KEVIN JO PORTFOLIO 2019
KEVIN JO landscape architecture student
wjo@calpoly.edu 949.616.5020 @wonbiniedraws 1226A Stafford Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
OBJECTIVE
To join a design team as a summer intern at a landscape architecture firm focused on community design in urban settings
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY San Luis Obispo, CA / 2015 - present Bachelor of Landscape Architecture & Construction Management minor Anticipated graduation in 2020 Studied abroad in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
HONORS
IAN CASEY MEMORIAL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship support for travel abroad in Fall 2018 DEAN’S LIST
EXPERIENCE
O’CONNELL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Rancho Santa Margarita, CA / summer 2017 Photoshopped plants into photo-realistic renderings Met with clients to discuss potential plant selections Completed or assisted in master plans on AutoCAD THREE SIXTEEN PUBLISHING Irvine, CA / summer 2018 Designed graphics for company’s social media posts Organized layout for re-publication of books CAL POLY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SHADOWSHIP BOARD San Luis Obispo, CA / winter - spring 2018 Connected students with firms for shadowship opportunities
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
HOBBIES
REFERENCES
AutoCAD Rhino ArcGIS Hand drawing
advanced good basic advanced
English Korean
native conversational
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Model making
advanced good advanced basic
Sketching Hiking Thrift shopping Watching documentaries Miran Day Assistant professor Cal Poly miday@calpoly.edu 805.756.1773
Julie Schrock Landscape designer O’Connell Landscape Maintenance jschrock@oclm.com 562.704.0049
CONTENTS
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WATER³
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THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
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THE UNDERPASS
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SOLIDS AND SPACES
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SKETCHES
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01 WATER³ Year 4 Individual Project Instructor: Ayla-Louise Mateo Location: New York City, New York
Breaking news from Central Park in New York CIty spread throughout the nation after an eco-terrorist organization attacked the park by “[releasing] an army of mechanical bees and beetles thoruhgout the park” (LA+). These machines proceeded to destroy all forms of plant life but kept everything else intact.After the attack, LA+ Journal announced the ICONOCLAST Design Competition to reimagine and redesign the park from scratch. Fortunately, the water bodies and rivers in the park were untouched in the process. Being the universal necessity for any living beings, water has the potential to bring back the park to its original state, or perhaps, something better.
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NEW YORK CITY STORMS HURRICANE HAZEL
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1846 HAVANA HURRICANE
HURRICANE MICHAEL
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MIDNIGHT STORM
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2012 HURRICANE SANDY
GREAT NE HURRICANE
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THEORY: KATHRYN GUSTAFSON Kathryn Gustafson, founder of Gustafson Guthrie Nichol and Gustafson Porter + Bowman, is a renowned contemporary landscape architect. She coined the term for her methodology of desiging by calling it the contemporary picturesque. It is the combination of the historical picturesque and urban ecology. This theory fits well with this project because Central Park is one of the most iconic examples of the historical picturesque with its
rolling hills and framed naturalistic views. Gustafson brings in the concept of urban ecology, which refers to nature acting as a program and the landscape functioning on its own. The landscape, with human or no human, should sustain itself for now and the distant future. Because this project calls for future planning, Gustafson’s theory was chosen to carry out the project.
Contemporary Picturesque
= Historical Picturesque
+ Urban Ecology
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HUMANS OF NEW YORK AND RISING ISSUES
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ADDRESSING THE ISSUES
C AT E G O R I E S Environment
Social
Infrastructure
Economy
THEORETICAL SOLUTIONS
Animal Habitat Loss Water Filtration
ISSUES
Disrupted Energy Cycle Recreational Areas Inflated Erosion Rate Bank Stabilization Increase in CO² Man-made Swamps Polluted Water Sources Habitat Restoration Inaccessible Areas
QUESTION IS... Where can we find water sources to feed the park in an efficient manner?
CENTRAL PARK WATER BODIES
HUDSON RIVER AND EAST RIVER
STREETS AND AVENUES OF NYC
With the destruction of plant life, the adjacent banks are prone to quicker erosion and habitat loss. The water bodies in Central Park range in size, sometimes quite drastically. They have different uses and established programs but one thing in common is their freshwater content. Hundreds of years ago before the park was built, swamps were stretched out in large parts of Manhattan. The swamp profile has the ability to connect these water bodies into one engaging ecosystem.
Located on west and east sides of Manhattan, the two rivers serve as connecting points to the Atlantic Ocean. Often falsely labeled polluted due to their brown hues, the rivers can provide plenty of usable water to the park when managed properly. The one issue with collecting seawater is the amount of sludge and salt concentration in it. They need to be filtered out but it would be costly to direct them to wastewater treatment facilities elsewhere and then back to the park. An in-thepark solution is necessary.
Manhattan is filled with skyscrapers, industries, and residential buildings. Below them, impervious surfaces, such as asphalt for vehicular roads, blanket the city. Rain that falls on impervious surfaces are led down drains and into the rivers. Parks have the opportunity to use this water to not only reduce wasted water but also water the park naturally. Using topography or pregraded infrastructure can direct the water into the park naturally and efiiciently.
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ONE: FRESHWATER One of the greatest threats the park faces is the increased rate of erosion in the banks that are adjacent to the water bodies. The solution lies in covering Central Park with a continuous swamp system that connects each of the major water bodies. This connectivity provides multiple benefits such as providing one giant home for the wildlife. Admist all this, the real question was how the swamp can play a social role for the human users.
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A specific study was done in Hernshead, which is a peninsula of rock formations located in the northwestern end of the Lake. The Lake already provides opportunities for popular activities such as bird watching, row boating, and fishing. The goal was to enhance the experiences for all these activities listed while highlighting the unique shape of the rocks.
FORM INSPIRATION FROM THE GREAT BLUE HERON
HERNSHEAD INVENTORY JAN DEC
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Average Number of Visitors Average Precipitation Boating Fishing Great Blue Heron Eastern Screech Owl Peregrine Falcon The Lake Hot Spots Average Temperature
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TWO: SEAWATER The most abundant source of water lies in the two rivers next to Manhattan -- Hudson River and East River. However, out of the three water sources, they are considered the most polluted and difficult to manage. Because it’s seawater, the salt has to be filtered out before any practical use in Central Park. There are three types of treatment done with the seawater before it is distributed for use. The first is called the primary treatment and in this step, large chunks of material are removed by physical means. The secondary treatment uses microorganisms, such as amoeba, bacteria, and protozone, to remove contaminants in the water. In this step, the water is sent to aeration basins to add air to help these microorganisms survive and carry out their work. The third step is effluent disinfection, or the chemical treatment step. Chlorine is added to the water to clean the water and make it available for final use, whether it be for pools or drinking water. The first two steps take place in what is known as Conservatory Water today. The third step, which is highlighted here, is located right next to the Lasker Pool. The main idea is to take the typical chlorine contact chamber for effluent disinfection and arrange it in a way to peak the people’s interests. They will witness the very system that keeps the park’s water sources clean for them to drink or swim in.
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A. Pedestrian Path B. Lasker Pool/Rink C. Ice Skate Rental D. Restaurant E. Filter Feed Plaza F. Chlorination Chamber G. Operations
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FILTER FEED PLAZA
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Chlorination Contact Chamber Pool & Rink
Ice Skate Rental
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THREE: RAINWATER Rainwater is used in two main ways to naturally nurture the plants. The first method is possible by the current grading of the transverses. The four transverses that streak from west to east are lower than the average grade of the park. This has proven to be an issue lately because heavy rain causes the lowest parts of the transverses to flood and cause shutdowns. Instead of allowing the water to cause problems, they can be useful if they were directed into bioswales located on each side of the roads. Not only does this reduce waste of rainwater down the drain, but it also enhances the driving experience with the vibrant life of the plants on the side.
The second method is to install three outdoor nurseries in the park to grow plants for the park. The location of these nurseries were chosen mainly off of soil and shade data. The most desirable soil type was greenbelt loam of 0 to 3 percent slopes. In addition, it was necessary for these plants to avoid the shade as much as possible. In the winter, the buildings on the southside of Central Park can cast shadows a third of the park in. To avoid this, parks were chosen in the ‘no shade’ zone. Three locations were chosen for the outdoor nurseries, which also were adapted to serve as social spots by having patches of lawn areas and varying sizes of pathways.
OPTIMAL SOIL TYPES
WINTER SHADE LEVELS
Greenbelt Greenbelt Greenbelt Greenbelt
No Shade (preferred) Light Shade Moderate Shade Heavy Shade
loam, 0 - 3 percent slopes (preferred) loam, 3 - 8 percent slopes loam, 8 - 15 percent slopes loam, 15 - 25 percent slopes
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USE OF LOCAL PLANTS Anise-Scented Sage Salvia guaranitica
Korean Rhododendron
Rhododendron mucronulatum
Carefree Wonder Rose Rosa x ‘Carefree Wonder’
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
White Wood Aster Eurybia divaricata
Late Boneset
Eupatorium serotinum
Blue-stemmed Goldenrod Solidago caesia
Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia soulangeana
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02 THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Year 4 Group Members: Kevin Jo, John Nguyen, Sasha Shebalin, Brandon Tang Instructor: Philip N. Pregill Location: Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
Castiglion Fiorentino is a small Italian town filled with strong culture, agricultural industry, and deep rooted history. After spending three months immersed in the town we found that the community is missing a link between the main town center and the lower valley known as Val di Chio. In order to reconnect these two pieces, we designed an interactive walking trail known as ‘the grapevine’ which will allow users to easily access key features within the valley. Similar to how a vine connects itself to its support structure, the interactive trail will let users get connected to the history and local community. The grapevine will take the user through historic centers, agricultural landscapes, and intimate pocket parks, giving users a fuller understanding of Castiglion Fiorentino and how it came to be.
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CURRENT ISSUES OF CASTIGLION FIORENTINO
Incongruous Suburban Housing Underused Parcels of Land Steep Hill to Town Streets Without Sidewalks and Crosswalks
SITE INVENTORY AND POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS
Val di Chio Historical Landmarks Utilities/Lots Buildings Start and End Points Potential Connection Lines
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PROVINCE OF AREZZO
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A. Collegiata di San Giuliano B. Amurensis Park C. Palazzatoo dello Sport “F. Meoni� D. Semillion Square E. Catiglionese Stadio Faralli F. Lookout Plaza G. B&B Casa Botti H. Pieve dei SS. Ippolito e Cassiano I. Hiking Trail
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REVITALIZE THE COMMUN
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NITY WITH POCKET PARKS
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SEMILLION SQUARE: INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND PARKING LOT
AMURENSIS PARK: SHIFT ROAD TO CONNECT SOCIAL SPACES
DESIGN PROCESSES
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TRELLIS IS A WAYFINDING TOOL FOR LOCALS AND TOURISTS
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03 THE UNDERPASS Year 4 Individual Project Instructor: Joseph Ragsdale Location: San Luis Obispo, California
1. Start
2. Push Down
3. Connect
The Brizzolara Creek runs across the northern part of the Cal Poly campus. A good portion of stormwater drains down to the creek, especially during storm seasons. However, the creek is largely unmaintained and some students don’t even know of its existence. To connect students back to the creek, a path is designed from the proposed residential buildings up north to the rest of the campus. The site also acts as a giant swale so that most of the stormwater is directed to an extension of the creek. The planters on top of the bridge take inspiration from the rock formation in the creek today. Students encounter sublime experiences as they walk from one part of campus to another or use the lawn as a social space. “It is critical that (we) create high performance landscapes -landscapes that can perform many functions at once. They must provide cleaner air, a cooler environment and sinks for stormwater, in addition to more opportunities for healthy activities including more extensive walking and biking” - Excerpt from High Performance Landscape Guidelines, 21st Century Parks for NYC A. Residential Walkway B. Brizzolara Creek C. Vehicular Road D. Outdoor Lounge Space E. Bioswale Lookout Point F. Bridge
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THE LAWN HAS MULTI-USE QUALITIES
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BRIDGE EXPERIENCE
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POSITIVE DRAINAGE INTO BIOSWALES
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The site acts as a giant watershed and therefore, provides the redirection and filtration of stormwater. The cubic footage of total water collected on the site was calculated to display one of the design’s performance benefits.
PROJECTED AMOUNT OF WATER COLLECTION
Landscape Performance Benefits
Average Storm Size
0.1 ft/ yr
Annual Volume Of Stormwater
166,393.3 ft³/yr
Annual Precipitation
Total Water Collected On Site
1.585 ft/yr
205,847.12 ft³
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04 SOLIDS AND SPACES Year 2 Individual Project Instructor: Joseph Ragsdale
The project began by defining the terms solids and spaces, and determining their differences. It came to a quick realization that they were hard to distinguish at times. In one view, the model may look like a solid, mainly due to its continuous surface. In another view, an open space is formed, whether by a certain lighting or the flow of the model itself. After playing with this concept, multiple iterations of models were made, each with a different focus: form, circulation, built material, etc.
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05 SKETCHES instagram: @wonbiniedraws
Personally, one of the best ways to learn the innerworkings of architecture and landscape architecture works is to sketch. Sketching allows me to stare at a composition and observe even its minute qualities. Then, I choose what to portray or not portray on the paper. I pay close attention to the color scheme as well as the object or objects of focus. Over Fall 2018, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. Being in Europe, I saw numerous architectural works and captured them in my sketchbook.
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