THE PORTFOLIO OF
STEPHANIE WHITE
“There’s so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I’m seeing it all at once, and it’s too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that’s about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can’t feel anything but gratitude for every single moment.” -Anonymous
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RESUME.....................................................................................................3-4 ANALYSIS..................................................................................................5-6 MARKER RENDERINGS................................................................7-8 THE LA SALLE PROJECT..........................................................9-12 DIVERSITY PLAZA...........................................................................13-14 DESIGN WEEK......................................................................................15-16 CONTACT INFORMATION............................................................17-18
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A BIT ABOUT MYSELF
I am a quick and eager learner and an organized team player with the ability to bring people together to accomplish a common goal. 3
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Graduation: May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Minor in New Media Art anticipated May 2014
WORK Pine Cove Christian Camps, Columbus, TX May 2012 – July 2012 EXPERIENCE Wrangler and Work Crew - Welcomed families upon arrival to help create a comfortable and attentive experience - Newly trained in equestrian riding, care, and safety in order to better teach campers - Certified in CPR to protect the safety of campers - Helped lead cattle drives and trail rides to develop a strong sense of leadership - Helped with horse maintenance and care - Assisted in kitchen activities to serve coworkers as well as campers Freelance Photographer, College Station, TX October 2012 - Present - Takes photos at professional events ranging from sorority banquets to weddings - Edits photos to meet the needs of the client - Delivers edited photos to the client shortly after the event to ensure quality customer service LEADERSHIP TAMU ARTISTS, Texas A&M University Officially recognized university organization with the purpose of glorifying the Lord through creative endeavors Executive August 2011 – August 2012 - Held interviews to accept new members into the organization - Facilitated and planned weekly meetings in order to stay true to the core values of the organization - Organized and planned trips for up to 40 people - Helped to plan and lead weekly Bible Studies - Planned two benefit concerts and art sales to benefit local charity Director August 2012 – Present - Organized weekly planning meetings among executives - Facilitated all group activities and operations - Established, designed, and maintained organization website - Designed flyers, banners, and web graphics to advertise for events - Worked to maintain a strong reflection of the group’s core values among members and to create a comfortable community atmosphere - Facilitated merchandise sales ACTIVITIES Emerging Green Builders, Texas A&M University August 2011 – May 2012 - Collaborated with Environmental Design and Urban Planning students to write a grant proposal for more sustainable parking lot options on campus - Weekly meetings discussing the importance and value of sustainable design practices - Explored practical green design solutions for Texas A&M Big Event, Texas A&M University March 2012 – Present - Worked alongside members of various organizations to serve the Bryan/College Station area - Worked with a group to provide a Bryan family with yard work and to paint two homes SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator/Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Google Sketchup, and AutoCAD, and ArchGIS
HOBBIES
Painting, drawing, graphic design, web design, photography, video, soccer, running, spending time outdoors
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THE PROCESS OF ANALYSIS
PASSIVE RECREATION SUITABILITY ANALYSIS TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS: HIGHWAYS
TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS: GREENWAYS
VEGETATION ANALYSIS: TYPES
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Two-person collaborative project focusing on land use analysis
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Mulit-Family Apartments Neighborhood Commercial Conventional Single Family Passive Recreation
Recognizing the importance of analysis, my project partner and I explored several different factors such as surrounding land uses, transportation, topography, and vegetation to determine which areas of our site were suitable for each of our land uses. The suitability maps that we developed based on these factors are shown to the right. LEGEND SUITABLE NOT SUITABLE
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Resort Type Hotel Intermediate School Active Recreation Townhouse Big Box Commercial Large Lot
SUITABILITY ANALYSIS
Once we had developed suitability maps for each of our land uses, we overlapped them to create one map that would allow us to compare these areas of suitability and develop a final schematic plan for our site.
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LEGEND MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENTS TOWNHOUSES CONVENTIONAL SINGLE FAMILY RECREATION RESORT NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL BIG BOX LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
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DETAILED MARKER RENDERINGS
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THE LA SALLE PROJECT
The goal of this project was to redesign the La Salle Hotel courtyard in Downtown Bryan, Texas.
The La Salle Hotel is one of the staple businesses in the historical Downtown Bryan area. Unofrtunately, La Salle’s courtyard suffers from a lack of attention and identity. My goal for this project was to rethink and redesign this space in a way that adds value to the entire community. In order do this, I focussed on creating a sustainable site. This means paying close attention to not only the environmental value of the site, but also the economic value of the site. I wanted to make a site that would be used and would stand the test of time.
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La Salle Hotel
Bigtooth Maple trees in planters
Crushed Granite
Overhead String Lights Central Performance Stage Water Feature Backdrop
Porous Pavers Papa Perez Restaurant
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THE DIVERSITY PLAZA PROJECT An individual project focused on analyzing and redesigning a prominent area of campus
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In this project, the objective was to turn Diversity Plaza, a central area of campus that is sorely lacking in efficient circulation routes and attractive aesthetic features, into a space that is worthy of its position as the center of campus.. By adding vegetation, modern materials and shapes, as well as a central water feature, I hoped to make turn this site into a destination for the students of Texas A&M University.
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THE DESIGN WEEK PROJECT
A week long team project with the purpose of redesigning a stretch of Northgate area within College Station, Texas.
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Our main focus for this project was to create an identity and a downtown feel within the city of College Station. This area was originally lacking in walkability features as well as a unifying purpose. In our design process we aimed to stay loose and creative as we developed a vision and a solution for the site.
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CONTACT INFORMATION EMAIL slblanco90@gmail.com PHONE (512) 636.7338 HOME ADDRESS 302 Bolton Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 -or10912 Beachmont Lane Austin, Texas 78739
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