Seth McWhorter - Landscape Architecture Portfolio

landscape architecture portfolio

seth mcwhorter sethmcwhorter @gmail.com + 421 Hampton Court, Athens, GA 30605 + 706.207.9153

1 fowler junction 2 milledge residence 3 uga veterans memorial 4 urban s.c.a.b.

5 other works 6 athens pedestrian district 7 resumĂŠ

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fowler junction

1 formal greenspace 2 civic greenspace 3 parking 4 preserved greenspace 5 existing utility easement 6 rail station 7 visitor center/rail museum museum 8 commercial/residential building 9 civic building 10 loft apartments 11 townhomes 12 parking structure

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+master plan - ink/marker/AutoCAD Centered around a speculative rail station serving a commuter train from Athens, GA to Atlanta, GA, this design for a mixed use community utilizes the rich history of the site, which features abandoned rail depot and industrial complex. The design also employs contextual cues from the surrounding community and its historic street layout and character, seamlessly connecting with the existing urban fabric. A variety of uses are present the site, all of which feature design characteristics that emphasize walkability and increased interaction among residents, creating a community that is livable, functional, and enjoyable.

fowler junction

fowler junction

+master plan enlargement

+single family townhomes - streetscape section - ink/marker

fowler junction

milledge residence

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main residence guest parking resident parking pool

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patio gazebo lawn garden house

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milledge residence

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+master plan - ink Designed with a focus on functionality without sacrificing aesthetics, the plan for the landscape surrounding this 5500 ft2 house draws inspiration from other Antebellum homes in the area. Located on the historic Milledge Avenue in Athens, GA, the site plan satisfies the client’s needs, such as private parking areas for guests, large entertainment space, pool, private garden, and areas for service and storage.

+concepts - rear pavilion & storage shed - ink

milledge residence

+enlarged plan - rear yard

uga memorial garden

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+master plan - AutoCAD/Photoshop

uga memorial garden

Designed with the intent to provoke a lasting impact on the visitor, this design for the UGA Veteran’s Memorial Garden which honors UGA students who have given their lives in the defense of the United States - utilizes angular, striking lines.

The aim of these sharp, dynamic lines is to create tension within the space and hopefully provoke thought and rememberance about those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Large shade trees, layered plantings, and a sense of enclosure all work to create a peaceful atmosphere. However, the functionality of the space as a major artery through campus is not overlooked, as students can easily navigate through this greenspace while taking in the reflective environment.

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(25) Juniperis virginia EASTERN RED CEDAR 24" B&B, 5' O.C.

(4) Ilex x attenuata 'East Palatka' East Palatka Holly 24" B&B, 5' O.C. (58) Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy' FOTHERGILLA 3 GAL. CONTAINER, 4.5' O.C.

(250) Chasmanthium latifolium INLAND SEA OATS 1 GAL. CONTAINER, 18" O.C. (14) Juniperis virginia EASTERN RED CEDAR 24" B&B, 5' O.C. (115) Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist' PURPLE MUHLY GRASS 3 GAL. CONTAINER, 24" O.C. (15) Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy' FOTHERGILLA 3 GAL. CONTAINER, 4.5' O.C.

(321) Sedum ' Autumn Joy' AUTUMN JOY SEDUM 1 GAL. CONTAINER, 18" O.C.

(123) Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist' PURPLE MUHLY GRASS 3 GAL. CONTAINER, 24" O.C. (3) Vitex agnus-castus CHASTE TREE 22" B&B, 5' O.C.

(13) Betula nigra RIVER BIRCH (MIN. 2)1.5" CALIPER, SPACING AS SHOWN (36) Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy' FOTHERGILLA 3 GAL. CONTAINER,4.5' O.C. (344) Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' BLACK EYED SUSAN 1 GAL. CONTAINER,12" O.C. (130) Chasmanthium latifolium INLAND SEA OATS 1 GAL. CONTAINER, 18" O.C.

Zoysia japonica 'Emerald' EMERALD ZOYSIA (146) Chasmanthium latifolium INLAND SEA OATS 1 GAL. CONTAINER, 18" O.C.

(6) Cladrastis kentuckea YELLOW WOOD 2" CALIPER, SPACING AS SHOWN

(99) Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' MAIDEN GRASS 3 GAL. CONTAINER, 48" O.C.

(3) Quercus phellos WILLOW OAK 3" CALIPER, SPACING AS SHOWN

(348) Sedum ' Autumn Joy' AUTUMN JOY SEDUM 1 GAL. CONTAINER, 18" O.C.

(39) Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist' PURPLE MUHLY GRASS 3 GAL. CONTAINER, 24" O.C. (230) Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' BLACK EYED SUSAN 1 GAL. CONTAINER,12" O.C.

(9) Gleditsia triacanthos HONEY LOCUST 3" CALIPER, SPACING AS SHOWN

Zoysia japonica 'Emerald' EMERALD ZOYSIA (357) Juncus effusus SOFT RUSH 1 GAL. CONTAINER, 18" O.C.

(10) Gleditsia triacanthos HONEY LOCUST 3" CALIPER, SPACING AS SHOWN

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Betula nigra 'DuraHeat' Cladrastis kentukea Ilex x attenuata 'East Palatka' Juniperis virginiana Quercus phellos Vitex agnus-castus

River Birch Yellow Wood East Palatka Holly Eastern Redcedar Willow Oak Chaste Tree

Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy'

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container Chasmanthium latifolium Inland Sea Oats container Juncus effusus Soft Ruch Maiden Grass container Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' container Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist' Purple Muhly Grass container Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Black Eyed Susan container Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Autumn Joy Sedum Sod

Zoysia japonica 'Emerald'

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river birch bioretention cell bus shelter

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urban s.c.a.b. salvaged conditions for alternative beginnings

Looking for a perceived “injury” within the urban landscape in Athens, Georgia, I stumbled across an area of a parking lot that seemed to have a stormwater drainage issue. This parking lot, located on the corner of Hull and Broad Street, a major corridor into Downtown Athens and the UGA campus, serves the Suntrust Bank Building. The corner of this parking lot (where the drainage issue was occuring) is adjacent to a poorly marked UGA bus stop. Seeking to solve two problems with one solution, this design for a “stormwater bus stop” solves the drainage problem by creating a large, biorentention cell that catches and begins to treat the stormwater coming from the parking lot. A bus shelter, created from repurposed materials, clearly marks the bus stop. Informational graphics within the structure inform the bus rider about the problems created by poor stormwater management practices and the ways to improve the use of precious resources.

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urban s.c.a.b. salvaged conditions for alternative beginnings

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Washington Street Entry Plaza

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athens pedestrian district

In an effort to enhance the transition from the greenspace of UGA’s North Campus quad to the urban fabric of Downtown Athens, this plan for a small pedestrian district provides the city of Athens with something it has lacked - urban greenspace. This plan, which removes vehicles from College Avenue and limits their presence on Clayton Street, improves pedestrian conditions and allocates urban space to hold markets, concerts, art installations. All of this is done to create a more vibrant, active streetscape that becomes a destination in itself, increasing revenue for downtown businesses and reduces the emphasis on the automobile in the downtown area.

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PARKING (OWNED BY ACC GOVT.) PARKING UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA $ BANK BAR THEATRE/MUSIC VENUE

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locator map - site area highlighted in red

raised entrance plaza (+2’) relocated Memorial Obelisk

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plaza space

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PATIO OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL SPACE

PEDESTRIAN SPACE

STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

PLAZA SPACE

STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

PEDESTRIAN SPACE

PATIO OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL SPACE

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entry steps - 6” (x5)

market/vendor tent College Avenue Parking Deck pedestrian entrance

110’ pedestrian space

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STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

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STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

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PATIO OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL SPACE

market/event space

outdoor seating/patio space

trash receptacle

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STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

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STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

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temporary concert/event structure

lamp/signage post bicycle rack tree grate cafe table/umbrella

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PATIO OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL SPACE

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STREET TREES BENCHES BOLLARDS STREET LAMPS

PEDESTRIAN SPACE

PATIO OUTDOOR SEATING RETAIL SPACE

pervious concrete

legend - site features

+site plan - college avenue streetscape

athens pedestrian district

downtown athens pedestrian district seth mcwhorter . spring 2011 . professor brian lahaie

site plan - college avenue

scale: 1”=10’

+section - clayton street

+character sketch - entry plaza outdoor seating/patio area pedestrian space streetscape “accessory� space

bioremediation/plating area Clayton Street - one way, two lanes

+site plan - clayton street

athens pedestrian district

+character sketch -streetscape

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other works

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other works

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objective

To obtain a position working in the landscape architecture field in which the skills and knowledge I have gained in academia and work experience can be utilized towards the goal of becoming a licensed landscape architect.

LEED Certified - Green Associate The University of Georgia - College of Environment & Design - Athens, GA Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Expected Graduation: May 2011 Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0 Class Rank: 8/66 The University of Georgia - Cortona, Italy Lamar Dodd School of Art – Cortona, Italy Studies Abroad - Summer 2009

education

honors experience computer skills 2011 ASLA Student Honor Award H.O.P.E. Scholarship - Fall 2006 - Present Dean’s List - Fall 2008 - Fall 2010 Presidential Scholar - Summer 2009, Spring 2010

Koons Environmental Design, Inc., Intern - May - August 2010 -Actively participated on project design development, from small residential to institutional campuses -Worked on all aspects of design projects, from design development to construction administration -Completed tasks involving office administration and management Athens Land Trust, Intern - May - August 2010 -Designed template for the “baseline” document used to evaluate potential land acquisitions -Created maps for potential land donors, demonstrating vital conservation areas and existing easements Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, ArcGIS (ArcMap), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite Operating Systems: Microsoft 95-XP, Apple OS X 10

BLA Student Advisory Committee, UGA College of Environment & Design, Member - Fall 2008 - Present -Appointed to committee by faculty -Met with committee and Dean to discuss matters pertaining to curriculum, student life, etc.

Kappa Alpha Order, Historian - Spring - Fall 2009 -Created and published alumni newsletter -Maintained correspondence with alumni and parents -Assisted in organizing philanthropy events Inter-Fraternity Council, Rush Committee - Summer 2008 -Coordinated and oversaw rush activities among member fraternities Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity, Rush Chairman - Summer 2008 -Organized and managed new member recruitment process

activities

Joshua Koons, Principal, Koons Environmental Design, Inc. josh@koonsdesign.com • 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 2000, Athens, GA 30601 • 706-353-3838 (O) C. William Hopper, III, President and CEO, The National Bank of Georgia bhopper@tnbg.net • 2234 West Broad Street, Athens, GA, 30606 • 706.316.9872 (O) Brian LaHaie, Graduate MLA Coordinator, University of Georgia, College of Environment & Design blahaie@uga.edu • 0101 Denmark Hall, Athens, GA, 30602 • 706.542.4704 (O)

references

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seth mcwhorter

sethmcwhorter@gmail.com • 421 Hampton Court, Athens, GA, 30605 • 706.207.9153

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