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My life path has followed a trajectory that combines art, design,
community, and ecology. As a landscape design professional, I strive to create diverse, integrated, and dynamic spaces that improve the quality of life, incorporating principles of sustainability. These designs seek to understand the role humans play in nature and how people interact through space and time. I find inspiration from nature, mimicking patterns and processes that are in balance with the whole ecosystem.
“A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” — Aldo Leopold
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
PORTLAND HIGH SPEED RAIL DISTRICT
FERNDALE COMMUNITY PARK
Urban Transportation Planning and Design
Neighborhood Park Design
LENTS ECODISTRICT
MENDOCINO WOODLANDS STATE PARK
Community Planning & Design
SAIF CORPORATION COURTYARD Technical Construction Document Design
WILLAMETTE STREET REVITALIZATION
Cultural Landscape Inventory and Design
ACTIVATING THE ECOTONE Rural Residential Ecosystem Design
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Streetscape Analysis and Urban Park Design
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ECOLOGICAL CENTER
Ecological Restoration and Education Design
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Station Hub MAX Line Street Bike/Pedestrian Path US Highway 30 Interstate Highway 205
Schematic Plan: The Portland-Columbia High Speed Rail District
PORTLAND-COLUMBIA HIGH SPEED RAIL DISTRICT Urban Transportation Planning & Design
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, and Colored Pencil
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Figure-Ground Study: Existing Site Analysis
Concept Diagram: Proposed Design Strategy
Station Facility Commercial
Section of Station: Massing Study and Zoning Designation
The Portland-Columbia High Speed Rail District area was identiďŹ ed using urban planning methods to analyze potential site locations in NE Portland. Following a detailed assessment of the site, the landscape was designed to provide a HSR station with supporting urban infrastructure. This design integrates a balanced system with social connection, economical stimulus, and ecological restoration by incorporating public transit, commerce, green space, and eco-Industry.
Office / Business Parking Garage
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Infiltrating the Other Stitching the Grey and Green
Perspective: Headwaters Park
Stormwater Catchment System
Deflecting the Flow
Perspective:
Stormwater Bioswale Channel at a Deflection Node
Focal Area: Eco-Industrial Park Design
Local, Sustainable Community Center
LENTS ECODISTRICT Community Planning & Design
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Technical Pen, and Colored Pencil
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Balancing Ecology, Economy, and Community Precipitation
Ecological Wastewater Treatment System
Roof
Riparian Habitat Floating Island
Reservoir
Sink
Log
Water Storage Basin: Collect and store rainwater
Diagrams: Stormwater Infiltration
Reuse rainwater for household facilities (sinks, toilets, showers, Toilet A/C system, Laundry, etc.)
Anchored Habitat Structures
Rock/Gravel Channel Bed
Settlement Basin: Deposit and precipitation of sludge
Section: Stream Channel
Habitat Restoration Technique
Bioplant (aerobic): Emergent plants absorb nutrients Bacteria decompose organic material Algae Basin: Assimilate nurishment and CO2 from water Zooplankton Basin: Feeds on algae
Fish Basin: Feed on plankton Rush Bed: Root zone filters and repolishes the water
Food Production
Landscape Irrigation: Plant filtration Infiltration of subsoil water Resupply ground water aquifer
Urban Agriculture
Fish Basin
Bioplant Basins
Algae Cylinders
Ecological Wastewater Treatment Greenhouse
Trail
Drainage Channel
Cistern
Max Light Rail
Living Wall Buffer
I-205 Highway
Section: Stormwater Storage and Biofiltration System from highway to urban agriculture
Collecting, Purifying, and Reusing Water through an Ecological Wastewater Treatment System (Illustrated By Whitney, J., 2010)
This urban design integrates and celebrates the interconnection between the ecology, the economy, and the community of the proposed Lents EcoDistrict, in Portland, OR. This strategy intends to recycle all nutrients, conserve natural resources, connect wildlife and human corridors, promote local business, encourage non-fossil fuel transportation, and encourage diversity (cultural/biological).
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Schematic Plan:
SAIF Corporation Courtyard Design
Plan/Section: SAIF Courtyard Steps and Swale Drainage System
SAIF CORPORATION COURTYARD Technical Construction Document Design MEDIA: AutoCAD, InDesign, Technical Pen, and Marker
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Design Details: ADA Ramp/Planters and Stairs
Planting Plan: SAIF Courtyard
This tech studio project simulated the experience of a professional ofďŹ ce, working in teams to conduct a comprehensive design proposal, following through the phases of schematic design, design develepment, and construction document. The ďŹ nal presentation entailed a 25-page construction document set, including layout, grading, planting, lighting, and details.
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The Backbone of Eugene Willamette Street is disjointed, lacks continuity, and prevents the free flow of traffic. A spinal column illustrates a major circulatory system and axis that connects the north and south ends of the city.
Diagram: Spinal Analogy of Existing Condition Crown Shakra
Brow Chakra
Point dealing with sight, hearing, and clarity. If blocked detachment results.
Throat Chakra
Point relating to communication and expression. If blocked, a lack of communication results.
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6
Heart Chakra
Point relating to circulation. If blocked instability and lack of circulation results.
Zone 7
Land Use Map
Zone 8
Zone 9
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Point relting to the brain and mental activity
and universal connectiveness. If blocked confusion results.
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Zone 10
Zone 11
Solar Plexis
Point relating to metabolism and energy. If blocked lack of con idence and lower energy and metabolism result.
Zone 12
Sacral Chakra
Point relating to reproduction and relationships/family. If blocked lack of fertility and negative emotions or relationships result.
Zone 13
6’ Walk
Base/Root Chakra
Point relating to the earth and basic human potentiality. If blocked instability and insecurity result.
6’ Planter Strip
9’ Unmarked Parking
35’ Travel Way 61.5’ R.O.W.
5.5’ Walk
Plan/Section: Streetscape Site Analysis 6’ Walk
6’ Planter Strip
WILLAMETTE STREET REVITALIZATION Streetscape Analysis and Urban Park Design
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Technical Pen
9’ Unmarked Parking
35’ Travel Way 61.5’ R.O.W.
5.5’ Walk
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Eugene Central Plaza
Japanese Internship Memorial
Sustainably Designed Hotel
Rosa Parks Bus Station
Eugene Convention Center
The Hult Center
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Waterfall
Forest Lighting Sculpture
Hult Center Sign
Roof Garden
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B 52’ Hult Center
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R.O.W.
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64’ Sustainably designed Hotel / Eugene Convention Center
Plan/Section: Proposed Hult Center Strip Park The valley between the mountains
5’ Bike lane
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35’ Travel Way 57’ R.O.W.
3’ Bio- Bike swale lane
11’ Sidewalk
100’ Plaza Open Space 160’ Land Use
Commercial / Residential Building
Plan/Section: Proposed Eugene Central Plaza A mixed-use open public space
These urban park are designed to improve functionality, safety, connectivity, and flow. A series of congregation spaces integrate a pattern language along Willamette street. Public space and circulation are engaged and pedestrian, bicycles and motorized vehicles function more harmoniously.
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Schematic Design:
Lane Community College Ecological Center Watershed Restoration
Biological Corridor
Connecting WATER,, LAND,, and PEOPLE through an interdependent system
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ECOLOGICAL CENTER Ecological Restoration and Education Design MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Oil Pastel, and Charcoal
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Section/Perspective: Wetland Wildlife Observatory Perspective: Constructed Wetland Ponds
Section/Elevation: Biological Bridge and Wildlife Culvert
The Lane Community College Ecological Center is a dynamic, integrated system that acknowledges the human role as a part of this ecosystem. This diverse landscape provides great potential as an educational tool, where students may learn about ecology through field research and direct participation in restoring ecosystems. This design restores connectivity, bridging the gap between nature and humanity.
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NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY
ECOLOGICAL CONNECTIVITY
FERNDALE COMMUNITY PARK Neighborhood Park Design
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Technical Pen, and Color Pencil
COMMUNITY HEALTH
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This proposed design for Ferndale Community Park represents an open space that allows for recreation and social engagement in a safe and healthy environment. Neighborhood Security, Ecological Connectivity, and Community Health are integrated into this design to address many public concerns regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the community.
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A Choreographed Journey of the Historical Inhabitats From the Wild Animals... To the Pomo Native People... To the European Settlers... To the Civilian Conservation Corp... To the Mendocino Woodlands State Park...
Mendocino Woodlands 1940
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Schematic Design:
Children’s Camp Historical Trail
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Cabin "Infirmary"
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Colored Pencil
Stream
Toilets & Showers Woodlands' Staff Housing Gate House
MENDOCINO WOODLANDS STATE PARK ASLA Student Award Honorable Mention
Foot Path
Toilets
Telephone
Cultural Landscape Interpretation & Design
Historical Representation of a ‘Period of Significance’
Dining Hall
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Road Parking Bridge
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Perspectives: Interactive Play Through Time and Space
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
Simulating Habitat for Experiential Learning
RIVER CROSSING
Connecting the Void between the Trees
POMO NATIVE PEOPLE
The Fire Circle as Gathering Place
PARK DEVELOPMENT
Civilian Conservation Corp Camp
EUROPEAN SETTLERS
Integrating Play as landscape Restoration Maximizing Play and Minimizing Impact
HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER Educating the Visitors of the Evolution of the Cultural Landscape
This design involved group collaboration to identify, document and evaluate the Mendocino Woodlands State Park, as a historic cultural landscape. An appropriate design was developed to re-envision this historic landscape in the 21st Century. This interactive landscape acknowledges and celebrates the evolution of the cultural landscape in a natural playscape.
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Diagram: Existing Condition Conceptual Diagrams: The Ecotone
Design Diagrams:
House Infiltration
Garden
STREAM Culvert
Overflow
Culture (Human)
Ecotone
POND
Ecology
Waterfall
Filtration
Oxygenation
Hay Field
(Wildlife)
A Juxtaposed Relationship
Waterfall
Daylight Groundwater
SPRING
Hydrology
Pond
Collector Well (Proposed)
Collector Well (Existing)
Logging Oak Woodland Fence
Diversify
Diagram: Existing Landuse Activate
Collector Well (Existing)
Site Boundary
Views & Vistas Surface Water Runoff
Forest Agriculture Logging
Dissolve the Barriers
Residential Pond Garden Ecotone Driveway
Circulation
ACTIVATING THE ECOTONE Rural Residential Ecosystem Design MEDIA: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Technical Pen, and Colored Pencil
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Tea House
Tree Fort
Oak Woodland Zip
Waterfall
Pond
1. Enhance ecological integrity and stability by restoring degraded ecosystems
Par Course
Oak Savanna
Tent Platforms
Floating Island
Hay Pasture Garden
DESIGN GOALS:
Camp
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Tea House
Wash Station
Collector Well
Tipi
Sweat Lodge
2. Create sensory-rich experiences, appealing to the aesthetic beauty of the landscape 3. Integrate human and wildlife habitat and migration patterns, Invigorating activity at the ecotone 4. Encourage recreation, education, and environmental stewardship, celebrating the cultural heritage and historic value of the landscape
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House Path
Par Course
Schematic Design:
Proposal for Sweeney Pond
Collector Well (Existing)
Driveway
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Overlook
Tea House
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Zip
Waterfall Terraced Swale
Dock
Floating Island
Bridge
Dock
Focus Area: Sweeney Pond
On a 9-acre rural residential homestead in Alsea, Oregon the ecotone is activated and the meeting place between culture and ecology merge. This design seeks to balance human and wildlife values through multi-functional space and sensory-rich experience. The barriers of Sweeney Pond dissolve into complex, integrated systems that celebrate diversity.
Collector Well
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Section/Elevation: Sweeney Pond from East to West
Section/Elevation: Sweeney Pond from South to North Section and Plan:
Terraced Vegetative Swale
Section/Elevation: Topography of House to Sweeney Pond
ACTIVATING THE ECOTONE Rural Residential Ecosystem Design MEDIA: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Technical Pen, and Colored Pencil
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Schematic Planting Design: Sweeney Pond
Perspective: Human Recreation and Wildlife Habitat Integrated
Perspective: Youth Camp and Oak Savanna
This design invigorates the ecotone by integrating human and wildlife habitat. Sweeney Pond will provide an aquatic environment for recreation, education, research, and ecological remediation. These principles of sustainability may be adapted to multiple scales and compositions for rural and urban landscapes, acting as a precedent to change the world, one landscape at a time.
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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Sheds, Pergolas, Decks, Fences, Patios, Native Planting, and Wildlife Habitat Structures
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Salares de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salares de Uyuni, Bolivia
Orchid, Ecuador
Silver Falls, Oregon
Canoa Beach, Ecuador
Little Slocan Valley, British Columbia
Bee on Echinacea, Ontario
Fern Fronds, Hawaii
Abandoned Nursery, California
Lichen on Rock, British Columbia
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY Nature Exploration from Bolivia to Canada
Permberton, British Columbia
Quilitoa, Ecuador
Miur Beach, California
Rattlesnake in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Oregon
JAMIE WHITNEY Landscape Designer
(541) 653-9459 landarc.design@gmail.com