landscape architecture portfolio lauren mcdonald 2011
table of contents
urban recreation college park urban farm bull river wetland park spring valley energy park
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urban renewal s.c.a.b.
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therapeutic design mason house therapy garden emory hospital rooftop garden
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implementation and documentation uga memorial garden
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urban recreation college park urban farm As part of a summer internship team I was required to design an urban farm landscape located in College Park area of Atlanta, Georgia. The client my team worked with was not only focused on bringing an urban farm to the area; but, also wanted a classroom and learning experience for the community as well. In order to produce the best design possible my partner and I came up with goals and objectives we wanted to accomplish in our design.
goals:
1) Incorporate agricultural space for local food production for nearby residents. 2) Encourage community activity in food production. 3) Create a comfortable outdoor learning space. 4) Provide spaces for social events, commerce, and passive recreation,.
objectives:
1) A large commercial farmland to contribute to the program’s revenue. 2) A composting station for the commercial farming. 3) Two multi purpose hardscape areas 4) A pavillion structure able to be used as an outdoor classroom; as well as, a open meadow for active recreation. 5) A community garden space with 6�-12� raised beds which are able to be rented by individuals and groups in the community.
view of the composting stations
master plan
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wilmington island wetland park For my senior project I chose a place close to home. Williams Seafood has been a fixture in the Wilmington Island community for decades. What started as a roadside stand in 1936, gradually grew into a world renowned eatery right there on the banks of the Bull River. However, a fire was set in 2004 that would destory the restaurant, and take with it a half century of memories. The beloved restaurant served as the heart of the island community for many generations. Today, this site is only used as a casino boat parking lot and left desolate the remander of the time. This community desperately needs to be connected as it once was before; and, this site is perfect being that it is still a cultural landmark for the island residents today. Therefore, for this project I created an illustrative plan, inventory and analysis documents, supplemental graphics, park program, grading plan, and construction documents.
section elevation of outdoor classroom space context + systems quarterman dr. bull river
raised community garden beds and open space view
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heavy vehicular traffic moderate vehicular & pedestrian traffic
In addition to to creating the illustrative design documents we were also required with the task of doing plant selection and availability and cost estimates. Therefore, this project gave us the experience of contacting plant nurseries and implementing native wild flowers and suitable fruit trees for the site within a set budget.
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Amalanchier arborea Serviceberry Full Sun-Part Shade Dry-Moist, drought tol. April, white June 4 to 9 15'-25' x 30'-40'
Malus x 'Granny Smith' Granny Smith Full Sun Well-drained Mid April, pink, white Late October 4 to 10 20'-25'x20'
Prunus cersifera' Thundercloud'
Full Sun-Part Shade Well-drained,drought tol. April, pink,white June-early July 5 to 8 15'-25' x 15'-20'
Prunus avium 'Stella' Stella Sweet Cherry Full Sun-Part Shade Well-drained Eearly spring,white,pink mid spring 5 to 8 20'-30' X 10'-26'
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kayak dock
pedestrian bridge
existing marsh
pathways + circulation The boardwalk will make up the primary pathways and circulation routes; however, secondary trails will become important routes for exploration of the forested areas of the park.
boat dock
vendor market
cafe
river steps
boardwalk
cultural + educational nodes
overlook
The elements and activation of the cultural and educational nodes will be determined by the cultural network of the park, the individual carriers, and the physical environment.
marsh walk constructed wetlands
pavilion marsh dock
stormwater treatment
maritime wet meadow grasslands
bird hide
Stormwater corridors have been identified within the site that will act as collection systems to treat and infiltrate urban stormwater. Bioswales and constructed wetlands will actively be used to collect and treat urban run-off prior to discharge nto urban drainage systems and the river.
discovery forest
nature center
natural wetland plaza emerald forest parking
existing vegetation
restore+ educate + connect
Native shrub and tree plantings will connect with surrounding habitat areas and build connections through the various zones of the park.
Through the incorporation of elevated boardwalks Bull River Park users are provided a unique experience and progression through various areas of the park. In the transition from more open spaces, such as grassy wetlands or open water to more densely forrested areas, the boardwalk gradually slopes up to a level of 6-12 feet. This would give visitors a journey through the tree canopy, an experience that would create a connection to an ecosystem of the park that is not usually thought of. This would also create vantage points through observation decks, spaces that could be used as community spaces or places to watch wildlife. Adults and children alike will enjoy participating in various educational programs the Nature Center organizes and holds throughout the park. The space will not only be a means for community connection but will also provide a hands on educational tool unlike any other low country area.
master plan
land use
Pathways will clearly delineate areas of the park; however, these spaces may be programmed for multiple uses. Neighboring properties will be evaluated and appropriate land use will be applied in phases.
parking lot
discovery forest
maritime grasslands
wet meadow
maritime grasslands
cafe
existing wetland
river steps
bull river
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grading plan for detailed site design plan marsh walk guided tour
guided educational marsh walk
open vendor market 13
2"
view of constructed wetland transition into natural wetland
13'-00"
4'-00"
3" WRCLA CUSTOM KNOTTY W PENETRATING FINISH
5'-00"
HALF-LAP JOINTS FA TO POST WITH 1/8" BOLTS AT ALL FOUR C
2" x 6" PT JOIST 16" O.C.
1'-00" grade varies
BOLTED CONNECTION (TYP) MANUFACTURED BY HUBBEL POWER SYSTEMS
GALV. TIMBER SUPPORT BRACKET
2'-5 1/2"
BOARDWALK SPAN 8'-00"
GALV. TIMBER SUPPORT BRACKET (W T/C CONNECTION IF TIEBACK OPTION IS CHOSEN 2'-5 1/2"
3/4" ROD & YOKE ASSEMBLE FOR CONNECTING LATERAL BRASE
PLAIN EXTENTIONS 10'-00"
14" HELIX SS5 HELICAL TIEBACK FOR LATERAL BRACE
MAINTAIN AT L ABOVE SUR WETLAND IN ALL LO
12" HELIX 2-7/8" O.D. PIPE SHAFT HELICAL SCREW ANCHOR FOR SUPPORT OF BOARDWALK
elvated boardwalk section elevated boardwalk sectionelevation elevation
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boardwalk section not to scale
NOTE: CHANCE HELICAL ANCHOR SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY HUBBELL POWER SYSTEMS AT 210 N. ALLAN STREET, CENTRALIA, MO 65240. 573-682-8414
2' x 3' CONCRE
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spring valley energy park Located off of Spring Valley Road, the park will provide many activities for the entire Athens community. As one enters the site they will be taken down Industrial Drive which winds visitors through technology field. The field is composed of fifteen wind turbines and a small solar farm. Parking will be provided throughout the field, so that visitors can explore the technological features. These energy collecting structures will run the entire park’s facilities off the grid. Specifically, the tree house cabins, the boat house, and visitors center will use the energy collected in the field to opperate.The goal is that the public may learn about renewable energy first-hand and that at least 97 percent of the park will run off the renewable energy sources.
primitive camping area
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lookout tower amphitheatre
boat house lake revival
natural wetland community center
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educational trails
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retreat lodge A&D
WETLAND RESTORATION
wind turbine
An active approach will be put into effect with intensive planting and seeding, intensive non-native species control, and bringing soils to the site to provide the proper substrate for native species.
solar farm
flood zone B
PINE FOREST RESTORATION
industrial drive
The successful restoration of damaged pine forests requires the integration of information of beetle biology and behavior, pine ecology, and landscape restoration. Certain social, economic, and political issues also need to be considered concomitantly.
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TALL GRASS & WILDFLOWER RESTORATION
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Done through reseeding; as well as, removing and controlling non-native species.
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MASTER PLAN
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OAK-HICKORY REFORESTATION
Efforts will include silvicultural manipulation to limit the growth of the undesirables with prescribed fire and timber stand improvements to create a climax forest. suitability
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deck EPDM WATERPROOF MEMBRANE MANUFACTURED BY FIRESTONE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS 3' GRAVEL UNIFORMLY SIZED DOUBLE WASHED
NATIVE VEGETATION
offices
THERMAL BAFFLE RHIZOME NETWORK
main educational building
2" DIAM. OUTFLOW PIPE
2" DIAM. INFLOW PIPE 2'-3' HALF PIPE OR HALF DRUM COVERED WITH 3' OF GRAVEL
LEVEL CONTROL PLUG THERMAL BAFFLE
2" DIAM. DRAIN
constructed wetland community garden
wetland section not to scale
restaraunt
pine forest
parking
community garden
industrial drive
community center
tree house cabins
The spring valley energy park’s visitor’s center will serve as the heart of the park and athens community. This building will be used as an educational tool first and foremost. This will be done through educational programs on renewable energy, gardening and sustainability classes, and local ecosystem education. The center will also have a restaraunt which will use only plantings from the garden on its seasonal menu. Visitor’s will also be able to rent garden beds for themselves, their families, or community groups. This building is meant to bring the community together through education, active outreach programs, and activities. 6
urban renewal BOXWOOD HEDGES
salvaged conditions for alternative beginnings
site
multi purpose kiosk
BENCH PEDESTRIAN PATH
HEERY’S CLOTHING STORE
open space
pedestrian path
existing building space
TRASH CAN ZELKOVA TREE
CONCRETE PLANTER STREET LAMP
injury:
Area has high traffic volumes but due to neglect is largely underutilized as part of the active downtown social fabric.
Affected Populations and Agents of Injury:
CONCEPT
tables and chairs hinge and extend from one another to create multiple options for the desired purpose of the space
The site affects many aspects of downtown life including;social, economic, and aesthetics. This busy corner should have the ability to easily draw people into the space and allow them to interact. Currently, the only social appeal this corner has is when street musicians and vendors enhance the space. Also, the post displaying flyers of events downtown does not attract peple to inquire about these social events. This element is not helping the social fabric, and therefore is detrimental to the economic growth of downtown.
Solutions:
Create an interesting space that will encourage people to stop and enjoy the area rather than simply using the space is a transitional avenue. Provide an organized place for seating, vendor setups, and the orginal idea of local postings on the busy corner.
COLLEGE AVE.
vendor / entertainment space
Located on the corner of College Avenue and Clayton Street, this 10’ x 10’ site is in need of urban revitalization. This area has high pedestrian and vehicular traffic; however, it is only used as a means to get from one place to the next. Vendors occasionaly, hapharzardly set up tables on the corner and draw people to this space. Street musicians also set up in this area because of the high number of pedestrians that pass through it each day. On the other hand, the neglected brick planter, lack of seating, and the weathered flyer post contribute to the sites overall underuse. The project required each student to search downtown Athens, Georgia to find what was considered a scarred site. The aim of the project is to in a sense heal the site by redesigning the space with its injuries and cultural context in mind.
STOWABLE TABLE
KIOSK
STOWABLE SEAT
kiosk
PLAN VIEW
BULLDOG STATUE STREET LAMP
tables and chairs are stowed inside the kiosk frame and can be pulled out by anyone wishing to use them
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CLAYTON ST.
ZELKOVA TREE
The lack of use is very apparent due to the surrounding areas being so popular with the public. This corner has potential to be a great public space but it is faily miserably to do so. Therefore, I designed a steel body kiosk with an irregular rectangular pattern inspired by the site’s existing flyer edges. The uniquely designed kiosk includes stowable seating and tables for the public to utilize at any time. It also provides shelving inside the kiosk that reveals itself when the tables or chairs are in use. The kiosk is designed to organize the street musicians, vendors, and local flyer postings in a way that would entice people to start using this space again.
STREET LAMP
SOIL BED
SHELVES STOWABLE SEATING
STEEL FRAME
conceptual design
VEGETATION
LIGHTED FLYER BOARD STOWABLE TABLE
CONCRETE PLANTER
kiosk east section elevation
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The back deck is specifically designed for those who are not yet well enough to walk through the garden.
lawn
The site is not only meant to be therapeutic for the mind but it is also meant to help the body in recovery. The site is designed with many differnt nodes with their own level of physical difficulty and activities. A patient may start by simply sitting on the porch or in the outdoor reading room, and eventually be able to garden and hike the hope walk.
The Mason House of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, provides a home away from home for transplant patients and their families. It is a place that allows them to live with a sense of control that cannot be found in hospitals and the common hotel. On one hand, the house is a beautiful story book like mansion; however, the landscape needs life breathed back into it just as do the patients and families staying at the house. Therefore, this design aims to allow the residents to escape for a short moment in time while also inspiring & instilling hope as they explore the landscape. 8
emory university children’s autism garden
"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." -martin luther king jr. (13) Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’ (36) Petroselinum spp. (13) Allium tuberosum
(13) Melissa officinalis (36) Asarum canadense
(43) Spinacia oleracea (44) Hyssopus
(4)Rhododendron catawbiense
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(3) Camelia japonica (6)Digitalis grandiflora
music
(9) Azalea obtusum
play
(50)Hemercallis spp., (56) Digitalis grandiflora
physical
art
(5) Rhododendron idicum
mental
(6) Camelia sinensis
sensory
recreation
(4) Tsuga Canadensis
(36) Alchmilla mollis
This rooftop garden, located on top of Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia is being dedicated to therapy. I was challenged with choosing a therapy group to focus on and from that choice generating and producing an appropriate therapeutic design. I chose to create a child specific design due the fact that children can provide therapy in and of themselves. Their innocense and beautiful outlook on life can inspire their peers as well as adults around them. The space is broken into four different therapy areas or rooms. This is meant to help reduce sensory overload while also providing a more private therapy session for each child. In these areas the children will learn crucial social,fine, and gross motor skills neccessary for living in the outside world. Moreover, the space equips the therapists with the neccessary tools and dileniates organized spaces for different areas of therapy. Furthermore, there is also space dedicated to free play that can be used by therapists as a reward system and for integration with children not challenged by autism or other developmental disorders. The garden is meant not only to be a vital physical therapy tool for hospital patients but to also provide a quick reprieve for all visitors of Emory University Hospital.
horticultural
(3) Astilbes arendsii (6) Dwarf fothergilla (4) Hydrangea macrophylla (4) Eyonymus alatas ‘Compacta’
planting plan scale 1/8”=10’
view of the vertical herb garden on the side of the guest house which will grow herbs that can be used in the community kitchen by all guests staying at the house.
patio in the back of the house for guests and visitors alike to get fresh air, relax, and gain support from each other going through this difficult process.
view of the theraputic free play area 9
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scale 1/4”=10’
scale 3/32”=6’
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implementation and documentation
EVERGREEN SHRUBS DECIDIOUS TREE ROTC BUILDING
FLOWERING TREES
EVERGREEN TREES 16’ CONCRETE PATH WTH BROOM FINISH
EVERGREEN TREES GRANITE SEAT WALL
STEEL SCULPTURES (TYP.)
EVERGREEN GROUND COVER
SHADE TREE
POLISHED GRANITE REFLECTING POOL METAL HALIDE UPLIGHTING STANDARD BRICK CIRCULAR (RADIAL) PAVING PATTERN 6’ CONCRETE PATH WITH BROOM FINISH
parti DECIDIOUS SHRUBS EVERGREEN SHRUBS
DECIDIOUS SHRUBS PERENNIAL BED
STUDENT LEARNING CENTER
The UGA Memorial Garden is designed to provide visitors with a sense of enclosure, reflection, and interaction. A feeling of enclosure is accomplished through the circular form of the garden. Furthermore, the circular theme is meant THIS MEMORIAL GARDEN IS MEANT TO PROVIDE VISITORS WITH A SENSE OF to embrace those who have lost loved ones at war and symbolize life afterREFLECTION, death. ENCLOSURE, AND INTERACTION. A FEELING OF ENCLOSURE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE CIRCULAR FORM OF THE GARDEN. THE CIRCULAR THEME IS MEANT TO EMBRACE Reflection and interaction are both accomplished by the design of the reflection pool as THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES AT WAR AND SYMBOLIZE LIFE AFTER DEATH. REFLECTION AND INTERACTION ARE BOTH ACCOMPLISHED BY THE DESIGN OF THE REFLECTION POOL AS well as the circular sculptures within the garden. Specifically, the pool has a calming WELL AS THE SCULPTURES WITHIN THE GARDEN. SPECIFICALLY, THE POOL HAS A CALMING effect on the human mind while also allowing for interaction withEFFECT addition of HUMAN circularMIND WHILE ALSO ALLOWING FOR INTERACTION WITH THE CIRCUON THE LAR STEPPING STONES. MOREOVER, THE OVERSIZED SCULPTURES ALLOW FOR VISITORS TO stepping stones. Moreover, the oversized sculptures allow for visitors to climb inside and CLIMB INSIDE THEM AND HAVE A MORE PERSONAL MOMENT BY READING THE ENGRAVINGED NAMES LOVElost ONES have a more personal moment by reading the engraved names of loveOF ones inLOST the IN THE STEEL. steel frame.
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MASTER PLAN
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implementation and docmentation
PLANTING PLAN PLANT LIST
TREES CODE C ERC FD GA H LO SM YC
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SIZE 6 12' Ht. b&b 9 12' Ht. b&b 6 12' Ht. b&b 4 16' Ht. b&b 1 16' b&b 12 16' Ht. b&b 5 16' Ht. b&b 3 3" Cal. b & b
BOTANICAL NAME Catalpa bignonoides Juniperus virginiana Cornus florida Fraxinus pennsylvania Gleditsia triancanthos inermis Quercus laurifolia Acer saccharum Prunus x yedoensis
COMMON NAME Catalpa Eastern Red Cedar Flowering Dogwood Green Ash Honeylocust Laurel Oak Sugar Maple Yoshino Cherry
COMMENTS
SIZE 9 36" b&b 113 Gal. cont. 10 3 Gal. cont. 6 5 Gal. cont. 22 5 Gal. cont. 13 44" b&b 16 3 Gal. cont.
BOTANICAL NAME Azalea carolinianum Gardenia jasminiodes Pieris japonica Kalmia latifolia Photinia x fraseri Clethra alnifolia Potentilla fruticosa
COMMON NAME Carolina Azaliea Gardenia Japanese Pieris Mountain laurel Red Tip Photinia Summersweet Shrubby Cinquefoil
COMMENTS
Full to ground
SHRUBS
GRADING PLAN
CODE CA G JP ML RTP S SC
QTY.
SOD/GROUNDCOVER CODE P PW
QTY.
SIZE 207 4" pots 158 4" pots
SOD
10063 s.f.
sod
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME COMMENTS Vinca minor Periwinkle 18" O.C. Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' Purpleleaf Wintercreeper18" O.C. Cynodon sp.
Bermudagrass
Owner to make final determination on type of sod prior to installation.
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implementation and docmentation
STEEL SCULPTURE
1/2" BRACKET 1/2"X2" ANCHOR BOLT 4" CONCRETE FOOTING
2 1/4"
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STAKING AND MATERIALS PLAN
sculpture section SCULPTURE SECTION
1/2"x6" S.S. DOWELS. TWO PER UNIT SET IN NON-SHRINK GROUT
2 1/2" R 1'-6"
3/8"x6" C.S. TREE ANCHOR BOLT, SET IN NON-SHRINK GROUT (AS REQUIRED)
SLOPE AWAY
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GRANITE CAP. POLISHED FINISH. SET ON 1 1/2"-2" MORTAR BED
WATERPROOFING SEAL 3"
SEPARATOR FABRIC
3" POLISHED GRANITE CAP
1" PVC OVERFLOW PIPE WITH BLACK 2"x3" COVER PLATE
1 3/4" GRANITE VENEER, POLISHED FINISH, ANCHOR TO CAP AT BOTH ENDS, SHIM AT SILL
12'-0" TO CL OF FOUNTAIN 12" WATERPROOF GROUT, GRAY TENT
24"
2'X2' POLISHED GRANITE WALL #4 REBAR, 12" OC
FINISHED GRADE, SLOPE AWAY CONC. FOOTING, REINF. AS REQUIRED DEPTH VARIES WITH FROSTLINE 12" MIN.
PERF. DRAIN IF REQUIRED AGGREGATE BACKFILL
3" PVC DRAIN. TIE TO EXISTING DRAIN LINE
PREPARED SUBGRADE
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GRANITE SLAB WITH HONED TOP
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SEATWALL SECTION seatwall section
NOTES: SEAL ALL MORTAR JOINTS AND DAMP PROOF BACK AND VENEER JOINT AT SOIL LINE. USE CHANNEL PINS.
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BLACK CAST IRON DRAIN
FOUNTAIN SECTION reflecting pool section 14