Thomas Schneider
Landscape Architecture Portfolio
+About Me For me, landscape architecture is the opportunity to enrich the everyday lives of people in our communities while caring for the environment. I am inspired by observation and continual questioning. I am a driven, self starter ready to run with new projects in a new studio. Outside of the studio, I enjoy diving headfirst into learning new skills. I am particularly interested in the journey of learning new skills. Recently, this interest has brought me to explore the topics of small engine repair, digital fabrication, and parametric design.
The Lakehouse Amenity Center
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6th and Rio Grande
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Shelby Ranch
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[Re]building Skyline Park
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Palisades Pavilion
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Coming Together
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Intersection
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Schematic Design - Bidding | Community Development
Permitting - Design Development | On Structure
Design Development - Construction Documentation | Multi-Family
Narrative Design | Academic Work
Design Build and Digital Fabrication | Academic Work
Community Visioning | Academic Work
Historic Preservation and Community Engagement | Academic Work
The Lakehouse Amenity Center Community Development
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Schematic Design
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Bidding / CO
Project lead
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Manage architecture, structural, civil, MEP, and splashpad consultant coordination.
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Present Bi-weekly at client meeting
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Lead CD production efforts project sheet setup materials schedule plan/detail drafting dimensional control plan manage consultant base files
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Manage client communication
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Administer public bidding process lead pre-bid meeting issue addenda lead bid opening create bid tabulation for client award successful bid register project for accessibility review
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Conduct construction observation field visits during construction complete field reports issue change orders
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Coordinate site development permit with civil and architecture team.
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Manage consultant files Export current base files from Revit model
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Production of SD and DD client presentations
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Lead schematic design for iconic planter concept push sketch concept forward into 3D iterate 3D concepts generate schematic renderings / material study 3D print scale model to present to client team
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[Re]building Skyline Park Denver, Colorado
Location Time Frame Team
5 Weeks Individual Project
+Issues Skyline park is not meeting the needs of downtown Denver residents and visitors. +Challenge Reimagine a linear urban park with historic significance. +Solution Apply a strong narrative to drive programming across the site. Users experience an active to passive gradient as they move across the site. Historic elements are integrated with modern amenities that better serve park users.
+Skate Ribbon Provides Active Use Year-Round
Security Bollards Coffee Kiosk
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Open Lawn Seating Booths
Daniels and Fisher Tower
Parking Garage Access Restrooms
Shade Structure
Multi-Use Pavilion
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+Narrative Concept
+Narrative Programming
+Design Concept
Existing Halprin Fountain
Skate Ribbon
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Planter Seat Walls
Skate Rental and Concessions Kiosk
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Palisades Pavilion Location Time Frame Team
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 3 Weeks Design | 3 Weeks Build Kyle Franta
+Issues The pedestrian experience in downtown Sioux Falls is dominated by traffic and is generally uncomfortable. +Challenge Bring leisure and excitement to passersby while reclaiming a parking space for pedestrian use. +Solution Palisades Pavilion presents users a new perspective on traffic, parking, and pedestrians. The built form allows users to climb an observation tower where their view overlooks a heavily trafficked arterial road. +Awards People’s Choice and Juror’s Choice, Design Week 2017
+Subtractive Modeling Process
+Additive Concept Process
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+Enclosed Staircase Prole
+Final Concept
+Built Form
A laser cut scale model mirrors the CNC construction technique used in full scale construction.
Pedestrians gather for a photo in front of Palisades Pavilion. The group demonstrates the multitude of ways in which to interact with the structure.
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Coming Together Location Time Frame Team
Prudenville, Michigan 3 Weeks Individual Project
+Issues Prudenville, Michigan is a lakefront community whose population varies dramatically from winter to summer. +Challenge Create a plaza that meets the needs of two distinct user groups - local residents who will use the plaza throughout the year and visitors who come in large numbers for short periods of time during the summer. +Solution Establish identity through iconic placemaking to create a community gathering space that becomes the central gathering poin t for the community.
Houghton Lake
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Food Truck Parking
Fireplace
Stormwater Planter
Covered Gathering Area
Security Bollards
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Accessible Ramp
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Food Truck Parking and Seating
Iconic Art Pieces
Turf Amphitheater
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Community Performance Stage
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Intersection Time Frame Team
Marysville, Kansas
Big Blue River
4 Weeks Meredith Bryan & Madison Wulfkuhle
+Issues The City of Marysville desires to transform a historic Union Pacific Depot station and surrounding land into a regional tourist destination.
Blue River Rail Trail HWY 77
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+Challenge Remediate a brownfield site and transform the former rail yard into the social heart of the city. +Solution Intersection is a phased masterplan designed to grow with the city. Initial phases prioritize the connection between Marysville’s downtown and the Blue River Rail Trail. Subsequent phases focus on providing the infrastructure needed to host regional events and will establish Marysville as a regional destination.
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Trail Parking Trail-head Access to Trail Site Parking
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9 Rain Garden Art Garden Shade Structure 10 Grand Entry Historic Platform 11 Bus Drop-off 12 Bosque Playground
Flexible Plaza Planters Event Lawn 16 Site Amenities
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Levitt Pavilion Union Pacific Plaza Welcome Plaza
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+Sculpture Garden Undulating topography encourages users to walk amongst the works of art. This provides a variety of views and differing experiences through conceal and reveal.
+Flexible Use Market Open plaza space provides the community with a flexible use area capable of hosting a variety of events throughout the year. A linear layout draws users through the space.
+Interactive History Exhibit Dedicated hardscape space provides a staging area to showcase the historic Union Pacific Caboose. Informational signage educates visitors on the history of the park by highlighting the site’s previous use.
+Downtown Entry Node
An entry plaza at the southern edge of the site bridges serves as a threshold, drawing users from downtown into the park.
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Thomas Schneider
Landscape Architecture Portfolio
schneider.land.arch@gmail.com 605.261.5296