m i c he l l e l a z a r z work samples
february 2024
A r t Park
This design aims to unify the Denver Per forming Arts Complex, Convention Center, and Cherry Creek by re-arranging infrastructure, celebrating Cherry Creek as both a stage and shared edge, and blending the iconic and historic architecture, and contemporary arts & culture in an urban destination park.
Studio 3 | Spring 2023
DENVER PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX
ARAPAHOE ST.
LOADING DOCK
13TH ST. (ONE WAY) EXIST
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NATURALIZED MEADOW
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LOADING DOCK
RAMP
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UPPER PLAZA (16,300 sf)
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LOADING DOCK
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CHAMPA ST. (ONE WAY)
RAMP
TERRACE (1,720 sf)
P
RAMP
LOWER PLAZA (4,875 sf)
RAM
SLOPED TURF LAWN (10,700 sf)
FOOD HALL, RESTROOMS, & RENTAL SHOP (2-STORY / 18,500 SF)
1245 CHAMPA
CHAMPA PLAZA
LOADING DOCK
AMPHITHEATRE SEATING (~160) BRIDGE
STAGE (24X48)
FOREST MEADOW NATURE PLAY ISLAND
“THE DANCERS”
TURF LAWN (19,690 sf)
WETLAND BOARDWALK
SPEER BLVD.
ROOF RUNOFF ROOF RUNOFF
RUNOFF FILTRATION
SE
(2) DRIVING LANES (1) BRT LANE IN EACH DIRECTION SEPARATED BY TREE MEDIAN
CONVENTION CENTER
RV I CE CE A NT C ER CE PA SS F RK O IN R C G O & N BE VE LL N CO TIO N
SLOPED NATURALIZED UPLAND
WETLAND AND RIPARIAN ZONES FLOOD CONTROL AND FILTRATION
NATURALIZED CHERRY CREEK
BLUE BEAR FARM
AURARIA
CONNECTS TO SPEER AT STOUT & TO COLFAX
STORMWATER PLANTERS LIGHT RAIL & STOUT ST.
GARCIA ST.
C en ter Spo r ts & Rec Co m plex
TRACK
PICNIC SHELTER
PLAYGROUND
PICNIC SHELTER
SAND VOLLEYBALL
GRANDSTANDS
IN
(123) PARKING SPACES
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BIORETENTION SWALES
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BIRD BOX BASEBALL
H AS W
PICKLEBALL & TENNIS COURTS
BASEBALL FIELD STORAGE
BIKE RACKS
PICNIC SHELTER + CONCESSIONS
SKATE PARK
TRACK & FIELD REC CENTER BATTING CAGES
This project also challenged me to work architecturally as a landscape designer, and I am proud to say that my design was chosen by the town.
DEMO GARDEN
FOOTBALL
UTAP | April 2022 - January 2023 This design re-imagines Center Park as a sports complex, complete with a new recreation center to serve the growing population, while keeping the existing football field in place to reduce financial barriers to construction.
WATER TOWER
OUTDOOR THEATRE
PICNIC SHELTER + CONCESSIONS
WARMUP FIELD
COMMUNITY GARDENS
0'
25'
50'
100'
(33.180 sf ) NTS
Fron t i er High S ch o o l Adaptive Reuse
Elizabeth School District is exploring an adaptive reuse plan for the former Frontier High School. Opportunities for activation include affordable & workforce housing, retail, business incubator, rec center, early childhood development facilities, and outdoor recreation.
UTAP | May 2023 - Present
NTS
E. FIRST ST.
CHESTNUT ST.
L AC Co u r th o u s e D e m o Garden Critical design principles for the Las Animas County Courthouse demonstration garden included low-water, native and adapted plant palette, featuring seasonal interest, texture, color, and fragrance. I also proposed that this could serve as an educational demonstration garden for the county.
MAPLE ST.
UTAP | November 2022 - October 2023
NTS
1 1/2”
AMORPHA CANASCENS 10”
6 1/2”
Leadplant 5”
2”
1/2”
NOT TO SCALE