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WELCOME TO THE ST. LOUIS CHAPTER ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
rewarding
and gratifying, but year for the Chapter. I truly relished the opportunity. New events, new Chapter programs, and new members, In 2018, members continued Colleagues & the chapter to expand and Friends, Thank diversify an already introduced three active chapter. It was you for another new events. my great please to In the spring, the successful year! serve all of you as Chapter and the President in 2018. This event is the Student Chapter culmination of another The experience was co-host a technical both demanding design workshop
productive and
called “Can You Build it?� This event fostered a dialog between emerging professionals and seasoned practitioners around hardscape and landscape detailing. In the late summer, we rebooted the Chapters presence in Park(ing) Day by taking over downtown
Maplewood to promote urban open space. Finally, in fall, we held our first annual Quiztoberfest; a fundraising trivia night with proceeds benefiting Gateway Greening and supporting the ASLA St Louis Chapters newly established Emerging Professionals Scholarship. Again this year, we were very fortunate to have the leadership of a very dedicated Executive Committee. Scott Emmelkamp and Elizabeth Graff continued to provide steadfast guidance
and leadership as our Trustee and Executive Director. Our incoming President and President Elect, Derek Don and Stacey Brochtrup, eagerly led the planning efforts for the Central States Conference and provided new ideas and energy to the Executive Committee. Scott Runde and Todd Teuscher provided a constant and excellent service to the chapter as Secretary and Treasurer, both of which will continue their rolls over the coming year. Finally, I would like
to thank each our Vice Presidents and Members-at-Large. Without whom, the past year would not have been possible. Although my time as president has come to an end, I
am excited about our future as a chapter. The
over the last year to create new programming and the steps we have taken to introduce and incorporate emerging professionals will hopefully reverberate for years to come. I am excited to see where the coming years will take our chapter and profession.
steps we have taken
“THE STEPS WE HAVE TAKEN OVER THE LAST YEAR ... WILL HOPEFULLY REVERBERATE FOR YEARS TO COME.�
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thank Past-President Cory Murner for his leadership President for 2019. I am over the past year and I look forward to continuing the fortunate to be able to work momentum he was able to together with a remarkable build during the past year. In Executive Committee who addition to Cory, our Trustee, gives their talents and Scott Emmelkamp’s passion energies to continue to the profession and chapter are undeniably strong and we to push the chapter to serve as Chapter
appreciate his continued detail were tremendous service at the national level and I sincerely of ASLA. thank you! The 2019 has already provided remainder of 2019 will the St. Louis Chapter the focus on increasing opportunity to host
the ASLA Central States Conference for the first time since 2013. Many thanks to
in preparing
our chapter membership and strengthening our outreach to future landscape architecture students in the St. Louis area.
effort, and attention to
We gather tonight to celebrate the St. Louis landscape architecture
the volunteers of the 2019 Planning Committee, who worked for over a year
and organizing for the conference. Your time,
community with our amazing and talented chapter members, colleagues, and friends.
I hope you have a wonderful evening!
“...we will focus on increasing our chapter membership and strengthening our outreach to future landscape architecture students in the St. Louis area.�
PRESIDENT STATEMENT
2018
A. President Derek Don, HOK B. President - Elect Stacey Brochtrup, Arcturis C. Past-President Cory Murner, HOK D. Secretary - Scott Runde, SWT Design E. Treasurer Todd Teuscher, WSP F. Vice President - Advocacy Susan Maag, SLM Consulting
G. Vice President - Membership Members at Large Kaitlyn Poehlein, SWT Design Kenneth Brandl, HOK Brian Burmeister, Arcturis H. Vice President - Student Neil Eisenberger, BatesForum Outreach and Emerging Tyler Marinis, The Lawrence Professionals Group Laurel Harrington, Christner Angela Mayer Michelle Ohle, DTLS I. Trustee - Scott Emmelkamp, Jonathan Ryan, Christner Planning Design Studio J. Executive Director - Elizabeth Graff
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Advocacy Day 2019
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was held on March 6th at the State Capitol with six advocates from St. Louis and Prairie Gateway Chapters representing the landscape architecture profession. A total of thirtyfour representatives were visited, including twelve senators and twenty-two house of representative members.
ADVOCACY 2019 AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION It was an energized
and productive day as advocates
shared information about our profession and created lasting, personal relationships.
has six bills that are being watched by MALA (MO Association of Landscape Architects). It is important to be
pro-active and create relationships
before there is a licensure crisis. Consistent advocacy So why advocate? is a safe-guard against deregulation activity and Currently, ALSA National is good for business and is monitoring thirty-eight states with 117 deregulation fiscally responsible. Current estimates to gain or regain bills introduced. Missouri
“Consistent advocacy is a safe-guard against deregulation activity and is good for business and fiscally responsible.� licensure is between $90K to $120K. Many practitioners enjoy licensure which allows them to practice in all fifty states.
How can you help? Do your part and become involved! Commit yourself or an employee to joining our chapter for one day at the State
An ounce of prevention is a great investment. Capitol.
Remember, St. Louis ASLA
spends substantial time and resources each year to defend licensure and promote the profession. Please consider becoming a part of advocacy and a supporting member of ASLA. Contact
Susan Maag, VP of Advocacy (susan@slmconsult.com) for more information and thanks for your support!
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exceptional student and professional entries that have been recognized for awards, please take a moment to consider that these project endeavors have all been positively impacted by the
leadership of landscape architects. More and more frequently, our clients are recognizing the value of landscape architect leadership. As landscape
architects, our training, Speaking of outstanding creativity, technical abilities and leadership, I want to pass collaborative skills produce along a big “Thank You�
results that exceed to Elizabeth Graff, our expectations. This group executive director. After of St. Louis Chapter award winners demonstrate the countless contributions of the profession.
seven years of tremendous service to the Chapter she will be moving on to focus on her primary position and her family. During her tenure, she has helped to grow the Chapter, and greatly improved our outreach and support for the Chapter. The St. Louis Chapter would not be where we are today without her assistance.
The future is bright for the Chapter and the profession. We all need to continue to provide great service and leadership in our schools, offices and communities. Locally and nationally Landscape Architecture is leading the way toward “Healthy,
beautiful, and resilient places for all.� TRUSTEE STATEMENT
2018
AROUND THE CHAPTER 2018
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
2018
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C I V I C STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
CIVIC STEWARDSHIP MARK OHLENDORF
ST LOUIS COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION According to the in the establishment of the SLC Parks Foundation Foundation which has been literature, Mark states working to sustain & enhance the St. Louis County park that he “was always lands.
taught to try and make the world a little better that you found it.” He and his
A more recent accomplishment is Mark’s
family have done just that with their actions in the St. Louis Region. Mark’s family donated two parcels of land (Ohlendorf Park and Ohlendorf West Park) as well as the carousel at Faust park to St. Louis County Parks. Mark was instrumental
appeared on the November 2018 St. Louis County voters’ ballot. He was co-chair of the effort that resulted in County residents overwhelmingly supporting the measure with 78+% in favor of “Yes for
role in the ‘Yes
for Our
Parks’ campaign that
Our parks”. Mark was highly effective in garnering support from both the St. Louis County Council and the public of this new charter amendment. Few people have played such an influential role in preserving and enhancing our public park land while at the same time engaging and educating the public as to the value of our land resources than Mark Ohlendorf. Per the Civic Stewardship Award description, the award is intended to “acknowledge
The St. Louis County Parks Foundation was created to:
• Support and promote the facilities, programs, capital improvements and resources of the St. Louis County Parks Department; • To receive grants, endowments and contributions;
the contributions of… individuals who have exhibited stewardship of the natural resources, communities, landscapes and built environment of the St. Louis Region.”
Mark has made a great contribution to the preservation and enhancement of park land in the St. Louis Region.
• To support and promote volunteer organizations formed in support of the Foundation, and • To secure facilities, programs, materials, equipment and services to further the objectives of SLC Parks
CIVIC STEWARDSHIP GREAT STREETS INITIATIVE EAST-WEST GATEWAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Since its launch in 2006, EWGCOG has been championing the ability for streets to trigger economic and social benefits by focusing design efforts and resources on targeted demonstration projects throughout the region. Their multiple rounds of projects have produced actionable
studies and implemented visions
that encourage the City to “think beyond the curb.� Many members of the St. Louis Landscape Architectural Community have been employed in meaningful capacities on these Great Streets projects, but the number of practitioners involved pales in comparison to the number of residents who have been engaged
through their process-
allocation many projects are driven charrettes and moved from development into implementation quickly – they feedback methods and are set up for success early those who have benefited on by building consensus from the built outcomes and having inclusive of these large-scale conversations. undertakings. Through multi-disciplinary EWGCOG Great Streets team approaches, these doesn’t just arm communities Great Streets Initiative and districts with a beautiful projects build a sense of and meaningful document,
context and flexibility the that Landscape Architects partnerships and can implement on any funding mechanisms project – no matter the scale. The drive of the EWGCOG necessary to enact build that framework is a larger view. Through to pushing the profession and they also support
TIP and STP-S funding
the region.
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LIFETIME OF PRACTICE ACHIEVEMENT Jim Fetterman, FASLA
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It is not easy to summarize the role Jim played in the landscape of St. Louis Landscape Architecture. His
active career spanned 43 years and he lent his deep expertise to domestic and international projects ranging from large-scale land use
and master planning to detailed construction and implementation.
Jim was with The HOK Planning Group for nearly 33 years where he was
responsible for master planning and site design of many St. Louis projects including St. Louis Union Station, Stupp Memorial
in Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis Galleria and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Jim was particularly committed to redevelopment projects in downtown St. Louis and actively led site design for Cupples Station Streetscape, Chouteau Lake District and Greenway, Ballpark Village Master Plan, St. Louis Cardinals Ballpark, St. Louis CBD Streetscape
Schematic Design and the St. Louis Riverfront Plan. Beyond the page, his work ethic was epic and there was nary a day you wouldn’t find him under his desk light with a pen and some trace paper.
public open space and recreation.
He was HOK’s project manager for the restoration of Emerson Grand Basin/ Post-Dispatch Lake, Government Hill, Jewel Box Grounds Improvements and Council Circle in Forest
Jim’s passion was Park and could rattle urban landscape projects; particularly off a tale from the development of any those that provide
of these projects with zeal. After leaving HOK Jim was a partner in the foundation of DTLS, where he continued his influence over the built environment of St. Louis and became a lecturer in the Masters of Landscape Architecture program at Washington University in St. Louis Graduate School of Architecture and Urban
He was a guiding influence in the areas of grading and landscape technology. Design.
Jim was involved, among many other efforts, in the Lofts of Washington University project which was awarded the National AIA Housing award, adding to the
long list of award-winning projects in his resume.
Project at Washington University.
At Arbolope, Jim has
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Jim’s influence continued a lifetime on the local of mentorship and practice cannot be guidance as he has overstated. He was undertaken large and small projects such as 100 North, Strauss Park, 4101 Laclede Amenity Deck, Love Bank Park, and most notably, the East End Transformation
trained as an architect and really enjoyed the merging of the practice of Architecture with the practice of Landscape Architect. He was
famous for his dogged determination and inquisitive nature for every aspect of the design process. His passion for project management and procedural rigor was
foundational for many generations of landscape architects.
In 2004, Jim was inducted into the American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows, among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members. The designation of Fellow is conferred on individuals in recognition of exceptional
accomplishments over a sustained period of time.
What better phrase to describe the life and legacy of Jim?
#SuperMentor #STLove #LandscapeArchitectsRock
LIFETIME OF PRACTICE ACHIEVEMENT - JIM FETTERMAN
“Being elected a Fellow represents the recognition of my peers and associates of my passion and commitment for the landscape architectural profession. It also represents an appreciation of my personal accomplishments and built work that I have been fortunate enough to participate in. It also is acknowledges my contribution over the years to mentor and train young landscape architectural graduates.” - Jim, 2004, on being elected to the Council of Fellows
“His roles as designer, teacher, supporter, innovator, partner and friend are rarely found in one individual, and Jim was able to combine them all into his life. - James Kolker, Washington University in St Louis
2 0 1 8 ANNUAL AWARDS E V E N T “Jim was more than an able contributor and collaborator... his eyes and ears on the ground will be sorely missed” - James Timberlake, Kieran Timberlake
“Dedicated and dogged in his pursuit of excellence, but always exceedingly humane in the way he achieved it.” - Michael Vergason, Michael Vergason Landscape Architects
“I am grateful to be able to enjoy his work around our City for many years to come. - Frank Hamsher, Skyline Public Strategies “Jim Fetterman is, to us, a true beacon of American professionalism in landscape architecture. The profession has lost an outstanding ambassador of personal integrity and professional know-how.” - Louise Grassov and Oliver Schulze, Schulze+Grassov
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“Jim’s mentorship tree branches wide, with former pupils now mentoring the next crop of upand-comers. Through his work and teaching, Jim’s legacy will live on for decades.” - Matt Snelling, DTLS “Words cannot capture the larger than life person that was Jim Fetterman. I will always miss Jim, and I will always think of him when the dogwoods bloom and ginkgo leaves fall. ” - L. Irene Compadre, Arbolope, Business Partner and Friend
2 0 1 8 ANNUAL AWARDS E V E N T “Jim was my great teacher, fiend, teammate and visionary explorer who seamlessly contributed to all the dimensions of our lives and projects.” - Hank Winkelman, Architect
“Every project Jim led became iconic, and raised the bar for the role landscape architects play in projects at every scale. No one worked harder to help his clients than Jim Fetterman. His legacy will continue to represent what being a true landscape architect is really about.” - Chip Crawford, BatesForum
“Jim never took his eye off the end goal of producing an outstanding design in every way” - Bill Odell, HOK “Once in a while you would catch an approving smile that said “job well done.” So, for that I can finally say to Jim, “Thanks for making a difference and a job well done.” - Ted H. Spaid, SWT Design
LIFETIME OF PRACTICE ACHIEVEMENT - JIM FETTERMAN
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and the local ecosystem. Located at the confluence The city will welcome of the Mississippi River more visitors, who will experience a better view and Ohio Rivers, Ft. Defiance Park of the unique confluence, while bringing economic has long been underestimated. benefits to the city. This hidden JURY COMMENTS: gem has huge “Nice drawings, especially potential power the mixed-media drawings to bring the and computer graphics” abandoned city Cairo back to life. “An aesthetically-pleasing This project proposes plan” an ecosystem-friendly artificial wetland at Ft. “Beautiful and complex Defiance Park constructed imagery” with the recycled materials from demolished houses “Solutions and designs in Cairo. This park will act proposed here are very interesting” as a connector between Cairo citizens, visitors
CONNECTIONS
Xiaxo Yuan
“The wetland seems an appropriate reaction to the context and the forms proposed are intriguing” “Lovely graphics and complete picture” “Nice graphics” “Good job on keeping diagrams and mappings clear and easy to understand”
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Fort Defiance Park in Cairo, IL, is at the confluence of Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, which is flooded annually and is underutilized. By observing and studying river control structures, how they form still water areas after foods and how algae survive in these areas, the redevelopment of the park uses algae as the theme for an intervention. The design comes with a series of food-adaptive and productive algae
culturing devices for diets and energy consumption. The intervention is composed of three parts: the biodiesel algae land model terrace, the edible algae tank culturing system, and the bioluminescent algae lighting system. The three components cooperate with the park’s existing structures and functions: they capture and emphasize the park’s open/passive spaces, pedestrian flow and the site’s geography meaning. In addition, the proposal anticipates bringing new potentials to the park such
FLUID OCCUPANCY
as watershed education and algaculture business opportunities.
JURY COMMENTS: “Very innovative and exciting proposal”
“Nice perspectives, renderings and page layout” “The research is interesting and has great potential as a unique design concept”
Dongzhe Tao
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PROJECT SUMMARY:
In 1973 nuclear waste was illegally dumped into Bridgeton’s West Lake landfill, posing insidious health threats to the surrounding residents. Land devaluation, migration and a crisis of government credibility ensued.
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and used to develop a proposal that translates oral history into a nuclear marker system which manifests as a ceremony and public performance. It is a marker of land, a milestone of time, and a common, memoryforming experience.
This project tries to sort out the tension between radioactive waste and the community members through historical research and interviews. Underlying concepts are extracted from an individual’s story
BALL-OON’S DAY
JURY COMMENTS:
“The submission is evocative; connecting with people’s raw emotions” “The connection between the ritual and the place and the final intervention is clear and approachable” “The interpretation of the space and the interaction with the space is very successful” “Simple, clear intent, poetic”
Zhuoying Chen
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I propose collecting drift material, compacting it, This project researches and assembling it into two systems within the greater context dikes. By removing the of the Mississippi rip-rap along the riparian edge, these dikes would River Valley: the push the river flow river as a road into the site and erode and the river as a sorting system. the edge, generating channels of wetlands that These two would ebb and grow over systems led me to the river control time on the site. Along structures of the Army with creating habitat, Corps of Engineers; they the intervention returns are installed to channelize the river’s agency. The the river, to keep it in place intervention calls attention and traversable by barge. to the engineered structure of the river Simultaneously, they system by presenting are where a substantial visitors visible proof of the amount of drift material consequences of these collects. structures
INSERTING DRIFT
and their ability to alter the course of a powerful water system. People are invited to engage with both the drift dikes and the river itself through a constructed boardwalk at the tip of the site at the confluence of the two rivers.
JURY COMMENTS:
“Very successful with tactile and hands-on interpretation of materials and interventions” “Very lovely mixed-media studies” “Clear and unique diagrams for river control structures”
Virginia Eckinger
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extending from the wall Located South of the Arch into the edge of the river. Grounds , Fluvial Park The piles are arrayed on a explores the potential grid referencing the streets and wharfs of the historical for underutilized waterfront; the height of space adjacent the piles mark the crest of to important ecological zones. the 1993 food, providing The park is outside spatial recognition of water level variability. the flood wall and These obstructions would serve as a collect driftwood, diffuse transitional edge between the river detritus and silt over time, eventually resulting ecosystem and urban in expanding pockets hardscape. of plants and habitat. The landscape was As silt accumulates, planned to develop phased plantings of semi-autonomously as Decurrent False Aster and initiated by a sequence riverine tree species are of interventions. The first enacted. The resulting being the introduction of planned landscape wood piles and groynes develops in unplanned Weathering Steel Walkway
Wood Pile Grid
Tree Distribution Plan
Silt Collection / New Topography
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FLUVIAL PARK
John Whitaker
ways, responding to the ecological disruption of fluctuating water levels of the Mississippi river.
JURY COMMENTS:
“Overall, this is a very interesting, trasnformative project.” “Great job taking abstract studies of fluvial systems and interpreting them into a design project benefiting people, plants and animals alike.” “What a delight! Thoughtful and wellrepresented” “Nice graphics that are clear and informative”
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Emerging from a blank canvas of opportunity, the goal for this open space is to create a distinct arrival experience for visitors and an enjoyable, natural space for the everyday use of employees. The team drew inspiration from the adjacent Mississippi River and the Blufands, valleys and mesic forests of the Minnesota landscape. All of these elements informed the design palette for the outdoor space.
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The design creates three distinct zones: the main entry plaza, an employee courtyard, and a garden. Each zone has distinct characteristics that provide a safe, healthy environment for employees and visitors.
spaces are planned to be renovated to allow for greater collaboration and the design of the exterior spaces offer that some opportunity. The courtyard provides an opportunity for employees to enjoy lunch outside, have a meeting outdoors, and a company-wide even
Flexible, multipurpose outdoor environments engage the landscape and JURY COMMENTS: “Nice design solution to promote collaboration. the existing site”
PROJECT PROGRAM The project provides a new entry to an existing building and provides outdoor amenity spaces for employees and visitors. The office
“Graphics are clear” “Best of show: Process” “Nice renovation project with a strong concept”
CONFIDENTIAL MINNESOTA PROJECT
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CLIENT:
Confidential Minnesota Client
COLLABORATORS:
No other consultants were involved in the project
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Jeff Davis, PLA
PROJECT LOCATION: Minnesota
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PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Science and Innovation Park is a 48.5-acre site adjacent to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. It is conveniently served by the Shanghai Metro system and near the National Convention Center, which is one of the city’s iconic buildings. The project is envisioned to be a dynamic urban mixed-use development and future landmark of the West Hongqiao Central Business District. PROJECT PROGRAM The project scope includes six blocks.
HOK
Two blocks are purely JURY COMMENTS: residential and the rest ”Very impressive plan and are mixed-use with office, excellent graphics.” retail, and hospitality “Nice rendering style” space. To support the pioneering discoveries and technologies being developed within the Science Innovation Park, the overall landscape design provides a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment. The design uses a canal running through the site as a unifying element that connects various areas of the development and celebrates a dynamic waterfront lifestyle.
“Nice graphics of proposed solutions” “Design process shows well”
SCIENCE AND INNOVATION PARK
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CLIENT:
Confidential China Client
COLLABORATORS:
No other consultants were involved in the project
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Jeff Davis, PLA
PROJECT LOCATION: Shanghai, China
HOK
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View looking north along Guerrero Street.
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to design a new public open space that will serve Guerrero Park will serve as a permanent park, as a key gateway to a southern gateway to the city of San Francisco and as the Mission District, and a community resource. a much-needed open space for its The park will enhance Mission District. pedestrian and cyclist safety while creating A communitya beautiful space that based design establishes a clear sense process is of place for the Mission transforming a neighborhood. previously unsafe intersection into a unique, ROLE OF LANDSCAPE identity-forming place ARCHITECT for residents to gather, Through a series of socialize and relax. public outreach sessions, neighborhood workshops PROJECT PROGRAM and community popThe landscape architect ups, the landscape worked with members architect worked with local of the local community residents to brainstorm
HOK
about elements that would truly define this park, the uses the residents desired for the par, and the character they envisioned for their community.
JURY COMMENTS:
”Quick, good graphics” “Very nice community park that did a lot with little resources” “Graphics are clean and communicate well” “Nice design solution to challenge given to design team”
GUERRERO PARK
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SOUTH – urban buffer
CLIENT:
City of San Francisco
EAST - play
COLLABORATORS: NORTH - event
No other consultants were involved in the project
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Jeff Davis, PLA
PROJECT LOCATION: San Francisco, CA The park is defined by three distinct areas, each having their own characteristic.
Bollard
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Raised Planted Buffer
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5’ Bike Path
12’ Vehicular
12’ Vehicular
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12’ Vehicular
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A proposed street section of Guerrero Street.
Through a series of design process sketches the foundation for the 3 park concepts were realized.
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chlorine, copper, and algae control chemicals to maintain its pristine appearance. At least 2 times a year, over 98,000 gallons of water were drained into the sanitary sewer and then filled again to control algae blooms and for winterization.
prairie approach into the water garden with native Previously, the existing aquatic grasses and other fountain basin at the hardy emergents. The Danforth Plant water is dyed black with Science Center an organic dye to limit resembled a light penetration, avoid narrow, Olympicalgae blooms, hide debris, size lap pool. and appear deeper. Over many When drained every years, the Center 2 years, water is now received negative Concurrent to an overall directed into bioretention feedback from site transformation and basins allowing ground their scientists and Missouri Tallgrass Prairie water recharge. The stakeholders about the restoration, the landscape garden is a habitat for fountain making the wrong architect retroďŹ tted the frogs, insects, and birds. statement. This high existing fountain basin into Native Common Rushes, maintenance basin was a native water garden. Juncus effusus, frame skimmed multiple times The client recognized the the edges of the basin. a day and continually opportunity to expand the Large pots of owering treated with blue dye,
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center KEMPER WATER GARDEN
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emergents accent the long expanse. A tailored boardwalk integrates seating and access across the basin into the prairie environment.
JURY COMMENTS: ”Nice imagery!”
“Good textural context” “Strong documentation of before/after maintenance”
“Nice renovation of existing pool” “Very good job incorporating the natural surroundings and good use of materials”
CLIENT:
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
COLLABORATORS:
Clayton Engineering IMEG MEP Engineers SSE Structural Engineers
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
Laurel Harrington, PLA, ASLA, LEED BD+C
PROJECT LOCATION: Creve Coeur, Missouri
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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center KEMPER WATER GARDEN
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roadways, pathways, and open spaces between the Eskenazi Health built hospital and the university a state-of-the-art, campus. The Eskenazi 1.3-million-sq.-ft. LEED Gold hospital on a 37-acre Health Sky Farm, a site just west of downtown 5,000-sq.-ft. rooftop fruit and vegetable garden Indianapolis. above the clinical building, The site design promotes promotes healthy eating health and wellness in habits and connects all its dimensions and patients and staff with creates a strong sense nature. of community while The landscape architect providing opportunities for education. The holistic was an integral member of the master plan environment respects team. The landscape the local ecology and architect also served as promotes healing for all: patients, staff, visitors, and Executive Landscape Architect coordinating the citizens. work of three local and The landscape framework one national landscape establishes a system of architecture firms along
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with several engineering, signage, and lighting consultants. Finally, the landscape architect was the lead designer of the public realm for the new campus.
JURY COMMENTS: ”Very ambitious”
“Great integration of pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles.” “Very nice edible garden” “Nice use of materials and incorporation of planting into overall hardscape design” “Nice gathering space and incorporation of fountains”
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CLIENT:
Eskenazi Health
COLLABORATORS: OLIN Ratio Architects Context Design Ninebark, Inc.
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Jeff Davis, PLA
PROJECT LOCATION: Indianapolis, Indiana
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the downtown site of Soldiers Memorial Military Museum on October 14, 1936, as a tribute to St. Louisans who sacrificed their lives in World War I. The art deco edifice faces the Court of Honor, a public park and plaza located across the street which memorializes World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In 2015,
after years of decline, the Missouri Historical Society signed on to oversee the renovation and reconstruction of the Memorial, and to serve as its long-term steward.
multi-function urban plaza and park space, with new fountains to activate the Court of Honor, and outdoor memorial rooms to provide space for quiet contemplation.
Because of the site’s historic nature, the project focused heavily on preservation and restoration. At the same time, the Client recognized the need to re-imagine the Memorial in a 21st Century context. With that in mind, the site design sought to unify the two blocks with a
JURY COMMENTS:
”Nice historical respect in the design” “Narrowing of the street showed innovation” “Very clear intent based on historic plan”
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CLIENT:
Missouri Historical Society
COLLABORATORS:
Mackey Mitchell Architects Grice Group Architects Civil Design, Inc. KAI Design & Build Hydro Dramatics BSI Constructors
SUPERVISING LANDSACPE ARCHITECT: Matt Snelling, PLA, ASLA
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Over three acres of highly manicured turf and non-native plants were replaced with a 6-acre reconstructed Missouri Tallgrass Prairie. The prairie was undertaken in conjunction with the planning, design, and construction of a 79,000 sf building addition to accommodate 120 additional scientists. The interpretive signage for the Danforth Center prairie was installed to celebrate
the end of the three-year establishment period and for the formal dedication of the prairie in the fall of 2018. The landscape architects created five interpretive panels to communicate the connection between the Center’s mission to “improve the human condition through plant science” and the development of native landscapes. The Center hosts scientists and guests from around the world. The interpretive panels
are positioned along an exterior tour route that is an extension of the “science on display” tour that is given to visitors inside the building. These panels are intended to communicate the Center’s reasons for the prairie restoration and the role that prairie habitat plays in our world. They establish a high standard of excellence in the region, in both graphic execution and educational content, for communication centered on native landscapes.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center PRAIRIE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE CHRISTNER
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JURY COMMENTS:
”Good educational intent” “Nice, simple approach” “Well-executed theme” “Easily understood by audience”
CLIENT:
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
COLLABORATORS: Not applicable
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
Laurel Harrington, PLA, ASLA, LEED BD+C
PROJECT LOCATION: Creve Coeur, Missouri
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network of protected bicycle and pedestrian Trailnet’s mission is to foster healthy, active, and paths would link several vibrant communities in St. cultural and entertainment Louis by helping to make districts to each other and the rest of the city. walking, bicycling, and use of public transit a way The guiding principles for of life. Its plans encourage the plan are to build for safe connections for the long term; promote biking and walking in this equity; encourage active, historically car-dominant healthy lifestyles; create city. places where people The Connecting St. Louis come first; and contribute to a thriving economy. Master Plan is a bold vision to transform the city The plan seeks to elevate of St. Louis by connecting the St. Louis region by providing seamless, neighborhoods, cultural multimodal network. districts, and business centers. This 12-mile
JURY COMMENTS: ”Nice graphics”
“Major change to streetscape would be wonderful” “Nice trails plan with creative ideas” “Shows the process well”
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CLIENT: Trailnet
COLLABORATORS: HOK
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Jeff Davis, PLA
PROJECT LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri
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Brentwood, Missouri has embarked on a series of projects to reimagine the community, engage citizens, and solve some problems. Known as Brentwood Bound, it consists of three components; Manchester Road Improvements, Deer Creek Flood Mitigation, and the Deer Creek Greenway Connector. Rogers Parkway Enhancement Feasibility
Study is a plan to connect almost one quarter of the City to these new improvements. The study’s focus was to identify the best enhancements to the Rogers’ Greenway corridor and to continue the ideas and concepts depicted in the Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) project to connect Rogers Parkway to the regional River Ring Greenway. The final plan focused on the Sustainable SITES core values of: 1) optimum site accessibility, safety and
wayfinding, 2) managing stormwater precipitation on site, and 3) supporting social connections and physical activity. The plan consists of six areas, unique not only due to their location along the overall corridor but also due to their character and features available to the users. Collectively, these districts create an amenity rich and uniquely diverse greenway experience that connects the residents to retail, business and recreational opportunities north and south.
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JURY COMMENTS: ”Aspirational”
“Ambitious project. Wellexplained intent” “Goes beyond planning” “Tells a story and has a vision” “Could have received an Honor award!”
CLIENT:
City of Brentwood, Missouri
COLLABORATORS:
CBB Transportation Engineers CDG Civil Engineers
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: L. Andrew Franke
PROJECT LOCATION: Brentwood, Missouri
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related implementation Focused on the creation strategy and design for future development for of a new dynamic its 8-acre campus. With campus for students, the College of Pharmacy the recent addition of a was seeking a landscape new 7-story classroom master plan to guide site building and a new
7-story mixed-use fusion facility, the campus was in need of a plan that would seamlessly integrate differing architectural styles and building materials into a cohesive campus landscape. Through the deployment of purposeful place making, the updated master plan creates a distinct identity within the large academic medical center in which it is located, creating a strong connection between the students and its public realm.
Centered around a main Campus Quad, the overall landscape will maximize green space, strengthen pedestrian connectivity, enhance perimeters and create environments that showcase the College as a premier place of learning, research and service. Surrounding the new structures, a generous tree lined promenade and terraced commons landscape will incorporate flexible space for active and passive activities.
JURY COMMENTS: ”Nice graphics”
“Major change to streetscape would be wonderful” “Nice trails plan with creative ideas” “Shows the process well”
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CLIENT:
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
COLLABORATORS:
Stock and Associates Paric
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
Matt Maranzana, Adam Bachtel, Chip Crawford
PROJECT LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri
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St. Louis County envisioned a plan that How do you develop a Parks and Recreation documented their facilities, identified needed Master Plan for improvements, addressed a 523 square mile County with the recreation needs of the community and over a million focused on sustainability. residents, over To accomplish St. Louis 70 parks and over 12,400 acres County’s project vision of park land? The the landscape architect followed a sound planning answer is simple; process, established hire a landscape overarching goals early in architect led team. That is what St. Louis County the planning process and did in 2016 which put into incorporated extensive motion an 18 month-long public outreach that included analysis of planning process that included extensive public thousands of comments received through public outreach. meetings, user group
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meetings, working committee meetings and a project website. The result of the process was the ‘Vision 2030 – Reinvestment in St. Louis County Parks’ master plan. It is a realistic action plan for park improvements over a 15 year planning time frame. The plan identifies almost $300 million in St. Louis County Park reinvestments focused on improvements identified during assessments, public input, new recreation programs and sustainability.
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JURY COMMENTS:
”Straightforward approach” “Thorough, clean graphics” “Easy to understand” “Well thought out” “Clear story and communication” “Understandable process”
CLIENT:
St. Louis County Parks
COLLABORATORS: Jacobs Engineering AAIC, Inc. Shockey Consulting GreenPlay ETC Group
SUPERVISING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Scott V. Emmelkamp, ASLA
PROJECT LOCATION:
St. Louis County, Missouri
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PROFESSIONAL JURY
ASLA TEXAS CHAPTER
Jury: BILL ODLE
President, TBG Partners
CLAYTON BRUNER
Associate, SWA Group
KOLBY DAVIDSON
Owner and Landscape Architect, Studio Avid Landscape Architecture
RHETT RENTROP
Principal and Landscape Architect, SWA Group
TIM HANSEN
Tim Hansen, Landscape Architect
ZACHARY CHRISTESON
Principal & Senior Project Manager, HOK
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THANK YOU VENUE:
The Engineers’ Club of St. Louis
STUDENT AWARD JURY:
Scott Emmelkamp, Planning Design Studio Derek Don, HOK Brian Burmeister, Arcturis Jonathan Ryan, Christner L. Irene Compadre, Arbolope Sara Davids, RDG Kristy Deguire, DG2
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April is World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM), an international celebration of landscape architecture. WLAM introduces the profession to the public by highlighting landscape architectdesigned spaces around the world. This year, follow ASLA’s Instagram as we showcase the best of the profession from our 49 chapters. Remember to share your favorite landscape-architect-designed spaces on social media with
#WLAM2019.
WLAM 2019 Take a picture of your favorite designed space and this card. Share it on social media with #WLAM2019. Visit asla.org/wlam to learn more or to download a digital WLAM card.
This is LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE APRIL IS
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