VIOLETTA VAN GHERT PORTFOLIO by Violetta Van Ghert

VIOLETTA VAN GHERT

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To : Po te ntial Emplo ye r

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My name is Violetta van Ghert and I am 2014 Graduate of Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies Second Major at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). I am writing to apply for a placement within your design firm to obtain more knowledge and experience in furthering to succeed in my profession. I enjoy working in a team-orientated environment. I bring to any job a strong work ethic and desire to succeed, a willingness to cooperate with others, and a need to produce quality work. I have a enclosed my work to demonstrate my creative and critical design interventions in response to challenging briefs. Thank you for your time and I look forward in hearing from you in the near future.

Yours sincerely,

Violetta Van Ghert 2014 Graduate of Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies Second Major

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THE PORTFOLIO

Tab le o f Co nte nts LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2013

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2012

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2011

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2010

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2009

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DESIGN COLLABORATION (QUT) 2011

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DIGITAL COMMUNICATION (QUT) 2009

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ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2012

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ARCHITECTURE (QUT) 2011

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT 2012

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION (QUT) 2011

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE QUT .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

THE PORTFOLIO

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 8

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Oce an Me tropole , Gold Coast ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Cultural Tourism

Violetta Van Ghert

................................................................................................... CULTURAL TOURISM URBAN TRANSFORMATION ................................................................................................... ABOUT Urban transformation through Cultural Tourism focuses on creating integrated places for life that support ecological, social and economic well-being and inspires community and place-connection.

Holistic

PROJECT

The classic attractions of cultural tourism and landscape urbanist design strategies are targeted to the transformations of the built/material and environmental systems (ecological), the cultural values connected to everyday life (social agents) and Events and festivals (economic values) (Aubert & Csapó 2002, & Weller, 2006, p.79).

Strategic Multi-layered Integrated system Urban Transformation

Cultural Tourism F O C U S : G O L D F A B R I C

C O A S T ’ S

E X I S T I N G

U R B A N

DENSITY AROUND CITY CENTRES •G E N E R A •M A X I M I •C R E A T I •P R O V I D •E X P E R I (McKercher, 2002)

T S O E E

I N G C R I E U S E O N O F D E Q U A L I T N C E S

T I C A L M A S S F R E S O U R C E S N S I T Y A T I V E L Y D I F F E R E N T

I M P L E M E N T

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URBAN ACUPUNCTURE •O C E •P O L •H Y B •A C C ( g r e

A Y R O a

N I M t

M C E D M O e r

E N A D n

T T P A e

R R P T e

O P O L E I C F O R M R O A C H E d o f d i v e r s i t y )

(Waldheim, 2006)

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Landscape Architecture ‘13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 8

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Oce an Me tropole , Gold Coast ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

................................................................................................... PROJECT CULTURAL TOURISM URBAN TRANSFORMATION ...................................................................................................

ABOUT 1

The distribution of cultural tourism across the landscape and various structuring elements of the space economy using routes to create linkages between areas as a medium in generating critical mass, maximise use of resources and greater equity in the distribution of tourism benefits in all sectors of the community.

re-vegetation of ecological and social use priority lands: open space, established habitat + potential transport lands.

Green arteries expand longer distances and aid in physical connections and act as areas of free programme between urban environments whilst open space and connectivity merge with the present ecological systems.

Physical connection methods and corridors are diversifying triggered by changing transport methods and the emerging innovative ways of living with nature. Also becoming thematic routes of integrated linkages connecting clusters within the urban matrix. The thematic supply development means such a planning and realization that is adjusted to attraction features and uniqueness including all the services that the user presses into service at a public transport scale or pedestrian transit orientated level. Integration of physical connectivity with infrastructure, natural ecologies, social and cultural systems designing continuous networks of inter-relationships between dynamic environmental processes and urban form. Focusing on multi-layered, transient and integrated systems the games venues, site, infrastructure and urban development plans have the future potentials of becoming catalytic developments improving local environments through sustainable global tourist market, promote regeneration, allow the revamping of transport and service infrastructures, create vibrant cultural quarters, and establish a network of high-grade facilities

F O C U S E X I S T I N G S Y S T E M S

I M P L E M E N T U R B A N T R A N S F O R M A T I O N

S T R U C T U R A L F O R M M E T R O P O L E B E Y O N D

O F 2 0 5 6

polycentric network city through games-related impact in regards to the structural economic changes that are derived from investing in transport infrastructure, telecommunications, the environment, social and sports facilities, and housing. Games venues are adaptable and transformed into recreation complexes, harbor developments, or housing and tourist accommodation after games.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 8

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Oce an Me tropole , Gold Coast ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

ABOUT

NERANG: AS A GATEWAY

RIVER: AS A LINK

SURFERS PARADISE: AS A DESTINATION

Future destination Tourist attraction

Tourist attraction

Route

Services, facilities, Products, attractions Tourist Destination Tourist Route

Tourist attraction along route

Staging post

Distribution point Encourage exploration of hinterland Gateway direction, information, impressions

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13

DEDICATED BUS LANE

DEDICATED ON ROAD CYCLE LANES

DEDICATED TRAM LANE

DEDICATED ON ROAD CYCLE LANES TWO WAY TRAFFIC ROAD FLOW DIVIDED BY CENTER STREET PLANTING BUS STOP FACILITIES INTEGRATED INTO VERGE, WHERE NECESSARY

STREET TREES WITH LUSH UNDERSTOREY

DISTINGUISHED ZONES THROUGH PAVEMENT TREATMENT ALLOWING SAFE AND BALANCED PASSAGE OF CYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 8

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Oce an Me tropole , Gold Coast ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

ABOUT

NERANG AS A GATEWAY -The ‘green’ space within the site will be utilized as journey and DESTINATION POINTS for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as vegetation BUFFERS that aims to re-engage in ecological/natural processes to aid in treating storm water runoff, floods and waste water. -Residential qualities are enhanced, the character of future residential development will be a HYBRID of the current RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER within Nerang. PEDESTRIAN FOCUSED streetscapes incorporating open space and connecting the community. -The Nerang River has the potential to have more RELATIONSHIP to the PUBLIC REALM, INTERACTION with people and existing habitats. -Community nodes will include LOCALLY FOCUSES retail facilities and activity centers such as corner stores, public spaces. -Implement Community Hub (Information/Mixed Use Town Centre) at Nerang acting as the gateway of direction, information, impressions of the Ocean Metropolis and a distribution point encouraging exploration of hinterland.

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Landscape Architecture ‘13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 8

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Oce an Me tropole , Gold Coast

THE SEA LINK

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DESIGN

THE BOULEVARD LINK

Violetta Van Ghert

THE DYNAMIC LINK

ABOUT

THE RIVER LINK THE GREEN LINK OPEN SPACE LINKS

SURFER’S PARADISE AS DESTINATION

FERRY TERMINAL

Destinations: Cluster of attractions and support infrastructure including services to the tourism industry. Compelling product, access and viable support infrastructure.

BUILDING SKY LINKS

RD2

SKY TRAM CIRCUIT

RD8

SKY TRAM STOPS

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BOUYANG GREEN RIVER WALKS

Linkages Through the enhancement of quality linkages between open space parcels this creates a series of connections delivering a more integrated green network for the Ocean Metropolis. The transformation of underutilised open spaces to urban parks, and food farms creates experiences for users and improves opportunity within urban areas. The design delivers this strategy through the enhancement of adjacent areas to canals into build out Buoyant Green River Walks anchored to the bank, adapting to sea level rise by floating up and down with the tide when necessary. This transforms privatized edges into publicly accessible links enhancing species diversity whilst enhancing social and cultural relationship of the community. This built landscape complements links to further prioritise pedestrian and cyclist flows. This community focused built landscape also creates opportunities to establish pockets of waterfront space with potential of local uses like cafes.

SKY ENTERTAINMENT PRECINT RD2 RD5 RD7

Up to 22 DWELLINGS per net hectare (1 dwelling per 300m of net site area) One bedroom per 50m2 of GFA (Up to 200 bedrooms per net hectare times number of building height) One bedroom per 25m2 of GFA (Up to 400 bedrooms per net hectare times number of building height)

RD8

One bedroom per 13 m2 of GFA (Up to 796 bedrooms per net hectare times number of building height)

UPTO 10 STOREYS

UPTO 15 STOREYS

UPTO 35 STOREYS

UPTO 60 STOREYS

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UPTO 100 STOREYS

RD5 15

RD7 35

RD5 15 100

MODES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT .

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RD8

DESTINATION

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Landscape Architecture ‘13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 8

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Oce an Me tropole , Gold Coast ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

ABOUT

With the projected population growth and pressures on existing public open space this design portrays the methods of the marrying of Landscape and Architecture into built landscapes and Airscape Urbanism. Integration that has been implemented at Surfer’s Paradise are Gardens in the sky , publicly accessible operated rooftop gardens, mid-block sky linkages between buildings, vertical landscapes, community gardens and edible landscapes. With benefits of a: self-sustaining city, providing local recreational opportunities for both the tourists (local and international ) and the local community and an economic generator for the this area of the Ocean Metropolis. The designs portrayed in the masterplan are flexible spaces that can be utilized for events, markets, recreational opportunities etc, and have been located on the roofs of buildings of the existing entertainment precinct of Surfer’s Paradise. Buildings within the entertainment precinct have been retrofitted by implementing another 5 levels on the existing 2 storey buildings providing services, facilites, products and attraction for the projected population growth. Original Facades have been kept to keep the original character and as a place making tool of the Ocean Metropolis. The built landscape designs guided by water sensitive urban design (WSUD) on the building roofs, consists of green roofs and structures that collect rainfall for harvesting. All roof storm water will be harvested and stored for reuse, such as: for living walls, urban gardens and edible landscapes not dependent on the city’s main supply.

AIRSCAPE URBANISM

3 URBAN PARK MIX USE

THE GREEN LINK COMMUNITY GARDEN URBAN AGRICULTURE

OPEN SPACE LINKS FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING SKY LINKS

PLAZA

SKY TRAM CIRCUIT SKY TRAM STOPS PODIUM LAWN TERRACE

BOUYANG GREEN RIVER WALKS

MIX USE

PODIUM LAWN TERRACE

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SKY ENTERTAINMENT PRECINT

HYBRID

4 BBQ/RECREATION FACILITIES HYBRID

SKY BAR/SKY CLUB HYBRID

NATURAL SWIMMING POOL

FRUIT TREES

GARDEN

The cluster of “on roof attractions” will be supported by public transport services of sky trams that provide access to these spaces. Furthermore green sky bridge connections will provide new links to support sustainable transport.

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Landscape Architecture ‘13

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-Implementation of the revegetation of ecological and social use priority lands: open space, established habitat + potential transport lands. -Green arteries expand longer distances and aid in physical connections and act as areas of free programme between urban environments. -Open space and connectivity merge with the present ecological systems. -Physical connection methods and corridors are diversifying triggered by changing transport methods and the emerging innovative ways of living with nature -Infrastructure begins to adapt to new ecological territories. -Interweaving physical connectivity with infrastructure, natural ecologies, social and cultural layers. -Interweaving of Nahr Beirut with natural ecologies, social and cultural layers. -Morphing and reorganizing accordingly to absorb environmental system changes and unpredictable shocks. Research initiate and education developed to catalyze community involvement and learning experiences acting as a major model and inspiration for this change towards the Nahr Beirut having relationship to the public realm. WASTE WATER

TREATMENT RESERVOIR AGRICULTURE

GREEN SPACE

ESTUARY URBAN PARKS PRIMARY TRANSPORT STOPS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL MARKETS PORT INDUSTRY/ MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL PLAZA INSTITUTIONAL-RESEARCH & ECOLOGICAL HUB

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 7

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Nahr Be iru t, Le banon

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

A CULTURAL CONSTRUCT

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................................................................................................... ABOUT Quality and availability of water is something valued by all citizens, and so is urban nature as a place of recreation. These concerns transcend cultural barriers across all social goups in the Lebanese society. Introducing the infrastructural landscape on the Nahr could then be the project which transcends jurisdictional boundaries and becomes an opportunity for the different communities to work together and become involved in determining their built environment. The infrastructural landscape would be the tool to reclaim the “right to environment”, especially in the context of the elitist appropriation of green spaces in Beirut. Nahr, Beirut can unite citizens across cultural barriers and an ecological understanding can contribute to a common cultural history.

NAHR BEIRUT AS A HYBRIDIZED CORRIDOR COMMUNITY NODES

GREEN LINKS

WATER & MARINA LINKS

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RESIDENTIAL

INDUSTRY & INFRASTRUCTURE

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Landscape Architecture ‘13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 7

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Nahr Be iru t, Le banon

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

A CULTURAL CONSTRUCT

ABOUT

The green spaces throughout the site has been utilized as journey and destination points for pedestrians. The neglected seashore of degraded and environmentally hazardous situation has been transformed into a public maritime park next to the fishing port, and will become a major outlet for the population all around (part of Beirut and coastal Matn. Nahr Beirut has been designed to have relationship to the public realm, interaction with people and existing habitats. The expansion of the marina will celebrate its prime waterfront location. This space provides recreational opportunities for both the tourists (local and international) and the local Lebanese community. This tourism hub will be an economic generation for the region.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 7

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Nahr Be iru t, Le banon

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

A CULTURAL CONSTRUCT

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................................................................................................... ABOUT Streetscaping and open spaces of Bourj Hammoud has been designed to provide a mix use commercial program for the community. This can contribute to an economic generator so that it is a self sustaining landscape. Residential qualities are enhanced by “greening” the buildings. The character of Bourj Hammoud is a hybrid landscape with pedestrian focused streetscapes incorporating open space and connecting the community. The existence of groups in similar trade production activities renders the emergence of strong trade clusters. The mixed uses and activities in Bourj Hammoud being postively exploited enhances the liveliness of the District. The differentiated commercial and handicraft hub with the exotic characteristics of oriental ‘souks’, verses the trend of depersonalized shopping malls proliferating the Beirut region.

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Landscape Architecture ‘13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 7

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Nahr Be iru t, Le banon

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

A CULTURAL CONSTRUCT

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................................................................................................... ABOUT Nahr Beruit has been designed to have relationship to the public realm, interaction with people and existing habitats. Vegetation buffers have been used that aims to re-engage in ecological/natural processes to aid in treating storm water runoff, floods and waste water.

DECANALIZED CHANNEL CONNECTING NETWORK

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Off-channel flood storage reservoirs Infiltration Beds Dry wells Off-channel flood cisterns Sedimentation traps Diversion Fields

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13

2 1 3

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 6

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Nu dge e Be ach Volatile Bodie s ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

LANDSCAPE RESILIENCE

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................................................................................................... ABOUT Interweaving of infrastructure with natural ecologies, social and cultural layers to existing site (this changes the relationship between enthusiasm for flexible programs + adaptive uses of space) -Opportunities for residential housing to be diverse and responsive to existing character +rising sea levels -Raised infrastructure + new forms of architecture -Ecologically sustainable development: Residential settlement guiding by Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles. Interweaving physical connectivity with infrastructure, natural ecologies, social and cultural layers -Greenway/blueways connect water to use, storage, and flood mitigation -Green buffers through site (providing barriers to negative audible + visual aspects of the regions infrastructure) -Transportation corridors connect people to work and civic amenities Interweaving of natural ecologies with social, cultural +infrastructural layer -Establishment of fluid terrain policies -Urban Agriculture -Sewage compost is returned horticultural and agricultural uses -Water is recharged to aquifers after cleanup -Open space s designed to be available as floodable “hydric parks”

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Landscape Architecture ‘12

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 6

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Nu dge e Be ach Volatile Bodie s ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

LANDSCAPE RESILIENCE

ABOUT

Interweaving of infrastructure with natural ecologies, social and cultural layers to existing site (this changes the relationship between enthusiasm for flexible programs + adaptive uses of space)

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Smart Growth is a concept based on a set of principles that encourage land use patterns that are more compact, transit-orientated, walkable, bicycle-friendly, and include mix-use development with a range of housing choices. Smart Growth promotes: -communities with a unique sense of place; -the preservation of natural and cultural resources; -a more equitable distribution of the costs and benefits of development -Expanded transportation options -More employment and housing choices; -the long-range, regional considerations of sustainability over a short term focus; and healthy communities. By locating people near each other, near employment centers, near shopping and promoting transit-oriented development, travel times and transportation infrastructure costs will be reduced. As a result, these communities improve quality of life and promote a healthier lifestyle with less pollution. The Smart Growth principle of compact building design creates livable urban neighbourhoods and attracts more people and businesses to the community. This results in communities that are economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Smart Growth is an alternative to sprawl and its associated traffic congestion, disconnected neighbourhoods, and potential urban decay.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 6

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Nu dge e Be ach Volatile Bodie s ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

LANDSCAPE RESILIENCE

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................................................................................................... ABOUT The proposed design enhances Nudgee Beaches existing residential settlement. Streetscaping and new pathway systems were developed that reflect the local character of Nudgee beach. In relation to sea level rise, connection for users are not disturbed as roads and pathway systems are raised. The Nudgee Living smart growth design provides users with diverse housing that are responsive to existing character and rising sea levels. Design outcomes were guided by Green Infrastructure. This provides the community with social, economic and environmental benefits.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 6

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Nu dge e Be ach Volatile Bodie s ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

LANDSCAPE RESILIENCE

ABOUT

The proposed design of Nudgee Beaches foreshore preserves open space and wetlands. Open spaces are non programmed and are flexible for different uses and events. Interweaving of natural ecologies and infrastructure is implemented within the foreshore areas with an extension of land coastal marshes to protect and sustain the coastline. Pedestrian links and pathways are buoyant so that connection will not interfered in the case of Sea level Rise and have been extended to the sea for close connection and interaction with the sea.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12

EXISTING DENSE VEGETATION EXISTING TREES ROADS PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST PATH WALKING TRAILS GRAVES CREMATION MEMORIAL AREAS LOOKOUT BUILDINGS

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 5

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Balmo ral ce me tery

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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UNITING THE PIECES PROJECT ................................................................................................... ABOUT AIMS -Increase public engagement with the Balmoral Cemetery and Park -Promote and celebrate the historical significance of the site. -To design for the dynamic nature of the site including patterns of usages. -Creating a method of making the cemetery more visible to surrounding road users. -To celebrate the history of the site.

WYNUMM ROAD

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AA 18

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EXISTING PATHWAY

CREMATION MEMORIAL DETAIL DESIGN

SECTION A’AA

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Landscape Architecture ‘11

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 5

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Balmoral ce me tery

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

UNITING THE PIECES

ABOUT

This landscape is about the two very different states of life and death, nature an culture coming together. The concept is about containing the dead, the realm of the living and the intersection between them; which is on beauty and memory. Working with the original grid of the landscape; the mass burial plot layout is the negative spaces within the site and natural corridors as the realm of living where circulation acts.

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The design focuses on uniting the intersection between the two; the dead and the living, beauty and memory. The landscape design increases public engagement within the site through subtle intervention. This was overlaid by a sensitive approach to the existing cultural and heritage aspects of the existing cemetery environment. Subtle approach of landscape elements within the site such as the columbarium design implemented throughout the site unites the cemetery and parklands as one landscape. This small structure is a harmonious relationship between the natural and built environment weaving through the tree avenues.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 5

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Gate way to garde ns

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DESIGN

J. Gaudion J. Innes  V. Van Ghert

PROJECT

GREEN RIPARIAN EXPRESSWAY SPINE

ABOUT

AIMS -Recognize that Brisbane’s CBD is rapidly expanding and create separate circulation corridor for pedestrians and public transport. -Promote the historical significance natural built aesthetic of the Brisbane expressway. -Create a vibrant and permeable riparian zone that enhances the natural environment of Brisbane’s River corridor. -Design a series of tidal gardens that encourage local flora and fauna to thrive and position the future Citycat terminal in an ecologically safe and practical zone .

S BLOCK

LIFT

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PROPOSED PLANTING

PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR

WAYFINDING ZEBRA CROSSING FREEWAY

GRAVELLED SURFACE PILONS LOUVRES

PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY

PEDESTRIAN & CYCLIST SHARED BICYCLE PATH ZONE

EXISTING MANGROVES Green Riparian Expressway Spine will transform the undercarriage of Brisbane’s riverside expressway into a functional GANGWAY landscape that caters the growing transport and pedestrian corridors of Brisbane’s CBD. Green riparian zones will grow from underneath and transform the landscape into a pedestrian utopia for the diverse user groups. The natural built aesthetic of the expressway will stand night and day through elaborate light shows and carefully placed landscape elements.Brisbane’s riverside expressway underpass will become an Australian loved enjoyed landscape that enhances pedestrian flow and public transport corridors. Seeds will WAITING AREA be sown throughout the 25 year design scheme, starting with the re-location of the QUT ferry stop and pedestrian corridor leading to the university, Brisbane’s river stage and CBD. This corridor will incorporate design elements from the robust expressway, utilizing PONTOON universal and vertical access, establish tree planting corridors and introduce a unique tidal CITYCAT VESSEL garden that reveals itself through the changing 0 1 2 3 4 5m tidal patterns of the Brisbane River. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Landscape Architecture ‘11

TRANSPORT HUB & COMMERCIAL AREA PROPOSITION

S BLOCK GREEN ZONE RIPARIAN ZONE RECREATIONAL FIELDS UNIVERSITY/ CITY HYBRID SPACE TIDAL GARDENS

PROMENADE

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 5

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Gate way to garde ns

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DESIGN

J. Gaudion  J. Innes  V. Van Ghert

PROJECT

GREEN RIPARIAN EXPRESSWAY SPINE

S BLOCK

................................................................................................... ................................................................................................... ABOUT OBJECTIVES: -To design a series of separated pedestrian corridors that increase circulation and are permeable. That merge at key junctions. -To design landscape elements that reveal the natural built aesthetic of the expressway and do not mask its appearance. -To design an aesthetic and unique riparian zone that captivates imaginations and excites users to explore the changing landscape. -To design a series of tidal gardens that plant and exhibit local flora for fauna to flourish in, strengthening the local eco-system. -To situate the Brisbane River Citycat terminal in an area that is feasible for the Citycat drivers to maneuver, and for pedestrian to connect to to travel corridors.

PROPOSED PLANTING

SEATING BLUE RIBBON FUNCTIONAL ART

PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR

GRASS MOUNDS

FREEWAY ZEBRA CROSSING PLANTER BEDS

PILONS LOUVRES OPEN GRASS PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY

WAYFINDING EXISTING MANGROVES

25 years later, the landscape has been reinvigorated into a green riparian zone that caters to the many diverse user groups. Travel and leisure corridors are divided to increase circulation and pedestrian numbers, while all these corridors are interactive and permeable if users wish. Active and passive relaxation zones are located throughout site, including sporting fields, exhibition spaces and expansion of the tidal gardens further down site. The landscape outside QUT’s SBlock has been transformed into a green riparian zone that invites users to sit and relax under trees and explore the interesting design elements while still being permeable for service vehicles.

GANGWAY

PROMENADE

WAITING AREA

PONTOON

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CITYCAT VESSEL 0 1 2 3 4 5m

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN 4

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Southbank parklands

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

NEGOTIATING THE EDGE

ABOUT

DESIGN CONCEPT: Linking, interweaving/hybridisation and infiltration

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Weaving principle is about bringing continuity to fragmentation; improving the pedestrian experience by enhancing circulation and linkages between facilities; and provided spaces where people can meet, greet and gather. New linkages and circulation systems have been added to the concept as an integral part of this design principle is to connect riverside bikeways and pedestrian circulation networks as well as South Bank Parklands with the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. The Hybrid approach is the merging together of two or more landscape types an their objects to facilitate those practices that re not commonly found in a single type (pg.146, Hood, 2006). By enabling this theoretical concept to the site this will help connect more user groups in spaces and not discriminating.

By infiltrating the front side of the site with the Brisbane river this creates opportunity for real interaction with the water. ...................................................................................................

100m

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN 4

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S outhbank parklands

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

NEGOTIATING THE EDGE

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ABOUT

VISION The southern end of South Bank will connect the community with physical access to the river’s edge. High quality recreational adaptable spaces of hybrid form will enhance overall pedestrian and commuter connectivity whilst providing necessary public facilities and associated infrastructure all within the greater city environment. AIMS -Develop permeable spaces and improved connectivity on a local and city scale across the river’s edge providing river activation. -Develop safe and permeable pedestrian and cyclists areas which meet the needs and desires of the community and surrounding environment. -Develop connections between spaces for the community that are presently separated, both visually and physically. OBJECTIVES -Recognition and interaction of the Brisbane River with future landscape design. -To create spaces that directly links the community to cross-river systems like the Goodwill Bridge and City Ferries. -To provide the community with worthwhile recreational opportunities and facilities. -Address the traffic management issues at the Goodwill Bridge and major nodes -To conserve historical sites.

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Landscape Architecture ‘10

RIDGE VIEW

Dairy

Shed

Barn

Shed

SELECTED LOCATION

Shed & Skillion

Garage

House

Gate THRESHOLD

50m

TO BEAUDESERT/BOONAH

LILYBROOK

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Wyaralong dam

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

SENSE SECLUSION

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ABOUT

Different seclusion types include open seclusion and enclosed seclusion. Dense natural elements within the site brought an enclosed secluded feeling. Whilst the large scale of ridges and the topography provided an open seclusion. The take on providing seclusion within the site was by implementing a ridge seating. This provided the user with the chance to see the views of the ridge and a sense of the scale of the site. Through this seating proposal the secluded homestead can be viewed. One could lose themselves. The other proposed space was within the large patch of vegetation. This gave an enclosed sense of seclusion. An installation was inserted in this space an represented the seclusion of the indigenous people. The empty space represented the sacred indigenous place within the unknown location of the ridges. The proposed space was a representation of seclusion through time, future and past.

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A Ridge Seating

Threshold

Barn

SECTION A’A

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Landscape Architecture ‘10

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 3

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Brisb ane CBD

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DESIGN

J. Gaudion  J. Innes  I. Williams  V. Van Ghert

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PROJECT

URBAN DRIFT

ABOUT

Urban areas are thriving and active precincts that need to function efficiently and successfully. Urban areas also have to be inviting and aesthetically pleasing. The combination of these two important factors are the foundations of what can be described as successful design in the urban context. In order to design successfully a thorough understanding of an area or site is essential. An understanding of way finding systems, tracks, trails, gathering spaces, site narratives, site values, ecologies and natural histories of the site are all necessary. These topics will identify the character of places and how they are used. Through an ‘Urban Drift’ and site analysis this has been investigated.

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Landscape Architecture ‘10

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 3

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Mille r park

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert ...................................................................................................

PROJECT

CONNECTEDNESS

................................................................................................... ABOUT All people have a right to be in public places, at the same time respecting the right of local communities to live in a safe and connectedness environment. Connectedness is a sense of accompaniment. It is that feeling in your bones that you are not alone. it is a sense that, no matter how scary things may become, there is a hand for you in the dark. While ambition drives us to achieve, connectedness is my word for the force that urges us to ally, to affiliate, to enter into mutual relationships, to take strength and to grow through co operative behaivour (Finding the Heart of the Child,1993). Miller Park has been designed to address this gap through a restorative experience. Site topography, with spaces of shelter gardens, grassed area, sociofugal and sociopetal arrangements (Cassidy, 1997) contribute to a connectedness to the built and natural world. The park facilitates for different uses and users through out the day. The shelter gardens offer urban residents connection to nature (Some Different Meanings Attached to a City Park and Community Gardens, 1978) and can also provide therapeutic benefits to the homeless by giving them connection to their memories of a time in their lives when they were in a better place. At night the park facilitates for the homeless as grass open spaces are provided in which portable shelters can be assembled(provided in the seating storage design). Miller Park provides connectedness to the community, the environment, nature, history and inner self.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10

LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE

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Qu eensland cu ltu ral ce ntre ...................................................................................................

Violetta Van Ghert DESIGN ................................................................................................... PROJECT EDGE OF ENTWINEMENT & CONNECTION ...................................................................................................

ABOUT

AIM The primary aim of my planting design is to provide an outdoor atmosphere of entwinement and connectivity with the Edges program aim and values (interdisciplinary pursuits in which technology and creativity are entwined and connecting informal learning with formal education, creative, cultural and business networks, Queensland Government, 2009). The planting design will encourage people to come and dwell, not rush through, reflect community interaction, encourage commitment of collaboration and a spirit of openness.

Jag pse Mel ell Pit rev Tet thy Rho loc Alo bri Vio hed Car mod Dee ama Har vio

Jagera pseudorhus Melicope elleryana Pittosporum revolutum Tetratheca thymifolia Rhododendron lochiae Alocasia brisbanensis Viola hederacea Carpobrotus glaucescens Deeringia amaranthoides Hardenbergia violacea

TET thy (10) RHO loc (4) RHO loc (4)

TET thy (13)

RHO loc (4 ) RHO loc (4) JAG pse (08)

TET thy (10)

RATIONALE The site is exposed to lots of sunlight deterring users from utilizing the place. My vision is creating an Edge of Entwinement and Connection by providing a series of connecting learning pods which encourages social interaction and connectivity by offering people a place to meet.

TET thy (10) PIT rev (4) TET thy (7)

ALO bri (20)

RHO loc (4) RHO loc (4)

JAG pse (3) ALO bri (8)

OBJECTIVES Functional Criteria Create shady functional spaces of refuge (relaxation and safety) the planting design should be tolerant of likely temperatures of hot weather. The planting design will offer indigenous plants of different growth habits and canopy heights that offer various combinations of visual and physical enclosure ands space. Enhance the ecology of the site The indigenous planting design will provide diversity in species, structural diversity and seasonal diversity. Add to aesthetic experience of pedestrians and occupants of the created spaces Unity and Diversity will be offered in the Planting Design. In relation to my aim of Edge of Entwinement and Connection. Horticulture Reduce the need for extra resources to maintain the area, hardy plants and tolerant of sunny aspect.

TET thy (7)

TET thy (13)

TET thy (13) RHO loc (4) RHO loc (4)

TET thy (10)

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN 2

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We stend

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

COURTYARD ...................................................................................................

SEATING AREA

Reorganizing, renovating and improving the amenity of the courtyard spaces behind Boundary Street in Westend. 1. Design Proposal and organization of courtyard 1. Existing courtyard use plan 2. Plan variation 1 3. Plan variation 2 Fence Wall Parking lines Garage entry/exit Concrete slabs Rubbish bins Doors Grassed areas

LANEWAY

ABOUT

BOUNDARY ST

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 1

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Introducing landscape de sign asse mblage and docu mentation ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

ELEVATION CUBE

ABOUT

This exercise was about experimenting in making and drawing. Understanding the relationship between the objects and their representation through basic drawing conventions of plan and elevation. When transferring the objects information to documentation this was done accurately to scaled drawings using eye, measurement, tracing over and freehand. When capturing the little construction model a combination of renderings of cross hatching, dotting and stroking was done to capture the space within the places and object being represented.

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Landscape Architecture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09

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DESIGN .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

THE PORTFOLIO

DESIGN COLLABORATION

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PARK[ing] day

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DESIGN

H. Vithana  C. Trinh  S. Fong  D. Botfa S. Mc Millan  V. Van Ghert

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PROJECT PIC ‘A’ PIC ................................................................................................... ABOUT

DESIGN INTENT The installation was about calling attention to the importance of public spaces through three major themes: technology (Polaroid camera), re-thinking the way we use our streets through urban movement (play of movement) and influencing sustainable cities through art (Recycled frames made out of plastic bottles and masks as accessories). Our innovative and interactive installation looks at social, cultural and economical methods of sustainability. It encourages visitors to use day-to-day waste products into a much betters use by recycling. The PARKING(ing) Day themes of Generous Urbanism and Absurd Urbanism were employed through creativity, civic engagement, critical thinking, unscripted social interactions, generosity and play. TARGET AUDIENCE Due to the selection of our site, our target demographic was predominately students commuting to Queensland University of Technology. However, we also attracted wide variety of public due to the clever design and generous give away of framed Polaroid photographs (visual memory of our site to engage their thoughts of recyclability).

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Design Collaboration ‘11

When harry met sally... W H E N H A R R Y M E T S A L L Y . . . Tracks a star-crossed pair as they repeatedly drift apart and meet again over a span of 13 years and gradually fall madly, deeply, passionately into a friendship... .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Digital co mmunication

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT ABOUT

REVIVE FOUNTAIN

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An environment was generated digitally including a list of objects and components as a digital alternative with the intent to create full length movies without the need to build expensive sets and props. OBJECTS CREATION A range of objects were sketched and broken down into simple components. The use of 3D and 2D views with the aid of transparency materials and exploded diagrams was done in the creation of the object TEXTURING A range of realistic textures were created and edited then applied on the featured object. SCENE CREATION A range of other students objects were identified and implemented into the scene with my fountain object. IMPORTING FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES 3d objects from external sources was imported in this project. LIGHTS CREATION Daylight and artificial lights were used.

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Digital Communication â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09

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ARCHITECTURE .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

THE PORTFOLIO

ARCHITECTURE 6

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GREEN LIVING APARTMENTS ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

A PLACE FOR LIVING

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ABOUT

SITE PLANNING -Centralized lift cores -Off setting of building blocks to maximize winter sun and minimize overshadowing -Breaks down the scale of Landscape zones SOCIAL SPACES -Linked social spaces landscapes outdoor and within Building -Ranges: Semi public, more Private, service zones.

ACCESS -Universal access (disabled access to all parts of site) -Disabled units at front ground level

SUN PENETRATION -Maximum winter sun Exposure to all living areas

BUILDING FORM -Layered approach to building section MODULAR APARTMENT MIX -Vertical unit types -Maximum flexibility and interchange Between floors and across levels

WATER EFFICIENT FITTINGS WATER EFFICIENT FITTINGS THROUGHOUT

WATER SMART LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE TREATMENTS ARE USED AS A NATURAL FILTER FOR STORM WATER TOGETHER WITH HARDY NATIVE PLANTS, BIOSWALES AND WATER EFFICIENT DRIP IRRIGATION

WATER RECYCLING TREATED GREY WATER RETICULATION SUPPLY SYSTEM RECYCLES WATER FOR IRRIGATION AND TOILET FLUSHING

WATER STORAGE ROOF WATER STORAGE TANKS WITH ‘WET DOWNPIPE’ SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE PUMPING

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ARCHITECTURE 6

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GREEN LIVING APARTMENTS ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

A PLACE FOR LIVING

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ABOUT

MULTI-DWELLINGS Level 1 2 BED ROOM UNITS

MULTI-DWELLINGS Level 2 3 BED ROOM UNITS

MULTI-DWELLINGS Level 3 3 BED ROOM UNITS

MULTI-DWELLINGS Level 4-5 STUDIO

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ARCHITECTURE 6

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GREEN LIVING APARTMENTS ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

A PLACE FOR LIVING

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ABOUT

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ARCHITECTURE 5

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Environmental Edu cation Centre ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

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ABOUT

Time is… A thread. In more than one sense of the word. The linear, one dimensional nature of the thread captures the immovable momentum of time, and at the same time, this thread is the fabric of history. Like the river, any single point in the thread is infinitesimal, surrounded before and behind the vast unknowable what-is-to-come and what-has-been. The children’s environmental educational centre provides users with the discovery exploration and experience of Time within the educational themes of ethnology (study of animal behaivour through history) and Marine (education on greater barrier reef marine life of the outer Brisbane context.

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ARCHITECTURE 5

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Environmental Edu cation Centre ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

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ABOUT

The historical play space time and tide provides children for a place to create, destroy, create again, climb run and explore, imagine and express. Thisplay space is a memorial space for Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, present and future also, celebration the Brisbane River and its connection and impact on the community. Architectural language and parameters in creating these educational spaces were based on sensory experiences (sight, feel, touch), time through light, time through space, time through motion + inertia and time in circulation

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ARCHITECTURE 4

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No rth b ank cine ma stu dio ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

UNMASKING NB’S HIDDEN INTRACIES

ABOUT

The vision of Unmasking North Bank’s hidden intricacies functions at different levels of architectural and urban. It is a proposal that invites the river into the plan, blurring the edge condition of the site. It is translated in the design through abstract forms inspired by Pablo Picasso’s painting Unmasking “Guernica”. it isn’t up to the painter to define the symbols. Otherwise it would be better if he wrote them out in so many words! The public who look at the picture must interpret the symbols as they understand them.

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TURBOT STREET

ANNE STREET

ADELAIDE STREET

50m

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Architecture ‘11

ARCHITECTURE 4

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No rth b ank cine ma stu dio ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

UNMASKING NB’S HIDDEN INTRACIES

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ABOUT

This concept has also been applied to North Bank’s Cinema studio as the site itself can be viewed by the city through different perspectives and is a montage of urban conditions. The architecture focuses on the expanse of the river, hybridization and transversalisation (crossing). It is a continuation of the urban fabric which is infiltrated by the river that invites users take a journey through the many interrelating parts or elements of North Bank.

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Architecture ‘11

We arable archite cture

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DESIGN

Van Berkel and Bos

PROJECT

MOBIUS HOUSE 1998

................................................................................................... ................................................................................................... ABOUT CONTAINER OF ACTIVITIES The concept of the house was inspired by the Mobius Strip. The Mobius Strip suggested a plan that interlaced the different movements and activities of the clients. Berkel manages to give new meaning to the Mobius band blurring the limits between working and living that corresponds to the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of life (Pressg5, 2009). ENVIRONMENTAL FILTER The Mobius House integrates programme, circulation and structure seamlessly says Van Berkel and Bos (Bradbury, 2009, pg323). DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE The perception of movement is reinforced by the changing positions of the two main materials used for the house, glass and concrete which overlap each other and switch places (Pressg5, 2009).

Bradbury, D. 2009. The Iconic House: architectural networks since 1900. London: Thames and Hudson Ltd Pressg5. 2009. Mobius House. http://pressg.net/zFactor/wpcontent/i[;pads/2009/03/mobius_house.pdf (accessed March 08, 2011)

ARCHITECTURE 3

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We arable archite cture

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DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

PARALLEL PRACTICES SKIN & BONES

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ABOUT

BONES (structure) Mobius loop SKIN (façade) transition through materials GARMET The perception of movement is reinforced by the changing positions of the two main materials used for the house, glass and concrete, which overlap each other and switch places. The garment also follows the design element of the Mobius House. HEAD PIECE Incorporate aspects of the landscape. The leaf shaped head piece symbolizes the surrounding nature of the Mobius House. SHAWL Mobius band. The Mobius band, applied to the body, creates one continuous loop designed to turn inside out as it unravels. This shawl is structured only by the body.

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ARCHITECTURE 3

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Bu ilding in the landscape, landscape in the bu ilding ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

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PROJECT

FACING THE FLOODS STUDENT COMMUNE

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ABOUT

Personal areas (bedrooms) have been placed on the south of the site as it is more private and nearest to the neighbouring houses. The courtyard has been designed to be on the eastern side of the site and act as a semi private area. Glass panels surround the courtyard and act as a barrier between public and private whilst providing visual connection to the golf course. The cafĂŠ is located on the west side of the site nearest to the commercial areas of KGUV. It is located on ground level but has been raised from the courtyard area for the purpose of zoning. Other areas of indoor recreation and living have been designed on the north west of site mainly for visual connections of surrounding views. Light sensitive louvers are used on the glass wall to automatically control the amoung of day light tor reduce glare. The louvers are perforated to allow light penetration yet reduce glare. The surrounding vegetation of the site are also an important aspect of lighting and shading in this subtropical climate and reduces heat load.

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ARCHITECTURE 3

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Bu ilding in the landscape, landscape in the bu ilding ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert

PROJECT

FACING THE FLOODS STUDENT COMMUNE

ABOUT

The Archi-commune design is based on a three story steel structure. The external facades of the building are a mixture of lift slab reinforced concrete panels, timber boarding, fiberglass louvers. The materials chosen are flood proof and are site specific to the surrounding are of Kelvin Grove Urban Village. The building has a steel roof with roof ventilators coupled to the internal corridors.

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The commune mirrors nature and works with the topography of the site. It is raised off ground level by stilts for flooding. A courtyard has been created to provide a ‘cool pool’ for cross ventilation of adjacent spaces and provides the client with a private outdoor area that has visual connection to the surrounding environments. Adjacent to the courtyard on the lowest spot levels of the site mass planting has been created which provide the absence of solar gain. During flooding this mass planting will turn into a tidal garden as he swale is filled up with water.

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Architecture ‘11

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

THE PORTFOLIO

LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSE ...................................................................................................

DESIGN

Violetta Van Ghert  Jordan Innes

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PROJECT

LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

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ABOUT

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Violetta van Ghert ....................................... THE PORTFOLIO