Landscape Architecture Portfolio - Undergrad Work

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Phillip W. Zawarus philzawarus@yahoo.com (623) 826-6316

education

Arizona State University College of Design Bachelor

of

Science in L a n d s c a p e Architecture Minor in Planning Cumulative 3.22

Urban GPA:

work experience

E nv i ro n m en t a l Planning Group, Phoenix AZ D e s i g n Internship August-October 2008 A u t o C A D technician, G r a p h i c and Hand Renderings

awards

D e s i g n Excellence Award, Group Project Fall 2007

computer skills A u t o d e s k A u t o C A D 2009, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Google SketchUp, Microsoft Power Point, K e r k y t h e a Rendering System 2008

fabrication skills Woodworking, Laser Cutting, Scale Model Building (plaster casting, bass wood, foam board, chip board) Technical Drawing

undergraduate portfolio: spring 2006 - spring 2009


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adaptive

footprint

networks

PRESERVE

retention

FRAGMENT

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TOURISM

beacon

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industry

IDENTITY

dynamics

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program

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dictate

AWARENESS

metro phoenix, az

barrier

function

REVERENCE

activity

collision

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F I LT R AT I O N


7. PHOENIX, AZ

PRESERVATION PLANNING WILDLIFE CORRIDORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE V

6. PHOENIX, AZ

SONORAN PRESERVE EDGE DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IV


8. SCOTTSDALE, AZ GREEN COMMUNITY BIO [CULTURAL] AL INTEGRAL STUDIO

5. PHOENIX, AZ

SKY HARBOR AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURAL PARK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE III

4. PHOENIX, AZ

3. PHOENIX, AZ

MEMORIAL CEMETERY PHASE I DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III

MEMORIAL CEMETERY PHASE II DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III

2. TEMPE, AZ

ARIZONA STATE CAMPUS FOREST MALL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS II



drafting

models

context

barrier

lower division

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F I LT R AT I O N


FILTRATION Natural and built materials, along with elevations changes, screen views and separate spaces throughout the longated site. The visual stimulus promoted by these different spaces and materials becomes engages the viewer. Curiosity drives the circulation of the site, while maintaining its integrity of private spaces for personal use. Nodes of elevation change become places of gathering.


barrier Balancing the placement of plants for their characteristics create spaces for private and collaborative congregation, through the various forms of screens. Light enters the site in various ways throughout the day, thus determining the quality and comfort of each space by the natural elements. The spaces meant for more intimate occupation have decreased visibility from outside for more comfort. Vegetation and screens act as different barriers depending on the perceived purpose.

private The enclosed space from screens and vegetation allow for a more intimate environment. Functional screens interact with the natural lighting of the sight, by glowing, filtering, and mimicking the forms of vegetation. This model details those functions and displays the harnessing ability of natural elements. Inhabitants are able to escape the chaos that rushes the site throughout the day.

TEMPE, AZ

ARIZONA STATE CAMPUS FOREST MALL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS II



function

REVERENCE dynamics

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REVERENCE A place of solitude of-

fers the ability to connect with a lost one at a more unique private and personal level. The adaptive design of this site creates dynamic spaces that change to the occasion dependant on natural elements, specifically rain fall, which then present a new atmosphere within the space. Respect for these veterans is deserved by all visitors as they walk through a threshold of lost ones.

dynamics A Veterans Memorial Cemetery provides recollection for what they served. The site encourages dynamic elements to present themselves to honour those lost. The carving of the site permits water to collect at the basin for a place of reflection. It is there, as well, that lush vegetation exist. As visitors rise from this basin vegetation becomes more meek and solemn for a more intimate environment at the personal burial plots.


function

Dynamic conditions serve the function of the site, by separating intimate spaces for memorial and open spaces for reflection. The site becomes functional for all visitors, be it related to those honored or as a refuge from the outside for intimate use. Vegetation has a bold purpose. Exposure taints the upper site for respect that is deserved to the men that died and sacrificed for this country. Shade and comfort overwhelm the lower part to ease into a reverence for the veterans and ones self.

PHOENIX, AZ

MEMORIAL CEMETERY PHASE I DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III



program

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dictate

AWARENESS


AWARENESS The iconic represen-

tation of the past from veterans aids in the understanding of heritage and tradition, while preserving that memory. Spaces are meant to tell a story and create direction for us to find our self. The site permits heightened awareness and sensitivity to our context and the contents of our surroundings.


p ro g ra m As program begins to compliment the site, attention to the quality of spaces increases through the enhancement of awareness. Places of administration, recollection, and record keeping now have a role in the setting of the site. With the catacombs placed inside the earth of the walls, which split, and fans out the site from one side to the other, dictating all other intentions within the site.

dictate

Vegetation is also dictated on the by the intention of this site. From the outside, groves of ocotillo and agave are aligned according to the catacombs on the inside within the wall. The ocotillo match up with the actual tombs while agave fill in the gaps for future placement. Deciduous canopy trees are also used for the intention of displaying the changing of the seasons as an additional dynamic.

PHOENIX, AZ

MEMORIAL CEMETERY PHASE II DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III



IDENTITY

activity

collision

upper division analysis

synthesis

research

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collision

The context of Sky Harbor International Airport is a chaos of infrastructure colliding from all dimensions, with the airport and freeways being the most active. The scale of infrastructure is very diverse as well ranging from air traf fic to bicycle and pedestrian routes along the canal and Rio Salado. With the context of our site primary directed towards business travellers and other visitors via the airport, there is few function of that audience to be comfortable.

a place presents itself on visitors to Phoenix every time they arrive through Sky Harbor International Airport, giving a unique perspective. This perspective is often tainted when staying at hotels in a tainted urban structure. It is a necessity to provide a positive identity of a city to visitors with cultural values and diversity. Infrastructure is a fundamental element to a cities survival and must function to the large audience of Phoenix.

Craig Crowley site context


activity

The identity of Phoenix to visitors from other major cities becomes monotonous and distinctness, of which this site hopes to disrupt. Infrastructure for pedestrians and visitors is the main issue addressed, with circulation as a supplemental addition, with the program and function of the site becoming the most intriguing and eventful addition to the area. The site welcomes both the visitors and residents of the area. The addition of a pedestrian infras truc ture becomes invaluable.

PHOENIX, AZ

SKY HARBOR AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURAL PARK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE III GROUP PROJECT

PHILLIP ZAWARUS CRAIG CROWLEY CHRISTOPHER OLSEN



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adaptive

footprint

PRESERVE


P RESERVE The edge conditions

along the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve must improve for the survival of natural inhabitation of plants and animals. By protecting it while utilizing design intent, a balance between native species and human development can exist. Providing guidelines for an interdependent existence will diminish the disruption of this ecosystem.

footprint

With the preservation of open space already in place, edge conditions and development continue to demoralize the scenic experience for visitors. Through preserving the land for proper development and decreasing the footprint, wildlife and vegetation can continue to exist and live harmoniously with residents the. Utilizing prefab housing, composed of steel storage containers, will decrease site impact, preserving and restoring n a t u r a l conditions.

PHOENIX, AZ

SONORAN PRESERVE EDGE DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IV

SITE ANALYSIS

GROUP PROJECT

Aerial Map

Wash System

Soil Types

CHRISTOPHER BROWN SITE SYNTHESIS


adaptive The site incorporates different housing densities, commercial lots, and a trail head to the preserve. The pre-fab housing allows for many options in arrangement and placement amongst themselves, by stacking and orientation to utilize the available space. Attaching and removing containers from the lots makes it adaptive to future plans of the site and promote high density without disturbing the site.

Road System



networks

retention

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FRAGMENT


FRAGMENT Defragmentation and

the loss of wildlife habitat is one of the primary concerns for Phoenix. The continuation of urban sprawl increasingly fragments large open spaces into small parcels that cannot support native wildlife and vegetation. Each system is dependant of each other, providing benefits and synergy for the site and the opportunity for wildlife to resurge into the urban fabric of Phoenix.

Road System

retention

Understanding the process of fragmentation of open spaces can help deter the direction and prevention so that the urban infrastructure does not overwhelm the remaining open space for wildlife habitation. Proposal of bioreserves and programmed spaces will aid in the defragmentation of wildlife habitats while also creating concepts for future development in between. With the volumes of runoff calculated on the site, sizes of retention basins could be determined to promote heavier foliage and a refuge for animals from predators and residents from the heat.

PHOENIX, AZ

PRESERVATION PLANNING WILDLIFE CORRIDORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE V

Paved Surfaces

Wash System


networks

The character of the site was homogenous in form and surface conditions, with little impervious surfaces on sight, which accounted for only a small percentage of barren soil throughout. The decision was made to create a system of retention basins throughout the site so that a serious of relief points can form and allow for inhabitation by both people and wildlife. After that, designations of the basins occurred so that the two habitations would only interfere at a more subtle state. The selection of the types of basins would create networks for wildlife and pedestrians to pass from one to the other and have a more desirable circulation of the site.

DEVELOPMENT SIZE

91 units

138 units

AVERAGE PROPERTY VALUE

$305,138

$237,699

DEVELOPMENT VALUE BEFORE EVALUATION

$27,767,558

$32,802,462

NUMBER OF UNITS NEAR CORRIDOR

N/A

138

DEVELOPMENT VALUE INCREASE

N/A

+ 6%

PROPERTY VALUE AFTER PREMIUM

$27,767,558

$34,770,609

PROPERTY VALUE DIFFERENCE

+ $7,003,051

Retention Basin by Type Green - Wildlife Orange - Multi-Use

Ridge Lines



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nario, Scottsdale’s loss of tourism and loss from the Airport will cause an economic failure. This project provides a solution to the Scottsdale community, addressing the critical system of the airport. By keeping the airport an economically viable means of transportation, Scottsdale may thrive, allowing the city to continue to enjoy “Live, Work, Play” while using its revenue to continue to transform towards sustainability and regeneration.

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ

GREEN COMMUNITY BIO [CULTURAL] AL INTEGRAL STUDIO INTEGRAL STUDIO

PHILLIP ZAWARUS - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE JOHANNA COLLINS - ARCHITECTURE ERIC PRICHARD - ARCHITECTURE

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Algae factories stretch along the site to provide fuel for the airport while becoming a beacon of identity to visitors at night with its unique roof structure. At the bottom of the site a carved ditch is in place to collect run-off from the site. When the ditched is full of water it creates the impression of floating algae ponds that contain a variety of species for experimental and educational purposes. The recreational park is a place for activities and leisure for the pedestrians, tourists, and residents of the area. Fields of open space function as programmed areas for sports and events.


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