KYLE PIPER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PORTFOLIO OF WORKS
“I am a Landscape Architecture & Design graduate student from Leeds Beckett University.
I am an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about all aspects of design, from concept to the construction process. I am currently seeking employment to take my landscape design skills and knowledge to the next level. This portfolio exhibits a range of work I have completed during my time at university.�
Contents 1. Specialist Design Project 2. Live Community Project 3. Public Realm Project 4. Dissertation 5. Profile
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1. SPECIALIST DESIGN PROJECT A specialist design project focussed on bringing new use and life to an area of Kingtston upon Hull’s waterfront public realm. The design process must respond to both present needs as well as anticipate of emerging trends and issues. Currently the city of Hull has the lowest percentage rate of physically active adults, compared to neighbouring counties East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. A factor which will influence the design concept.
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SITE CONTEXT The chosen study area is currently an inaccessible, lifeless brownfield site, neighbouring the Humber Dock. At present, the context area creates a divide between the city and the waterfront. An unwelcoming aura is created by the mass of deserted space acting as a wasteland.
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Hull Urban Beach Design Vision Attraction
Attract the local and wider community as well as tourists of any age to visit the site and engage in its functions. Provide space to accommodate small and large events such as the City of Culture or smaller events such as a street food market or live music performances.
Active Areas
An Urban Sports Park which includes a series of activity spaces, promoting health and well being within the Hull community. Integrated active spaces which provide opportunity to run, cycle, skate, climb and more.
Passive Areas
Sunken urban beaches in which users can sit or lounge whilst taking in the expansive estuary views. A generous promenade which bounds the waters edge and provides opportunity for users to stroll and enjoy the coastal breeze.
Experience
A new outdoor waterfront experience which Hull city is currently lacking. Bring the Hull community as well as tourists from Hull’s current biggest attraction, The Deep aquarium to the site to create a maritime connection and experience.
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Survey & Analysis Schematic Diagrams A series of schematic diagrams which outline the key elements of the specialist design concept and the survey & analysis process.
1. Design Functions
Urban Beaches Urban Sports Park Promenade Green Spaces
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2. Active Uses
Skate Park Basketball Court Parkour Course Bouldering Wall
3. Passive Uses
Urban Beaches Promenade Dunes Green Spaces
4. Accessibility
A63 Ferensway Wellington St. W Railway St. Humber St.
5. Connections
The Deep Old Town/Fruit Market City Centre Paragon Station
6. Users
Local Community Wider Community Tourists
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Layout Plan The heart of the HUB design proposal is formed by a trio of timber constructed spaces, acting as the urban beaches. A material choice of treated European Oak represents the colour of a real beach, whilst providing a durable surface suitable to the elements of the Hull waterfront, in every season. The forms of the urban beaches areas mimic an existing beach, with dune like undulations and their positioning towards the waters edge. Different levels provide different views and experiences for users. The frontal sunken spaces create a foreshore landscape which will be temporarily filled with sand during the summer period.
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KEY Urban Beaches
Parkour Course
Promenade
Bouldering Wall
Skate Park
Dunes
Basketball Court
Green Spaces
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SOFT MATERIAL PALETTE SELECTION 12
MISCANTHUS NEPALENSIS
BETULA PENDULA
POPULUS ALBA
CARPINUS BETULUS
HARD MATERIAL PALETTE SELECTION
WETPOUR RUBBER TARMAC
GALVANISED STEAL PARKOUR COURSE
FIBREGLASS CLIMBING HOLDS
CELISTA SKIMMED FLAG
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Experience Plan Hull’s Urban Beach is a multi functional space which allows visitors to enjoy the expansive views of the estuary. The sunken space which is temporarily filled with sand during the summer period provides great opportunity to relax or play. A major design function of the HUB proposal focusses on accommodating events such as of the City of Culture 2017. The site provides multiple large spaces for various outdoor activities and the surge of visitors which will accompany the events. The generous pathway widths create a shared zone throughout, where users can walk, run or cycle. The outer movement route of the site is straight and direct whereas the waterfront route has more change of direction to reduce the users pace. The pathways are constructed from a Celista skimmed concrete flag, which has an exposed, grainy face for grip and aesthetic quality. An Urban Sports Park design is proposed to promote health and well being whilst addressing the current statistic of Kingston upon Hull having the lowest percentage of physically active adults compared to neighbouring East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
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Hull Urban Beach The European Oak spaces aim to mimic a beach environment with their aesthetic quality. The beach areas provide a place for users to relax and enjoy the expansive estuary views. In summer period a temporary installation of sand will fill the beach areas. The two frontal beach areas both contain level change which create a similar landscape formation to real beach dunes. The rear beach area has a large flat surface in order to accommodate event spaces for the City of Culture 2017 or weekly and monthly events in the city of Hull.
beach noun “A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high and low water marks.� 14
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Performers Bay Multiple large grassed surfaces designed for the use of performing arts and events. The expansive areas provide enough space to accommodate a large stage or multiple small event tents. The open flat land is perfectly suitable for City of Culture events throughout the year of 2017 and in the future. The condition of the area and it’s prime location provide a perfect place to host concerts, festivals, markets and much more.
bay noun “A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.” 17
The Strand A multi use urban sports park containing a mixture of vibrant sport activity areas located within a sleek undulating concrete setting. The park is defined by a network of activity spaces integrated in to a large sunken skate park formed by spacious bowls. The waterfront urban sports park accommodates the use of all wheeled sports, bouldering, basketball and parkour.
strand noun “The shore of a sea, lake, or large river.� 18
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Construction Detailing Technical drawings of the bespoke elements to the urban beach design. Bespoke Furniture/Planter A unique element of street furniture which provides plenty of room for users whilst holding a dense amount of planting inside to create privacy from one side of the seat to the other. Urban Beach Gradient A gradient slope from the top of the urban beach elements to the bottom. The gradient is inspired by the formation of rolling beach dunes yet transformed into a calmer slope for accessibility and practicality. Urban Beach Cross Section A cross sectional diagram through one of the two frontal urban beaches, highlighting the level change and the transition from the rear to the front. The level change and gradient creates a relaxed interpretation of a real beach formation. (Drawings not to scale)
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2. LIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT A part collaborative, live community project working with an existing client, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. A design brief focussed on the masterplan of a new exhibit design, accommodating the existing African Plains species as well the anticipated rhinoceros species. The design vision must enhance park visitor immersion and experiential sequence of space. The final collaborative design concept was then presented to the CEO of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
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SITE CONTEXT Currently the African Plains exhibit is lacking an African atmosphere. The large scale of the exhibit combined with it’s emptiness creates a strange setting for such exotic animals. A distance limitation issue from park visitors to the animals also devalues the visitor experience.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Design Vision Conservation
Respond to the YWP’s number one priority which is conservation. Provide substantial space for the animal species inside the new African Plains exhibit as well create suitable space for the anticipated rhinoceros species.
Interpretation
Provide a greater and more interactive learning experience for park visitors using educational specie storyboards and games. Introduce educational hubs situated along the African journey. Introduce an educational trail along a walk through safari journey.
Immersion
Use strategic colour, material and structure design to create an African atmosphere. Use dense areas of grass planting to create a savannah like landscape as well as create exhibit vantage points. Use a walk through safari concept to bring visitors closer to the animals.
Connectivity
Create a more fluid park route which transports visitors around the park with a pleasant experience. Link each geographical to each other with primary routes. Create secondary routes throughout each animal community.
Attraction
Currently at the YWP the big cat species dominate park viewing experiences. Leaving the African Plains as a bypass exhibit. With this design vision the African Plains and new Rhinoceros addition will become the focal point of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Experience
Use all of these aims to create a innovative design which responds to the client and animal’s needs. The new concept exhibit aims to become a pioneer of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and become recognised nationally.
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1. Meet The Meerkats 2. Flamingos 3. Red River Hogs 4. Painted Dogs 5. Lion Country 6. African Plains 7. Rhino Retreat 8. Giraffes 9. Leopard Heights 10. Land Of The Tiger 11. Bactrian Camels 12. South American Viva 13. Madagascar 14. Australasia
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A. Safari Store B. Safari Cafe C. Park Entrance D. Congo Board Walk E. Savannah Entrance F. Savannah Spot 1 G. Rhino Reserve H. African Village I. Savannah Spot 2 J. Giraffe Tower K. Wetlands L. Caramba
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Masterplan A three phase development plan, focussing on creating an immersive African experience for park visitors. The first phase of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park proposal is the redesign of the park entrance, the first viewed exhibits and the new addition of the Congo Boardwalk experience. Upon entry to the Park the first selection of animals viewed are native to Africa, yet an African vibe is none existent. The first phase proposal brings the other African park species closer together to create a greater geographical biome. The entrance to the park will be transformed to a grand entrance, built to look like an authentic African hut. A boardwalk bridge will be constructed passing the Lion Country and Flamingo exhibit water bodies, creating a river experience. Phase two of the park development plan focussed on the redesign of the current African Plains exhibit and the introduction of the Rhinoceros species. A foot safari concept which meanders through the middle of the exhibits will be created to transition visitors through the park. Situated along the journey are masses of immersive scrub planting and educational hubs both providing prominent views into each exhibit. Located in the heart of the journey is the Rhino roundhouse. A structure providing elevated views from viewing platforms as well as observation opportunity into the round house. Although the Asian geographical biome is not targeted on the design brief, space for the Bactrian camel species was reduced due to the introduction of the Black Rhinoceros. This resulted in a redesign of the Camel exhibit layout. A new movement route around the camels creates views into to Rhino exhibit This is to be redeveloped for that reason. As the pathway around the Camel exhibit will be altered, phase three targets the rest of the Asian biome’s perimeter by creating a more fluid pedestrian movement route. Educational hubs and viewing points into the Camel are also implemented into to the design process. Focal nodes liking Asia to South America finish the design development proposal.
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None Intrusive Barrier Design In a zoo or wildlife park, barriers are required around animal exhibits to separate the animals from the visitors. The barrier will always be a physical barrier, constructed from a hard material such as timber, steel or sometimes glass. Sometimes vegetation is mixed with the hard materials to reduce the harshness of the structure. When designing a barrier the primary concern is public safety and keeping visitors safe. As well as stopping park visitors gaining access to an animal enclosure. It is important to understand the behaviour and biology of the species which is being displayed, so that the minimum depth and width of the barrier can be maintained to prevent an animal escaping.
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An occurring issue found at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is the mass of chain link fencing used to enclose the exotic animals, particularly the African Plains and Lion Country. The combination of chain link fencing and secondary boundary with a large gap in between restricts visitor to animal closeness, this dampening a visitor’s experience. The new Yorkshire Wildlife Park intervention proposes a closer, less intrusive barrier design. Using excavated land as well as layers of timber fencing and vegetation, a clearer and closer connection to the animals is possible. The excavated land will act as the primary barrier with a secure, sunken timber fence as the secondary barrier. The educational and viewing hubs situated throughout the African journey all provide park visitors with the chance to be on the same level as the animal whilst only metres away.
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Client Presentation The design proposal package was presented to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s head of animal collections manger alongside the park’s head engineer. The individual design proposal was assessed by the clients, who then provided important feedback which was taken forward into the final collaborative design stage. The experience provided a valuable insight into preparing and presenting to an existing client rather than a university lecturer. Working with a real client provided a great lesson in design preparation as the pressure was greater than usual.
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3. PUBLIC REALM PROJECT A neighbourhood planning and design project, exploring physical change in the public realm. This project focusses on the redevelopment of a small area located on The Tetley Contemporary Art Gallery site in Leeds. The design package should produce a bespoke approach to design with a detailed layout plan showing the location and type of public realm proposed, supported by construction drawings for hard and soft landscape details.
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SITE CONTEXT The arts centre is situated on the former grounds of the nationwide recognised Tetley’s brewery. After the plant demolition in 2012 the head office building was reclaimed and transformed into a gallery. Currently the remaining site space is nothing more than a 900 capacity car park.
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Tetley Brewery Design Vision Life
Bring new life to the south bank of Leeds city centre with a bespoke design intervention. Attract and accommodate the general public from the existing predominant shopping quarters of the city. Anticipate the surge of annual visitors from the HS2 arrival.
Space
Create a new public space suitable for city goers and the wider community. Ultimately focussing on the surrounding business developments and gallery visitors. Create a connection utilising the heritage of the brewery with a bespoke design concept.
Connectivity
Use the new design development to link local communities Hunslet and Beeston to Leeds city centre. Connect the site to the existing city route as well as the neighbouring Royal Armouries museum.
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CONCEPT PROCESS Green Ramps
The Tetley’s shire horses were seen as the pride of the brewery. The horses played an integral role in the daily running of the business, transporting barrels of Tetley’s ale around Leeds from the opening in 1822 up until when they were officially retired in 2006. The horses were loved by everyone and recognised as a symbol of Tetley’s. Adopting the long history of Tetley’s and the popularity of the shire horses, a public space design concept has been developed. Using the form and shape of a dray horseshoe as inspiration to create a bespoke seating area. The design intervention will contain a unique approach to street furniture with a vibrant display of Spring-Summer interest planting.
Gabion Planters
Bespoke Furniture
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The Tetley The Tetley is a multifunctional public seating space located on the south bank of Leeds city centre. The design intervention aims to create a distinct connection with the legacy of the Leeds Tetley’s brewery with a contemporary twist. The seating space is a perfect retreat from the busy city centre or a perfect spot for a short lunch break. The grass ramps around the bespoke seating provide opportunity to lay or play, depending on the age of user. The surrounding large grass space is perfect for small events such as food or real ale festivals, keeping the spirit of the Tetley’s brewery alive.
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILING 1
Compacted Subgrade Compacted Subgrade
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Compacted Hardcore 200mm Type 1 compacted sub base. Maximum particle size of 50mm
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Sand bedding layer Dry sand jointing to BS7533-4: 2006
Price’s Paving ‘Peaky Blinder’ limestone flags 4 800mmx900mm50mm slabs laid on top of the dry sand bed. 1 in 6 for the surface run off. All stones to be aligned with the Tetley art centre front external wall Insitu concrete seat 5 2500mmx700mm insitu concrete seats poured on site. White aggregate concrete mix hand polished with medium grade sandpaper for an overall smooth finish Slate rocks 6 Fill the 265mm gabion gaps to the top with welsh slate rocks. Sized approx 200mm each Gabion planting bed 7 One 1600x1000mm gabion planting bed filled with 500mm of sub grade then 500mm of BS3882:2007 top soil 100mmX100mm grid with 5mm thickness Top soil 8 1000mmx500mm bed of British top soil. BS3882. 2007 Grass ramp 9 3000mmx6000mmx700mm grass ramp. Starting height at ground level increasing to 700mm Lindum grassfelt 10 Lindum grassfelt turf covering the whole of the grass ramps
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12x Narcissus ‘Sweet Blanche’
9x Camassia leichtlinii Alba 1x Cortaderia selloana ‘Evita’
1x Cortaderia selloana ‘Albolineata’ 3x Allium ‘Universe’ 8x Rosemarinus officinalis 5x Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ 3x Veronica ‘Purpleicious’
5x Allium ‘Gladiator’ 3x Veronica ‘First Love’
5x Allium His Excellency
6x Allium schoenoprasum 3x Veronica ‘Alba’
1x Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ 1x Carex ornithopoda ‘Varieagata’ 8x Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
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PLANTING DESIGN
Scheme Description A Spring - Summer interest bed has been specified for this design. The planting scheme contains a mixture of tall purple and pink perennials which have been chosen to create an enclosed yet elegant wall around the seating area. A mixture of fragrant flowers and herbs have been selected to create a pleasant experience for the users of the site. Edible herbs have been specified in the interest of local professionals using the area on their lunch break.
Plant Information Latin Name
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Cortaderia sellona ‘Evita’
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Perennial Grass
1 - 1.2
1 - 1.2
3L
Full
Evergreen
Feb - Nov
Cortaderia sellona ‘Abolineata’
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Perennial Grass
1.5 - 2.5
1.5 - 2.5
3L
Full
Evergreen
Aug - Feb
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
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Perennial Grass
1 - 1.5
0.5 - 1
3L
Full
Evergreen
Aug - Sep
Carex ornithopoda ‘Variegata’
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Perennial Grass
0.1 - 0.3
0.1 - 0.3
3L
Full
Evergreen
Jan - Dec
Camassia leichtlinii
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Perennial
1 - .5
0.1 - 0.5
3L
Full
Deciduous
April - May
Veronica ‘First Love’
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Perennial
0.3 - 0.5
0.3 - 0.4
3L
Full
Deciduous
June - Aug
Veronica ‘Alba’
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Perennial
0.3 - 0.5
0.3 - 0.4
3L
Full
Deciduous
June - Aug
Veronica ‘Purpleicious’
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Perennial
0.3 - 0.5
0.3 - 0.4
3L
Full
Herbaceous
June - Aug
Narcissus ‘Sweet Blanche’
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Perennial
0.1 - 0.5
0 - 0.1
3L
Full
Herbaceous
March - May
Allium ‘Gladiator’
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Herbaceous Perennial
1 - 1.5
15 (cm)
N/A
Full
Herbaceous
May - June
Allium ‘Universe’
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Herbaceous Perennial
0.1 - 0.5
20 (cm)
N/A
Full
Herbaceous
May - June
Allium ‘Purple Sensation’
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Herbaceous Perennial
0.7 - 0.9
10 (cm)
N/A
Full
Herbaceous
May - June
Allium ‘His Excellency’
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Herbaceous Perennial
0.9 - 1.1
15 (cm)
N/A
Full
Herbaceous
June - July
Allium schoenoprasum
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Herbaceous Perennial
0.1 - 0.5
5 (cm)
N/A
Full
Herbaceous
July - Aug
Rosemarinus officinalis
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Shrub/Herb
1 - 1.5
0.1 - 0.5
3L
Full
Evergreen
April - June
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
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Shrub/Herb
1 - 1.5
0.3 - 1
3L
Full
Evergreen
July - Sept
Additional Comments • As both planting beds are the same, the planting plan applies to both beds. However the quantity of each plant should be halved across each bed. • The gabion planting beds should be filled with 1000x500mm of British Standard soil. BS3882. 2007 top soil. • Landscape Architect must assist when species are being planted.
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4. DISSERTATION A report writing module demonstrating a critical understanding of relevant concepts, theories and methods in landscape architecture and an awareness of their relevant social, economic, environmental and cultural contexts through the study of a chosen topic. The report will analyse landscape issues effectively through selecting appropriate information and developing a reasoned, evidence-based argument.
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‘An investigation into the succes of Urban Productive Landscapes in the United Kingdom’ Introduction This study is an investigation into the success of Urban Productive Landscapes (UPL) in the United Kingdom. The investigation will be demonstrated by producing detailed research into the typology and characteristics of worldwide UPLs. Using research from case study information and site visits, this study aims to compare the contrast of international UPLs to produce an outcome focusing on which factors make an urban productive landscape thrive and what threats an urban productive landscape can face. The research will determine the success and challenges of UK and international UPLs. This investigation also aims to highlight the lessons learnt from international and UK urban productive landscapes. A comparison of the lessons learnt from current urban productive landscapes will lead the investigation to a conclusion as to whether UK urban productive landscapes are already successful and what can be done to improve success. Conclusion From case study research and the comparison of results, it is evident that UK and international urban productive landscapes contain many similarities through key principles. Not only are they similar aesthetically but they generally face the same challenges to become successful. Research focusing urban productive landscapes across the world, has highlighted that a large number of UPLs have the same aim to improve their location by creating growing green spaces. Another important aim of urban productive landscapes is to create community cohesion through urban agricultural activity. From this investigation and case study research it is identified that current urban productive landscapes such as city farms and community gardens have created a unique environment considering their location. The agricultural activity provides different opportunities for an average city or town resident. Focusing on the contrast of international and UK urban productive landscapes, this study has highlighted that UPLs in the United Kingdom can be equally or more successful than urban productive landscapes worldwide Further research including site visits and personal opinions from UPL members could reveal different information.
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ABOUT ME 5. PROFILE
EDUCATION
2012 / 2016
2010 / 2012
2005 / 2010
Leeds Becket University BA Landscape Architecture & Design __ Class Honours Degree Darlington College BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Merit (MMM) Hurworth Comprehensive School 8 GCSEs Graded A-C
DESIGN SKILLS
Digital
Physical
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Mac & Windows AutoCAD Adobe Suite Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator Sketchup Microsoft Office Word / PowerPoint / Excel Drawing Model Making Soft Landscaping Hard Landscaping
2015 May / July
EXPERIENCE
QUALITIES
High Grow Darlo
I have always had a strong passion for design and aspired to be a professional designer from as far back as I can remember. I am a highly motivated and ambitious individual who has confidently and consistently showed hard work and dedication throughout my employment and education. I pride myself on my excellent time management and organisation skills, which allows me to work effectively and productively.
Whilst participating in the High Grow project I furthered my skills in working as part of a team as well as working alone. During my experience I had the opportunity to take the roll as a team leader where I managed and assisted experienced and inexperienced members of the group to complete tasks. My involvement with the High Grow project provided me with an opportunity to use my landscape design skills to create a future impact on the Darlington community.
INTERESTS I pride myself in being a physically active person in my free time, setting myself a goal and working to achieve it. Constantly being involved in sporting activities from a young age has helped me to work well in a team, follow instruction and become disciplined. I have a great interest in travel and have aspirations to work all over the world.
L & P Building Contractors
2010/ 2015 July / Aug
Here I learnt construction methods and rules as well as experiencing laws and standards. Throughout my years of work I have learnt how to provide quality services to a customer as well as complete live projects on time. My experience with L & P has also provided me with a great knowledge and understanding of hard materials, some of which have influenced aspects of my design work whilst at university.
REFERENCES Academic
Academic
Professional
Professional
Steven Heywood s.heywood@leedsbeckett.ac.uk Emma Oldroyd e.oldroyd@leedsbeckett.ac.uk Micheal Hall highgrowdarlo1@gmail.com L & P Building Contractors 01325 384 153
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