Multi-Use Detention Basins: design guidelines and master plan Fronteras: town revitalization plan Health and Wellness: medical center extension master plan Bata de Cola: neighborhood traffic circle Survival on the Rio: land art conceptual master plan Public Lands and Utilities: resource planning Design Support Services: drafting and 3D simulation
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When I research and design, as an environmental and landscape professional, I imagine myself in the kitchen: trusted tools at hand, and the visceral thrill of exploration loaded in my nerves. Like a kitchen, the landscape architectural studio is a place that synthesizes a scientific comprehension of material components and the creative spark to put them together. Like a good chef, I have kept a book of the tried and true recipes of my creation to refresh my memory as each new endeavor begins and to share with those with whom I would like to collaborate. Welcome to my kitchen. Have a look around!
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1 Single-purpose Basin Design Legacy
1 Eroding Basin
Prep time: 2009-2010, part-time Skills: grading & planting design Makes about about: 1 thesis, 1 county ty design g manu manual, 1 master plan Serves: Pima County F Flood Control
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Many Multi-use Drainage Examples
1 Hard-Times Pueblo
1 Town Champion
1 University Design Team
Prep time: 2009, three months Skills: community engagement, digital graphics Makes M about: 1 master-plan Serves: Ali Alice and Roberto Valenzuela uela
NORTHERN TOWN APPROACH
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK
RESIDENTIAL INFILL TRAIN DEPOT TOURISM CENTER MAIN PLAZA HOMESTAY PLAZA COMMUNITY CENTER AGRICULTURE TOWER EL BALCON PARQUE PEDESTRIAN SPINE GREEN HEART
ACEQUIA TRAIL GREENHOUSES GREEN HEART ENTRANCE EXPERIMENTAL MODULAR HOUSING
GENERAL IGNACIO ZARAGOZA PROMENADE PLAZAS MIRADORES EQUESTRIAN CENTER ECOLODGE
EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT
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“The ‘back porch’ of Fronteras would connect landscapes of agricultural and economic productivity.”
“‘Punched out’ placitas could introduce passersby to the rich natural heritage of productive pastures, a beautiful river, and impressive background mountain views.”
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1 Hospital Expansion
1 Poor Circulation Network
Many Constrained Views
Prep time: 2009, 2 months Skills: a child’s imagination, digital graphics Makes about: 1 master plan Serves: University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
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Figures: Master plan. Section A, and lighting detail (note enumerated viewpoints)
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1 Traffic Calming
1 Local Tradition
1 Vernacular Material
Prep p time: 2008-2010, 0, off and on Skills: public charrette, e, design/build g Makes about: 2 presentations, 1 installed design g Serves: Jefferson Park Neighborhood, g Tucson, AZ
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1 Disturbed River
1 Public Visitor Center
Prep time: 2008, one month Skills: extensive site analysis, hand graphics Images, from left to right: New Mexico Natural Heritage Program 2007; Arroyo Seco Foundation / D. McCormick 2010; R. Ortiz 2004;
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Many Exotic Plants
Serves: City of Albuquerque Open Space Division
A handful of scenery
Several planning document types
Biology (to taste)
Prep time: 2005-2013, varies Skills: land planning, GIS, technical writing Makes about: project spreadsheets, siting studies, NEPA documents, maps and illustrations Serves: BLM, NPS, utility companies
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A handful of scenery
Several document planning d ocument types
Biology (to taste)
Prep time: 2007-2013, varies Pr Skills: CADD, 3D modeling, g digital g graphics g Special Ingredient: g continuing g education Makes: plans, details, & renderings g Serves: employers
Drip Irrigation Layout
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