zachary s. o’keefe landscape architecture portfolio
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816.868.8340 | okeefe@ksu.edu | Kansas State University
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Living Life to the fullest is a motto that i have always lived by. Grounded through experience, I allow the happiness that has accumulated through my life to reflect in the honor and respect that i give my colleagues as well as my work. It is important to me that the life I live is one that is artuful and creatively driven allowing my strengths to reach out to others, sharing my experience with everyone.
contact
information.
phone. 816.868.8340 email. okeefe@ksu.edu
school address. 1603 hillcrest drive, apt. 305, manhattan, ks 66502 permanent address. 7520 north tracy, gladstone, mo 64118
goal + objective.
the objective is to attain a professional internship from may 2011 to august 2011. so I can constantly grow my knowledge regarding landscape architecture and theory.
education.
kansas state university, landsacpe architecture. master’s student, 4th year of 5 year program. graduate school gpa. 3.300, undergraduate gpa. 3.205. expected year of graduation may 2012. oak park high school gpa. 3.85. graduated may 2007 design week. lead by designworkshop as a week long charette addressing local issues with zoning. (August 2009)
skill set.
hand skills. pen + ink marker colored pencil watercolor model making
computer skills. personal skills + interests. adobe creative suite 3 and 5 public speaking //photoshop, indesign, illustrator, bridge punctuality adobe acrobat professional mountain biking autoCAD 2011 backpacking //landFX add ons landscape + ecological theory sketchup 7 professional stream restoration arcGIS ecological design microsoft office 2007 //word, powerpoint, excel
work experience.
lawn maintenence and renovation entrepreneur (2004- present) //lawn mowing and trimming. site maintenance //landscape design //multiple design build projects (4) ///retaining walls, pond design
o r g a n i z a t i o n s + l e a d e r s h i p.
student chapter and national chapter member of american society of landscape architects.(2008- present) member of land8lounge. a social network for landscape architects. (2009- present) younglife leader/ mentor (2005-2007)
hand graphics
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CommunityPlaza_Pheonix_Arizona
Federation of Indigenous Peoples
[8] PlantingDesign_TuttleCreekBoulevard_Manhattan_Kansas
Manhattan Mennonite Congregation
[12] CommunityPlanning/PlazaDesign_Denver_Colorado
Denver Metropolitan Studio
[16] InnovativeDesignCompetition_LongIsland_NewYork
Summer Design Studio 2010
[20] DowntownRevitalization
Mission Synergy: Downtown Revitalization
[24] DowntownRevitalization
Mission Synergy: Downtown Revitalization
[28] Construction1and2_ForbesFieldAirRefuelingWing_Topeka_Kansas
Construction Documentation
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Federation of Indigenous Peoples CommunityPlaza_Pheonix_Arizona
Objective_ Create a plaza space that allows inhabitants of Pheonix, Arizona to reconnect with history. Concept_ The design of the Federation of Indigenous Peoples Community Plaza allowed for a creative form of expression through
the culture of the southwest. Manifesting throughout, inspiration guided the focus of the plaza space communicating the significance of beauty, diversity, and the Native American heritage to the local people. Learning Outcomes_ Establishing an argument for design, allowing history to manifest within the design process giving valuable insight to the user.
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Federation of Indigenous Peoples_Community Plaza_Sketch-up + Colored Pencil
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Manhattan Mennonite Congregation PlantingDesign_TuttleCreekBoulevard_Manhattan_Kansas Objective_ The objective of this project was to create a series of sensory experiences establishing intimate spaces of
prayer. Not only was this project focused on the well being of humans, but also the environment by creating a landscape that is carbon neutral. Process + Concept_ The layout of space takes advantage of the site’s rural nature and its ability to capture views of the beauty of God’s creation. The overall design intent is to create a harmonious blend between the naturalistic and built dimensions of the sites context. Through the use of color, texture, and plant structure, ecological and a aesthetic performance were addressed allowing visitors to connect with the surroundings. Learning Outcomes_ Collaborating with an architect allows for a design solution that addresses both the interior spaces of a building, as well as the exterior spaces of the landscape.
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Manhattan Mennonite Congregation_Excel+Indesign+Hand rendering
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Denver Metropolitan Studio CommunityPlanning/PlazaDesign_Denver_Colorado
Objective_ Develop a plaza space that reflects the culture of the Denver area Concept_ Within a larger context, the EXPRESSION art plaza is one that mends art with nightlife. With a growing interest
in art and Denver culture, EXPRESSION offers the unique opportunity for the community by creating an multi-dimensional hub built around art, education, health and nightlife. The underlying geometries are intended to be simple but bold much like the works of Pablo Picasso. Simple forms create overlap establishing a variety of dynamic spaces that are intended to be flexible in terms of site programming. Learning Outcomes_ Creating space that is flexible in programming can serve as a generator for a dynamic and longlived environment while addressing the goals and objectives of today.
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EXPRESSION Art Plaza_Photoshop+Illustrator+Hand Sketching+Laser Cutter
Pedestrian Bridge
Pecos Street
Commercial 1st Floor Residential Mixed-Use 2nd - 4th Floors
Commercial 1st Floor Residential Mixed-Use 2nd - 7th Floors Viewing Mound
Seating Platforms Boardwalk Outdoor seating/ Gallery space
Flexible Performance space
68th Street
Art Wall
Outdoor Lounge
Rooftop Garden
Sky Lounge
Residential 1st3rd Floors
Pedestrian Corridor Outdoor Art Balcony
Entry Space
Commercial 1st Floor Residential MixedUse 2nd - 5th Floors
Institutional 1st- 4th Floors
Entry Space
Commercial 1st Floor Residential MixedUse 2nd - 6th Floors
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Summer Design Studio 2010
InnovativeDesignCompetition_LongIsland_NewYork Objective_ Given the suffering economic status, Long Island, New York was looking for new innovative ideas, strategies,
and methods for a sustainable future. Concept_ Identified in this project are three main concerns; Affordable living, new industry and car-free mobility. The intent of GREENDUSTRY was to create an economic live-work model that would provide new and old community members with a fresh vision and a rehibilitated job market. Lacking north-south connections across the island, a multi-modal transit system will link the the northern portion of the island with the southern portion. Learning Outcomes_ Innovative design allows knowledge to grow. In this case the goal was to create a model of sustainable design addressing concerns of the local economy.
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Ecologically Diverse
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Grasslands Pine Barren Long Island Sound Atlantic Wetlands/ Beaches Estuary Proposed Commuter Rail Ridgeline Brookhaven Port Jefferson Station
Dynamic Emergence
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Urban Fabric Ecological Fabric Long Island Rail Road Proposed Commuter Rail Transit Stops Port Jefferson Station
Forced to Commute
Legend *Total number of workers by village **Net percent change in daytime population by village
7,501- 15,000* 15,001- 25,000* 25,001- 34,448* “Bedroom� Communities -43% -- -25% Brookhaven Port Jefferson Station
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GREENDUSTRY_Photoshop+Illustrator+GIS
Produced by Mitchell Workmon
CAD work by Jared Buffington
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Mission Synergy
DowntownRevitalization_Mission_Kansas Objective_ Reinvigorate the Mission Kansas Downtown core by daylighting an existing channelized stream corridor. In doing this, the
revitalized stream corridor became a social, and ecological amenity and ultimately reestablishing the vitality of the historic downtown. Process_ Working as a team of four, we began by evaluating the landscape ethic of a channelized stream corridor. As landscape architects we critically mapped the current dilemmas and addressed them by eastablishing a corresponding solution. As a project team leader it was my responsiblity to assign tasks, and develop critical maps and montages that established a strong argument for the reason we intended to open the stream corridor. Learning Outcomes_ I learned that the power of a team is infinate. Collaboration allows design to manifest in a for that addresses the local issues at hand on a level that is unmatched.
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Mission Synergy_GIS+Photoshop+iIlustrator
Produced by Shuang Hao
LEGEND Additional Land Acquired for Park Existing Parks Existing City Owned Land Parcel Boundary Road Center Line Downtown Boundary 5%
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Produced by Shuang Hao
Potential Constraints
• large public green space spurs downtown redevelopment and inspires re-investment
• amount of area needed to capture and convey stormwater must be determined
• large park area (pervious surface) allows water infiltration, thus decreasing stormwater runoff
• more land is necessary to acquire for linear park and continuous stream corridor
• groundwater recharge LEGEND
• slows water velocity, helping to prevent erosion
High Potential For Redevelopment
• good habitat for wildlife
Acquired Land
• outdoor education opportunities
Existing Parks Parcel Boundary Road Center Line Downtown Boundary
• exposes environmental systems and cycles, potentially increasing environmental awareness • topographic change allows for natural amphitheater and more interesting outdoor spaces
Produced by Elise Hubbard, Jeff Clark, Shuang Hao, Zach
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CatalyzingProgressiveStrategiesThroughInterpretiveDesign_Eagle_Colorado
Objective_ As the town grows the demand for education will rise. By implementing a “magnet program� students will be able to interact with nature through its aesthetic beauty ultimately, creating a better appreciation and understanding of nature and the surrounding culture. Concept_Lacking an identity, the Eagle County Fairgrounds provided the opportunity to address the need for aesthetic performance within a hyper-natural world. Using Elizabeth K. Meyers reading, Sustaining Beauty. A Three Part Manifesto as a basis for research. The contextual DNA was analyzed, resulting in the conceptualization and addition of education, aesthetic eminence, cultural expression, and ethical revelation to the term SUSTAINABILITY. Learning Outcomes_ The power of research allows arguments to develop in turn allowing for a dynamic design solution.
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Construction Documentation
Construction1and2_ForbesFieldAirRefuelingWing_Topeka_Kansas Objective_ Develop a set of construction documents that transforms a design solution into one that can be built. Background_ Forbes Field 190th Air Refueling Wing is a base that has reached a time where redevelopment is vital. With newly
placed regulations placed on military bases across the country, sustainability has become a main concern. As the designer a focus was placed on creating a campus setting the employs sustainable stormwater managment practices while allowing for carbon sequestration during the redesign and documentation of the base. Learning Outcomes_ The logisitcs of a project should not be left for the construction documents. By taking into consideration specific design features and the application, one can gain a greater appreciation for the final design solution.
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Documents Produced [Fall 2009-Spring 2010] task 1_proposal and contract task 2_survey of existing conditions task 3_general development plan task 4_grading plan and sections task 5_earthwork estimation task 6_layout and dimensioning task 7_irrigation task 8_lighting task 9_details
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Construction 1 and 2_ AutoCAD Civil 3D + Illustrator
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“ You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.� _Woodrow Wilson
Zachary S. O’Keefe Landscape Architecture Graduate Student Kansas State University
Permanent Address: 7520 North Tracy Gladstone, Missouri 64118 okeefe@ksu.edu 816.868.8340
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