landscape architecture
urban design & development planning
Abigail Shemoel
P O R T F O L I O
anshemoel@bsumail.net Ove Skades vei 1 4823 Nedenes Arendal 97594282 Abigail Shemoel
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Figure S-10
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Suitability Based on Proximity to Hospitals
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Ball State University (BSU) Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS) University College London (UCL)
The following pages highlight the wide range of project types to which I was introduced during my undergraduate and graduate studies. During the fiveyear professional degree I completed at BSU in Muncie, IN, I acquired skills in site, neighborhood, regional and urban design. Courses in hand and computer graphics, engineering, plants, and natural systems also contributed to my design skills and interest in sustainable development. Inspired by opportunities to study abroad, such as in Porto Alegre, Brazil’s architecture program at PUC-RS, I decided to further my studies by pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Development Planning at UCL. This course of study focused on development policy, as well as planning and management in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Antique Oasis
Section A-A
Location: Moonville, IN
Stepping through the symbolic riverbed creates a ceremonial entrance into the Hanging
Size: 140’ x 140’
Gardens of Babylon. Ruble and eroding foundation slowly begin to replace ancient form.
Year: 2007
Yet, just as the water disappears, cascades announce visitors’ arrival into a majestic scene
Skills: Planting design,
where foreign plants and floating planes create a living paradise.
Planting schedule, Illustration
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A
Section B-B
B
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These images illustrate the visitors’ passage through the garden from the colonnade that lines the processional way (top), through the scattered ruins (middle) and
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Site Plan: The design employs different materials and patterns to create three distinct
into the oasis (bottom).
instances within the garden: The Processional Way (southern edge), The Ruins (western edge), and The Oasis (northeastern corner). Water not only serves as a unifying element, but also builds experience as it encourages visitors to stroll, play and reflect. antique oasis
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Planting Plan: The design in Antique Oasis uses a primarily native palette with specimens like the central date palm creating a sense of authenticity. The use of edible blueberry plants, such as those found in the northeast corner, also represent the traditional use of fruit trees in ancient paradise gardens.
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techn i c a l
Resourceful Residence
Location: Muncie, IN
As part of the third year engineering course, the project below reflects the assignment
Size: ≈ 1 Acre
to locate a residence and design a sustainable drainage system to capture runoff. Other
Year: 2008
projects focused on construction detailing and packaging (see images left), as well as
Skills: AutoCAD, Drafting, Grading,
waterflow calculations and pipe design.
Construction details
resourceful residence
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LEED-ND: Pre-Certification Estimate: 106 points or platinum
Residential Area
Covered Parking
Community Center
High School
Education Center and Memorial
Parking Garage
Affordable Housing (spread throughout) NORTH
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n eigh borh ood
Koi Village
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Model building, LEED-ND
Land Use
Skills: Neighborhood deisgn,
Open Space
Year: 2008
Circulation
Size: 14 Acres Open Residential High density/Infill
Surrounded by the Olympic Mountains, lush forests, and Puget Sound, Bainbridge Island, Washington is endowed with natural wonders. Koi Village, a 14-acre low impact development situated just north of the island’s center, is carefully integrated into its impressive surroundings. While retaining 25% open space, the design includes 122 residential units, a community and nature center, and over 21,000 square feet of commercial space. Linking these elements together are a set of principles inspired by the island’s beauty, culture and rich, but complicated, history. The use of double fronts ensures that residents can maintain a strong relationship to their natural surroundings.
1) Strength: as shown by the Japanese landowner Sonoji Sakai, who honorably returned to invest in the community even after being forced into a World War II internment camp. 2) Perseverance: as portrayed by symbolic Japanese Koi fish, whose colorful journey upstream embodies the idea of continuance in the face of adversity. 3) Harmony: in reference to Japanese principles and the need to establish balance between human and natural communities to ensure longevity.
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Educational Paths, Trails and Overlooks: 1
The ADA accessible circulation system includes a path that extends around the ridge’s edge linking residential areas with the natural and commercial districts. The design incorporates educational features throughout and ensures that all residents can enjoy a respective standard of living and quality of life.
Gathering Spaces and Community Gardens: Beyond the Sakai Community Center, designed space near houses and in nature areas is provided for resident gatherings. The centrally located community gardens also serve as mechanism to encourage resident interaction and build knowledge about sustainable practices.
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ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act outlining technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities.
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Model Building: A series of study models facilitated the site design by making clear the impact of topographical features. The land’s natural shape most directly influenced a water collection system and the orientation of site structures.
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region a l
Development Analysis
Location: East Central IN
The East Central Indiana Development Analysis (ECI-DA) seeks to identify suitable
Size: 5 Counties
locations for age-restricted (70 years and older) independent living retirement
Year: 2009
communities in the counties of Hamilton (A), Madison (B), Delaware (C), Marion
Skills: Regional design, GIS
(D), and Hancock (E). This mission was based on several criteria including environmental sustainability, resident wellbeing, and quality of life. For each, specific goals and objectives, reflective of design standards and senior/retirement living trends, were identified.
B C A D E
I.
Achieve environmental sustainability by utilizing Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (Leed-ND) goals:
A. Use previously developed sites
B. Avoid floodplains
C. Avoid wetlands
D. Protect water bodies
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Promote wellbeing by providing convenient access to health care:
A. Choose sites within one mile of emergency health care
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III.
Enrich life by choosing sites near neighborhood assets:
A. Identify sites within one mile of a university
B. Choose areas within 1/4 mile of a golf course
C. Choose areas within 1/4 mile of a public park
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Alternative B I 30
Gaps in Watershed (Representing Land Use)
Floodplains
Wetlands
Buffered Waterbodies
Buffered Hospitals
Buffered Universities
Buffered Golf Courses
Buffered Public Parks
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Reclassify (3, 2, 1, 0)
Reclassify (3, 2, 1, 0)
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Gap/ Land Use
Floodplain Suitability
Wetland Suitability
Waterbody Suitability
Hospital Suitability
Education Suitability
Golf Course Suitability
Public Park Suitability
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WATERBODIES AA LLTTEER R NN A TAI TV IEV BE : B:Weighted Suitability Weighted Suitability Weighted Addition
Reflecting recent trends in senior living demands, Alternative B assigns extra importance to four of the eight simple suitability maps. In order to emphasize the importance of higher education, floodplain avoidance, appropriate land use, and hospital proximity, the following mathematical equation was derived:
A series ofSUITABILITYI flow charts SIMPLE Waterbodies Buffered Waterbodies
wetlands, waterbodies are valuable natural (likeLike those shown features that provide recreational opportunities,
support wildlife habitat and encourage healthy here) and GIS mapping ecological systems. While developers are often drawn to waterbodies, in order to protect these resources, retirement communities cannot be located within the 100 foot buffer outlined by LEED-ND. Figure S-8 demonstrates this restriction portraying any areas within this buffer zone as not suitable, and all other areas as highly suitable (representing 90.20% of the land cover). While the map closely resembles floodplains and wetlands, the data does include important water resources not represented by the others. This becomes especially important when the project’s final Retirement Community Alternatives are derived, allowing areas that serve multiple uses (both waterbodies and wetlands) to gain increased importance.
Weighted Suitability
exercises (see pg. 14) Reclassify (3, 0)
were used to determine
the most suitable areas in the region.
Waterbody Suitability
ALTERNATIVE B I Retirement Community Weighted Suitability: Education, Floodplain, Land Use & Hospital Emphases
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[(Gap/ Land Use Suitability)(2)] + [(Floodplain Suitability)(5)] + Wetland Suitability+ Waterbody Suitability + [(Hospital Suitability)(2)] + [(Education Suitability)(10)] + Golf Course Suitability + Public Park Suitability = Weighted Suitability As the equation shows, proximity to universities (or Education Suitability) is given the highest level of importance followed by Hospital and Floodplain Suitability, Gap/ Land Use Suitability, and the remaining layers. The map on page 32 provides a visual representation of this suitability analysis.
Figure S-7
development analysis
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Education
Hospital
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Gap
Retirement Community Equally Emphasized s t uIndividual d e n t w o r k Topic Suitability Maps
Wetland
Golf
Waterbody
Public Park
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Suitability Map I 28 Suitability Map I 28
Suitability Map I 32
Waterbody
dy body body Land Cover Suitability
Public Park
No........................7.14% Low......................47.43% Moderate.............32.12% High.....................13.30%
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Retirement Community Weighted Suitability
Simple suitability maps like those on Land Cover Suitability Land Cover Suitability No.........................03% Land Cover Suitability Low......................17.98% No.........................03% Moderate.............43.12% No.........................03% Low......................17.98% High.....................38.81% Low......................17.98% Moderate.............43.12% Moderate.............43.12% High.....................38.81% High.....................38.81%
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Retirement Community Retirement Community Equal Emphasis Suitability Retirement Community Equal Emphasis Suitability Equal Emphasis Suitability
page 14 can be combined to create an Equal Emphasis Suitability Map (left). Notice that adjusting the importance of individual maps can also create what is known as a Weighted Suitability Map (above). In both, areas near Indianapolis, Anderson, Muncie, Kokomo and Marion appear most suitable. In the weighted scenario, however, highly suitable land is more concentrated representing just 13% of the overall area. development analysis
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Staging Muncie-Main
Location: Muncie, IN
The Muncie-Main Framework Plan (see diagrams on page 17) seeks to build upon
Size: 9 City blocks
ongoing downtown improvements to create a dense, integrated urban space. A
Year: 2010
newly formed civic area acts as the central link for the social and mixed-use corridor.
Skills: Urban design, Density
Conceptually and visually, art expressed through murals, site amenities, and local
studies, Material selection
exhibitions further connects the site to the local culture and history. Finally, the Framework Plan addresses physical linkages for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles to create a safe, efficient and dynamic system. The Main Street Redevelopment employs the framework’s principles in a nine city block focus area. The concept of staging becomes central at this scale, where the road’s design as an art thoroughfare is intended to connect visitors and residents to the area’s boutiques, theaters, parks and restaurants, all along creating opportunities to interact, play and perform.
Figure-Ground: Figure before and after proposed development
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Framework Diagrams: 1. Pedestrian connections (red) with art space (yellow) 2. Bike lanes (green) and alley connections (red) 3. Open space
Restaurant and Apartments
Parking Garage
Civic Theatre
Black Box Theatre
Designed Pedestrian Walks and Alleys
Connected Parking
E. Washington St.
Arts Center
E. Main St. Art
Gallery
Hotel
Bus Station, Cafe and Bike Storage
Commun ity
Workshop
E. Jackson St.
Main Street Redevelopment
Library NORTH
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Each design feature, like the water collection pond shown here, went through several iterations.
The Central Park, linking Main Street’s historic buildings with the library, becomes a prominent avenue for pedestrians and an ideal event space.
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Staging: The images above demonstrate how landscape design can intrigue visitors and encourage specific behaviors. A sculpted stool and upturned hat, for example, can
Bioswale
encourage street performers to stop and entertain.
(Collects roof & street run-off) Bicycle Racks Permeable Grass Pavers Permeable Pavers Outdoor Seating Glass Pavers Sculpted Wayfinding
NORTH
Main & Walnut St. Corner Close-Up
New stores, galleries, theatres, and public spaces will keep visitors and residents busy year-round.
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in ter na t i on a l
Te t h e r s
Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil
An Exploration and Application of Strategies for the
Size: 22 ha
Improvement of Porto Alegre’s Vila Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Vila Fátima)
Year: 2011 Skills: Research, Community
Project Summary: Porto Alegre, Brazil is a city of great inequality, where pockets of
design, Architecture, Language
extreme poverty and exclusion can be found alongside gated communities of the rich. The Vila Fátima Master Plan responds by establishing an improvement program based on a critical analysis of the social, economic and environmental processes acting within and beyond this informal settlement. Principles of social justice, participation, and sustainability inform designs for a community hub, circulation network and waterway. Design Process: Following in-depth research on renewal strategies for informal settlements, a series of site visits, interviews, and data collection defined the inventory stage of the design process. Site density, form, circulation, building condition, vegetation, hydrologic patterns, and resident characteristics such as occupation, education, and ability were among the areas explored.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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Natural Growth Areas Streetscape
Watercourse
Community Hub
Commercial and Entertainment District
Master Plan Primary
Secondary
Special Paving
Tertiary
Future Growth Areas
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Site Analysis: An analysis of social and physical site conditions inform the design. The diagram above depicts the following site characteristics from top to bottom: built structures, hydrology, and topography.
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play
build
build
sustain
play
Concept: A tether is that which fastens, strengthens and secures. In Vila Fรกtima, tethers are diverse people, places and programs. In the context of this project, they are the healthy public spaces
build
sustain
and active community places that improve quality of life and
local
capacity
create opportunities for current and future residents. Despite
healthy
present
ownership
overlaps, these tethers are presented in the social, economic
active
future
growth
passive
systems
inclusive
materials
sustain
safe
and environmental categories entitled Play, Build and Sustain.
educational
The soccer field (left), despite its poor condition, is a shared and respected location within the community. Throughout the day, diverse residents can be found sitting, talking, playing and passing through the site.
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The Streetscape: The improvement of circulation throughout the site is fundamental to positive growth. Renaming roads, installing a coherent wayfinding system, and simplifying traffic along the main streets all contribute to a safe and healthy environment. Street trees and bioswales lining the main avenue also address sustainability by encouraging the infiltration of storm water and adding shade.
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The Hub: The Community Hub is an active place where economic, educational, and recreational opportunities abound. New public spaces and programs spiral outward from the soccer field attracting residents of all ages. Design implementation, as shown in Phase 1 and 2 (left), is envisioned in stages where the community plays a central role in the site’s design, construction and maintenance.
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The Watercourse: This design reestablishes a waterway buffer while improving housing, circulation and environmental conditions for 45 families. Better storm drainage and water quality along with a trail, community gathering spaces surrounded by native plants and fruit trees, exercise equipment and a playground combine to benefit residents.
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Residential Design: As part of the studio course at PUC-RS, interdisciplinary teams of three students explored architectural housing solutions. The strength of our proposal lies in its adaptability and use of sustainable materials.
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Alt. A 36 # of Units Individual Housing Type 25 sq. m. Unit Footprint
Alt. B 18 # of Units Individual Housing Type 36 sq. m. Unit Footprint
Alternatives: Rather than one option, the master plan highlights several alternatives and guidelines to contribute to community-driven upgrading. Beyond participatory methods, the guidelines encourage the use of incremental design, creation of future investment opportunities, support of vertical growth, allowance of parking and/ or commercial activities, and use of sustainable materials.
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in ter nat i on a l
To S c a l e w i t h B a a n M a n k o n g
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
The transformative potential of the Baan Mankong Collective Housing Programme
Size: City-scale
in Bangkok, Thailand was examined during the course of this project. In order to do
Year: 2012
so, our group of ten students was tasked with designing a three-month study. The
Skills: Field research (participatory
research, which began in London with a literature review, was complemented by 15
methods), Interviews, Data
intensive days in the field. During these days, participatory exercises, interviews and
analysis, Reporting, Team work
meetings with associated officials were held to deepen our understanding of the
Bangkok, Thailand
programme and those actors involved. Following analysis of the data, a set of strategic recommendations was developed. Overall, the project highlighted the many challenges of pursuing socially just change in a fast-paced and profit-driven political economy like that of Bangkok. However, at the same time, the study’s findings suggested that under the right conditions (i.e. strong incentive, knowledge sharing, political will, etc.), the Baan Mankong Programme offers the necessary momentum to bring about pockets of spatial justice. In just nine years it has already touched some 91,986 households in Thailand (CODI, 2011). In Bangkok, however, unaddressed structural limitations and the challenge of maintaining long-term momentum continue to restrict the programme’s growth. Fortunately, the way in which Baan Mankong centralizes learning, continuously adapts, reflects the interests of the local people, and builds trust between actors suggests great transformative potential at and beyond the city-scale.
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Step 1: Desk-based Data Collection The project’s first task involved desk-based research to gain a preliminary understanding of the political economy in Bangkok, the Baan Mankong Programme, and the various actors involved in the process. The adjacent image depicts those actors and the types of relationships that exist between each.
Step 2: Defining Transformation Determining the program’s potential required establishing a clear definition of
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transformation early on. Based on an extensive review of literature, our group determined that Transformative Spatial Justice (T) could best be understood as a three-fold process where empowered urban citizens 1) negotiate with government,
T
private sector and civil society actors for their rights to appropriate space, 2) collectively influence the production of space to sustainably meet their needs and 3) build agency through reflexive learning.
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Step 3: Preliminary Strategies & Field Work Plan Prior to visiting the field, our team was also tasked with developing a set of strategies based on a preliminary review of opportunities and constraints within the Baan
C. Legal Recogni.on of Right to the City
Mankong Programme. The diagram shows how the three strategies - to enhance vertical linkages, pursue legal recognition of the Right to the City, and diversify financial
A. Ver.cal Linkages
B. Financial Diversifica.on
resources - interconnect and relate to the criteria for transformative spatial justice.
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with government officials, related By breaking into sub-groups, our team was able to visit 27 different communities in six districts (shown in the adjacent map). Observation, interviews, participatory mapping, questionnaires and visual recording were among the methods used to collect data.
Step 5: Analysis and Strategy Revision Collating information from so many sites proved challenging. However, after sorting data and analyzing conditions based on spatial and temporal themes, commonalities began to emerge. These findings suggested that 1) an imminent threat of eviction was required to spur collective action, 2) the existing emphasis on learning is a strong asset and opportunity and 3) some groups were excluded and participation withinin the program varied significantly. Based on this new information a revised strategy set to expand political space for the urban poor of Bangkok was developed. The strategies include building and maintaining relationships, increasing the use of finance and technology, and developing a national charter in preparation for future opportunities to challenge structural and legal limitations. to scale with baan mankong
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Rundell Er nstberger Associates (REA), LLC 315 South Jefferson Street Muncie, IN 46202
During the summer before my fourth year of studies at BSU I was hired by REA as an intern. The relationship I built with the firm allowed me to maintain a flexible part-time schedule, even as my studies resumed. Over the year and a half that I was employed with REA, I was given diverse tasks. Beyond helping with university and downtown revitalization plans, I also worked on construction drawings for current office projects and created presentation materials for client meeetings. On the followings pages are the three projects with which I was most deeply involved.
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Pro 100
Location: Indianapolis, IN
My first assignment while working with REA required that I work independently with
Size: Varied
the Indianapolis Children’s Bureau, a nonprofit agency dedicated to family and child
Year: 2009, 2010
services. My involvement with the organization was centered on a program called Pro
Skills: Project coordination,
100; a program responsible for funding a summer internship “that provides work and
Teaching, Planting design and
learning experiences for economically disadvantaged teens.” Teachers from the city’s
implementation
public schools worked as coaches, helping the teens plant new gardens and maintain IPSat# ten 42 schools and two community centers. the landscapes
My role primarily involved designing the gardens, managing the project budget, and teaching the students and coaches about implementation practices and the profession of landscape architecture. I was also responsible for coordinating efforts between the firm with which I was working, the Children’s Bureau staff, the Pro 100 teams and the ELDER W. DIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
school administrators.
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Students working hard to clear overgrown areas and implement the planting design on the grounds of Elder W. Diggs Elementary School (2010). pro 100
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Main Street Square
Location: Rapid City, SD
Main Street Square, located in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, is an urban
Size: .69 Acre (150’ x 200’)
space designed for year-round activities and events. The lively park setting with
Year: 2009 - 2011
an interactive water feature and stage for summer concerts transforms into an
Skills: 3-D Modeling
ice-skating rink during winter months. At all times, the area’s history, culture and geography are celebrated and reflected by the design. My role in this project was to support the lead designers by constructing a 3-D SketchUp model to illustrate the ideas as they emerged. As the project progressed, the model went through several iterations until the site design was refined and accepted by the principals and clients. Beyond a design aid, the model also served as a base upon which the firm’s consultants could produce standard marketing materials.
The images from left to right show the project’s evolution from a design vision to a completed project (source: http://www.reasite.com/projects/ main-street-square/).
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The boulders lining the park are reflective of the state’s rich geographical features. Local artists will later carve these stones, further rooting the project in place. main street square
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Alexandria Downtown Revitalization
Location: Alexandria, IN
Upon receiving a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA)
Size: 9 Square blocks
in 2010, the City of Alexandria commissioned The Alexandria Revitalization Plan.
Year: 2010
As the lead firm, REA was responsible for organizing consultants and compiling a
Skills: Community meetings,
comprehensive planning report. Focused on downtown revitalization, the plan builds
Consultant coordination, City
momentum for ongoing city projects by directing improvements towards four main focus
planning, Report development
areas: streetscape and infrastructure enhancements (see plan right), gateway location and identification, facade restoration, and strategies for attracting new development. Initially, my role was focused on gathering data and preparing GIS maps for site analysis and community meetings. As the project moved forward, I became involved with design (gateways, signage, and banners). In the final stage, I also took on the responsibility of compiling the 172 page report and contributing to REA’s written section.
Resident feedback on the project design was gathered through a series of community meetings.
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GIS was used to structure information and create maps at a variety of scales.
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illustra tio n Hand: Ink, Graphite, Pastels, Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil Computer: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, AutoCADGIS, Mixed-medium
The program at BSU emphasized the importance of visual communication. During the five-year course, I was introduced to a variety of mediums and encouraged to explore new ways of illustrating ideas. The following pages show a short collection of my work.
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Hand Graphics Page 44: From top to bottom
Art Room: Ink on Mylar, 24” x 36” Wind and Water Perspective: Ink with Colored Pencils and Marker on Mylar, 18” x 24” Night Perspective: Ink with Colored Pencils and Marker on Trace Paper, 18” x 24” Page 45: From left to right and top to bottom
Ouro Preto: Pastels on Board, 10” x 20” Portrait: Graphite on Paper, 18” x 24” Richmond Groves: Watercolor on Paper, 24” x 36”
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INASLA’S NLAM EVENT SCHEDULE
the statistics:
Academic Events and Activities April 5:
1st Annual Links Trust Golf Outing place: The Players Club Golf Course- Yorktown, IN time: 9:00am registration, 10:00am start
“ The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that the demand for landscape architecture services will grow by an astonishing 16 percent by the year 2016making our profession the fastest growing of all the design professions.”
The Ball State University Student Chapter of ASLA is co-sponsoring the 1st Annual Links Trust Golf Outing, an 18-hole golf scramble. The proceeds from the event will help to establish a small Foundation account for a small scholarship and other support for students interested in golf course landscape architecture. Contact Mike or Jonathan at LinksTrust@gmail.com for more information.
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April 21: BSU Celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s Birthday place: Gallery, College of Architecture and Planning, BSU- Muncie, IN time: 3:00pm
Perry Howard, FASLA ASLA President
April 21: Purdue Celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s Birthday place: Horticulture Building- West Lafayette, IN time: 4:30pm
Public Lectures and Exhibits April 7:
Seattle Framework Plan: Adobe Illustrator INASLA Brochure Design: Adobe Illustrator
April 10: “Walkable Communities” Dan Burden, Executive Director, Walkable Communities, Inc. place: Learning Center Auditorium, Columbus, IN time: Reception 5:00-6:00pm; Lecture 6:30-8:30pm April 14: “Contemporary Parks: Productive and Seductive” Jane Amidon, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University Place: AB 100, College of Architecture and Planning, BSU – Muncie, IN Time: 4:00-5:00pm April 29: “The Architecture of Nature: A Talk by Maya Lin” Maya Lin, Architect & Artist place: Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) – Indianapolis, IN time: 7:00pm
Continuing Education Sessions April 23: On-Site Project Review: Indianapolis Museum of Art place: 4000 Michigan Road- Indianapolis, IN time: 12:00-3:00pm An on-site tour and discussion will be presented by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf. April 25: On-Site Project Review: Demming Park Playground place: Deming Park Playground– Terre Haute, IN time: 12:00- 3:00pm An on-site tour and discussion will be presented by Context, Inc. April 30: On-Site Project Review: Openings Wetland Mitigation Project place: 14921 Hand Road- Fort Wayne, IN time: 12:00- 3:00pm tentatively An on-site tour and discussion will be presented by Earth Source, Inc. For more information on these events please contact Chris Marlow at
Additional information will also be available in the April NLAM marlow@bsu.edu. Events Activities issue of News and and Notes.
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Indiana Chapter of ASLA 50 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.inasla.org
Park Design: Adobe Photoshop
CAP Exhibit: Indianapolis Cultural Trail place: AB Gallery, College of Architecture and Planning, BSU – Muncie, IN time: 4:30-6:00pm
National Landscape Architecture Month
2008
2008 Schedule of Events
April 4th
earth source
philosophy
April 13th
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“Our continuing and underlying philosophy is to be responsible stewards of the land. This approach provides us the ability to accomplish the objectives of development in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Earth Source and Heartland Restoration Services, we strive to: explore creative solutions for each new challenge, achieve project goals on schedule, meet budget criteria, respond to the needs of our clients, and complete each task with integrity.
INASLA CAP: IC Open house place: CAP Indy Center, Downtown Indianapolis time: 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm INASLA is hosting an open house at the CAP Indianapolis Center. The AIA 150th celebration is also taking place and will feature an continuing education events and keynote speakers.
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Afternoon at the Pacers place: Conseco Fieldhouse Downtown Indianapolis time: 3:30 pm tip-off INASLA is hosting an afternoon with the Pacers during the New Jersey Nets game. INASLA will be featured on the big screen during the game and members can shoot free throws.
Earth Source, Inc.
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Student Site Tours place: Downtown Indianapolis time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Students from Ball State and Purdue will have the opportunity to interact with professionals during site tours. The students will be invited to several locations to discuss the design process with projects’ designers.
April 21
April 18th
Race for the Cure Event place: IUPUI Campus Downtown Indianapolis time: 9:00 am INASLA is participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event. The event supports an important cause, while promoting landscape architecture and healthy living design.
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Continuing Education place: Various locations time: 11:30 pm to 1:00 pm INASLA is hosting a series of lunch time chats throughout the month of April. The lunch time chats, held at CAP:IC, will count towards continuing education credits. Lunch is provided for the participants.
Throughout April
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Arbor Day Tree Planting place: Mill Race Park Columbus, Indiana time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am INASLA and the City of Columbus are sponsoring the in annual Arbor Day Tree Planting program. The event promotes the profession and teaches children the benefits of tree planting.
Throughout April
Celebrate the Indiana Chapter of the ASLA
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Student Award Juries place: Ball State University time: BSU event April 5th Each year Indiana members are invited to attend either the Purdue or Ball State student award juries. The process allows members to get involved with the selection of student Merit and Honor award recipients.
NLAM Events and Activities mailer design by Abigail Shemoel
Brochure Design: The above mailer design was chosen as ‘Best Design’ and used
by the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2008. (Composed in Adobe Illustrator)
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Field Sketches Sketching is an important part of experiencing place, understanding design and reflecting. I frequently return to my sketchbooks for ideas and inspiration.
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illustration
References Deane Rundell
Malcolm Cairns
Yves Cabannes
Principal, RLA, ASLA
Professor of Landscape Architecture
Chair of the Bartlett Development
REA
BSU
Planning Unit, UCL
drundell@reasite.com
mcairnes@bsu.edu
y.cabannes@ucl.ac.uk
Rundell Ernstberger Associates, LLC
College of Architecture and Planning
Development Planning Unit
315 South Jefferson Street
Architecture Building (AB), Room 104
University College London
Muncie, Indiana 47305 USA
Ball State University
34 Tavistock Square
01.765.747.9737
Muncie, IN 47306 USA
London WC1H 9EZ, UK
01.765.285.1982
44.20.7679 1111
For additional references or further information please contact me at:
anshemoel@bsumail.net
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