raised decks on either side house a spa and lounge area with pergolas to provide privacy from the neighbors above. Responsibilities: Assist with the design, prepare construction documents, and involved with construction administration. Completed at Gunn.
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HOLIDAY HOUSE 2016 Residential Design
Design Narrative: Terrace adjacent to the bathroom is outfitted with planters and lush evergreen plantings to provide a beautiful serene view and privacy. Responsibilities: Concept Design, prepare construction documents and construction administration. Completed at Gunn.
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40 EAST END AVENUE
Residential & Urban Design Design Narrative: Hired by the developer, we were tasked with designing the building drop off including sidewalk planters and locating tree pits in addition to the private maisonette garden that would allow for outdoor dining and lounging. The courtyard is terraced into two spaces giving the illusion on depth within the small space. Amenities include: plantings, screening, built-in outdoor barbeque, and water feature. Responsibilities: Coordination of Builders Pavement Plan with architect of record, construction documents, and construction administration. Completed at Gunn. Renderings by others.
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HAYES COURT
Community Courtyard Design Design Narrative: Located in Jackson Heights, Brooklyn Hayes Court is an existing apartment building for which new ownership wanted to breathe new life into the overgrown and neglected courtyard and create a quiet lush retreat for residents to enjoy. Responsibilities: Provided schematic plans with planting concepts and coordinated with a professional renderer to ensure that the images properly portrayed the design and provide ownership with fresh marketing materials. Completed at Gunn. 3D images created by a professional renderer.
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CHELSEA COMMON TERRACE Communal Residential Design
Design Narrative: Redesign the existing underutilized communal rooftop of the apartment building to create amenity spaces for residents to gather and enjoy. Amenities include: outdoor lounge with gas firepit, outdoor barbeque and dining area with vegetable and herb garden, sun lounging, and children’s play area. Responsibilities: Client coordination, concept design, digitally rendered plans and 3D views, and construction documents. Completed at Gunn.
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WESTHAMPTON ESTATE Residential Design
Design Narrative: The property is layered with screen plantings and mixed perennial borders. As guest approach the residence via the linear driveway lined with an allée of trees they get a brief glimpse of the home before passing through densely planted screening that opens into the drop off area. Guest are led from the drop off to the entrance of the home through a steppingstone path set amongst lush plantings. The backyard includes a large expanse of lawn for various activities, swimming pool, and firepit area set amongst a grove of trees.
LANDSCAPE PLAN LAYOUT A
SCREEN PLANTING
SCREEN PLANTING
MIXED PLANTINGS PERENNIALS SPECIMEN TREE
ACCESS GATE PERENNIALS
VEGETABLE GARDEN
DRIVEWAY
DROP OFF
SCREEN PLANTING
SPECIMEN TREE PERENNIALS
SCREEN PLANTING LAWN
SWIMMING POOL SCREEN PLANTING CUTTING GARDEN
MIXED PLANTINGS MAIN ENTRANCE
Responsibilities: Concept design, digitally rendered plans, and image boards conveying the design intent to the clients.
POOL FENCE
LAWN GROVE OF TREES
FLOWERING TREES
ACCESS GATE PROPERTY LINE PERENNIALS
Completed at Gunn. SCREEN PLANTING
51 TANNERS NECK, LOT 2
ALLEE OF CANOPY TREES
LANDSCAPE SCHEMATIC DESIGN
MAY 2, 2019
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THE HUB AT CYBER CITY Urban Design
Design Narrative: Located in Gurgaon, India The Hub was created to revitalize Cyber City, India’s largest business district. The Hub serves as the central gathering space for Cyber City and provides visitors with many dining and entertainment experiences. Responsibilities: Create 3D SketchUp model, rendered views, design development set, coordinate with architect and landscape architect in India to create construction documents and implement design. Completed at MPFP.
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THE CAMELLIAS Community Design
Design Narrative: Located in Gurgaon, India The Camellias is a luxury apartment complex that provides residents with the amenities required for life’s enjoyment. These amenities include: a clubhouse, children’s play area, pool, tennis club, formal event garden, amphitheater, and a lake. The concept behind the landscape was to create a lush green atmosphere that would mask built structures and allow residents and guests to explore and discover the amenities located throughout the property. Responsibilities: Create 3D SketchUp model, rendered views, design development set, coordinate with architect and landscape architect in India to execute construction documents that properly reflect our design intent. Coordinate with professional renderer to ensure that imagery used for marketing properly portrayed the design. Coordination was done through a combination of material and planting plans, detailed sections and elevations, 3D SketchUp model, concept imagery, and drawing markups Completed at MPFP. 3D images created by a professional renderer.
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