Landscape Architecture Portfolio

ashley brewsterLandscape Architecture Portfolio

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1725 Denison Ave APT 208Manhattan KS, 66506

Master of Landscape Architecture

Architecture, Planning and DesignAnticipated Graduation May 2015

Kansas State University,

573.535.8859 [email protected]

Manhattan KS

Education

824 Exposition Ave, Dallas TX, [email protected]

Paul Freeland

StudioOutsidePrincipal


Josh Emerson

StudioOutsideProject Leader

Kansas State University103A Seaton Court, Manhattan KS, 66506

[email protected]

Jessica CanfieldAssistant Professor

Kansas State University313 Seaton Hall, Manhattan KS, 66506

[email protected]

Jon HuntAssistant Professor

Ashley Brewster

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1725 Denison Ave APT 208Manhattan KS, 66506

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Transforming Truman01Community Planning and Design Studio- Kansas City, MO

Wyuka Park Pavilion02Design Implementation I and II- Lincoln, NE

The World of Nigh Studio03Specialization Studio- Manhattan, KS

Scandinavia Study Tour04Sustainable Design Studio- Denmark, Sweden, Finland

Little Free Libraries 05StudioOutside- Dallas, TX

Knitting the Night06Specialization Studio- Manhattan, KS


StudioOutsidePrincipal


StudioOutsideProject Leader

Kansas State University

[email protected]

Assistant Professor

Kansas State University313 Seaton Hall, Manhattan KS, 66506

[email protected]

Jon HuntAssistant Professor

Transforming Truman01Community Planning and Design StudioKansas City, MOThree Team Group ProjectSummer 2013

Transforming Truman provides a visionary plan

that builds on Kansas Citys sports complex,

identifies key issues, and recommends

design strategies for how the existing Truman

Sports Complex site can be transformed into

a sustainable urban destination. The central

dilemmas that are addressed in the proposal

include the lack of development on site,

underutilized surface parking, poorly executed

and underused public transportation system, lack

of pedestrian infrastructure, and the absence of

green space.

The proposal consists of presenting innovative

urban design strategies for the Truman Sports

Complex that will aid in generating economic,

social, and recreational activity in the area. More

specifically, this proposal will create a regional

destination that includes entertainment, high

density residential units, hotels, education,

technology, and offices.

Transforming Truman embraces the changes

that will need to be made within the city to

account for the future increase in population.

This project could act as a catalyst for economic,

environmental, and social change in the area.

New districts have the potential to evolve into

unique attractions for the Kansas City area.

The buildings on Transforming Trumans site will be mixed use development with one school and two hotels located within the region as well. The mixed use development surrounding the stadiums and along the main streets will consist mainly of retail and residential. Office and high density residential development is concentrated further away from the sports complex to allow privacy.

Higher density is concentrated in areas that encompass buildings that accommodate many floors of residential use. A moderate level of density is focused mainly around the stadiums. These buildings would accommodate less residential and more retail. The lowest density is present in areas that have high use office spaces.

The Entertainment District is focused around transit lines and the two stadiums. The Residential Districts are located on opposite sides of the site. This provides the opportunity for the residential areas to attract different people with different needs such as being more family oriented, business oriented, or sports oriented. The Business Districts are integrated throughout the other districts on site.

Mixed Use

Low

Entertainment

School

Medium

Residential

Hotel

High

Business

LAND USE

SITE DENSITY

SITE DISTRICTS

Light Rail

Light Rail

I-70

Stadium Dr

Raytown Rd

Blu

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idge

Cut

off

I-70

I-435

[above] The plan illustrates the overall proposed layout for the Kansas City stadiums.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

PHASE 4

Truman Sports Complex

transit routes, retail and residential buildings

stadium greenway, increase site population

implementation of office buildings on site

completion of residential and business districts

[above] View of streets with mixed use development located in the residential district of the site

[above] View of activities taking place within the stadium greenway

[above] View of streets with mixed use development located in the business district of the site

Wyuka Park Pavilion03Design Implementation I and II

A construction document set for the Wyuka Park Pavilion provides the technical information needed to complete the design proposal. The documents that were included in the construction document set include: a technical grading plan, planting plan, earthwork plan, layout and dimensioning plan, lighting plan, irrigation plan, and construction details. All of these documents work together to support the functionality and practicality of the design. All of the documents work together in creating a cohesive design that gives this existing park in Lincoln, Nebraska a new identity.

Lincoln, NEFall 2013- Spring 2013

[above] In addition to the technical grading plan for the Wyuka Park Pavilion, cut and fill was also considered for the site. Grading estimations were calculated using the average end area method.

[below] To supplement the cut and fill plan, creating sections of the site was also a way to help better understand the concept of cut and fill.

[above] construction detail call out of a modular masonry unit for the turn around area at the Wyuka Park Pavilion; the construction detail illustrates materials and sizes of the paving system and wall structure surrounding it

[below] construction detail call out of a wooden gazebo structure at the Wyuka Park Pavilion; detail illustrates material size and basic footing dimensions

[above] Irrigation plan for the Wyuka Park Pavilion; plan was created using LandFX

The World of Night Studio04Specialization Studio

The World of Night Studio was a specialization studio, along with a seminar course, that was take at Kansas State University. This specific studio was designed to help students think deeper on how landscape architects can play a bigger role in designing for night time enjoyment. The class explored new technologies, design innovations, and urban experiences related to night lighting in urban areas.

An important and unique aspect that the World of Night Studio offered was the opportunity to learn night photography. The entire studio class traveled to Canada for the Nuit Blanche, which is a night lighting festival that takes place in Toronto each year. During the time spent exploring the light installations, I was able to put my night photography skills that were learned throughout the semester to use. Experimenting with various exposure time created many interesting and intriguing photographs and images.

Besides learning how to design and photograph night landscapes, producing night renderings was also another unique strategy that was acquired during this specialization studio. Illustrating how landscapes will be portrayed during the night hours serve as excellent images to help clients visualize a night landscape.

The following pages show examples of both photography from the Nuit Blanche festival and night renderings of projects designed during the World of Night Studio.

Kansas State University- Manhattan, KSFall 2013

Images/Renderings Created for World of Night Studio Projects

[above] Ad Astra- light display at the Nuit Blanche festival

[above] Pink Punch- tree wrapping light installation at the Nuit Blanche festival

[above] Hybrid Globe- interactive light installation at the Nuit Blanche festival

Night Photography at the Nuit Blanche Light Festival

Scandinavia Study Tour05Sustainable Design StudioDenmark, Sweden, FinlandSummer 2013

Going on the two week long Scandinavia Study

Tour was a remarkable experience. The trip was

an integral piece to my overall education and

understanding on how other countries practice

sustainable. The focus of the trip was to learn

about some of the worlds most progressive

sustainable planning and design policies,

technologies, and urban design strategies

outside of the United States.

Before leaving for Scandinavia, I chose to focus

my studies on allotment and community gardens

while abroad. I found this topic exceptionally

important because growing allotments and

community gardens is one of the best forms

of sustainable practices. Once we were in

Scandinavia and I was able to analyze the

allotment and community gardens there, it

became very clear to me that there is a difference

between the two gardens. I spent my time

comparing and contrasting the two gardens as

we visited many of each type.

Since the Scandinavian trip, I have continued to

expand my knowledge on community gardening

in the United States. My trip abroad inspired

me to dedicated the main focus of my masters

report and project to studying the community

gardens in Kansas City, MO.

Sustainable Design StudioDenmark, Sweden, FinlandSummer 2013

[above] Example of an infographic designed to compare and contrast some of the main differences noted between allotment gardens and community gardens in Scandinavia

Allotment gardens are also another alternative for growing your own food. If your interest are more revolved around food production and not flowers, then owning a plot on an allotment is exactly what you need! Most of the time, allotment gardens consist of multiple individual plots that have a decent size lawn and a small building located on each plot of land. People love allotment gardens because they are sustainable and save tremendous amounts of money!

Allotment Gardens

Community GardensCommunity gardens attract many people with different interests. If your interests include growing flowers, herbs, and food along with other members of your community or neighborhood, then the community garden will be a perfect match for you! Being involved with a community garden offers great benefits and allows you to grow food for you, your family, or even local food banks in your region. Get involved!


Allotment Gardens



Allotment Gardens


[above] View into the allotment gardens at Lilla Frescati Koloniforening in Stockholm; these gardens consisted of small cottages with lawns for growing food

[above] Community garden space in Stockholm, located along an old, abandoned rail road track; each box could be rented out to grow the food of your personal choice

Little Free Libraries06Studio OutsideDallas, TXSpring 2014

The librarys site is a vacant lot that is located

in Dallas, TX. The overall vision for the existing

property is that it will someday be transformed

into a community garden for the surrounding

low-income families in the Mill City neighborhood.

Mill City is a very active neighborhood and the

goal for this project is to engage members of the

community by giving them a safe and engaging

space to hang out, read, and learn about

gardening.

All that remains on the existing site are some

concrete steps and a few trees. Realizing the

potential in these existing structures, the team

at Studio Outside decided to place the Little

Free Library near the existing stairs to create a

front porch feel. The team incorporated many

repurposed materials into the design. The goal

of the design is that the library will serve multiple

functions, first as a free book exchange for the

community, and second as a Phase One of the

main entrance to the future community garden.

Our hope at Studio Outside is that this small

project will further spur neighborhood interest and

involvement as the Mill City initiative progresses.

Studio OutsideDallas, TXSpring 2014

MILL CITY LITTLE FREE LIBRARYAlendra Lyons & studioOutside

4718 Collins Ave, Dallas TX

We at Studio Outside had the good fortune to be paired with Alendra Lyons of the Mill City Neighborhood in South Dallas, for the Little Free Library project. Alendra, is not only a long time resident of this community, but is also president of the Mill City Community Association. The site where she has proposed construction of the library, is a vacant lot that sits just nextdoor to her home on Collins Avenue. After the design teams first conversation with Alendra we were excited to learn that she has big plans for this little space, and the Little Free Library is only the beginning. Her vision for this property is for it to eventually become an active and viable community garden. Mill City is a very active neighborhood, and Alendras goal is to engage members of the community by giving them a safe and engaging space to hang out, read, and learn about gardening.

Mill City is comprised mainly of single family residences, and historically a home sat on the proposed lot. All that remains there now are some concrete steps and a few trees. Realizing potential in these existing structures we decided to place our LFL at the top and just to the side of the stair, creating a front porch feel. We incorporated found objects into the design, the actual LFL is a repurposed filing cabinet. In order to further protect the books from the elements, we intend to build a roofed structure to house the filing cabinet, which is made up of donated cedar planks. The base of this structure transitions into a planter that aligns with the stair. The planter wall is divided into two terraces and will be planted with ornamental grasses and other colorful plant material. It also provides an opportunity for signage for the library and the community garden. The goal of the design is that the library will serve multiple functions, first as a free book exchange for the community, and second as a Phase One of the main entrance to the future community garden. Our hope is that this small project will further spur neighborhood interest and involvement as this community initiative moves forward.

Perspective Elevation I

Plan Elevation II

LibraryCedar Wood Planks - various sizesRepurposed Filing CabinentPlexi-Roof and Doors

Terraced PlanterCedar Wood Planks - various sizes

Decomposed Granite

Existing Stair

Terraced Planters

LibraryDecomposed

Granite






Plan Elevation II



Decomposed Granite

Existing Stair

Terraced Planters

LibraryDecomposed

Granite






Plan Elevation II



Decomposed Granite

Existing Stair

Terraced Planters

LibraryDecomposed

Granite

PERSPECTIVE

ELEVATION

PLAN

[above] Little Free Library installation on site

[above] Group photo of team that helped design and build the Mill City Little Free Library

Knitting the Night07Specialization StudioManhattan, KSFall 2013

Manhattan City Park is used by a majority of

college students and residents. Many of the park

users utilize the park for recreational purposes,

or just simply passing through. Not very often do

people go to the park for the mere purpose of

relaxing and enjoying their surroundings.

Knitting the Night proposes a new dynamic and

design for the northwest corner of Manhattan City

Park that encourages relaxation and enjoyment

of the park during the night and day hours.

The proposal incorporates a variety of spaces

used for hammocking. Each hammocking and

gathering space is designed with the intent of

creating and offering a variety of experiences

within the hammock park.

Spaces are provided for those who come to the

park alone or with a group of people in order to

cater to the needs of all park users. Providing

visitors with a designated space for relaxation

is something that Manhattan City park does not

currently have. All of the spaces are designed

to work together to produce a cohesive and

interesting space during the day and night hours.

Specialization StudioManhattan, KSFall 2013

PrivateSemi-Public

Proposed

6 Landform

Public

Existing

12 Landform

HAMMOCK SPACES

SITE TREES

PROPOSED LANDFORMS

[above] Section cutting through the two different landforms proposed for the garden site

[above] Perspective towards the public hammocking area on site

Ashley Brewster1725 Denison Ave APT 208

Master of Landscape Architecture

Architecture, Planning and DesignAnticipated Graduation May 2015

Manhattan KS, 66506

Kansas State University,

573.535.8859 [email protected]

Manhattan KS

Education

Ashley Brewster1725 Denison Ave APT 208

Manhattan KS, 66506

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