Sarah Jensen Landscape Architect Portfolio
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Introduction Personal Statement Currently finishing my last year as an undergraduate student at Iowa State University, I will graduate in May 2015 with a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree. I am interested in high-end residential and small space design such as plazas, but am interested in learning about other fields within landscape architecture. I am a fast learner and adapt to change quickly, which allows me to go from one project to another effortlessly. After graduation, my aspiration is to work under a certified landscape architect to continue my learning and to gain more knowledge about landscape architecture. From January 2014 to May 2014, I studied landscape architecture in Rome, Italy. Traveling has been a significant part of my life ever since I was a child and the opportunity to study in a foreign country seemed like it would be an incredible experience. Living in Rome not only showed me the culture and characteristics of Italy, but it allowed me the chance to explore villas and architecture, both ancient and modern, around Rome as well as around Italy. Experiencing the vast varieties of villas and gardens from the sixteenth and seventeenth century was breathtaking. Our studio projects focused on the Tiber River that flows through Rome thinking about the changing water levels throughout the year. It was fascinating to learn not only about the differences in design work in Italy, but to also learn about the similarities. This collection of work is from my undergraduate studies at Iowa State University both locally and abroad. If you have any questions, please contact me at any of the sources listed to the right. Thank you,
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SARAH JENSEN (c) 563.508.1233 smjensen@iastate.edu 225 N. Hyland Avenue #19 Ames, Iowa 50014 Objective:
To obtain a full time job after graduation in Landscape Architecture.
Education:
Iowa State University Focus of study: Landscape Architecture August 2010 - present graduating May 2015 Davenport Central High School Focus of study: Math, Science and Art GPA: 3.92/4.00
Work Experience:
Current Senior August 2006 - June 2010
Skills:
Documented tree genus and species on the campus of Iowa State University. Designed board layout for Midwest Landscape Architect and Grounds Maintenance conference. Knowledge with computer programs: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 2012; AutoCAD; AutoCAD Maps; Arc GIS; Pro Landscape Design 2011; Microsoft Office. Took and documented measurements on site and put measurements into Pro Landscape computer program. Hand rendered plans, sections, details, and perspectives. Assisted customers with selecting annual and perennial plants to best suit their landscaping needs. Tended plants at Wallace’s Garden Center.
Facilities Planning and Management Ames, Iowa Landscape Architecture Intern Manager: Rhonda Martin 515.294.9885
March 2013 - present
Heritage Landscape Design Moline, Illinois Design Build Intern Owner: Troy Lewis 309.797.9900
May 2012 - July 2012
Wallace’s Garden Center Davenport, Iowa Sales Associate Manager: Amy 563.326.4590
May 2011 - July 2011
References:
Angies Coyier Landscape Architect Genus Landscape Architects Des Moines, Iowa (c) 310.266.1941 (e) angies@coyierdesigngroup.com Carl Rogers, RLA Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture College of Design Iowa State University Ames, Iowa (o) 515.294.2197 (e) rogersc@iastate.edu Rhonda Martin Landscape Architect Facilities Planning and Management Ames, Iowa (o) 515.294.9885 (e) rhjmati@iastate.edu
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“Design shall be three-dimensional. People live in volumes, not planes.� -- Garrett Eckbo
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Tables of Contents 2 3
Introduction Resume
Studio Designs 6 Reflective Flux Water Works Park Des Moines, Iowa 10 Flowing Water Tiber River Rome, Italy Extra Class Work 14 Museum Design Technical Design Documents 16 18
Shapiro House Model
A.E. Bye Design
Doors of Rome Independent Drawing Study
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Reflective Flux Water Works Park Des Moines, Iowa
Analysis
Site Photos
Process Work
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Process Work Reflective Flux is a design proposal for Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a series of paths crossing over the existing water gallery, or water filtration system, on site. The paths shape and form come from an abstraction done by coloring the lightest part of the water from the gallery. The paths rise and fall creating a new experience as one walks from Process Work north to south.
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Proposed Plan
Process Models
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Section Cut A
Elevated Platform
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Section Cut B
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On the north end is a platform over looking the nearby Raccoon River and would hold about thirty people allowing this space to become an area for teaching. On the south end is an area for personal reflection that goes into the Raccoon River and is large enough for one person. Tall glass walls would keep it dry while still allowing people to feel as if they were in the river.
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Flowing Waters Tiber River Rome, Italy
Flowing Waters is a proposal for a platform and pavilion along the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. This platform is above one of the two rapids in the Tiber River, creating a wonderful sound and view. The rapids were the inspiration for my design.
Context Map Site Analysis
Tiber River through Rome
Site Photos
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Process Work Parti Design
Site Analysis
Process Work
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Proposed Site Plan
13 A pavilion would be the entrance to the platform and would be a gallery space for works of art to be pinned up and changed throughout the seasons. The pavilion would consist of walls of concrete at different heights that guide people to the platform. The platform tiers down a total of six feet to allow people to be that much closer to the river. An amphitheater would be on the platform allowing the space to Pavilion Perspective be used as a teaching area.
Detail Plan
Section Perspective
Section Perspective
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Museum Design Technical Design Documents
This project was done strictly to gain knowledge and experience developing construction documents. The project goal was to create a unique design surrounding the existing footprint of a museum with a high level of detail in the materials chosen. The area leading up to the museum entrance is created with two different precast concrete materials, Unilock Thornbury Alpine Gray and Unilock Hollandstone Sierra. Designed side areas would allow people to gather in small groups. These areas would have seat walls allowing people a place to sit while defining the space. Behind the museum, would be two gathering areas made of precision cut white sandstone pavers with an inset of cut black slate flagstone. On the patio just outside the museum door would be a sixfoot tall wall to delineate the patio space. The wall would be built of concrete block with a stucco finish. Breaks in the wall would allow guests to go into the lawn area if so desired.
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Concrete Block Wall
Stucco Finish
Precision Cut Sandstone
Slate Flagstone
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Shapiro House Model A.E. Bye Design
This project looked at landscapes done between 1750 and 1980 to better understand the time frame of the project. The site I chose was the Shapiro House designed by A.E. Bye in 1950. The way A.E. Bye manipulated and molded the landscape defined the final outcome of this project.
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In order to have a better understanding for this site, I constructed a model of his final design. I used a site plan from A.E. Bye’s book Art Into Landscape, Landscape Into Art. Chipboard, steel wool, wooden dowels, and liken were used to create the final model. A.E. Bye used three plants on the site to keep the planting design simple and to keep the focus on the manipulated landscape.
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Doors of Rome Independent Drawing Rome, Italy
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While walking around the streets of Rome, one thing in particular captured my attention: the different colors and styles of doors. But what really captured my attention, were the shadows cast onto the doors. For this assignment, I choose to water color eight doors which had intriguing shadows on 12" x 18" pieces of water color paper.