Eric Arneson
PANGEA EXPRESS
BIOGRAPHY
Eric Arneson
is a undergraduate from the School of Landscape Architecture at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. From Healdsburg California, Eric studied Fine Art and Botany at Santa Rosa Junior College resulting in his passion for Landscape Design. Focused on the mixture of aesthetics, function, and ecology Eric’s work reflects the skills he has gained during his experience studying at AAU, freelance designing and working/interning for multiple firms.
CONTENTS PROJECTS SENIOR PROJECT / BENDWAY PARK •BENDWAY PARK
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ACADEMIC • CAPILLARITY • BROAD BOTANICAL GARDEN • CALIFORNIA MODERN
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WORK • MILL VALLEY RESIDENCE • SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENCE • SOTHEBY’S REALTY OFFICE • SAN PABLO AVENUE
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EXHIBITION • SFFGS 2015 • AAU SPRING SHOW ENTRANCE
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES • DRONE AIDED DESIGN • 3D PRINTING
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BENDWAY PARK For over a century, large stretches of the scenic Russian River have been dominated by industry, leaving small towns like Healdsburg, California with a broken link between the community and the beauty and resources of the river. With over 60% of the town’s riverfront occupied by a gravel processing facility on a site known as the Healdsburg Bendway, virtually no space is available for the needs of the people or environment. The Bendway Park proposal revitalizes a 100 acre industrial site along the river. Focusing on the issues of public access, economic viability, and environmental restoration, this proposal confronts the mismanagement of the Healdsburg riverfront with a vision of a practical and sustainable alternative. The unique site conditions and extensive input from local citizens have resulted in the transformation of this site into a vibrant post-industrial riverfront that will fulfill the needs of people and environment for generations.
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BENDWAY PARK
THE BENDWAY
Aerial view of Bendway
The current state of the Bendway is a stark juxtaposition of a fleeting riparian habitat being crushed by massive gravel piles and steel structures. All the beach shown is impossible to access without trespassing and maneuvering hazardous unstable gravel paths.
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BENDWAY PARK
Sixty percent of the riverfront within Healdsburg city limits is occupied by Syar Industries, a gravel and aggregate supplier for the region. The site is a 100 acre expanse of gravel storage piles that can exceed 60 feet in height and excavated gravel pits that flood yearly.
SYAR INDUSTRIES
Bendway towers
Conveyor belt
Plan of existing bendway
Existing invasive plants
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Contextual plant studies resulted in the creation of distinct plant zones strategically and appropriately placed with each serving as the catalyst for an extensive habitat restoration.
BENDWAY PARK
THE BENDWAY
Meadow Shrubs Artemisia californica Baccharis glutinosa Baccharis pilularis Mimulus aurantiacus Perennials Achillea millefolium Castilleja subinclusa Cirsium occidentale Clarkia gracilis Eschscholzia californica Lasthenia burkei Lupinus latifolius Scrophularia californica Salvia mellifera Eriogonum umbellatum
Woodland Grasses Alopecurus aequalis Bromus laevipes Elymus glaucus Elymus multisetus Festuca californica Festuca idahoensis Festuca microstachys Hordeum brachyantherum Leymus triticoides Muhlenbergia rigens Nassella pulchra
Trees Acer macrophyllum Aesculus californica Cercis occidentalis Cornus glabrata Fraxinus latifolia Juglans hindsii Populus Fremontii Quercus agrifolia Quercus lobata Shrubs Artemisia californica Baccharis pilularis Calycanthus occidentalis Heteromeles arbutifolia Ribes sanguineum Rosa californica Symphoricarpos rivularis
Riparian Perennials Aristolochia californica Heuchera micracantha Lonicera hispidula Lonicera involucrata Vitis californica Grasses Festuca californica Festuca idahoensis Festuca microstachys Hordeum brachyantherum Muhlenbergia rigens
Trees Acer negundo Acer macrophyllum Alnus rhombifolia Alnus rubra Fraxinus latifolia Juglans hindsii Populus Fremontii Quercus agrifolia Salix exigua Salix laevigata Salix lasiandra Salix lasiolepis Shrubs Baccharis glutinosa Baccharis pilularis Calycanthus occidentalis Ribes sanguineum Symphoricarpos rivularis
Wetland Perennials Aristolochia californica Cyperus eragrostis Downingia pusilla Lonicera hispidula Lonicera involucrata Rubus ursinus Vitis californica Grasses Carex barbarae Carex nudata Carex comosa Deschampsia elongata Juncus patens
Evergreen Woodland
Trees Acer negundo Alnus rhombifolia Alnus rubra Populus Fremontii Salix exigua Salix laevigata Salix lasiandra Salix lasiolepis
Perennials Castilleja subinclusa Cyperus eragrostis Downingia pusilla limnanthes douglasii Limnanthes vinculans Navarretia leucocephala Persicaria amphibia Scrophularia californica
Shrubs Symphoricarpos rivularis
Grasses Alopecurus pratensis Carex barbarae Carex nudata Carex comosa Deschampsia elongata Juncus patens Leymus triticoides Typha latifolia
Trees Pinus ponderosa Quercus agrifolia Sequoia sempervirens Umbellularia californica Shrubs Calycanthus occidentalis Heteromeles arbutifolia Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum Rosa californica
Perennials Aristolochia californica Heuchera micracantha Lonicera hispidula Lonicera involucrata Polystichum munitum Vitis californica Woodwardia fimbriata Grasses Melica geyeri
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BENDWAY PARK
Meetings with local community members and landscape architects provided crucial insight into the needs and opinions of the people that will be using this site. It is clear that people want a strong connection between the town and the river.
COMMUNITY INPUT S.M.A.R.T. Train Inaccessible Beach Accessible beach Pedestrian / Vehicular Circulation
Existing river accessibility & circulation
Gravel piles Flood level
Existing gravel piles and flood condition
Community Feedback • Link to plaza via Foss Creek Trail • Parking • Trails / Paths • Variety of beaches • Kayak & Canoe Launches • Embrace the river • Preserve history of site • incorporate existing Memorial Beach • Camping • Wine tasting / Tourist friendly
Views Structures to remain
Design opportunities
Potential development Areas
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The study of the current and projected economic, environmental, and social issues has resulted in the design of three distinct activity zones structured by a circulation, storm water and planting design.
BENDWAY PARK
INFRASTRUCTURE
Programming
Circulation
Storm Water Strategy
Project boundary
Project boundary
Zone 1: High Density (entrance / recreation)
Pedestrian circulation
• Lifeguarded beaches • River steps at bridge abutment • Picnic area • Site access points / Pedestrian Bridge • Vehicular entrances • Tree walks • Bendway Towers • Playground
Zone 2: Medium Density (economic engine) • Light industrial warehouses and offices • Wine cellar for wine tasting and storage • Restaurants • Edible landscaping
Zone 3: Low Density (riverfront)
• Elevation of pedestrian on site path at 95’ to remain above flood levels • Tree walks / repurposed conveyor structure
Project boundary Typical river elevation
Flood level
Beach Access
• Concrete beach landings
Vehicular circulation
• Street with bike lane
Parking
• River front camping • Small craft launches • Beach access
• 132 public parking spaces total
• Elevation at roughly 90 feet above sea level
• Elevation at 75 feet above sea level
depending on storm event
Bio Retention Ponds
• Absorption of up to 10 million gallons of water into the local aquifer in a storm event • Reduction of downstream flooding • Replenishment of local aquifer for local communities and agriculture
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BENDWAY PARK
With its wide variety of programming, spaces and, scenic beauty Bendway Park will serve as the regions go to riverfront space drawing in thousands of users yearly and bolstering the local economy.
MASTER PLAN Beach access Pedestrian access Vehicular access Path Parking Industrial zone Small craft launch Restroom Tree walk Playground Swimming area Picnic area Restaurants / Wine tasting Camping Dining Wine tasting
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250’
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In this proposal the massive existing gravel piles have been removed and the site sculpted to create a year round walkable space surrounded by a mosaic of thriving native habitats.
PLANTING & SECTIONS Limnanthes vinculans Salix laevigata Juncus patens Alnus rhombifolia Populus fremontii
Carex nudata Populus fremontii Juglans hindsii Salix exigua Cyper us erogrostis
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Riparian
2/ Beach Landing
Planting zones
Wetland
Path
Retention pond
Tree Walk
Existing Topography
A Ri par ian
Russian
Beach
Ripar ian
Towers
Path
Wetland
Woodland
Path
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Bacchar is pilular is Heteromeles arbutifolia Acer macrophyllum Aesculus califor nica
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Woodland
Native plantings have been integrated with the repurposed postindustrial landscape of Bendway Park as a celebration of the sites reclamation.
Quercus lobata
Woodland
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Tree Walk
Wetland
Path
Lasthenia califor nica Hordeum brachyanther um Muhlenbergia r igens Bacchar is glutinosa Leymus tr iticoides
Quercus agr ifolia Pinus ponderosa Sequoia semper virens Woodwardia fimbr iata Umbellular ia califor nica
Meadow
Evergreen Woodland
5/ Solar Panels
Woodland
Wine Celar
Meadow
Path
Path
Par king
Light Industr ial Zone
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BENDWAY AERIAL
Aerial view of Bendway Park looking south west
This proposal for the quarter mile stretch of riverfront at Bendway Park addresses both the community input and city directives. More importantly, it provides a vision that will re-connect the people of Healdsburg with their river by providing long awaited public access, economic sustainability, and habitat restoration.
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RIVER STEPS
Bendway Park looking East
The Bendway Park design strategically integrates repurposed and proposed elements into a riparian habitat restoration to provide the community with a magnificent, safe, and accessible river front park.
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RAILROAD BEACH
Retrofitted bridge abutment with river steps
The railroad bridge abutment has been retrofitted with river steps that provide safe swimming, fishing and Water Carnival viewing opportunities.
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A more passive and serene portion of the park where the river itself predominates. Beach steps are placed along the path to provide year round accessibility to an ever changing riverfront.
RIVERFRONT
A new stretch of river is now accessible for people to enjoy its beauty and recourses
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The park’s pedestrian circulation path is at an elevation of 95’ above sea level guaranteeing year round accessibility throughout the park even during severe flooding conditions.
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Riparian
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Re purposed siltation pond and pathway along the wetland
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SILTATION POND / POOL
Existing elements play a unique role in the proposed design Such as this repurposed thickener that now serves as a pool.
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Wine cellars inspired by the existing industrial structures host a dining and wine tasting experience under the shade of oaks and surrounded by flowing native meadows.
WINE BUNKER
Wine bunker view
Wine bunker plan
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Four warehouses invite businesses such as wine production and bottling.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Light industry plan
Light industry view
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The overhead conveyors have been repurposed as tree walks immersing visitors into a California woodland with panoramic views of the site and beyond.
TREE WALK
Tree walk section / detail
Tree walk view
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BENDWAY TOWERS
Bendway towers / meadow
The four Bendway Towers have been reinstated as the iconic symbol of the site’s history and provide a visual link to the town.
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At their base, a 200 foot diameter lawn offers a flexible space for public events and gatherings.
Bendway towers as a flexible use space for events such as movie viewing
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ACADEMIC Various projects from studio classes during my studies at the Academy of Art University. 2012 -2016 • CAPILLARITY • BROAD BOTANICAL GARDEN • CALIFORNIA MODERN
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CAPILLARY CELLS
In order to create a more integrated space a grid system inspired by capillary action (water wicking) is applied. The grid is comprised of programmatic cells reacting to and collaborating with adjacent connections creating a functional and unified network. Proposed mixed use residential and commercial buildings are strategically placed to enhance site features as well as attract new users.
USABLE OPEN SPACE
PLAZA
Flexible use open space
HABITAT
Boardwalk view
COMMERCIAL
Cellular grid
OPEN SPACE & HABITAT
Lawn view
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A combination of elevated boardwalks and modular porous paving immerses users in a harmonious interface between the natural and urban surroundings.
BOARDWALK & STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Cornus nuttallii
Salix laevigata
Calamagrostis nutkaensis Agrostis pallens
Cercis occidentalis
Plantago maritima
Miscanthus sinensis
Distichlis spicata
Equisetum telmateia
Festuca rubra
SEASONAL WETLAND PLANTING
Boardwalk plan
Boardwalk / willow grove
Koeleria macrantha
Juncus pattens
Deschampsia cespitosa
Festuca rubra
ELEVATED BOARDWALK
LOW IMPACT DIAMOND PIER
STORM WATER CATCHMENT AND FILTRATION ZONE
Achillea millefolium
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An integrated pair ofzero net structures provides office, retail and educational space for visitors. The visitor center willprovide information and experiences related to the natural systems of the California landscape.
VISITOR CENTER
OFFICE & VISITOR CENTER
Bench design OFFICE & RETAIL
Visitor center plan
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HABITAT FLEXIBLE CAFE SPACE
PLAZA SPACE
DROUGHT RESISTANT PLANTINGS
PASSIVE & ACTIVE SOLAR ARCHITECTURE
29. BROAD BOTANICAL GARDEN
Large concrete retaining walls address grade change adjacent to the newly built Broad Museum, Los Angeles.
BROAD BOTANICAL GARDEN
View of Broad plaza museum framed with exotic foliage
Section / detail of planter retaining wall
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Residential design with a goal of maximizing usable space in a narrow yard with a spiral circulation. Water color medium.
CALIFORNIA MODERN
Watercolor plan rendering
Yard view
Watercolor section rendering
Yard view 2
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WORK A combination of freelance and professional projects from around the Bay Area between 2015-2016. • • • •
MILL VALLEY RESIDENCE SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENCE SOTHEBYS REALTY OFFICE SAN PABLO AVENUE
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33. MILL VALLEY RESIDENCE
MILL VALLEY RESIDENCE
View from deck to firepit
A modern design was used to compliment existing architecture and maximize lawn space for the client’s children. A fire pit seating area is placed in the far end of the yard for evening dining and entertainment.
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SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENCE
Landscape design for an apartment building in San Francisco, CA. The client required design that used affordable and practical materials while also creating a modern atmosphere that complimented the proposed building.
Yard view 1
Yard view 2
Yard view 3
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SOTHEBY’S REALTY OFFICE
Schematic design, rendering, animation, and construction document package for Sotheby’s Realty Office in Healdsburg, CA. Lucas & Lucas Landscape Architecture in Healdsburg, CA. 2015
Frontyard rendering
Edible garden rendering
Construction document package
Frontayrd view
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Design and Rendering for apartment development in North Berkeley. Groundworks Office in Berkeley, CA. 2016
SAN PABLO AVENUE
Roof deck view
Courtyard view
Aerial view of roof deck
Courtyard view 2
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EXHIBITION DESIGN Two examples of exhibition work for the 2015 San Francisco Flower & Garden Show and the 2015 Academy of Art University Spring Show entrance. • SFFGS 2015 • AAU SPRING SHOW ENTRANCE
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39. SFFGS 2015
The Sublimation garden exhibition at the 2015 San Francisco Flower & Garden Show (SFFGS) was a collaboration between myself and a fellow student, Nahal Sohbati that won an unprecedented 7 gold medals including best of show.
SFFGS 2015
Plan / Section
Rendering
Completed garden
Interview with Debra Lee Baldwin
ASLA chapter build crew
An unprecedented 7 awards
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Like the process of sublimation this garden focused on the drastic transition from solid to light with contrasting materials, forms and a planting designed for the drought crisis in California.
Drought proof planting
Gabion grid in an ephemeral contrast with planting
Sublimation
Visitors enjoying the garden
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Design and build of a custom wooden bench made of 4x4s and CNC routed plywood for the Academy of Art’s Spring Show.
AAU SPRING SHOW ENTRANCE
Digital 3D mockup
Digital 3D model
Building process and sorting of pieces
42. AAU SPRING SHOW ENTRANCE
Completed entrance being enjoyed by visitors
The bench was 80 feet long and served as the entrance for the entire 2 months of the show.
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES As a young emerging professional I aim to familiarize myself with the new and exciting technologies that can be used for design purposes. Drones and 3D printing are two technologies that will have a definite impact on the future of design and are tools that I use in my design process. • DRONE AIDED DESIGN • 3D PRINTING
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45. DRONE AIDED DESIGN
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The aerial photography abilities I have with my drone allow me to create high quality images and video of a site for design, marketing, and analysis applications.
Forestville, CA
Clearlake, CA
De Young San Francisco, CA
SOMA San Francisco, CA
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SITE SURVEYS
By combining the features of the drone with third party software I am able to create precise aerial surveys of project sites in the form of contour / elevation maps, NDVI maps, and 3D scans.
Orthomosaic map
NDVI map
3D model
Contour
47. NEW TECHNOLOGIES / 3D PRINTING
With a 3D printer I am able to create highly detailed to scale models of site furnishing, topography and well.... anything else!
3D PRINTING
3D printer
Bench mock-up (1/2”=1’-0”)
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Topography from drone scan (1”=200’)
Bench mock-up(1/2”=1’-0”)
Bench mock-up (1/2”=1’-0”)
Bench mock-up with drone print (1/2”=1’-0”)
THANK YOU!
Dear Mom,
Thank you for being there literally every step of the way on my journey to becoming the designer I am now. You have been so incredibly supportive and just the most important figure as I gained my education. Everything from my artistic talents to my choosing the academy of art is because of your guidance and teaching. Everything in this portfolio is made possible because of you and the amazing job you have done as a mother and teacher. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done to push me and help me get this degree and career of my dreams. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!! Your loving son, -Eric Arneson
THANK YOU!
Dear Oma and Opa, Thank you for being the wonderfully supportive and embracing role models a young designer like myself needed. The gardening I learned from you both guided me to become the landscape designer I am now. Every single weed picked, every flower planted and every shovel of dirt in that yard was a moment of pure joy for me and I thank you both for teaching me. This portfolio of work is a result of the inspiration and experience I gained in your wonderful garden. Thank you for being the inspiration I needed to become the designer I am now. Your loving grandson, -Eric Arneson
THANK YOU!
Dear Grandma, Thank you for everything you have done to teach us grandchildren the importance of education and to provide us with the opportunities to pursue our dreams. You are an inspiring role model for all of us as we grow older and you mean the world to us. This portfolio of work is made possible by you and everything you have done to make me appreciate the opportunities of knowledge and refined skills in a subject of my passion. Thank you so very much Grandma. Your loving grandson, -Eric Arneson
THANK YOU!
Dear Dad, Thank you for being the amazing father and teacher a son needed to be continuously inspired and curious of the world around him. The numerous camping, hiking, kayaking, and other adventures you brought me on as a young boy are engrained in my memory as the most wonderful times of my life. The lessons you gave me of the natural world and sciences were the best classes I have had. This portfolio of work is a result of your guidance and I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done to make me the designer, lover of science and adventure that I am now. Thank you! Your loving son, -Eric Arneson