01south
lee street streetscape development project
The South Lee Street design was implemented as part of a larger streetscape development for the city of Buford, GA. This 0.9 mile segment of roadway is part of a larger beautification project that is currently being developed.
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Where they exist, sidewalk segments are very narrow (4 ft. in some places) wtih crumbling concrete, while in other areas, no pedestrian areas currently exist. This project was aimed at improving: -Pedestrian access and circulation in the area -Addition of site amenities and tree plantings -Burial of site infrastructure and overal clean-up of surrounding parking areas -Revitalization of business and residential districts -Overal effectiveness of the site -Addition of bicycle lanes While working at Tunnell Spangler Walsh & Associates this summer, I was able to contribute an immense amount of material/research to this project that will begin development sometime next year.
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02park
pride
The Rolling Ridge Rd. park site is in a built-out suburban area lacking in park acreage. The site’s prior floodplain status forestalled development for decades. After this status changed, the site was quickly acquired, cleared of a uniform growth of young pine, and filled to keep it from reverting to floodplain in the next analysis. A clean slate indeed.
student design competition
concept development
The 13.3-acre park site serves an approximately seven-square mile service area within Gwinnett County, Georgia. The only design criteria was to have 100 parking spaces and a small restroom facility, the rest was open to our own imagination. Using this criteria, our group was able to develop a usable and aesthetically pleasing plan with a covered parking structure, green roof, boardwalk vistas, and small dog park for resident use.
master plan
Although the plan would not be developed as part of the competition guidelines, the project helped in developing valuable social and design skills while working in a team environment.
section elevation
03northside Building on the foundations that I have established over the past three years, the next challenge was a small three-acre plot of land just south of downtown Atlanta.
park recreational park design
master plan
The Northside Park concept and final design was built off of an earlier plan developed in the 1960s. The Park had fallen into disrepair and needed new life. Developing a site program that included a small restroom facility, eight parking spaces, a playground, and existing tennis and basketball courts, I developed a unique overall plan from two different concepts. As shown, the main design feature is the large concentric ovals circling the park. On the south end of the site sits an elevated walking bridge with tall native grasses. A pavilion and cooking grills were added near the basketball court for local residents to enjoy, as well as two main foun-
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surface study
04revit
architecture model example
This project was a simple design project that I did using the Revit Architecture program. The building was not my own design but was built to showcase my skills using the program, and my ability to generate life-like renderings in a very short amount of time The project presented some challenges due to the fact that I have had no formal training in the program. I was able to follow some quick and easy tutorials online that led me through the process of creating floors, levels, walls, curtain walls, windows, doors, columns, and free forms. I believe that the more I use the program, the better I will become at generating renderings efficiently and effectively on a daily basis. Although used primarily by architects, my ability to use Revit will help further my reach in the professional realm.
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perspective
05memorial The Memorial Garden at The University of Georgia in intended to “remember those who have served and fallen� in defense of democracy and their country. With this new schematic design, the university will enjoy a renewed feeling of remembrance and admiration for those who served in the armed forces. The overall circular layout and design is intended to evoke a variety of emotions as one traverses the site. Monuments are placed in strategic locations throughout the site, as well as behind granite seat walls. All seating is oriented around each larger circle in varying shapes and position. The repetition of these design aspects assist in the overall success of the design, allowing anyone to enjoy the space at any time. The site also features: A large reflecting pool, a variety of native plantings, sustainable design, and unique design. This new design will help to unify the university community while at the same time, create a space that is both unique and inviting to visitors and those looking to remember and admire those who served their country for the greater good.
garden campus garden re-design
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