RACHEL WARE Planning + Design Portfolio
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Proposed 41st Street Bridge
Multi-modal Station Riverfront Plaza OER (Outdoor Equipment Retailers)
Nature Viewing
Walking Trail
Charter School
Community Center
Mixed-use (Retail, residential, oďŹƒce, parking)
Vegetated Submerged Constructed Wetland
Introduction & Resume
Muskogee Commons
Livable OKC
Research & Planning
Lift Station (Existing)
Naturalized Cherry Creek 0
p. 4
Internships p. 6
p. 10
Topographic Model p. 16
p. 18
250 ft
New Cherry Center p. 22
500 ft
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RACHEL WARE |introduction
My path to landscape architecture... I have always had a deeply rooted love for the outdoors which evolved into a profound interest in environmental sustainability. Combined with my passion to make a positive impact in communities, the diverse field of landscape architecture satisfies my curiosity and interests while challenging me to think critically. This is a collection of projects I completed during my graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma as well as projects completed as a graduate research assistant with the Institute for Quality Communities. I hope these projects communicate my passion for the field of landscape architecture, my vision for a healthier future, and my desire to grow as a designer, an advocate, and a leader.
Lake 22, North Cascades, Washington
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RESUME
Rachel Ware
phone: 918-839-2665 email: rachel.ware@ou.edu Twitter: @RachelWare127 website: rachelware.com
WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelors of Science Biological Sciences
Masters of Landscape Architecture
Oklahoma State University Graduation | Dec. 2014 GPA: 3.74
University of Oklahoma Graduation | May 2018 GPA: 3.95
08/2016present
Graduate Research Assistant | OU Institute for Quality Communities
05/201708/2017
Planning & Sustainability Intern III | King County Wastewater Treatment Division
05/201607/2017
Environmental Science Intern III | County of Henrico Risk Management
08/201512/2015
Graduate Research Assistant | OU Division of Landscape Architecture
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
HONORS + AWARDS + LEADERSHIP
AutoCAD, ArcGIS Adobe | InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Microsoft Office | Word, Excel, PowerPoint SketchUp, LandFX, Lumion Sharepoint, OneDrive
2017
University Olmsted Scholar
2017
Southwest Parks & Recreation Training Institute Scholarship
2016-2017
Faculty Selection Committee Member
2016-2017
Graduate Student Senate
2015-2017
Oklahoma Licensure Board Scholarship
PERSONAL INTERESTS Traveling
New Foods
Hiking, Exploring
Exercising
Hammocking
Live Music
Coffee
Festivals
PROJECT AWARDS 2017
Muskogee: A Landscape of Hope Design Competition | Oklahoma | First Place
2016
Come Alive Outside Design Challenge | Colorado | First Place
2016
Tulsa West Bank Design Competition | Oklahoma | Second Place
2016
OKC Marathon Topographic Model | OKASLA Honor Award, Central States ASLA Award of Excellence, Short-listed for World Landscape Architecture Award 5
Introduction
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
HENRICO COUNTY, VA + KING COUNTY, WA Summer 2016 Environmental Science Intern III
Summer 2017 Planning & Sustainability Intern III
Environmental Science Internship
Planning & Sustainability Internship
My internship in Henrico was focused around updating the Environmental Sustainability Management System (ESMS) for the county in an effort to create a document that is more accessible to the end users. Through user feedback and collaboration with mid-level supervisors, I strategized an approach to revise the ESMS with a new organizational system and develop a pilot Sharepoint site for the ESMS teams. I continued my position remotely for one year drafting Emergency Evacuation Plans for county buildings.
As a Planning and Sustainability Intern with King County Wastewater Treatment Division, my primary task was the development of an Annual Sustainability Report. Through managing that project, I gained exposure to sustainable practices applied at a regional scale. Additionally, through tours, meetings, and involvement in local organizations, I gained valuable experiences in learning about green stormwater infrastructure from several points of view - county infrastructure planning, community relations, project management, firm involvement, and community activist groups.
Seattle, WA Summer 2017
Richmond, VA Summer 2016
Norman, OK
WASHINGTON
OREGON, CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA
VIRGINIA
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ACADEMIC WORKS 01
LIVABLE OKC
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TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL
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MUSKOGEE COMMONS
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NEW CHERRY CENTER
Academic
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Location Oklahoma City, OK
LIVABLE OKC
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH URBAN FARMING Date
Project Type
Professor
Spring 2017
Individual
Dr. Sarah Little, PhD Studio IV
Located between the Oklahoma River and Downtown Oklahoma City, this site is an ideal location for a well-connected, livable neighborhood. Currently, the site and its surrounding context are considered a food desert, with little access to healthy food options. However, with proximity to downtown, neighboring parks, and the recreational opportunities afforded by the river, there is opportunity to create a vibrant community with urban agriculture at its core. The heart of the site is the community hub, a three-story community center that contains a coop/grocery store, cafes, rentable venue space, and rentable patios with views to downtown and the river. The spatial organization of the site is organized by levels of interactivity, with the community hub being the most interactive, followed by educational spaces for community members to engage in urban farming, followed by passive recreational opportunities near the orchards and small animal farm. The urban farm is bordered by numerous housing types to the north, west, and south, including duplexes, mixed-use buildings, and apartments. Dense housing types allow for affordable and workforce housing options. Along the west side of the site, a walkable street lined with mixed-
use buildings creates a strong connection to downtown Oklahoma City. Along the east side of the site, the farmer’s market, meat market, and Community Hub respond to the Proposed MAPS 3 Lower Park community gardens and city farm. An urban farm contributes to a livable neighborhood by promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering meaningful opportunities for engagement, and providing communities the tools to grow their own food.
“A food desert is a low-income census tract where either a substantial number or share of residents has low access to a supermarket or large grocery store.�
view of farmers market
mixed other
white
The demographics of this site were an important consideration during the design process. Preserving cultural amenities and services was a priority. Integrating the urban farm into existing services enhances the neighborhood's connection to the site.
black hispanic
The site is located within the Core-To-Shore development zone. This design is meant to complement and enhance the uses proposed for the future Lower Park (adjacent to the site), while taking advantage of the high levels of activity surrounding the site.
PARKS
commercial
BUILDING USE
DEMOGRAPHICS
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residential | condition: low* residential | condition: fair* *according to County Assessors Office
Devon Energy Tower Myriad Gardens
proposed existing
Future Upper Park Development
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The site's location within a USDAdefined food desert makes it a prime location for an urban farm. Within a 5-10 minute walk exists a larger population also experiencing food access challenges.
SITE CONTEXT
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Legend Local Food Sales
Lower Park (proposed)
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Mixed-Use Duplexes Apartments Farm Infrastructure
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Concept 1
small animal farm
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demonstration orchard D
demonstration green houses E green houses community gardens Manuel Perez Park (existing)
dog park
SITE PLAN
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200'
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SKETCHES
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A. Neighborhood Services Org., Inc. (Existing) B. Latino Community Development Agency (Existing) C. Meat Market (Existing) D. Community Hub E. Farmer's Market
Concept 2
Final Concept 13
01 LIVABLE OKC
view from community hub patio
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view of animal farm
view of demonstration green house
COMMUNITY HUB BUILDING USE
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY HUB
URBAN FOOD SYSTEM
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gather + learn + grow
views of farm
views of entire farm
urban farm products
families farmers market
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Ren ta Ve ble nue
views of downtown
To connect people to urban farming, the community hub is meant to attract local and regional visitors to a beautiful event space that also provides an educational experience as users are immersed in an urban farming system. A restaurant serving locally-sourced food, combined with a co-op that sells local foods, provides the community an opportunity to select affordable, healthy foods while learning urban farming practices they can adopt.
local restaurants
VIEWS FROM COMMUNITY HUB
3 Greenhouses
Each farming practice is strategically located to be viewed from the back patio of the community hub for a visual connection to the urban farm.
4 Acre Orchard
1 Acre Small Animal Farm
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Academic
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TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL
OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON TOPO MODEL
Location Oklahoma City, OK
Date
Project Type
Professor
Spring 2015
Collaborative, Voluntary
Dr. Thomas Woodfin
The Oklahoma City National Memorial collaborated with students and faculty of the OU College of Architecture in the development of a topographic model of Oklahoma City. The purpose of the model was to engage runners and spectactors while communicating the topograpahy of the marathon route. It was designed to be utilized for years to come as the route changes, with a projected digital route overhead. The model is displayed during each marathon expo and continues to receive attention from international and domestic participants.
photo credit: OKC Memorial staff
Contributors
OKC National Memorial OU College of Architecture Division of Landscape Architecture OU Creating-Making Lab
Awards
Central States ASLA Honor Award | Communication Oklahoma ASLA Award of Excellence | Communication Shortlisted for World Landscape Architecture Awards
PROCESS
planning
binding materials
preparing materials
CnC milling
sanding suface
staining materials
designing landmarks
collaborating
participating in memorial run
Academic
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Location Muskogee, OK
MUSKOGEE COMMONS
RE-GREENING, RE-OCCUPYING, RE-CONNECTING Date
Project Type
Professor
Spring 2017
Group Competition MLA + Arch
Dr. Sarah Little, PhD Studio IV
Located just north of downtown Muskogee, Arrowhead Mall lends itself as the ideal location for a major activity hub that complements nearby districts. The newly proposed Arrowhead Commons cultivates community through the strategies of re-greening, re-occupying, and reconnecting. Re-greening Currently, the Arrowhead Mall site contains an abundance of parking that acts as a visual and physical barrier from downtown. This design utilizes a series of green spaces to provide recreational opportunities, create connections to the surrounding context, and re-naturalize the site. Re-occupying With the mall’s current occupancy challenges, our team proposes renovating the mall through the methods of subtraction and inversion, so that the mall suites face plazas full of activity. We also propose an agroponic farm at the center of activity, which fosters educational opportunities and a farm-to-table experience. Through the use of mixed-use buildings, the site is occupied at all times of the day creating a safe, lively environment. Re-connecting Our strategy for reconnecting the site of the
mall to downtown Muskogee is to 1) restore the downtown fabric, by creating smaller blocks between the mall and downtown, 2) propose a new streetscape for 4th Street, which includes a two-way street and bicycle lanes, and 3) connect all forms of transit to the site. Through the strategies of re-greening, reoccupying, and re-connecting, our design fosters community activity, creates a bustling commercial corridor, and provides opportunities for people to live, work, and play in a walkable environment.
Project Team Dan Quakenbush, MLA Chance Williams, Arch Aida Mazroi, Arch Zach Hicks, Arch Emily Hays, Arch Project Awards First Place | Muskogee 'Landscape of hope' design competition
THE MUSKOGEE LOOP
Civic Center
Arrowhead Mall
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Cafe
2nd Street
Main Street Cafe
Hardware Store
Restaurant
Muskogee Hotel
bicycle racks
cafe seating
sandwich boards
8' parallel parking
10'
10'
vehicle lane vehicle lane (north bound) (north bound)
8'
12'
parallel parking
sidewalk
12'
8'
sidewalk
3' bioswale
12' sidewalk
4TH STREET | PROPOSED
4TH STREET | EXISTING
planter boxes
10'
10'
8'
one-way vehicle lane vehicle lane one-way bike track (south bound) (north bound) bike track with buffer with buffer
12' sidewalk
3' bioswale
Coffee
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The Muskogee Loop is a branding concept composed of 4 corridors that connect 3 active districts to Arrowhead Mall. It is proposed that businesses along The Loop adopt a shared material palette to develop a visual brand and encourage users to move from district to district.
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downtown district
subtraction
introduce green space
re-connect downtown fabric
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view of great lawn + agroponic farm
Connection Diagram
view from plaza
view of art park
Academic
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NEW CHERRY CENTER
A RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY
Location
Date
Project Type
Professor
Tulsa, OK
Spring 2016
Group Competition MLA + Arch
Scott Williams Studio II
Our concept is centered on engaging the community, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, and educating the region about sustainable development concepts. This is strengthened through compact development strategies, restorative landscaping, and an on-site natural water treatment system. Multi-use trails through the site are designed to provide intuitive access and engaging experiences to bicyclists and pedestrians. Rather than proposing heavy development of the land that is currently used for industrial and commercial purposes, our approach restores that area to a functional, multi-use green space that is enhanced by a few small amenities that would be of greatest benefit to the surrounding community. The heart of the proposal is a multi-story mixeduse building, which includes a community center, commercial and food establishments, office spaces, and residences. The building is enhanced by an active, lively boardwalk lined with cafes and shops and provides views of the river. The structure’s placement over the overflow equalization basins allows more of the site to be restored as a highly functional green space complemented by recreational amenities. Additionally, the building utilizes the basins as a way to efficiently treat and store
its own effluent gray water, which can then be reused in a variety of ways on the site to reduce municipal water use. The proposal also includes a small school, which is sited for maximum exposure to the new fields, trails, and river access on the east. A multimodal service station and an outdoor equipment store are sited for easy access from either side of the river, and are integrated into the restored landscape for a strong outdoor connection. Finally, taking advantage of the river-front location, a flexible outdoor space with a physical connection to the river provides a setting for a food truck court, beer garden, or any mediumscale outdoor community gathering.
Project Team Subhashini Gamagadera, MLA Canyon Prusso, Arch Emily Adams, Arch Josh Schoenborn, Arch Firas Chamas, Arch Matthew Festa, Arch Project Awards Second Place | Tulsa West Bank Design Competition
site plan
Rendering by team mate
Proposed 41st Street Bridge
compact development
landscape restoration
natural water treatment system
Multi-modal Station Riverfront Plaza OER (Outdoor Equipment Retailers)
Rendering by team mate Nature Viewing
Walking Trail
Charter School
Community Center
view of boardwalk
Submerged Vegetated Constructed Wetland
Mixed-use (Retail, residential, oďŹƒce, parking)
Vegetated Submerged Constructed Wetland
Lift Station (Existing)
Naturalized Cherry Creek 0
250 ft
500 ft
RESEARCH & PLANNING 01
INTRODUCTION TO IQC
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A SENSE OF PLACE FOR THE ORIGINAL MILE
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REIMAGINE DOWNTOWN CUSHING
RACHEL WARE | research & planning
Research
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RESEARCH & PLANNING
INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY COMMUNITIES
Dates
Website
Position
Fall 2016 - Spring 2018
iqc.ou.edu
.5 FTA Graduate Research Assistant
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) is an outreach branch of the OU College of Architecture. IQC collaborates with students and professionals to help the citizens of Oklahoma reshape their towns and cities to strengthen the state's social ties, environment, and economy. Our projects range from placemaking strategies and historic preservation to streetscape planning and walkability studies. Working with IQC has exposed me to the importance of community engagement during the planning process. I have the opportunity to improve my
iqc project map | iqc.ou.edu/projects
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design and graphic communication skills, while also strengthening my interpersonal skills by working directly with community members. Project Involvement: A Sense of Place for the Original Mile Muskogee: A Landscape of Hope ReImagine Downtown Cushing
IQC Team Shane Hampton, Executive Director Hope Mander, Associate Director Ron Fritz, Professor Rachel Ware, Graduate Research Assistant 2017-2018 Rhys Wilson, GRA 2018-2019 Goutam Vella, GRA Sridhar Yalamanchili, GRA Folasayo Salami, GRA
2017 Placemaking Conference
Oklahoma Municipal League presentation
Muskogee Public Feedback Workshop
Muskogee Design Competition presentation
IQC graduate assistant collaboration & planning
Downtown Cushing site visit
Muskogee Public Feedback Workshop | Fabricated Model
Downtown Cushing site visit
RACHEL WARE | research & planning
Research
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A SENSE OF PLACE FOR THE ORIGINAL MILE
INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY COMMUNITIES
Dates
Website
Location
Fall 2017-Spring 2018
iqc.ou.edu/project/midwestcity/
Midwest City, OK
The Original Mile neighborhood has a unique history, receiving an award in 1951 for being a model planned community, with schools, grocery stores, and most daily needs located within the neighborhood. Stakeholders would like to see a sense of vibrancy and activity return to the Original Mile. Midwest City sought to identify planning, design, and programming concepts for key public spaces and potential nodes of activity that could bolster the Original Mile's brand and identity. The project focused on four distinct locations and a network of pedestrian-friendly streets to connect them. connection concept | two-way bike track
entertainment node concept | adaptive reuse | beer garden
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connection concept | walkability signage
node enhancement concept | welcoming gateway
research & planning| RACHEL WARE
REIMAGINE DOWNTOWN CUSHING
INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY COMMUNITIES
Research
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Dates
Website
Location
Fall 2018
iqc.ou.edu/project/ cushing/
Cushing, OK
Downtown Cushing is quiet, with several vacant buildings partially due to deterioration after damaging earthquakes. With architecturally significant buildings, the bones for a vibrant district are already in place. Our strategies for Cushing were primarily programmatic, organizational strategies to bring together all downtown stakeholders in an effort to develop a cohesive vision for the downtown. Physical recommendations included several strategies for improving the pedestrian experience, enhancing the downtown brand, and activating vacant lots. intersection concept | pipeline artwork
site visit | sign found in downtown apartment
intersection concept | narrow traffic lanes + prioritize pedestrian + enhance walking experience
Public Feedback Visualization | "One Improvement to Downtown"
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