PORTFOLIO Sam Hammersley
2018
education 2016 - 2018 University of Sheffield Masters of Landscape Architecture (MLA) with Distinction 2013 - 2016 University of Sheffield 2:1 BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture with Ecolog y 2010 - 2012 George Spencer 6th Form A Levels: Mathematics (A*), Chemistry (A), Biolog y (A) AS Level: Physics (A) employment 2014 - 2018 University of Sheffield Student Ambassador & Tutor 2015 - 2017 DSA Environment + Design Ltd. Year in industry placement, previously employed during university holidays 2015 FPCR 9 week summer internship skills Adobe Suit ArcGIS AutoCAD Microsoft Office SketchUP Vectorworks Full clean UK driving license extra curricular 2017 - 2018 University of Sheffield University of Sheffield Triathlon Club member, varsity and BUCS competitor. Active boulderer. 2013 - 2016 University of Sheffield Year Representative (2013-2014). Sheffield Universities Ice Hockey Club (2013-2014) member. Treasurer (2014-2015) for Landmark Society. Simulated Emergency Rescue Coordinator Training Officer (2015-2016) and competitor (2014-2016), both nationally and internationally, for the University of Sheffield Lifesaving Sport Club. University of Sheffield Triathlon Club (2015-2016) member and varsity competitor. Fundraised (2015-16) over ÂŁ3000 individually and collectively over ÂŁ50,000 for Dig Deep, a water aid charity, as part of a charity climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro. 2006-2017 Nottingham Ice Racing Club Elite athlete, previously funded by the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). National and international competitor representing Great Britain.
SAM HAMMERSLEY 2018 Portfolio s-hammersley@hotmail.com Since 2012 I have been studying at the University of Sheffield; first completing my undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture, then after a year in industry, a masters in the same field. Having come to landscape from a scientific background the last year has given me the opportunity to really underpin my design work with a large degree of research. The connection between people and the environment is something I have really enjoyed exploring and I look forward to expanding my knowledge and creativity working somewhere innovative and exciting.
REWILDING MIDDLE PEAK design & management Research led and driven by a desire to do things differently; my special project explored the possibility for the process led rewilding of Middle Peak Quarry using naturalistic grazing. The vision: To rewild in a way that engages the local and wider community with a more wild and active landscape. Relying more on natural processes to restore non-market ecosystem services and provide a balance of human and ecological benefits. helped to shape a design that responded to the existing site conditions, enhancing the already incredible topographical features. Minimal design interventions paired with forward thinking expanded upon, and provided new solutions, for the restoration and regeneration of rural and ex-industrial sites.
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Amber Valley
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I N T E G R AT E D MANAGEMENT the role of rewilding The Middle Peak project was primarily focused on rewilding and how it can be used to restore rural and post industrial sites. A lot of the project dealt with how we define rewilding (more about restoring natural processes than adding dangerous predators!) and how this can be integrated in sites in a way that could be used as a model for future projects. Social rewilding is a very important and is an often neglected concept. The design and management were integrated throughout this project and the management side focused explicitly on how people and nature can be ‘re-wilded’ again to the benefit of both. At Middle Peak the reintroduction of a select group of herbivores would help define the landscape character and this was explored in a series of reports.
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PA R K W O O D SPRINGS planning & design Parkwood Springs, a slice of countryside on Sheffield’s urban fringe, is currently under-valued and under-used, yet it has the potential to be a key piece of green infrastructure in Sheffield’s active, outdoor city. This project provided another opportunity for research driven design, this time with a planning focus. The re-design of Parkwood Springs explored Sheffield’s vision to brand itself as the UK’s ‘Outdoor City’ and most active city by 2020. Much of the design work explored Sheffield’s Move More Strategy and looked at how the rural fabric of a country park can be integrated within an inner city location. Phasing was a significant part of a design that aimed to provide an active space, that could engage the community and offer significant social, economic and environmental benefits for years to come.
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phasing and strategic plans phasing was a key feature of this project to ensure economic viability and long ter m success
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housing built to improve natural surveillance new hub added with changing rooms and space for community meetings
access points analysed for later development
phase 1 of the new residential and commercial area built
riverside trail built
access points improved and roads built for housing
sports pitches and mountain biking enhanced country park developed and internal connections improved landfill site restored and footpaths added recycling centre relocated
view points improved, connected and some made into features
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phase 3 years 5-10
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to Wharncliffe & Greno Woods green park built to connect Parkwood and the rail trail rail line converted into long distance trail connecting the mountain biking to the north and city to the south
new ski village and mountain biking area built
bus routes and frequency improved as development progresses
phase 2 of the new residential and commercial area built
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SKI mountain biking phase 5 years 15-20
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LEGEND country park - wild peak district-esque character with walking and cycling trails sports facilities - areas of new and enhanced facilities residential and commercial - an extension of the regenerating Kelham Island character, a mixture of housing, studios and small businesses residential - new housing provides natural surveillance for the park community hubs - two focal hubs provide facilities for both sports and the community central park - an open community space that connects the rail cycle way to the wider community access points improved access points key view points
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a new long distance trail provides links with existing trails and new facilities
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LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION June 8th 2018
The final exhibition was a great opportunity to showcase the work done during the last 6 months of the masters program. I discovered a hidden talent for spray mounting and cutting foam board (who knew!) and had an exceptional time showcasing my work. It was great to meet so many professionals, see the work produced by the rest of our cohort and talk about the project. Thanks to everyone who turned up to view it.
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