2019 SARA AL SAHEB SAMPLE OF WORKS urban design landscape architecture
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INDEX
1 ABOUT ME 04 2 CURRICULUM 06 3 MASTER’S PROJECTS 08 3.1 Welcome to Rimini 10 3.2 Ag-rigen 20 3.3 Stroll 28 3.4 Link Infill 36 4 PROFESSIONAL WORKS 46 4.1 Riverland 48 4.2 Butterfly Building 56
4.3 Golf Side Villa 62
5 BACHELOR’S PROJECTS 68 5.1 Indust 70 5.2 Critical Mass 76
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ABOUT ME
I am a public space enthusiast, who believes in designing for real people. I think that urban and landscape design can have a major impact on our lives and environments when responding to real problems. These problems are often complicated and/or inconspicuous, which is the reason I am passionate about multiscalar research and analysis. I design open spaces in response to well defined problems. After living in Jordan, Qatar, and Canada, I saw how different cultures and histories manifest in built and unbuilt space, and how space confronts society in a reciprocal drive for change. The curiosity for the interaction between space and people led me to pursue my bachelors in Landscape Architecture in Canada. After working in the field of Landscape Architecture in Qatar and the UAE on now built projects, I recognized the need for more analytical and design techniques to define problems and propose solutions for the larger urban system. Accordingly, I focused on urban design and analysis in the Master’s of Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design at the Politecnico di Milano. After studying and living in Italy, I have added another sociospatial profile to my open space abacus. I have added the real cities which inspired movements such as new urbanism, and landscape as heritage. I am currently better equipped to face the challenges tied to human settlement.
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EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIPS AND MERITS
2016 - 2019: Masters of Architecture Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design Politecnico di Milano Piacenza, PC, Italy
2019: Masters degree with honors 110 lode
2015 - 2016: Italian level B2 Courses Rimini Academy Rimini, RN, Italy
2010: Deans Honor List
2016: Silver Merit Scholarship at Polimi 2011: Interview with Guelph Mercury
2007 - 2011: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture University of Guelph Ontario, Canada
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
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Project management Team work and team leading Concept design to construction management In depth social, cultural, economic, environmental and statical research and analysis Multi-criteria analysis Graphic design and presentation preparation Simple video editing and production Public speaking and client meeting 2d and 3d drafting and rendering Physical model making Preparing cost estimate Material and plant selection Preparing design guidelines
Auto Cad ••••• Rhino3d ••• Archicad •• Sketchup •••• InDesign ••••• Illustrator •••• Photoshop •••• Premier Pro •• Arc GIS ••• Lumion ••• Microsoft Office ••••• Revit •••
LANGUAGES
English ••••• Arabic •••• Italian •••
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CURRICULUM EXPERIENCE 2016 - Current: Sustainability and Landscape Architect During Masters studies • Prepared conceptual designs and presentation materials and assisted in landscape and urban guidelines and design manuals for Cracknell, Doha, Qatar • Assisted in the preparation of design proposals and documents and provided cultural references for the designs of clients from the Middle East, which included translating documents and correspondence for GGA Gardini Gibertini Architetti, RN, Italy • Assisted in architectural design, developed landscape concept and detailed landscape package, and followed landscape construction on site of private villas with DM Architects, RN, Italy Jan 2015 - Jun 2015: Landscape Architect Parsons Corporation Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Prepared, designed, and presented high quality concept and technical design packages • Liaised with junior architects, planned and delegated within the team structure • Coordinated with other relevant disciplines, and provided detailed costing information • Provided high level liaison with clients Nov 2013 - Dec 2014: Landscape Architect Verdaus Landscape Architects Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Assisted in concept design development on various project scales, and produced and managed the production of construction drawings in a team • Attended, reported, and documented client and sub-consultants meetings • Helped in the creation of office standards and graphics • Controlled incoming and outgoing project documents and coordinated with sub-consultants and created project programs and RFI trackers
Jun 2012 - Oct 2013: Landscape Architect TK engineering consultants Doha, Qatar • Coordinated with departments on designs, and worked in teams to solve various issues • Produced digital and hand renderings of supporting design images • Presented designs to firm management and clients • Produced concept and construction drawings of various designs • Assisted in time management of the landscape department • Created a database of landscape knowledge and various software materials Aug 2011 - Jun 2012: Junior Landscape Architect RAD Doha, Qatar • Designed proposals and presentations and assisted in conceptual and detailed design • Drafted construction documents • Coordinated with contracting/ construction team, and assisted in the procurement process • Monitored construction progress and methodology May 2009- Aug 2009: Landscape Architecture intern GHD Doha, Qatar • Graphic designed using the Adobe Suite, and handled paperwork • Drafted detailed landscape drawings
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MASTER’S PROJECTS
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3.1
WELCOME TO RIMINI
How can architecture become an instrument for inclusion of ethnic minorities in the city? The thesis is an exploration of design elements and methods, within a greater political, economic, and social system, which promote inclusion. The initial research confronts the systems of exclusion with the systems of inclusion within a city, creating a template for the site analysis and design strategies. Accordingly, the principles of multicultural and intercultural planning, and sustainable and inclusive design are applied to analyzing the social and spatial exclusion of immigrants in Rimini. The analysis of exclusion looks at migration history in Italy, statistics of foreigners, asylum seekers, and their distribution, and the asylum seeker protection system in Italy. Furthermore, on site visits and stakeholder interviews were conducted to better grasp the extent of exclusion and possible interventions. As a medium to small city, Rimini has a foreigner population above the Italian average, 12.8% as apposed to 8.5%, typical of most province capitals, and accommodates refugees and asylum seekers as stipulated by the diffused refugee protection program. Rimini serves as a pilot location for the study and implementation of inclusive design, as some zones display higher concentrations of immigrants from Africa and Asia, accompanied by general discomfort in regards to asylum seeker accommodation. Looking for opportunities of sustainable design, the abandoned buildings and colonies of peri-urban Rimini were identified and studied as part of a Larger self-renovation system, which targets the economic, social, and spatial inclusion of immigrants. Moreover, the system was developed, studied, and designed for the Murri Colony and Park in reference to intercultural planning, participatory design, and the feasibility of the self renovation project. The overall strategy of the project is to break physical barriers and create permeable third places which provide meeting, housing, and work opportunities to at risk groups and the entire population.
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previous program: colony pavilion covered area: 469 sqm floors: 1 total area: 469 sqm action: adapt program: cultural
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previous program: offices for colony covered area: 242 + 114 sqm floors: 2 total area: 598 action: adapt program: 4-6 apt. offices, small commercial
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previous program: offices for colony covered area: 242 + 114 sqm floors: 2 total area: 598 action: adapt program: 4-6 apt. offices, eatery
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previous program: colony covered area: 2654 sqm floors: 4 total area: 9664 sqm action: adapt program: 21 apt. commercial, eatery, cultural
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previous program: technical space covered area: 198 sqm floors: 1 total area: 198 sqm action: adapt, program: commercial
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previous program: hotel covered area: 288 sqm floors: 5 total area: 1097 sqm action: adapt program: 6-12 apt. eatery, hospitality commercial
previous program: residential covered area: 106 sqm floors: 2 total area: 192 sqm action: adapt program: 1-2 apt. offices
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previous program: residential covered area: 240 sqm floors: 2 total area: 378 sqm action: Renovate program: 4-8 apt. farm house with shed
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previous program: residential covered area: 282 sqm floors: 2 total area: 563 sqm action: renovate program: 8-16 apt. farm house
previous program: farm house covered area: 278 sqm floors: 2 total area: 555 sqm action: adapt program: 4-6 apt. commercial, eatery
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year 2010 source: ISTAT
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AB10
previous program: shed covered area: 67 sqm floors: 1 total area: 67 sqm action: adapt program: commercial
previous program: colony pav. covered area: 158 sqm floors: 2 total area: 316 sqm action: adapt program: 4-6 apt.
previous program: colony pavilion covered area: 253 sqm floors: 2 total area: 506 sqm action: adapt program: cultural
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previous program: colony pav. covered area: 135 sqm floors: 1 total area: 135 sqm action: adapt program: eatery
previous program: colony covered area: 1527 sqm floors: 2 total area: 2313 sqm action: adapt program: 9-18 apt. commercial, eatery, cultural, offices
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previous program: colony, hospitality covered area: 3497 sqm floors: 5 total area: 8022 sqm action: adapt program: 32-40 apt. offices, commercial, eatery, cultural, hospitality
previous program: colony covered area: 1441 sqm floors: 3 total area: 4324 sqm action: recognize program: ruin cultural
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previous program: colony covered area: 3571 sqm floors: 3 total area: 10712 sqm action: adapt program: 24-40 apt. eatery, commercial, offices
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previous program: residential covered area: 105 sqm floors: 2 total area: 210 sqm action: renovate program: 2-3 apt.
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previous program: hut covered area: 214 sqm floors: 2 total area: 375 sqm action: adapt program: commercial
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previous program: colony covered area: 548 sqm floors: 4 total area: 2109 sqm action: adapt program: 12-30 apt. offices, eatery
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previous program: colony pavilion covered area: 448sqm floors: 2 total area: 896 sqm action: adapt program: commercial
previous program: farm house covered area: 243 sqm floors: 2 total area: 486 sqm action: renovate program: 2-5 apt. commercial, eatery
previous program: colony covered area: 316 sqm floors: 4 total area: 838 sqm action: adapt program: cultural
previous program: colony covered area: 522 sqm floors: 4 total area: 1556 sqm action: adapt program: 12-24 apt. eatery, commercial
previous program: colony covered area: 862 sqm floors: 4 total area: 2645 sqm action: adapt program: 15-35 apt. commercial, cultural, light industry
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previous program: colony, pavilion covered area: 836+62 sqm floors: 3, total area: 2264 sqm action: adapt program:10-24 apt. offices, commercial, eatery, cultural
AB38 previous program: farm house covered area: 72 sqm floors: 2 total area: 144 sqm action: recognize program: ruin cultural
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previous program: pavilion covered area: 68 sqm floors: 2 total area: 137 sqm action: recognize program: ruin cultural
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previous program: colony covered area: 495 sqm floors: 3 total area: 1484 sqm action: adapt program: 12-24 apt. light industry
previous program: hospitality covered area: 793 sqm floors: 4 total area: 3172 sqm action: adapt program: 20-30 apt. commercial, offices
previous program: residential covered area: 51 sqm floors: 2 total area: 101 sqm action: renovate program: 1-2 apt.
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previous program: pavilion covered area: 61 sqm floors: 1 total area: 61 sqm action: renovate program: technical
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previous program covered area: 291 sqm floors: 4 total area: 776 sqm action: adapt program: 6-12 apt. offices, eatery
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previous program: colony cov.area: 1005 sqm floors: 4 total area: 3048 sqm action: adapt program: 15-35 apt. commercial, cultural, light industry
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previous program: pavilion covered area: 209 sqm floors: 1 total area: 209 sqm action: adapt program: eatery, cultural
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previous program covered area: 106 sqm floors: 2 total area: 212 sqm action: renovate program: 2-6 apt.
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previous program: residential covered area: 35 sqm floors: 2 total area: 70 sqm action: renovate program: 1-2 apt.
3.1 Top: Abandonment Map, Analysis of abandoned plots and buildings in Miramare, Rimini, which is disconnected due the presences of the railway tracks and derelict colonies. Center: Abacus of abandoned buildings and designated program. Left: Concentration map of resident foreigners in the city of Rimini.
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3.1 Top: Axonometric of program implantation and relations of public and private spaces. Left: Progress scheme of proposed self-build system.
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3.1 Top: Conceptual perspective of reclaimed and connecting alley. Center: Conceptual perspective of Murri park in relation in the cultural center and including outdoor theater. Left: Master plan of Murri Park and connected spaces in relation to sea and city. Interventions are in red.
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Alley
Football Field
Pedestrian Underpass
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Slope Seating
Street front
Entrance to Alley
Entrance to Alley
Picnic and Boardwalk
Church Plaza
Street front
Flexible Space
Street front
Outdoor Theater
Sea Front
Picnic Area
Sea Front
Sea Front
3.1 Top: Vertical and horizontal sections of relations between the diverse spaces of the project where the interventrion areas are highlighted with red trees and yellow for adapted buildings. Left: Photo of participatory design session form left Ogebeide from Nigeria, thesis candidate, Ejaz from Pakistan
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AG-RIGEN
Part of the Ca’ Granda regeneration efforts along the protected area of the Ticino River. The project focused on the historically significant buildings and landscapes in the site for proposing adaptive reuse strategies while maintaining existing functions. Analysis was the main component of the design which targeted and sustainable vision for the rural side of Milan. The assigned program was of an ecological and botanic research center and laboratory. The entire site was designed accordingly, the sites plot was divided according to ecological classification and included a programed exterior planting growing plots and green houses. Sustainability was a main goal for the project. To ensure cultural and social sustainability, the project also included indoor and outdoor spaces for education and interaction with farm animals, and accommodation for workers and guests. Additionally, environmental technologies were incorporated, these included rainwater harvesting, bio-grey recycling system, infrared heating, and compost systems. Finally, a life cycle assessment was conducted for the proposed photo-voltaic greenhouse structures to assess ecological impact of the construction materials.
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3.2 Top left: Territory, field, and environmental analysis Top right: General strategy and master plan Bottom left: Historical analysis of built structures and uses.
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3.2 Left: Masterplan of building zone with the added function of aa ecological research center and green houses Top: Perspectives of area surrounding renovated ecological center and built structures
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3.2 Top: Section of ecological center zones in relation to fields. Left: Details of added glass enclosure on the first floor of ecological research center to be a flexible open space which could be used for conferences or other activities which require a larger open space. Right center: Structural deconstruction of residential and agricultural building, proposed renovations, including walls, windows and insulation. Right bottom: Section of Ecological research center in relation to green house and terrain.
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STROLL
Landscape design project along the waterfront of Lugano to redefine the identity of the city. The general concept is to blur the line between urban and water allowing for an exploration of water, vegetation and urban setting in one stroll. The biggest intervention is the expansion of existing plaza to towards the Lugano Lake and converting the main automotive mobility street into a shared space for all cars, pedestrians and cyclists. The water edge was treated as an opportunity to purify the runoff water before entering the lake using specialized plants and aquatic systems. Lastly, Shade structures some which house specialized functions were added to ensure the waterfront as a unique destination. The overall concept was inspired by the mountainous terrain and its reflection in the lake’s water.
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The Iconic
The Stroll
The Hub
3.3 Left top: Traffic analysis and proposed changes including an additional bridge and alternative routes to reach highway. Left bottom: Strategy for shared mobility Top: Strategies of design
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3.3 Left: Detailed plan of main plaza with paving pattern and water features Top: General master plan and sections.
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3.3 Left: Perspectives along project Top: Details of landscape forms and water edges
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LINK INFILL
Periurban development project in the zone between Piacenza and Castel San Giovani. Study of the urban periurban rural condition through the lens of boundaries and junk spaces. The analysis of the territory was divided into 4 categories, ruralscape, waterscape, Infrascape, and builtscape. The categories where used to describe the current condition of the pri-urban condition through borders and the rhythms of the landscapes, morphologies and performances as well as the main features, and urban practices of inhabitants, temporary populations, commuters, city users. The goal was to find marginal areas and classify them with and potential for infilling or linking. The final result was the proposal of sample projects and providing an abacus of actions
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3.4 Top: Strategy plan for linking and infilling in the abandoned zones Left: Manifesto of the project
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3.4 Top: Sections of the boundaries between different land uses and abandoned zones Center: Plan of the mapped boundaries Left: Map of classification chosen for the definition of boundaries
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3.4 All: Sample of abacus for of infilling and linking strategies. INFILLING services green mitigation residence
LINKING
social places
green connection
new bike path
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3.4 Left: Zoom in of strategy for industrial zones and highways with application of the abacus Right: Zoom in of strategy along railways and periurban residential areas.
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PROFESSIONAL WORKS
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RIVERLAND
Location: Dubai, UAE Firm: Verdaus Involvement: concept design, client consultation, preparation of detailed design drawings, and material and furniture selection, assistance in specification preparation. As part of greater master plan to develop a theme park destination, the project is the grand entrance to three theme parks. The total immersion into another distant world was the core of the project’s design. Divided into four zones, the project presented an introduction into each of the connected theme parks , while maintaining a unique character. The walk through the site, took the pedestrian and theme park goer from a French village in the 1600’S to a European exposition from the late 19th Century on the peninsula followed by a visit to the British raj 1930’s in new Delhi in India gate and then culminating in the heady days of early Los Angeles and Las Vegas in the 1950’s
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4.1 Left: Masterplan with all entrance themes Top: Boardwalk at night with river side dining terraces and boardwalk Center: India Gate entrance to Bollywood land, performance space and water feature.
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4.1 Top: Peninsula Expo. Raised Plaza with central green Flexible event space and connection to theme parks tram. Left: Section through peninsula plaza and dining terraces and section through undulating lawn seating with temporary stage.
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4.1 All: Photos of built project
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BUTTERFLY STREET-SCAPE
Location: Dubai, UAE Firm: Verdaus Involvement: Assistance in concept design, water feature design, client consultation, preparation of detailed design drawings, and material and furniture selection, assistance in specification preparation. The project attempts to redefine streets cape design with the incorporation of a plaza intended for the expansion of public space. The plaza will serve both employees and pedestrians through out the day and night it includes tree for shade through the summer and bold lighting fixtures for the night. The project incorporated native planting to reduce irrigation need and an outdoor water feature to mark the entrance and invite visitors.
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4.2 All: Photos from Verdaus Instagram of built back area and plaza.
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4.2 All: Photos of front entrance with water feature and streetscape.
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GOLF SIDE VILLA
Location: Doha, Qatar Firm: RAD Involvement: Assistance in concept design, paving design, preparation of detailed design drawings, and material and furniture selection. Driven by the architectural style and client preferences, the design of the estate is an interpretation of the Islamic and French garden with the addition of modern facilities. The site is to accommodate the residents of the palace and their many visitors with areas dedicated to sport, outdoor dining and entertainment, and leisure. Movement through out the site is geared to both vehicle and pedestrian flows for maximum safety and comfort. Similar to the French formal gardens the site layout is symmetrical from a central axis delineating the male and female quarters of the garden. The edges are heavily planted with trees and shrubs to create a visual forest around the main gardens. The area from the main entrance to the palace is generally flat for ease of vehicle use, while the back is a terraced garden designed for a dominant pedestrian access. The elements chosen from the Islamic garden were Islamic geometric patterns from the region, fruit orchard, and water and shade. The geometric patterns are used for hedging, grass edging, small water features shapes, and paving. Shade is provided on site by large trees and a central walk through pergola. To differentiate the programs and the site as a whole in Qatar, the design opted for custom detailed interventions. Universal accessibility was key to creating ramps which fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape elements and became a design feature. The planting in the female sector is more color full than the male sector, while the planting at the back edge of the site is mainly native to the region. Custom design played a major role is creating this unique garden, with custom shade structures, paving , furniture, and water feature edging.
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4.3 Left: Masterplan of Gardens Top: section of entrance road and water feature Center: Section of Villa Entrance with car drop of and connection to water feature.
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4.3 All: Photos of built gardens and water features.
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5.1
INDUST
The project is three fold, including an adaptive reuse planning exercise, a permanent art installation, and an adventure playground, all within an abandon industrial site. The green point terminal market in Brooklyn was a rope factory which is currently neglected. Exploring the potential of this site, provided a plan which can be applied along Brooklyn industrial waterfront. Currently most adaptive reuse development turn industrial buildings into unproductive office and living spaces, which do not address the problem of deindustrialisation. The site was used to demonstrate the opportunity to renovate the buildings to accommodate different machinery to process locally produced goods. The roof tops and vacant lots have the potential to be integral green spaces which can accommodate urban agriculture. The buildings offer a glimpse at past landscapes and offer the potential for artistic interpretation of its role in the present and the future. The aesthetic of decay and ruins has been documented through the ages. The art installation is inspired by the wave of urban exploration and decay documented in movies and photography. The building would be altered to highlight the interest in urban decay and the necessity for ruins through the installation of a glass prism around the stair case. The building would deteriorate and the prism would stand as a monument of its past. The added plants would play a roll in this process as they would be installed in 2 inch deep cracks that would increase in area with height. Kids are crucial to developing a generation conscious of global and local issues. The location of this adventure playground is educational and inspirational. By reusing materials readily found around the site, the children can create their playing space while interacting with their surrounding. The playground would begin with a storage shed and meeting place made of shipping containers, a wooden skid mountain, and rope jungle gym. Creating memorable spaces encourages kids to care for their surroundings.
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5.1 Left: Floor plans with proposed cracks to accelerate plant domination. Top left: master plan and elevation of Greenpoint terminal market Top right: map of abandoned industrial heritage along Brooklyn waterfront.
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5.1 Top: Perspective of interior plant colonized building and glass prism. Left: Section of adventure playground.
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CRITICAL MASS
The aim of the project was to address the environmental degradation caused by extraction of raw resources in quarries. The rehabilitation and extraction processes were concurrently phased to promote maximum ecological regeneration during the removal of gravel in Puslinch . The analysis looked at the location of the site within the greater ecosystem and the even greater ecoregion through isolating the different ecological connections (ex. Forrest patches, water sheds, wetlands, quarries) to the surrounding area. The final plan included the introduction of several ecotones found across Ontario (wetland, pond, meadow, forest) to support a variety of flora and fauna and a boardwalk for minimal human exploration. The boardwalk was designed to reflect its surrounding ecotone and visually manifest the changing human experience while wondering through the site. The vertical layering beneath the surface was analyzed and incorporated into the design solution. Thorough the phasing of extraction, fill, and reintroduction, the post-excavation elevation of site was altered through the deposit of inert C&D materials to achieve the required ground elevation and minimize the area of exposed ground water. The exposed water provided the opportunity to introduce aquatic life, which was supported by the surrounding wetlands and engineered floating wetlands.
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5.2 Left: Masterplan after extraction works have been concluded and regeneration project. Top: Boardwalk themes according to ecozone.
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Vegetation Water Topsoil Overburden C&D material Gravel
Extraction
Fill
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5.2 Left: Perspectives of Boardwalk in forest and pond eco-zones. Top: Layering of fill strategy Center: Phasing of works on site.
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SARA AL SAHEB Landscape Architect Urban Designer
saraalsaheb@gmail.com
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