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STEPHEN NUNEZ

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & VISUALIZATION

CURRENT COLLECTION OF CREATIVE & DESIGN WORK

CONTENTS

HISTORIC PRESERVATION & URBAN REVITALIZATION

HISTORIC ATASCADERO

RESORT DESIGN & WILDLIFE RESTORATION

CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PARK & RESORT

RESIDENTIAL

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

THE PRICE OF COMFORT: DESIGNING FOR CLIMATE

COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR DESIGN

SLO PROMENADE & THE CRUSHED GRAPE RESTAURANT

HOUSING & COLLEGE CAMPUS DESIGN

CAL POLY STUDENT HOUSING COMPLEX

SENIOR PROJECT

EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH ANOTHER SET OF EYES

HISTORIC ATASCADERO

The city of Atascadero is known for its thriving wine industry, but is mostly overshadowed by the neighboring college-town of San Luis Obispo which is known for its beaches and walkable downtown. As the city of Atascadero continues to grow however, its leaders plan to provide it with its own unique identity. By playing off of the city’s unique history, the city leaders hope to make Atascadero a cultural destination which will draw tourists into the area and boost the city’s economic success.

A part of this urban revitalization effort, this project uses two lots that recently became available within Atascadero’s downtown core to link the historic city hall building and a nearby commercial center, encouraging pedestrian connections into the area. Two historic buildings removed from another part of Atascadero to make way for a commercial development, are sited within the lots. One is intended for future use as a museum and the other as a restaurant venue. These uses complement the historic structure, rose garden, and riverside park that back up to the two lots.

CONTEXT

Project Site: Two Available Lots

Proposed Entry Plaza Location

Proposed Pedestrian Bridge

Junior High School

City Hall

City Parking Lot

Vehicular Bridge Historical Museum

Sunken Gardens

PalmaAvenue

Entrada Avenue

Rose Garden

Commercial Center

Riparian Corridor

PROCESS

RESEARCH

The design process began with the thorough research of era gardens created within our project’s historical period of significance (1914-1924). E. J. Wickson’s book

“California Garden-Flowers” provided us with a historical planting palette and Eugenne Murmann’s guide, “California Gardens”, gave us a feel for typical garden layout at the time.

Smooth arcs like this were common garden features during the 1920s

The rose arch was another heavily utilized garden device at the time

Curb plantings were favored during this period of history

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Next a basic plan was sketched out and a detailed model of the design was created to further study the spaces being formed.

After receiving feedback from the project stakeholders our initial drawing was redlined and revised

The model became useful for studying shadow patterns as well as spatial relationships in the site

DESIGN SOLUTION

Rose Garden

Rordorf House

Fountain & Dining Space

Rose Arch & Pergolas

Statue of E. G. Lewis

Access To Pedestrian Bridge

Centennial Plaza

Gateway Feature

Palms House

DESIGN STEPS

Orient the front of the two buildings towards the main pedestrian walkway, to highlight their historical facades. Off-set buildings to create diagonal movement through the lots and to form two separate spaces.

Create a focal point with dual vistas, one for each of the main flows of pedestrians. Make strong axial connections to the surrounding features including the rose garden, city parking lot, centennial plaza and pedestrian bridge.

Palms House Fountain

Rordorf House

CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PARK & RESORT

Less well-known than the northern portion of San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista bayfront is currently home to a salt harvesting facility, a recently retired power plant, a large salt marsh, and an operating boat yard and marina. When the power plant is fully decommissioned, the city plans to unify the area with a series of public spaces on the bayfront much like Seaport Village and other developments seen further north in San Diego bay. Many conflicting proposals have been presented to the city for the future redevelopment of Chula Vista’s bayfront ranging from housing development plans to habitat restoration pitches.

Taking the factors mentioned above into consideration, this project explores the transformation of the bayfront’s central Harbor District region into an expansive park, resort, and restored salt marsh.

CONCEPT SKETCHES

CONTEXT

SAN DIEGO BAY

A heavily urbanized bay located in Southern California. Many famous bayfront developments including Seaport Village are located along this bay.

SOUTH END

Less distinguished than the northern section of the bay fronting downtown San Diego, this portion of the bay is home to salt harvesting ponds, a recently retired power plant, a large salt marsh, and an operating boat yard and marina.

CHULA VISTA HARBOR DISTRICT

Centrally located in the Chula Vista bayfront area, this space is perhaps the most used today. Besides a marina and boat yard, this area also supports an RV park, and small segments of land used as public parks.

NATURAL FACTORS

The Chula Vista bayfront presents a number of challenges relating to the natural environment including shoreline erosion, the presence of several endangered species, and the rapid disappearance of salt marsh habitat in the region. These factors were extensively investigated through a series of research papers to determine how they might impact and guide the design process.

PROCESS IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES

Improve the water quality of the bay

Restore and create salt marsh habitat

Create public educational opportunities in the area

Provide public green space for the city of Chula Vista

Increase habitat for endangered species

Connect the Chula Vista bay-front with other sections of San Diego

Boost the economy of Chula Vista through restaurants and other venues

IDENTIFY CONSTRAINTS

Soil contaminants on site

Sensitive habitat zones are off limits to the public

Invasive species on site

Limited parking available for public use on site

Need to preserve views to landmark features such as Coronado Bridge

Effects of future sea level rise

Interstate 5 acts as a barrier between Chula Vista and the bay

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CONFERENCE CENTER & HOTEL

RESTORED SALT MARSH

PUBLIC PARK

BOAT YARD

DESIGN SOLUTION

The proposed design solution avoids over-thinking the space and heavily structuring one’s experience of it. Instead, the design attempts to provide a relief from the dense urban city of Chula Vista. Because many residents of the city do not have frequent opportunities to be in large open spaces, the design seeks to provide expansive open areas with long uninterrupted views. A typical resident of Chula Vista would find the space intriguing and new because of its stark contrast with the congested, greyness typical of the city of Chula Vista. Acknowledging the varying users of the site, the design also attempts to address all of their needs providing activities for both tourists and regulars.

Adjust slope of bayfront edge to support salt marsh and locate the most intensive uses next to the street.

Create primary walkways and bike paths.

Use trees to define the main spaces, vary the degree of enclosure, and control views.

The pier commands views of both Coronado Bridge and the island wildlife refuge located in the bay to the South. Shade structures and benches provide spaces for visitors to eat and observe their surroundings.

The marina to the South of the site offers harbor space for boat owners and boat rentals for those without a ship of their own.

This square is ideally designed and located for large gatherings such as performances and farmer’s markets.

A common activity in Seaport Village and other bayfront communities is to stack rip-rap and other stones found along the waterfront into small towers. This collection of stones invites visitors to make a cairn of their own.

This walkway along the marina provides tranquil views of the harbor and exposes visitors to broad views and cool sea breezes.

Extensive playgrounds offer plenty of space for young children and teenagers to have a good time while giving parents comfortable spaces to watch them from.

A network of shops branches out from the conference center providing a quaint collection of restaurants and experiences for tourists and visitors.

A grand entry for the conference center, this sizable plaza provides interesting spaces underneath the protective canopy of a grove of flowering trees. Round benches ringing these trees offer seating for wearied individuals.

The conference center sports its own luxurious outdoor pool complete with a set of lounge chairs and tanning spaces.

The tide fountain mimics the movement of the tides while also acting as a landmark and play space for young children.

Decorative and picturesque, this koi pond will attract mallard families and other wildlife while also creating a center point for the collection of shops and restaurants that surround it.

This large area of marsh provides not only erosion control in place of the rip-rap it replaces, but also extends the habitat of the endangered Light-Footed Clapper Rail and decreases the fragmentation of its salt marsh habitat.

Picnic tables and barbecue stations located on the fringe of this ring of trees give families and couples areas to gather and picnic.

Park bathrooms are located conveniently throughout the park at the areas of most heavy use.

Three wide boardwalks running diagonally through the park act as its main arteries, bringing visitors directly to the most important destinations within it.

The expansive central meadow provides needed habitat while preserving views to the ocean and providing small areas in which to contemplate and read.

This boat yard is still in use and assists in the maintenance and repair of ships.

Two outdoor basketball courts provide play space for sizable groups

Beach volleyball courts provide beach style recreation in an area where a beach is not available.

The popularity of skate parks in the San Diego region made adding one in the park an obvious decision.

A loop of biking and jogging paths run around and through the park providing a track for athletes and concerned citizens to promote their physical health.

FARMER’S MARKET SQUARE

This square is designed to provide an event space for farmer’s markets, performances, and large gatherings. Placed adjacent to a large lawn play space, the pier, the playgrounds, and a set of park bathrooms, this space is ideally located as an event space.

The playground is left largely open for good visibility and safety reasons. A low wall rings the playground to keep stray balls from bouncing out of bounds, to contain the playground sand, and to provide spatial definition. Picnic tables ringing the playground area allow attentive parents to read or get work done while also keeping an eye on their children. The low boardwalk running next to the playground provides a link to the marine characteristics of the site and grants direct access to key locations within the park.

CONFERENCE CENTER PLAZA

The plaza of the conference center on site is designed to act as both a landmark and a meeting place near the entrance of the park. Drawn to be proportional with the scale of the conference center tower, the plaza is quite large, paved with stone cobblestones and shaded by flowing arcs of large flowering trees.

The focal point of the plaza is the tidal fountain. Made to mimic the action of the tides, the fountain has three pools that are conceptually linked to high, medium, and low tide. At low tide, only the uppermost fountain basin is filled. As the tide rises, the fountain cascades over into the remaining two basins. The third and lowest basin is gently sloped so that the film of water flowing over it is directed into grooves which run through the main walkway and are collected in a curvilinear trench drain system for recirculation.

Flowering Tree

INTERPRETIVE SIGN DESIGN

Western Snowy Plover

Light Footed Clapper Rail

THE PRICE OF COMFORT: DESIGNING FOR CLIMATE

In the past, designing homes and outdoor spaces with climate in mind was essential, and knowledge of regional patterns was highly prized information. Since the invention of air conditioning however, many developers and home builders have become oblivious to natural cycles and have forgotten the time-tested techniques that can be used to ameliorate climatic extremes.

Using a typical residential lot located in the city of Palm Desert, this project demonstrates that energy costs can be significantly reduced through the careful design of outdoor spaces and the use of passive heating and cooling techniques.

CONTEXT

Palm Desert sits in a valley between two barren mountain ranges. East of the city lies Joshua Tree National Park and to the south a large lake called the Salton Sea.

The city’s economy is largely agriculturally based with a strong number of resort style developments bringing in money as well. Golf courses and fields give the city its unnaturally green appearance in the midst of its dry surroundings.

Much like San Diego and many other California cities, Palm Desert is a city of suburbs. The average home employs no passive cooling techniques and is built to deal with the desert heat solely through the use of air conditioning units.

TEMPERATURES

Average high temperatures range from 71 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit while average low temperatures swing between 44 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Not surprisingly the hottest temperatures occur during the summer months of June through September.

WINDS

Winds are from the northwest blowing southeast at average speeds of 7-10 miles per hour.

PRECIPITATION

With a mere 3.46 inches of rainfall per year on average, Palm Desert is truly a desert without supplemental irrigation.

SOILS

Primarily composed of CDC (40%) and MAB (30%) soils

CDC: Carsitas Gravelly Sand on 0-9% slopes

MAB: Myoma Fine Sand on 0-5% slopes.

PROCESS

Given a standard house plan, we were asked to reduce its square footage by 200 square feet and to come up with two similar alternate floor plans of our own. The cost savings produced by reducing the home’s square footage was then applied to the design of the landscape thus outlining a workable budget of $30,000 for the project.

First rendition of the floor plan

Second rendition of the floor plan

DESIGN SOLUTION

PALM DESERT DESIGNING FOR CLIMATE

The stark, windswept terrain of Palm Desert calls for design strategies that mitigate the intense solar energy typical of the area. In such a hostile environment, the power of water and vegetation can go a long way towards creating livable space.

+ Large shade trees cool the south and west facing sides of the homes

+ Allees of trees guide the northwestern winds through the homes and use areas

+ Water features and lawn areas chill their environments through evaporative cooling

+ Roof overhangs decrease the influence of the sun inside the buildings

+ Building orientation creates privacy and increases the flow of wind through and into the homes

A dining space and fire-pit is cooled by mesquite trees and a canopy structure

Lawn acts as a play space and participates in cooling the air

A sunning space with lounge chairs

This water feature cools both the northwest wind and hot, dusty feet

Small bistro tables beside the water create a pleasant, informal dining space

Shade fencing blocks the hot western sunlight

Benches provide space for reading and contemplation

The wide canopy of Palo Verde trees shade the west side of the house from the heat

This ring of rock acts as seating for the fire-pit at its center

Courtyard Dining area surrounded by a cooling ring of water

Sidewalk

Colorful plantings line the front entryway

This whimsical play space provides a variety of challenges for young children

DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAY

BACKYARD STRATEGIES

+ The long reflection pool cools the northwest wind as it blows through a Palo Verde and Honey Mesquite allee and directs the eye nicely to a sculpture at its far end.

+ The fire-pit patio area steps down into the ground to catch cool air during the day.

+ Blues, purples, and greens in the planting scheme have a cooling psychological effect on those in the backyard.

MODELING OF LOT 1

DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION

SHADE FENCING

To counteract the heat of the evening sun, a small shade fence is specified in lot one. It is designed to open and close depending on the amount of light desired, much like a window blind. A portion of the fence was built to demonstrate its ability to open and close.

Closed

Half-open

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

PLANTING PLAN

PLANTING SCHEDULE

LAYOUT PLANS

SLO PROMENADE & THE CRUSHED GRAPE RESTAURANT

Wedged between two commercial stores, the San Luis Obispo

Promenade is a narrow paved walkway connecting two parking lots. It serves little purpose except to service a small restaurant called the Crushed Grape and to act as a pedestrian thoroughfare. By re-imagining the promenade and making connections to the surrounding context, this project activates the corridor and directs customers to the Crushed Grape restaurant.

CONTEXT

Located in the city of San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast, the site has an agricultural context with views of a nearby ranch and a large park area known as the Irish Hills. Laguna Lake Park adds its character to the region as well although it is separated from the project site by Madonna Road. The final design solution borrows views and concepts from these surrounding elements to create a more successful space.

LAGUNA LAKE

MADONNA RD.

LAGUNA LAKE PARK HIGHWAY

DALIDIO RANCH

PROCESS

Slow heavy pedestrian flow on sidewalk and direct through the promenade

Remove blocking entry sign

Take advantage of views to Dalidio Ranch and the Irish Hills

Provide service and unloading access for the Crushed Grape restaurant

CRUSHED GRAPE RESTAURANT

Screen Crushed Grape from traffic noise and views to parking lot

Remove trees awkwardly placed in the center of the walkway

Provide better definition and separation of seating and dining areas

Warm the cold and shaded corridor space to make it more comfortable for people

Remove ugly existing gateway and frame views with plantings instead

DESIGN SOLUTION

Interpretive sign highlights the history and natural context of the site.

An elevated deck creates a sunny gathering space with views of the Irish Hills

ADA Ramp

This pedestal displays sculptures made by local artisans

Fire-pit

Elevator

Elevator

ADA Ramp

Service/loading entrance

Planted berm blocks unsightly views

Small gathering space with tables & chairs

Archway

Dining space

Chinese Pistache

Decorative wine barrels

Tables

Square paver pattern

Gold Medallion Tree

CRUSHED GRAPE RESTAURANT

PERSPECTIVE OF FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PROMENADE

FRONT ENTRANCE

A small grouping of trees creates a focal point for the interpretive sign display at their center. The sign and trees both serve to slow pedestrian movement on the sidewalk with the intention of drawing them into the promenade and towards the Crushed Grape restaurant. Views through the archways and of the elevated deck create interest and spark curiosity.

PERSPECTIVE OF ENTRANCE TO CRUSHED GRAPE RESTAURANT

CRUSHED GRAPE ENTRANCE

The entry is framed with Chinese Pistache trees on either side which direct one’s view towards the restaurant and the promenade corridor. The archways introduced in the promenade link to the existing facade of the Crushed Grape restaurant and help to divide the narrow linear space into more usable subspaces. A small planted berm shields much of the Crushed Grape restaurant from the street and creates a satisfying degree of enclosure for dining customers. The sunken dining space further separates customers from the surrounding viewsheds and delineates the eating areas from the main walkway.

CAL POLY STUDENT HOUSING COMPLEX

As Cal Poly’s student body continues to expand, the President of the university has responded by moving to increase the amount of student housing available on campus. One of the newest student housing project proposals is for a 1400 bed facility to be located on what is currently an existing parking lot at the entrance of campus. In this project an alternative to the current plan is laid out, detailing building placement, vehicular circulation, and the design of a variety of outdoor spaces.

FLOW OF PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

MOVEMENT STREAMS

BROUGHT TOGETHER

COLOR ADDED

Ribbons Space of

CONTEXT

The proposed location of the new student housing complex is on the edge of Cal Poly’s campus right next to one of the main campus entrances. Because the site is currently used as a parking lot, it is already fairly level except for the steep slopes that border Slack Street and Pacheco Way. Two existing dormitories sit across the street from the project site.

5-10% Slopes

The grade change on the edge of slack street could be used to provide for an underground parking structure

DIRECTIONOF SLOPE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

STUDENT CAFETERIA

TENNIS COURTS

EXISTING PARKING STRUCTURE

PRIMARY STUDENT WALKWAYS

SIERRA MADRE DORMITORY COMPLEX

PLAYING FIELD

SPORTS TRACK

VIEWS TO CAL POLY “P”

CAMPUS BOUNDARY

VIEWS TO BISHOP’S PEAK

YOSEMITE DORMITORY COMPLEX

PROJECT BOUNDARY

VIEWS TO MADONNA MT. & ACROSS SAN LUIS OBISPO.

SUBSTANTIAL GRADE CHANGE

CAMPUS ENTRANCE

PROCESS

CASE STUDIES

CREATIVE GARDEN PLACEMENT

Two hanging gardens carved out of the student housing building volumes are utilized as outdoor retreats.

SIMPLICITY CREATES FLEXIBLE

MULTI-USE SPACES

A long central courtyard space lends itself to student hangouts and collaborations. The spare room layout leaves interior decorating to the imagination of students.

NEW COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSING [ ONTARIO, CANADA ]

STUDENT HOUSING [ POLYTECHNIC UNIV. OF CATALONIA ]

MATERIALS MATTER

The heavy cold materials used in the design detract from student well-being.

Courtyard plantings improve the mental health of students, bringing color and life into their lives.

LIGHTING MATTERS

Recent renovations alleviated the dismal, dark nature of the student housing by using skylights to bring light into the complex.

GREEN SPACE MATTERS

DESIGN SOLUTION

Bike Paths

Walkways

Buildings

Bike Storage

Trash & Recycling

Parking

PROJECT VISION

CONCEPT

To weave ribbons of outdoor space through the everyday living areas of students within the housing complex.

MISSION

To create a place that fosters personal growth, stimulates academic success, and provides students with closer connections to the Cal Poly community.

Primary walkway towards campus

Pedestrian walkway and bike path Staff parking lot

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Staff Housing Visitor/recreation center Lawn Community Garden Climbing Boulders

Pacheco Way

LANDMARK SPACES

A good deal of effort was placed on creating a hierarchy of spaces and pathways in the design so that students could quickly create mental pictures of the complex to assist them in wayfinding. Landmark features such as the fountain and outdoor stage in the design serve not only to enhance the entry experience to the complex, but also act as meeting places for students and common markers which everyone could easily remember and locate.

COURTYARD SPACES

The courtyard spaces like this one sprinkled throughout the design serve as outdoor study and gathering spaces. Rows of plantings provide enclosure from the surrounding walkways, and an overhead tree canopy establishes a feeling of scale and security. Fountains provide visual and auditory interest and can act as sculptures when not in use.

CONCEPTUAL BUILDING DESIGN

FLOORPLAN DIAGRAM

ROOM DESIGN

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

Planted with hardy house plant species

House plant species

Mini fridge

Wood flooring

Study desks

Beds Storage cabinet

EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH ANOTHER SET OF EYES

An exploration of human perception in the landscape, this project utilizes a unique design process by which narrative is used to generate design ideas and to shed light on the unique manner in which each individual sees the world. The first half of the project involved the authoring of a science fiction novel, and the second half addressed the design and illustration of the spaces through which the main characters in the novel acted out their parts in the story. Each character is given their own unique style to reflect their way of looking at the world.

SITE SKETCH

CONTEXT

Although the story is fictional, the project was given a real-world setting in Montana De Oro State Park. The project site is nestled alongside Coon Creek in a valley with high ridges rising on either side. A stand of Bishop Pines blankets the Southern mountain ridge enclosing the valley and the surrounding slopes are covered in a mixture of coastal scrub and chaparral.

PROCESS

The process began with the writing of a short story titled “Worlds Unknown” . Through the penning of the novel five main characters emerged. The personalities of each of these characters became the basis of five unique rendering styles which in turn express five different ways of perceiving the world.

NOVEL & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT RATIONALE

“WORLDS UNKNOWN”

Story is used as a design tool in this project for three reasons. Firstly, because the way you think about a problem affects your ability to solve it. Taking a new approach is a way of shaking things up that can lead to new and perhaps more creative design solutions. Secondly, human perception is a key consideration in the design of landscape experiences. To create a planned experience for a person, the designer must be in tune with the manner in which humans perceive the world. Finally, this project utilizes story because stories often give rise to new ideas and inventions. As Igor Sikorsky, the inventor of the helicopter put it, “Anything one man can imagine, another man can make real.”

JEFF

JACOB CUMBERLAND

Jacob is an inventor with a vastly creative mind. He cares most for his wife and child, but carries responsibilities and secrets which sometimes keep him from being there for them. He sees the world broadly as a repository of ideas and is constantly looking for new concepts and possible inventions.

GOFFIELD

Jeff is a reluctant college student fascinated with machines, buildings, and technology in general. Born to wealthy parents, he is used to getting his way and finds pleasure in a collection of electronic gadgets. He is interested in the way things are put together and how they work.

SARAH LANDY

Sarah is a famous pop star known for her eclectic style and winning attitude. Brought up on a ranch, she retains a roughness which gives her a unique country flair. Her playfulness and lighthearted outlook on life help her to look on the bright side of every situation. She is interested in exploration, and in trying out new things in general.

KIM

ANDRECHT

Kim is a high-ranking politician involved in restructuring the government following the Water Wars. She is dedicated to her work above all else and is driven by her ambitions and desire for success. She is a skilled strategist and looks for the most efficient way to get where she is going.

MICHAEL BRIGG

Michael is an outdoors-man and EMT with a welcoming spirit and a protective nature. He looks out for the people around him and is known for his friendliness especially to children. His interest is in the natural environment and in helping others.

DESIGN SOLUTION

The design places a small resort, along with its associated infrastructure, in the valley. Meant to educate visitors about the rhythms of the natural landscape, the resort consists of five main parts, a set of permanent homes, a hotel complex , a community center, a collection of craft shops, and a school. The permanent homes serve the staff who keep the resort running while the hotel complex accommodates all

LEGEND

Main Entrance Bridge

River & Riparian Vegetation

Homes of Community Members

Secondary Entrance Bridge

Complex

those visiting. The community center is a meeting place with offices, computers, and other resources for visitors and staff members. The craft shops are used to create salable craft items out of local materials and to offer interactive workshops to those visiting the resort. The school serves the families of staff members as well as offering classes and presentations to those visiting at the resort.

JACOB’S STYLE

Jacob sees the big picture and sketches to generate ideas

The community center acts as the gateway to the community opening up to a market plaza and adjacent food court. Visitors check in at the community center, then pass through the market plaza and on to a river walk which mirrors the main road. The river walk follows the river and eventually crosses the main road, ending at the entrance to the hotel complex. Once settled in their hotel rooms, visitors return along the main road to explore the craft shops, school, and other areas of the resort.

SALES COURTYARD: Used to display the products made in the community to visitors.

SALES OFFICE: Sales center for all goods produced in the community.

FOOD PRODUCTION BUILDING: Used to store and pack the food produced in the community and in the nearby fields.

WOOD SHOP: A carpentry shop in which small craft items are produced in the community for later sale.

DEMONSTRATION COURTYARDS: Used to teach visitors how to work with wood and metal to craft useful items.

METAL SHOP: A small facility in which the limited amount of metal-working required by the community is performed.

BLOWUP PLAN #2

HOTEL COMPLEX

Located on steep terrain, the hotel complex is accessible through a lift system which runs through it, and by a stairway system to be used in case of emergencies. The hotel units are built into the hillside and feature green roofs and large circular skylights. Decks running alongside the hotel units provide small gathering spaces and reduce the amount of grading required. The hotels command

views of the entire valley and the distant ocean. On the crest of the hill and at the summit of the hotel complex sits an observatory, gift shop, and dining venue to serve visitors. The observatory and the skylights help link visitors to the natural rhythms and patterns of the place, highlighting the play of light and the starry sky. The gift shop generates revenue for the resort by encouraging the impulse buy.

LEGEND

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GIFT SHOP: Visitors are tempted with various goods for sale in this small venue.

RESTAURANT: Those staying in the hotels below have the choice of eating here or buying their own food at the market.

PERSPECTIVE LOCATIONS

PERSPECTIVE OF OBSERVATORY AND GIFT SHOP CENTER

Jeff is interested in how things move and work

SARAH’S STYLE

Sarah has a carefree outlook on life and looks for adventure

LEGEND

Birdwatching & Reading

Greywater

Biofiltration

Emergency Stairways

Lift Tram

Underground

Waste Collection

Cleveland Sage, CA Sunflower, Yarrow, & CA

Fescue Mix

Lift Tram Stop

2055 Dayton Drive

Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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OBJECTIVE ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE POSITION

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture

Academic Honors | Summa Cum Laude

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

HORTICULTURE & NATURAL SYSTEMS

Overall GPA: 3.93 | President’s List: 2010 - 2013

Sigma Lambda Alpha Honors Society

Cal Poly Student Chapter ASLA Member

COMPUTER

EDUCATION CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO • Photoshop

COMMUNICATION

LEADERSHIP

WORK EXPERIENCE

DESK MANAGER | YOSEMITE HALL, CAL POLY | September 2013 -- June 2014

• Supervise, evaluate and provide feedback to 17 full-time desk staff members addressing staff performance issues as needed

• Interview, hire, and train staff

• Facilitate and arrange desk staff meetings on a monthly basis

• Work cooperatively with advisors and desk assistants to maintain a positive and professional desk

• Foster positive relations and understanding between the two staff groups, advisors and desk assistants

• Create and coordinate the work schedule for the front desk on a quarterly basis

• Oversee mail distribution and address resident complaints and concerns relating to missing packages

• Maintain confidentiality of all student information

INTERNSHIP AT MADRONE LANDSCAPES | DESIGN-BUILD FIRM, ATASCADERO | June 2013 -- September 2013

• Cost-engineered design drawings to meet client budget expectations

• Performed bid estimates for existing construction documents

• Designed five residential sites in collaboration with the lead designer and other staff members

• Created planting plans

• Prepared final plans, sections, and perspectives for multiple projects

• Presented project drawings at client meetings

• Marketed the firm by drawing before and after illustrations for display in a housing development sales office

CAED DEAN’S INTERN | COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, CAL POLY | September 2012 -- June 2013

• Hosted and planned town hall style meetings

• Presented to faculty and student groups

• Upheld the reputation of the dean

• Acted as the dean’s representative and student ambassador to the College of Architecture & Environmental Design

• Increased understanding and communication between students in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

SOAR LEADER | ORIENTATION PROGRAMS, CAL POLY | June 2012 -- September 2012

• Phoned parents and students regarding the SOAR orientation program

• Guided groups of students

• Presented to large student groups in conjunction with Cal Poly’s president and campus leaders

• Appropriately accommodated frustrated parents

• Drafted professional emails and invitations for distribution to staff members and students

• Fielded student questions on a SOAR informational panel

COMMUNITY ADVISOR | POLY CANYON VILLAGE, CAL POLY | September 2011 -- September 2013

• Successfully worked with varying teams of individuals to accomplish tasks

• Coordinated and implemented events

• Mediated complicated and tense resident disputes

• Collaborated with campus faculty and staff to plan diverse activities

• Educated residents to encourage autonomy and independence