S O PHI E MU SC HEL - HOR T ON master of landscape architecture,
2016
university of california, berkeley
SELECTED WORKS
COUR TYARD AV IARY
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MARIAC HI PL AZA
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AMERIC AN C ANYON RUINS
12
DUNE CITY
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MISSION SCHOOLYARD
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INFINITY B ENCH
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GROUND UP JOURNAL
30
TRAV EL SKETC HING
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HAND DRAW ING + COL L AGE
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COURTYARD AVIARY
AN URBAN BIRD REHAB CENTER C H IN A BA S I N , SA N F R A N CI SCO
SPRING 2016 // STUDIO // CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Sa n Franci sco , wh i c h i s l oc a t e d on a m a j or m ig r a t o r y pa t h wa y , is h o me t o mo re t h a n 4 0 0 s pe c ie s o f birds. M any of thes e ani mal s are i n j ure d a f t e r c ol l i d i n g w i t h b u ildin g s a n d win do ws in t h e c it y ; o t h e r a q u a t ic s pe c ie s are har med by conta mi nati o n i n the b a y a n d ot h e r w a t e r w a ys . A n ima l Ca re + Co n t ro l t a ke s in c lo s e t o 5 0 0 in ju re d b irds every year, bu t is i l l -equi pped a n d n ot d e si gn e d f or t h i s t a s k, a n d n o o t h e r c e n t e r e x is t s in t h e c it y f o r t h is p u r p o s e. How could a cou rtyard i n a new d e v e l op m e n t se r v e a s a n a v ia r y t o bo t h c a re f o r t h e s e c r it ic a l s p e c ie s a n d e du c a t e the public? The followin g desi gn i ncor p or a t e s sp a c e f or b ot h p e o p le a n d b irds , a wa t e r f e a t u re , p o llin a t in g a n d s e e ding plant s, and a la r ge redw o o d po st e xt r ud i n g t h rough t h e g l a ss c a n o p y a s a wa y f in din g de v ic e f o r re le a s e d b irds .
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VIEW IN AVIARY DURING DRY MONTHS (WATER FEATURE ACTIVATED)
RED-TAILED HAWK YELLOW WARBLER
VARIED THRUSH
GREATER SCAUP
ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD
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CIRCULATION WATER
canopy and groundplain flow during rainfall
4. bird released through canopy panel
BIRDS
water feature flow during dry months
3. bird acclimates to outdoor conditions in aviary
PEOPLE
2. mostly-rehabilitated bird progresses to aviary
1. injured bird taken to center
SITE PLAN A (canopy extents) arctostaphylos uva-ursi
water feature (dry months) heteromeles arbutifolia
canopy outflow point during rainfall pond
limestone stepping blocks trunk stools
limestone seat wall petrified perches
4’
B 6
A’
B’
SECTION A-A’ frit pattern on windows (bird deterrent)
6’
released bird wayfinding post (redwood)
mesh layer beneath canopy
SECTION B-B’
arctostaphylos uva-ursi + heteromeles arbutifolia
glass + steel canopy (e)
canopy cable supports (e)
4’
garage (e) glass + steel canopy (e)
bird rehabilitation + research center
petrified perches
trunk stools
pond + water feature
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MARIACHI PLAZA
PLACEMAKING IN BOYLE HEIGHTS B OYL E H E I G H T S, LO S A N GE LE S
SPRING 2015 // STUDIO // FINAL PROJECT Ma ria c h i Pl aza, i n Los A n ge l e s’ e a st si d e n e i g h bo r h o o d o f B o y le H e ig h t s , is a v ibr a n t h u b o f f o o d, t r a nsit connections, m u sic an d so ci al ac t i v i t y. T h e c ur re n t p l a za d e s ig n , h o we v e r, f a ils t o in t e g r a t e t h is s pe c t r u m o f u s e s . How can the site be reimagi n ed to al l ow f or b ot h l i v e l y a n d i n t i ma t e pro g r a ms ? T h is p ro po s a l t ie s t h e s p a c e t o g e t h e r wit h a greywat era ctivated w ater fea t ure , w h ose si n ous f or m re c alls t h e s h a pe o f t h e a dja c e n t L. A . R iv e r be f o re it wa s channeliz ed. This m u lti- functi o nal el eme n t p rov i d e s f or c ool e r mic ro c lima t e s , c h ildre n ’ s p la y a re a s , ir r ig a t io n f o r pla n t ing on sit e, and or ga nizes th e pl aza i n t o b ot h a c t i v e a n d p a ssi v e z o n e s .
SITE IDENTITY OVER TIME
PROPOSAL + CONTEXT
1994
100’
INFRASTRUCTURE OVER TIME 1000’
1888
1908
1928
site
1000’
railways
8
freeways
l.a. river
1956
1994
2015
SOUTHWEST VIEW, MARKET DAY
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SITE PLAN
ve
commissary kitchen/ event space
NB oy
le A
water catchment/ cistern
WATER FLOW reuse 325’
sunken bandstand
A
play
cooling
320’
commercial (e) 315’
iley S
t
B
Ba
air vent/ canopy
310’
B’
water feature/ seating
irrigation to l.a. river
gazebo (e)
noce stone ‘bridge’
A’
metro entrance
E 1st St
15’
SECTION A-A’ 6’
parking (e)
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honey locust + jacaranda grove
water feature
commissary kitchen (back)
metro air vent + canopy
market space + palm stands
bailey st
NORTHEAST VIEW FROM GAZEBO, EARLY EVENING
SECTION B-B’
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AMERICAN CANYON RUINS FRAMING TIME
N A PA VA L L E Y, CA LI F OR N I A
SPRING 2016 // STUDIO // FINAL PROJECT The rui ns o f a ceme n t p l a n t i n A m e r i c a n C a n yo n h a v e s a t c r u mblin g a n d v a c a n t f o r n e a r ly a c e n t u r y, coloniz ed by loca l g raf fi ti arti sts, sp on t a n e ous e c ol ogi e s a n d o t h e r s lu c ky e n o u g h t o s t u mb le u po n t h e ir s o mbe r b eauty. Current ly, a s praw l i n g new housi n g a n d c om m e rc i a l d e v elo p me n t t h re a t e n s t h e la n d, wh ic h will o b lit e r a t e t h e contemplative power o f th i s uni que si t e . H ow c a n t h e i d e n t i t y o f t h e s e re lic s be pre s e r v e d, wh ile s imu lt a n e o u s ly pro v id ing access and conne cti o n to suburb a n re si d e n t s? T h e p rop ose d pro g r a m is a n a r t is t s ’ re s ide n c y o pe n t o t h e p u blic o n week ends, where ru ins are repurpo sed a s st ud i o a n d i n st a l l a t i on sp a c e , wit h in t ima t e g a rde n s a n d a lo o ko u t t o we r a t t h e culminat ion of the cen tral axi s.
CEMENT PROCESS
ARTISTIC PROCESS
NORTHWEST VIEW FROM TOWER, MORNING
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CAMPFIRE IN TOWER, DUSK
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CONCEPT
SITE PLAN
THOMAS COLE’S COURSE OF EMPIRE, 1830s
the pastoral state
consummation of empire
destruction
desolation
PRE-19TH C.
MID-19TH C.
MID-19TH - 20TH C.
MID-20TH C.
TODAY
wilderness
agriculture
industry
sprawl
ruin
the savage state
SITE HISTORY
1. public access road (connect to s. napa junction rd.) 2. public parking (western redbud orchard) 3. silo relics (e) 4. lemon-scented gum alleé 5. purple-leaf plum alleé 6. pier (quarry pond) 7. rotunda gallery (repurposed) 8. italian stone pine alleé 9. rubble terrace room (elevated buckeye orchard) 10. studio space + fabrication shops (repurposed) 11. theatrical rooms 12. trail to lynch canyon open space 13. proposed development 14. artists’ communal kitchen 15. artists’ residences 16. existing development 17. fire pit + seating platform 18. rubble terraces 19. perforated corten steel staircase 20. unique salvaged concrete seating blocks 21. belvedere (salvaged wooden decking) 22. lookout tower + fire pit 23. lift (access to belvedere + tower)
A
PLANTING SCHEME 3
4
A’ oak woodland
orchard
allée
open field
spontaneous ecology
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PLANTING OVER TIME 2016
2070
2100
1
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DETAILS
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BELVEDERE
DECKING SALVAGED FROM ROOFS ON SITE
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B
UNIQUE CONCRETE SEATING SALVAGED FROM SITE
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PLANTING MEDIUM + COMPACTED AGGREGATE
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8
PERFORATED CORTEN STAIRCASE PERFORATED CORTEN STEEL TREAD (SINGLE FOLDED UNIT)
5
9
11
BEAD-BLASTED STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL, STRINGER + POSTS
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20 CONCRETE AGGREGATE DEMOED FROM SITE
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21
B’
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19 23 RUBBLE TERRACES 6 SPONTANEOUS VEGETATION REMOVED ANNUALLY
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SMALL RUBBLE
MEDIUM RUBBLE
16
65’
LARGE RUBBLE
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RUIN FUNCTIONS CANVAS
STAGE SET
INSPIRATION
SOUTHWEST VIEW, AFTERNOON
artist studio space
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stone pine alleé
SECTION A-A’ 4’
SECTION B-B’ 6’
wildflower room
rubble terraces + overlook tower
wildflower room
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DUNE CITY
FORM + FUNCTION AT OCEAN BEACH O ’S HA U G H N E SSY SE A WA LL, SA N FRANC ISC O
SPRING 2016 // TOMMY CHURCH COMPETITION // 3RD PLACE AWARD TEAMMATES: YAEL HADAR, MICHELLE HOOK, KATHLEEN O’LEARY + STORY WIGGINS H ow can th e dunesca p e a t O c e a n Be a c h p rot e c t t h e c it y f ro m in c re a s e d s t o r m s u r g e , a c c o mo da t e in c re ased populat ion dens ity and pro vi de a m ore h ol i st i c re l a t i on sh i p t o t h e c it y ’ s e p ic s u r ro u n din g s ? D u n e Cit y p ro p o s e s a dynamic, self generati ng edge be t w e e n t h e un st op p a b l e f orc e s o f t h e P a c if ic O c e a n a n d t h e v e n e r a b le c iv ic c u lt u ral landscape of Sa n Fran ci sco . In spi re d b y t h e e v ol ut i on a r y st r a t e g ie s o f t h e b a r n a c le , o u r de s ig n a n c h o r s a n d bu ilds u p on the hist oric, engineered O’S h aug h n e ssy Se a Wa l l .
CIRRI filter water to collect suspended particles OPERCULUM dynamic opening from whence cirri extend
CEMENT GLAND attaches to hard substrate
CALCITE CARAPACE PLATES protects from erosive forces
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BIRDSEYE // EVOLVING EDGE Elevated pathways extending from the city grid to the beach, much like the cirri that gather nutrients for the barnacle, trap sand from westerly winds to generate dune formation. The constructed dunes between the cirri dissipate wave energy, protect the beach from future storm damage and increase beach access even after years of sea level rise and dune growth. Over time, and with the help of the seed bank barnacle wall, the extensive spread of vegetation will stabilize the dunes, shield landward areas from harsh winds, provide essential habitat and soften recreational zones. Across from the entrance to Golden Gate Park, the Pacific Temple in the Dunes anchors the site and signals an evolving relationship between the city and the sea. Its open air cathedral structure provides flexible space for non-denominational ceremony, reflection and celebration.
incipient dune grasses
PRESENT
incipient dune grasses
+shrubs
PRESENT
incipient dune grasses
PRESENT
foredune
foredune +shrubs
+25 YEARS
+25 YEARS
hind dune +trees
+50 YEARS
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CIVIC + ECOLOGICAL
STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONS CYPRESS ROW
ECOCRETE PLATFORMS STRUCTURE
CIVIC + ECOLOGICAL STRUCTURAL BUFFER FUNCTIONS CIVIC + ECOLOGICAL
CYPRESS ROW BUFFER
ECOCRETE PLATFORMS STRUCTURE
CYPRESS ROW
ECOCRETE PLATFORMS
BUFFER
STRUCTURE
framing device
habitat + wind screen
framing device
habitat + wind screen
framing device
habitat + wind screen
‘CIRRI’ RAMPS CATCH WOOD + CORTEN STEEL ‘CIRRI’ RAMPS CATCH
coastal defense
organize program
coastal defense
organize program
coastal defense
‘BARNACLE’ SEAWALL ADDITION SWAMP ECOCRETE ‘BARNACLE’ SEAWALL ADDITION SWAMP
‘CIRRI’ RAMPS CATCH
‘BARNACLE’ SEAWALL ADDITION SWAMP
pedestrian access
sand dune formation
pedestrian access
sand dune formation
pedestrian access
placemaking
placemaking
AS BUILT 10:45am, June 13, 2025
cliff house
organize program
regenerate vegetation
regenerate vegetation
TEMPLE IN THE DUNES 11:30pm, August 30, 2050 presidio
cirri ramp recreational terrace
sand dune formation promenade (20’ wide)
placemaking emergent dune formation
regenerate vegetation monterey cypress open-air temple, non-denominational
barnacle wall seed bank
(Cupressus macrocarpa)
modified parking lot sea wall + parapet (e)
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exposed sea wall + parapet
PROMENADE VISTA // DUNE FORMATION
SF PLAYGROUND // CONSTRUCTED DUNE
MORNING SWELL 6:17am, November 24, 2075
stabilized dune habitat
BACK TO THE FUTURE 4:20pm, March 21, 2250
‘constructed dune’
cirri pathway remnants
16’
mature dune ecosystem
land bridge over great hwy speed tunnel
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MISSION SCHOOLYARD FROM CLASSROOM TO STREET
MAR S H A L L E L EM E N TA RY SCH OOL , SAN FRANC ISC O FALL 2015 // STUDIO // FINAL PROJECT
Ma rs hal l El ementary Sc h ool i s f a c e d w i t h m a n y c h a lle n g e s , in c lu din g t r a f f ic p ro b le ms , c r ime , v a r ie d u s e over time and gentrifi cati o n . Th e sc h ool ga t e s a t t e m p t t o sh ut o u t a n d c o n c e a l t h e s e re a lit ie s , b u t o n ly ma ke t h e m m ore stark . How ca n a fl exi bl e desi gn b e i m p l e m e n t e d t o i n t e gr a t e a c t iv it ie s wit h in t h e s c h o o l a n d c o mmu n it y a n d h e lp children mat ure a t thei r o w n pace? T h i s d e si g n i n c l ud e s sp a c e s f o r c h ildre n o f a ll a g e s , a llo win g t h e m in c re a s e d f re e dom t he f urther they get fro m the sc h ool b ui l d i n g . T h e p rop osa l a ls o u n if ie s t h e s c h o o ly a rd wit h t h e pro s p e c t iv e h o u s in g development, with an o utdo o r cl as sroom a n d re d w ood grov e e x t r u din g t h ro u g h a p e r f o r a t e d p r iv a t e t e r r a c e , g r a n t ing collaboration a nd communi cati o n b e t w e e n c h i l d re n a n d a d ult s .
ENCLOSE
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OBSERVE
EXPLORE
DISCOVER
EXPOSE
RELEASE
VIEW FROM RESIDENTIAL TERRACE
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SITE PLAN
MODULAR STUDY MODELS Mission St
BART entrance
outdoor classroom (below)
redwood grove
Marshall Elementary
hardscape playspace
currant + tea tree grove
A
15th St
16th St
residential terrace (above)
A’ sand maze
colonnade
Capp St
MODULAR ARRANGEMENTS 32’
SECTION A-A’
16’
16th St
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proposed development
redwood grove
3rd floor terrace (above) + outdoor classroom
soccer field
colonnade + canopy
courtyard (e)
15th St
VIEW UNDER TERRACE, EVENING PUPPET SHOW
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PLANTING CONCEPT
N
MISSION ST
-story buildings
larGe LARGEtrees TREES sMall TREES area of plant studySMALLtrees
sHruBs SHRUBS Grasses GRASSES HardsCape HARDSCAPE
deciduous trees
PL
PLANT MAINTENANCE UESD FOR UESD BY
CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAMS
larGe trees sMall trees sHruBs Grasses HardsCape
mea
SCHEMATIC PLANTING PLAN
SCHEMATIC PLANTING PLAN CONIFEROUS Coniferous TREES
prune low branches to allow growth through terrace perforations
Grow on supports for sculptural branching habit, prune as needed
prune in winter harvest berries in spring and fall
Coniferous trees
Broad-leafed deciduous trees
small edible shrubs
trees
Mow annually to stimulate growth BROAD-LEAFED Broad-leafed DECIDUOUS TREES
MISSION ST
area of plant study
pollinator meadow
deciduou
SMALL EDIBLE SHRUBSshrubs small edible
3rd story terrace
TREE GROWTH SCHEMES Marshall elementary school
SCHEMATIC PLANTING PLAN
POLLINATOR pollinator MEADOW
amphitheater
REDWOOD
PHASE 1
CAPP ST
15TH ST
16TH ST
Hardscape playground
sand maze
Coniferous trees
15TH ST
TEA TREE
meadow
EXISTING TREES existing trees
Broad-leafed deciduous trees
MISSION ST
CAPP ST LARGE DECIDUOUS large deciduous STREET TREES
street
small edible shrubs
area of plant study
64’
64’ SOPHIE MUSCHEL-HORTON /// LA
CAPP ST
15TH ST
pollinator meadow
existing trees
FUNCTION
USER
16TH ST
PHASE 2
PLANT FUNCTIONS
large deciduous street trees 64’
PLANT
PHASE 3
SOPHIE MUSCHEL-HORTON /// LA 111 /// 12.11.15
Native grasses +forbs
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Golden currant
Australian tea tree
Coast redwood
PLANTING PLAN: TREES, SHRUBS + GROUNDCOVER
DETAILS
PLANTING PLAN: TREES
CROWN OF ROOT BALL TO BEAR SAME RELATION TO FINISHED GRADE AS IT BORE TO PREVIOUS GRADE
TREE PLANTING LEGEND
GUY WIRES (3), WHITE FLAG ON EACH TO INCREASE VISIBILITY CROWN OF ROOT BALL TO BEAR SAME RELATION TO FINISHED (REMOVE AFTER 1 FULL SEASON) GRADE AS IT BORE TO PREVIOUS GRADE MULCH GUY WIRES (3), WHITE FLAG ON EACH TO INCREASE VISIBILITY (REMOVE AFTER 1 FULL SEASON) REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND ALL TWINE
Coniferous treetree Coniferous
MULCH CREATE SOIL SAUCER W/ TOPSOIL (3” MIN) REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT ALL TWINE
Deciduous Deciduous treetree
STAKES (3 PER) CREATE SOIL SAUCER W/ TOPSOIL (3” MIN) ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT PLACE (3 ROOTBALL ON SUBGRADE PEDESTAL STAKES PER)
5-GAL
PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC)
4”
PLANT IDENTIFICATION KEY
TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL PLACE ROOTBALL ON SUBGRADE PEDESTAL MOISTEN SOIL WHEN HALFWAY PLANTED, WATER DEEPLY WHEN FULLY PLANTED PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC)
5-GAL
(7) AC-5 4”
Gallons/container Number of gallons/ container
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
Plant abbreviation Plant abbreviation Number planted Number planted
1
(7) AC-5 LL-5 Plant abbreviation
1
UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL DEPTH
Coast Redwood Tree Planting
MOISTEN SOIL WHEN HALFWAY PLANTED, WATER DEEPLY WHEN FULLY PLANTED
1” = 1’
UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER DEPTH
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
Coast Redwood Tree Planting
3 3
NTS 1” = 1’
Golden C 4” = 1’
Golden Cu 4” = 1’
Number planted
TREE KEY LEGEND
(15) SS-5
AC-5
Aesculus californica
SS-5
SS-5
PLANTING DETAILS
Number planted NAME SPACING
BOTANICAL NAMENAME COMMON NAME COMMON SPACING BOTANICAL
LL-5
LOCATE ANCHOR STAKES (3) 18” AWAY FROM TREE TRUNK. T-RAIL IRON STAKE OR WOODEN SUBSTITUTE, ANCHOR FIRMLY
Plant abbreviation
ABBR ABBR
California Buckeye
MULCH LOCATE ANCHOR STAKES (3) 18” AWAY FROM TREE TRUNK. T-RAIL IRON STAKE OR BURLAP; WOODEN SUBSTITUTE, FIRMLY REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF REMOVE TOP ANCHOR 1/3 OF BASKET AND ALL TWINE
25’ o.c.
Leptospermum laevigatum Australian tea tree 25’ o.c. Sequoia sempervirens Redwood 25’BEAR o.c. SAME RELATION TO FINISHED CROWN Coast OF ROOT BALL TO AS IT BORE TO Coast PREVIOUS GRADE SequoiaGRADE sempervirens Redwood 25’ o.c.
MULCH CORNER OF ROOT SYSTEM TO BE AT LINE OF PROPOSED GRADE REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND ALL TWINE
GUY WIRES (3), WHITE FLAG ON EACH TO INCREASE VISIBILITY (REMOVE AFTER 1 FULL SEASON)
FIRMLY FORMED SAUCER (USE TOPSOIL), 3” SAUCER (MAX) CORNER OF ROOT SYSTEM TO BE AT LINE OF PROPOSED GRADE ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT
MULCH REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND ALL TWINE
(50) OO-1
(15) OO-1
4”
8’
(24) OO-1
CROWN OF ROOT BALL TO BEAR SAME RELATION TO FINISHED STAKES GRADE(3 ASPER) IT BORE TO PREVIOUS GRADE
5-GAL
GUY WIRES (3), WHITE FLAG ON EACH TO INCREASE VISIBILITY (REMOVE AFTER 1 ON FULLSUBGRADE SEASON) PEDESTAL Deciduous shrub PLACE ROOTBALL Deciduous shrub
5-GAL
SOIL NativePLANTING grass seed mix(WELL (in- DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC) MULCH Native grass seed mix (including cluding Zinnia, Aster, Fennel,FILLING WITH SOIL TEASE ROOTS BEFORE Zinnia, Aster, Fennel, Queen Anne’s Queen Anne’s Lace, Yarrow REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND Lace, Yarrow and Cow Parsnip) MOISTEN SOIL WHEN HALFWAY PLANTED, WATER DEEPLY WHEN and Cow ALL Parsnip) TWINE FULLY PLANTED Partial shade groundcover Partial shade groundcover CREATE SOIL SAUCER W/PIT TOPSOIL (3” MIN) UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG TO PROPER DEPTH
4”
(100) OO-1
(24) OO-1 2x Ball Diameter (min.)
1
(290) OO-1
(24) OO-1
Deep shade groundcover Deep shade groundcover STAKES (3 PER)
1” = 1’
NG
5-GAL
Plant abbreviation
3
NTS 1” = 1’
1-GAL
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
California Buckeye Tree Planting 1” = 1’
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
Golden Currant Shrub Planting
1-GAL
(290) OO-1
1 (24) RA-1
UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER DEPTH Plant abbreviation Plant abbreviation Number planted Number planted REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND ALL TWINE
1” = 1’
3
4
NTS
Groundco NTS
MULCH
SCARIFY SIDES OF HOLE PRIOR TO PLANTING PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED)
Golden Currant Shrub Planting NTS 4” = 1’
CORNER OF ROOT SYSTEM TO BE AT LINE OF PROPOSED GRADE
MULCH
Plant abbreviation
WEED BARRIER FABRIC
FIRMLY FORMED SAUCER (USE TOPSOIL), 3” SAUCER (MAX)
PLANT KEY ROUGHEN LEGEND SIDES OF PIT
(24) OO-1
5-GAL
FC-1 FC-1
1-GAL
Fragaria californica Woodland Strawberry 12” o.c.SLIGHTLY12” PLANTING SOILWoodland (WELL DRAINED, ACIDIC) Fragaria californica Strawberry o.c.
1-GAL
MULCH Native Grass seed mix 15 lbs for TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL 6000 ft² NG Native Grass Seed Mix 15 lbs for 6000 ft2 REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BURLAP; REMOVE TOP 1/3 OF BASKET AND OO-1 Oxalis oregana Redwood Sorrel 6” o.c. ALL TWINE OO-1 Oxalis oregana Redwood Sorrel 6” o.c. RA-1 Ribes aureum Golden Currant 6’ o.c.
4”
NG
PLANTING SOIL (SAME AS REDWOOD PLANTING SOIL FOR REDWOOD SORREL; BUCKEYE PLANTING SOIL FOR WOODLAND STRAWBERRY)
SPACING DEPENDENT ON SPECIES (SEE GROUNDCOVER PLANTING PLAN)
gracillimum
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
2
LOCATE ANCHOR STAKES (3) 18” AWAY FROM TREE TRUNK. ABBR BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SUBSTITUTE, SPACING PLACE ROOTBALL ON PEDESTAL T-RAIL IRON STAKE OR SUBGRADE WOODEN ANCHOR FIRMLY ABBR BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SPACING
NG
(50) FC-1
1” = 1’
UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER DEPTH MULCH
UNDISTURBED SOIL -SYSTEM DIG PITTO TOBE PROPER CORNER OF ROOT AT LINEDEPTH OFo.c. PRORibes aureum Golden Currant 6’ POSED GRADE
RA-1
California Buckeye Tree Planting
FIRMLY FORMED SAUCER (USE TOPSOIL), 3” SAUCER (MAX) 8’
ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT
4
Groundcover Planting
WEED BARRIER FABRIC
NTS
PLACE ROOTBALL ON SUBGRADE PEDESTAL
5-GAL 4”
(50) OO-1
REMOVE FROM CONTAINER AND LOOSEN ROOTS BY SCRATCHING SIDES OF ROOTBALL BEFORE PLANTING FREEING GIRDLING UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER AND DEPTH ROOTS
Groundco
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
MULCH
Coast Redwood Tree Planting
Number planted (25) FC-1
PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED)
UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER DEPTH
container
(25) FC-1
4
SCARIFY SIDESSOIL OF HOLE PRIOR TO PLANTING UNDISTURBED - DIG PIT TO PROPER DEPTH
CREATE SOIL SAUCER W/ TOPSOIL (3” MIN)
4” = 1’
PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC)
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
(50) OO-1
2
California Buckeye Tree Planting Australian Tea Tree Planting
TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL (24) RA-1 MOISTENANCHOR SOIL WHEN HALFWAY PLANTED, WATER DEEPLY WHEN LOCATE STAKES (3) 18” AWAY FROM TREE TRUNK. FULLY PLANTED Number of gallons/ T-RAIL IRON STAKE Gallons/container OR WOODEN SUBSTITUTE, ANCHOR FIRMLY
(24) OO-1
(50) OO-1
2
PLACE ROOTBALL ON SUBGRADE PEDESTAL PLANT IDENTIFICATION KEY
4”
Number (12) FC-1 planted
1-GA
2x Ball Diameter (min.)
ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT
Coast Redwood Tree Planting
1-GA
PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC) CREATE SOIL SAUCER W/ TOPSOIL (3” MIN) UNDISTURBED SOIL - DIG PIT TO PROPER TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL DEPTH
4”
PLANTING LEGEND (24) OO-1
PLANTING DETAILS
REMOVE FROM CONTAINER AND PEDESTAL LOOSEN ROOTS BY SCRATCHING PLACE ROOTBALL ON SUBGRADE FIRMLY FORMED SAUCER (USEPLANTING TOPSOIL), AND 3” SAUCER (MAX) SIDES OF ROOTBALL BEFORE FREEING GIRDLING ROOTS PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC) ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT MULCH TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL PLACE ROOTBALL ON SUBGRADE PEDESTAL
5-GAL
CREATE SOIL SAUCER W/ PLANTING PLAN: SHRUBS + TOPSOIL (3” MIN) GROUNDCOVER ROUGHEN SIDES OF PIT
PLANTING SOIL (WELL DRAINED, SLIGHTLY ACIDIC)
1-GAL
1-GAL
PLANTING SOIL (SAME AS REDWOOD PLANTING SOIL FOR REDWOOD SORREL; BUCKEYE PLANTING SOIL FOR WOODLAND STRAWBERRY)
TEASE ROOTS BEFORE FILLING WITH SOIL SPACING DEPENDENT ON SPECIES (SEE GROUNDCOVER PLANTING PLAN)
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INFINITY BENCH B U I LT P RO JE CT
SPRING 2015 // LA 121: DESIGN IN DETAIL // FINAL PROJECT TEAMMATES: YAEL HADAR + MICHELLE HOOK For m y i ntro ducti o n t o l a n d sc a p e c on st r uc t i on c o u r s e , I t e a me d u p wit h t wo c la s s ma t e s t o de s ig n a n d build a seating stru cture, based l o o se l y on a m i d -c e n t ur y m o de r n a e s t h e t ic . We c o n s t r u c t e d a s imple b e n c h , s u it able for out door or ind oo r use, th at c oul d op e r a t e a s a si n gl e unit o r b e pu lle d a pa r t in t o t h re e in div idu a l s t o o ls . I n t h eory, the bench ca n be bui l t upo n wi t h a l t e r n a t i n g un i t s a d i n f i n it u m. We u s e d n a t iv e re dwo o d b o a rds t re a t e d wit h t u ng oil and steel su ppo rts that w e we l d e d t og e t h e r a n d f i n i sh e d wit h a bla c k h a mme re d s pr a y p a in t .
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PLAN VIEW B’ redwood slats treated with tung oil, alternating 3” x 1/2” and 1.5” x 1/2” spaced 1/4” apart
1/4” holes + screws drilled through top steel support 1” 1/2” 2” A
2”
B
18”
A’
SECTION A-A’
SECTION B-B’
DETAIL A
9” 1/4” x 2” steel legs welded o.c. to top support
17”
holes drilled into base steel supports to fit legs; legs tack-welded to supports
1”
7”
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GROUND UP JOURNAL ISSUE 05: DELINEATIONS
IS the student journal of the Department of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning at the University of California, Berkeley. IS an annual print and web publication intended to stimulate thought, discussion, visual exploration and substantive speculation about emerging landscape issues affecting contemporary praxis. IS an examination of a critical theme arising from the tension between contemporary landscape architecture, ecology and pressing cultural issues. IS intended as a discursive platform to explore concepts grounded in local issues with global relevance. WILL be guided by the interests of our readers and collaborators. We operate on an open call with invited entries from academics, practitioners, students, designers, scientists and activists.
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JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS PENCIL, PEN + WATERCOLOR 2013
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AMERICAN ROAD TRIP
INK, WATERCOLOR + DIGITAL COLLAGE 2015
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SOPHIE MUSCHEL-HORTON
TEL: 510.919.8637
EDU C A TI O N
TEACHING + R ES E A RCH
University of California, Berkeley (2016) Master of Landscape Architecture // GPA: 3.93
Studio Instructor (Summer 2016; GSI Summer 2015) [IN]LAND Summer Institute // UC Berkeley
Vassar College (2009) Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies + Art History // GPA: 3.65 Thesis: Exhibit Design at the American Museum of Natural History (highest distinction)
School for International Training, South Africa (2007) Reconciliation + Development Program Independent Study Project: Durban Botanic Gardens
P RO FE S S I O N A L EXPERIEN C E Intern (Spring 2016) Einwiller Kuehl Landscape Architecture // Oakland, CA
Drafted construction details, planting plans and material plans for residential projects and a large, public waterfront design in AutoCAD Developed illustrative diagrams, perspectives and sections in Rhino and Photoshop Researched post-industrial salvage reuse of wood and metal relics
Planting Design Intern (Spring 2015) Morf Chang Landscape Architecture // Oakland, CA
Arranged and submitted planting plans and specs for clients on residential projects Researched maintenance guidelines and morphology for hundreds of plant species
Spec ial Assistant to V.P. of Design + Construction (2012-13) Prospect Park Alliance // Brooklyn, NY
Assisted a team of landscape architects and archivists in project management and research Managed financial records and billing for historic reconstruction of Olmsted + Vaux esplanade Revised drawings in AutoCAD, Photoshop and SketchUp for presentations
Project Coordinator (2011-12) Prospect Park Alliance // Brooklyn, NY
Coordinated and supervised corporate and non-profit volunteer groups of up to 300 in park maintenance projects Worked semiweekly with Landscape Management staff on woodland and aquatic restoration Created and managed weekly educational program for high school students
SK I L L S
EMAIL: sophiemuschelhorton@gmail.com
Instructed a design studio section of 12 students applying to MLA programs Lectured and led workshops on sketching, drafting, model making and digital representation Critiqued student work during pin-ups, mid-reviews and final reviews
Graduate Student Instructor (Spring 2016) LA 1: Drawing a Green Future // UC Berkeley
Instructed a studio section of 22 undergraduate students in introductory course on visual representation of the landscape Planned and executed lessons on design through varied media and drawing types
Graduate Research Assistant (Fall 2015) Department of Landscape Architecture // UC Berkeley
Assisted a professor of landscape architecture on project-related research tasks, including a gallery exhibition and book publication Prepared printed and digital materials for classes and department-wide distribution
Visiting Student (Summer 2015) Kyoto Garden Design + Maintenance Tour // Nagasaki University
Participated in a week-long educational tour and garden maintenance workshop of Shinto shrines, Zen gardens, tea gardens, castle gardens and imperial villas in Kyoto, Japan
Arcus Endowment Internship in Public History (Summer 2015) California Pride: Mapping LGBTQ Histories // UC Berkeley Received an educational award to research and develop content for an online, crowd- sourced mapping project focusing on LGBTQ historic sites in the Bay Area, funded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
AWAR D S + L EAD E RS H IP Leland Vaughan Memorial Scholarship (2016) Thomas Church Memorial Design Competition (3rd Pl, 2016) Continuing Student Fellowship (2015-2016) Graduate Program Opportunity Fellowship (2013-14) President, ASLA Student Chapter (2015-16; V.P. 2014-15) Editorial Team Leader, Ground Up Student Jour nal (2015-16) Prospect Park Staff Recognition Award (2012)
AutoCad // Rhino 3D // SketchUp // Photoshop // Illustrator // InDesign // Microsoft Of fice // FileMaker Pro