Landscape Architecture Portfolio 2014
Stephen Luna
p. 5049147621 e. sluna1@lsu.edu 3200 Karen Dr. Chalmette, LA,70043
Willpower Park Memorial Park
Chalmette, LA
Fall 2014 Andre’ Neff & Associates
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Railway Corridor
Regional Connections Baton Rouge, LA Fall 2011 LA 4001 Bruce Sharkey
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Lake Charles Community Design Community Layout Lake Charles, LA
Spring 2011 LA 3001 Cat Marshall
Lighthouse Revival Open Space Design
West End, LA Fall 2014
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Willpower Park Memorial Park
Chalmette, LA
Fall 2014 Andre’ Neff & Associates
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Planter Conduit & Drainage Detail
Engraved Tablet Detail
Curb Detail Planter Detail
Plaza Cross Section
Plaza Layout
Bolt Layout & Detail
Swirl Layout
Swirl Geometry
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Railway Corridor
Regional Connections Baton Rouge, LA Fall 2011 LA 4001 Bruce Sharkey
Elevation showing Pedestrian Bridge
Cross Section of Pedestrian Tunnel
Greenway: Pedestrian Bridge
The Pedestrian Bridge is one of the main connection elements to the design. It allows visitors to cross the I-110 traffic while walking along the railroad track. When the bridge begins there is a pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the bridge. This allows an easy access from the parking lot to the shopping corridor, which eventually leads to Spanish Town Park.
View looking toward Green on Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge Axonometric
Cross Section of Greenway at Entrance
Cross Section of Greenway with Mixed Use
Greenway: Entrance Plaza
The Entrance Plaza is at the souther-most of the site. It establishes the beginning of the greenway that runs along the railroad. When walking into the plaza there are two large seating walls that in gradually slope down and invite you into the plaza. Throughout the plaza there are planters that are also seating benches. This area allows for a lot of shade and relaxation for the visitors. View of Entrance to Greenway
Entrance Plaza Axonometric Greenway Entrance Axonometric
Mixed Media Drawings
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Lake Charles Community Design Community Layout Lake Charles, LA
Spring 2011 LA 3001 Cat Marshall
Community Layout Opportunities
Existing Wetlands
Commuter Transportation
Biofilitration System
Concealed Areas for Powerlines
Constraints
River Front Barrier
1-10 Vistas
Proposed Phases
efficiency
30 years
place solar panels and windmills along interstate
use solar panels develop
20 years
5 years
pave bike path
Phase Three
10 years
Phase Two
present
Phase One
on school
streetscape plantings
open pedestrian paths through industrial park
propose building recommendations for new homes and businesses Lake Charles has had rapidly expanding infrastructure since the late 1800s. Due to economic decline and an evolution develop pine forestry along the interstate in industry many areas of vacancy haveplant opened up and left the created infrastructure behind as an unused structure or cooling rice fields barrier. The infrastructurebegin of North Lake Charles meets the standards of the average city, but has several opportunities harvest lumber at certain intervals construction of industrial park area implement volunteer program for improvement along with constraints that could be worked around. plant vacant with native species The phasing decides whetherlots this design will work or not. We have established a well thought out phasing plan that biodiversity incorporate native species plantings interstate starts immediately. Phase one goes from present timealong to the five years. In the part of the phasing a bike path will be constructed. Solar panels will be introduced to the community. Begin the development of the pine forest along Interstate begin construction of educational center 10. Plant most of the vacant lots with native species. And begin the construction of the Educational Center. Phase two is from 5 years till about 20 years. The solar panels and wind mills will be constructed along the interstate. The introduction of the Industrial Park along the river will begin. And the implementation of a volunteer program will be established. Phase three runs from 20 years to 30 years. In this time period the paths through the Industrial Park will be open. There will also be an implementation of green for homes and business. And finally harvesting the pines at intervals to bring back the historic pine industry to Lake Charles. for rice fields and community gardens at school center
pave bike path
place solar panels and wind
use solar panels
efficiency
develop develop
cooling
10 years
5 years
present
Phasing Timeline
on school
streetscape plantings
pine forestry along the interstate
propose bu
plant rice fields begin construction of industrial park area
plant vacant lots with native species biodiversity
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incorporate native species plantings a begin construction of educational center
30 years
20 years
dmills along interstate
open pedestrian paths through industrial park
uilding recommendations for new homes and businesses
ment volunteer program
along the interstate
harvest lumber at certain intervals for rice fields and community gardens at school center
Kit of Parts Vacant Lot Revival
Solar Power
Interstate Pines
Green Parking
Cooled Path
Connecting Bike Path
Ryan Street
Goos Street
Railroad Avenue
Rice Field
Cooling Streetscape
Moeling Street
Ryan Street
Goos Street
Right of Way
Industrial complexes act as a strong barrier between the neighborhood and the river.
The Largest of power lines offer a right of way of about 50 ft.
Runoff from the inter- state is collected by swales on either side
The railroad runs East and West and separates sections of the neighborhood.
The canals in the area average 15 ft. in width.
During the stretch through North Lake Charles, I-10 is 6 lanes and is 150 ft. in width, acting as a strong divider between North and South Lake Charles
Small ditches, about 3ft. in width, on either side of the railroad, help to move water away from the railroad
powerlines cross over barriers Most sidewalks are 3 ft. in width with about a 2 ft. right-of-way before the houses fences start.
The average street in the neighborhood is 24 ft. in width.
For the most part, sewer lines run parallel with the streets. Most of them are 4 ft. in depth and 6 ft. wide.
sewer lines either travel around or are released into canals
Powerline powerlines cross over barriers
Fence
Sewer
sewer line usually runs on the opposite side of the street from powerlines.
Lighthouse Revival Open Space Design
West End, LA Fall 2014
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Lakefront Diagram
Lakefront Photos
Site Plan
Site Sections
Open Space w/ 40” Walk Open Space [40’ walk]
Equates to 17904 sq.ft. or 0.42 acres
Circulation
Equates to 17904.38 sq.ft. or 0.42 Acres of Land
Since the Corps of Engineers are building a 40’ walk along the lake front the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation thought it would be a great idea to design this area. The thought of the design is to give meaning and celebration to the Lighthouse. This area is meant to bring attention to the Lighthouse through the planting design which is a forced perspective directed toward the Lighthouse. Also Cabbage Palms were used because once before this area was developed the palms ruled this area so bringing them back to the Lakefront a must. The hills / amphitheaters are for relaxing a taking in the views of this site.
Tree Layout
Phase 1
Lighthouse Entry
View from Street
Section Perspective
p. 5049147621 e. sluna1@lsu.edu 3200 Karen Dr. Chalmette, LA,70043