ROBIN WINTER
portfolio
university of texas at austin school of architecture master of landscape architecture 2012
references:
-coleman coker (ruth carter stevenson visiting professor) ccoker@austin.utexas.edu - 901 619 3086 -jason sowell (assistant professor) jsowell@austin.utexas.edu - 512 475 9212 -dean almy (MLA program director) dja3@utexas.edu - 512 232 9311
SCULPTURE GARDEN
advanced design - Allan Shearer
The studio asked the fundamental questions: what is Character of Place? and How do we understand and create character through design? To answer these questions, an existing park was chosen for study and for eventual redesign. Duncan Park, in its current state, it is a space but not a place. Prospect - refuge theory was used as the basis for a conceptual model to understand landscape character and was used to provide additional complexity to the site through intorduction of programmatic elements and the reclamation of the lawn as seasonal meadow. Coherence is maintained through the clear duality of prospect [meadow] and refuge [woods]. Representation
Spatial structure of objects + elements (appearance )
Possible Performances (presentation)
Enacted Performances (action)
Character
Objective 2: Diversify Views
depth
sky
frame horizon
vista
frame
background
ground middleground
panorama
foreground
human field of view
width
sequence
monocular binocular monocular
Duncan park: existing site plan
Dunacan park: proposed sculpture garden site plan The reclamation of the main lawn as a wildflower meadow provides temporal variation while the thickening of the edges provides refuge for both people and animals. The curvature of the main path and the decomposed granite surface of the secondary path encourages visitors to slow down and experience the park rather than simply pass through it.
Duncan park: proposed shoal creek restoration + main refuge
five minute walk bike route
x
park entry cultural/historic/ landmark shop/service/ residence
x
x
$ Sustainable Sites Initiative site analysis 0
250
500
Human use Shoal
Feet 1,000
Bloom schedule + wildlife
Creek watershed + Duncan Park
Sustainable Sites Initiative Objective Diagrams: Objective 2: Diversify Views
depth
Objective 4: Enhance Sustainability Slowing surface flow rates and increasing infiltration can be accomplished through variety of vegetation and topography
Objective 1: Enhance Temporality
sky
frame horizon
vista
frame
birds aircraft leaves thunder wind
sun heat rain
background
ground texture heat cold wind
middleground
light shadow clouds sun vegetation skyline animals
texture heat cold wind
vegetation people animals traffic
vegetation people animals traffic
food vegetation traffic
food vegetation traffic
panorama
texture heat water
foreground
footsteps water
light shadow texture people vegetation traffic builidings animals
habitat rain
surface flow soil
light shadow texture water vegetation animals
smell
sight
width
sequence
light shadow texture people vegetation traffic builidings animals
Reduction of impermeable surfaces, soil compaction, and restoration of riparian vegetation can reduce flow rates into the creek and increase habitat
topographic variety vegetative variety riparian edge
infiltration
monocular binocular monocular
SSI diagram: + sound site objective climate 1: diversify viewsheds
touch
hear
SSI diagram:site human use 2: enhance temporality SSI diagram: material + soil + vegetation SSIpromote diagram: hydrology objective site objective 3: resiliency aquifer
creek recharge + flow rate
site character analysis: existing detail sketches
Duncan park: sculpture footing detail
spatial elements sketch
Duncan park: path + bench detail
FIELD OF REMAINS
comprehensive landscape studio - Jason Sowell
robin winter sara pierce
With the Austin metro area’s population projected to grow to nearly three million by 2050, the need for burial space will become a critical concern. This project focused on the creation of a large cemetery, tree nursery, and habitat zone 10 miles to the East of Austin, Texas near Hornsby bend migratory bird wildlife preserve. Our team conducted research into various disposition practices and material assemblies to inform the design of the grave markers and the overall site. Our team created a landform module which could accommodate a diverse range disposition types (mausoleum, traditional burial, scattering ground, natural burial, etc.) and needs of a variety of users visiting the site at different moments in the mourning process. Grave marker materials were chosen to reflect and record the passage of time, enhancing visitors connection to the final resting place of their loved ones.
central burial zone
Austin Texas: population + cemeteries
mausoleum + scattering grounds (above)
burial landform + mausoleum
N
0’0’
150’ 150’300’
site plan
site plan
300’
600’
600’
proposed site plan 0’
150’
site plan
300’
600’
canopy
system diagrams
shrub
herbaceous
grave marker model
topography
vehicular circulation + program
9
4 1 2
main chapel crematorium
5
3 4
minor chapel maintenance facility
5 6 7 8 9
nursery platform main entrance park entrance service entrance
3
2
3
1
7
8
3
3 6
pedestrian circulation
burial zones
A
73,160 burials
B A
A B C D
individual burial (22,000) scattering ground (30,000) natural burial (6,000) urn wall (4,000)
A
B
D
D
A
A
B
D
crypt (4.320)
A C
D A
C
C
A
C
C
B
B
D
A
mausoleum + individual burial mausoleum + perforated divider
A
C
C A
C A
A A
A
D A
B
C B
A C
C C C
B
A
D
A
B
D
D
A
B
D
B A
C
mausoleum (6,840)
B
D C B
B A
columbarium concept sketch
columbarium
perforated divider detail
scattering ground
individual burial
mausoleum
GALVESTON ISLAND HARBORFRONT
advanced design - Coleman Coker Galveston is a key stopping point for human and bird migration. However, its natural ecosystems are threatened by development and shipping while its urban core is similarly threatened by rising sea levels, hurricanes, and storm surge. This project focused on the concept of resiliency through the creation of continually adaptive systems. The Galveston Harborfront was chosen as the site for development of a resilient and adaptive design that would serve the ecological and social needs of the city, its residents, and its visitors. How can the urban core, harborfront program, and adjacent neighbourhoods be preserved while providing habitat for migratory birds? The introduction of an undulating coastal prairie landscape acts as storm surge buffer, city park, and bird habitat. The landforms can accommodate a range of natural and social events and are designed for long term functionality. The multiple levels provide an adaptive space offering migratory bird habitat, protection from storm events, and a waterfront promenade for the city residents even in the face of rising sea levels.
transit systems
Train Station
existing cruise terminal
cruise terminal concept
impermeable street
plaza lighting concept
plaza plan concept
pedestrian zone + rain garden
Bus + Trolly
Plaza
Cruise Terminal
Cafe + Visiters Center
urban node: transit plaza links the cruise terminal, train station, entertainment district, harborfront park, and urban transit networks to the urban core.
existing site
GALVESTON ISLAND RECORDING TIME concept sketch
HAND REPRESENTATION
charcoal on stonehenge
sumi-e ink on stonehenge
staedtler pigment liner on stonehenge
travel sketches
miscellaneous sketches
robin john winter apt165n 500 east anderson ln, austin tx 78752 cell: 915 261 9169 email: robinwinter@utexas.edu