Portfolio

DESIGN PORTFOLIOANDREW

CUNNINGHAM

LANDSCAPEARCHITECTURE

BALL STATEUNIVERSITY

2008

This is the design portfolio of Andrew

Cunningham. The portfolio is organized by

project. These projects are in chronological

order. The time frame for the projects range

from second year through fourth year at

Ball State University. Projects are included from student work as

well as from work done while as an intern.

PATOKA LAKE RECREATIONAL PLAN

Patoka Lake is located south of French Lick,

Indiana. the project takes

a site that is currently

undeveloped. the design’s goal is to preserve the

beauty of the natural site while granting access

to the public to enjoy the

natural beauty. The project also utilizes

recreational and commercial

opportunities.

DAMMED

UNION CITY GREENWAYUnion City straddles the

border of Indiana and Ohio. This project utilizes a greenway system that

runs right through the heart of downtown. As

the trail crosses the border the state to state

connection is celebrated.

The Integrating Habitats project takes advantage of an infi ll opportunity in a traditional

single unit neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. The design goal is to increase density while

preserving the diverse habitat.The design uses green technology to create linkages both within

and outside the site, and to create habitat.

INTEGRATING HABITAT

INDIANA GREENLINEThe Indiana Greenline is a commuter rail

that would run through many communities stretching from Muncie, Indiana to

Indianapolis, Indiana. This project focuses on the community of Lawrence, specifi cally

the rail line depot and the development around it. This design communicates a rich

and diverse community centered around transportation oriented development.

ROCK AND WATER GARDEN The rock and water garden is an

instructional garden in a theoretical botanical garden. The primary focus

is using Indiana’s rock resources as well as native plants to create a

diverse and exciting yet peaceful environment.The paths take the

visitor on a linear journey with many experiences in a relatively small area.

AMBERSON MANSIONThe Amberson Mansion design

is based on a site in Muncie, Indiana. The project criteria was to design the planting plan based on what might

have been designed in the early 1900s. The design

implements formal plantings and arrangements near the base of the house and becoming more organic and natural as

one moves away from the house. The design also features

a refl ecting pool and natural pond.

SYCAMORE HILLSThis nine hole golf course is designed on the site of McCulloch Park in Muncie, Indiana. The course design utilizes the existing

vegetation as well as the existing topography to create a diverse, exciting and unique nine hole golf course. The southern

portion of the course runs along the White River. Beautiful Sycamores that exist in the park are taken advantage of and

used as specimen trees, from this comes the name Sycamore Hills.

MILITARY PARK Military Park is located just north of the Indiana State Museum in the Canal District of Indianapolis, Indiana. The

design creates a diverse park for many users. It pays homage to the military with an interactive fountain

symbolizing a 21 gun salute. Keeping the context in mind the park features

outdoor classrooms shown in the plan detail. This project was completed by

a fi ve member team. I acted as the project manager.

master plan designed in collaberation with the team and rendered by a separate team member. Detail plan was designed and rendered by myself.

WASHINGTON STREETSCAPEThis full streetscape renovation from utilities to aesthetics is designed for Washington

St., downtown Goshen, Indiana. This was done while working for Wightman Petrie Inc. The design includes safer parking through the use of angled parking and bump outs. The pedestrian is specifi cally adhered to through crosswalks, seat walls around planting beds, bicycle racks and intricate paving patterns. I had the opportunity to have input on some of the last phases of the design as well as rendering the plan.

U.S. 33 BEAUTIFICATIONThe section of U.S. 33 that connects Goshen

with Elkhart in the state of Indiana has become overcome with sprawl stretching from both

cities.The city of Goshen has chosen to recognize this section of the highway as a

gateway into the heart of their city. Through a pedestrian way, unifi ed lighting, signage, plantings and even sculptural pieces, steps

are being taken to reclaim the gateway and connection between these cities. This project is designed by Wightman Petrie Inc. I had the opportinuty to have input on the design and render the detail plans and the perspectives.

CITY CENTER PARK City Center Park is located in Elkhart, Indiana. To the

east of the site is the St. Joseph River and to the

west is the civic plaza. This design takes the parking

once located on the site and re-organizes the parking around the site. The park is designed to

be a passive space that would display community

artwork, provide gatheirng space, and provide

space for recreation.The city of Elkhart hosts a jazz

festival every summer that is very popular.

This site implements an ampitheater that fi ts into

the existing topography to be utilized during this time

as well as for additional performances. This project

was designed at Wightman Petrie Inc.

HILCO DEVELOPMENT

The Hilco Development is an industrial

and commercial development in Elkhart, Indiana.

This project included many

design concepts.

LOTS 3 AND 4 CONCEPT

The Lots 3 and 4 Concept is part of a much larger planned community development in Elkhart, Indiana.This is a commercial lot concept for the commercial zone of the overall development.

STORM WATER AMPITHEATER

The storm water ampitheater is

designed to be an exciting and intriguing

gathering place. In addition it is used to collect storm water

and recharge the ground table. This

would be done in a manner that

would be visible and educational.

GROUND PLANE

OVERHEAD PLANE

DEDICATION

INTEGRITY

This concludes the design portfolio of Andrew Cunningham, 4th year

landscape architecture student at Ball State University.