aj_sus_portfolio august2015

BARGE

THEATERSTATE

RIPARIAN TRAILWAY

INTERNSHIP | TGDA

PHOTOGRAPHY | INSPIRATIONS

SPRING 2015 B.01 - B.08

T.09 - T.16

R.17 - R.20

I.21 - I.26

P.27 - P.30

SPRING 2015

FALL 2014

SUMMER 2015

BARGEQUINCY, IL

SPRING 2015

A A’

0’ 100’ 200’ 400’

B B’

BARGE DOCKING PIERS

“RIVER FINGERS”

BARGEPARKS

CONSTRUCTEDWETLAND

ELEVATEDBOARDWALKS

SITEPLAN | QUINCY RIVERFRONTCONCEPT DRIVERS

B.02

RECREATIONAL

D Y N A M I C

ENERGY

RIVER

TOWN

B.03

WETLANDS+AGRICULTURE | 1890’S WETLANDS+AGRICULTURE | 2000’S

LAND USE CHANGELand use along the Mississippi river has changed drastically since the 1900’s. Nearly 80% of the natural marsh wetlands and upland forests have been destroyed and transformed into agricultural fi elds. The rise in grain and crop production has spurnned a serious degredation of these unique and vital ecosystems. By becoming aware of the damage done and revitalizing riverfronts city by city, the biodiversity and health of the river can be greatly improved.

B.04

OVERLOOKING FLOODED CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS AND PIERS FROM ACCESSIBLE ELEVATED BOARDWALKS

B.05

B

BARGE PARK | STANDARD CONDITIONS

BARGE PARK | FLOODED CONDITIONS

Harkening back to what the city of Quincy was built by, recycled river bargesare being repurposed and turned into fl oating parks. These barge parks offer many programmatic opportunities, such as community gardens, swimming pools, concert venues, or even sporting fi elds. One can occupy a single barge or string together multiple barges to create a larger fl oating park space. Because the barges are fl oating and rise with the water level, the barge parks become a fl exible and programmable space available to Quincy at any time of year.

B.06

OVERLOOKING CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS AND CROP BARGES FROM ELEVATED BOARDWALKS

B.07

BARGE PARK MOVEMENT

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4

There are three piers where the barges can be docked. The barges are not stationary; they can be moved to fi t any confi guration at any pier. During fl ood events, the barges move to piers where they will be accessible even with the rising water levels.

APPROACHING BARGE PARKS FROM PIER TO VIEW THE FESTIVITIES

B.08

THEATERSTATEDARIEN, IL

SPRING 2015

MODELING+VISUALIZATIONT.09

ANALYSIS T.10

CONTEXT PLAN

BUILT

NATURAL

T.11

In America, the highway system dominates much of the driving landscape. In the early 1950’s, the highway was developed and aimed to connect America entirely by road. By doing this, much of the native landscapes were demolished. America’s rapid expansion and desire to create concrete corridors dramatically changed the landscape forever. The clover interchange presents enormous possibilites to address the forgotten landscape and highlight the visual threshold between the built and natural environment.

ACCESS TUNNEL

NATIVE EXTERIOR PLANTING

CRUSHED LIMESTONE

GREEN WALL | THEATERCLOVER ACCESS ROADS

0’ 60’ 180’ 360’SITEPLAN

T.12

Theaterstate is rooted in the idea that the built environment is overtaking and enveloping the native environment. This juxtaposition became the main driver of the design concept, which challenges the way we conventionally think about space and modern infrastructure by creating an environment where the native and built environments thrive together and work in harmony to create a successful landscape.

Each of the clover landscapes are graded differently to handle water in unique ways. This grading difference allows for the landform to take control of how each theater grows over time.

A mixture of permeable and impermeable surfaces is necessary for the design to effectively capture and clean runoff. The surface outside of the theaters, which is crushed limestone, effectively treats runoff from the highway. The rest of the runoff is treated by the internal vegetation and allowed to infi ltrate back into the soil.

SURFACE PROPERTIES

WATER MOVEMENT+POOLING

VEHICULAR MOVEMENT

STAGE 1 STAGE 2

T.13

BLUE SAGE

SPIDERWORT

BUTTERFLY WEED

PURPLE CONE FLOWER

FOUNTAIN GRASS

SWAMP MILKWEED

SWAMP THISTLE

GOLDENROD

BULBLET FERN

BROOMSEDGE

TRUMPET VINE

BOSTON IVY

ENGLISH IVY

VIRGINIA CREEPER

CLIMBING HYDRANGEA

IRISH MOSS

SPHAGNUM MOSS

SEEDUM CAUTICOLA

SEEDUM ‘OGON’

SEDUM SPATHULIFOLIUM

NORTHERN WHITE CEDAR

GRASSES VINES+MOSSTREES

BLACK OAK

NORTHERN HACKBERRY

COMMON CHOKE CHERRY

CRANBERRY VIBURNUM

BALD CYPRESS

BLACK ALDER

BLACK HAWTHORNE

COMMON SERVICEBERRY

BLACK COTTONWOOD

GROUND SQUIRREL AMERICAN GOLDFINCH

MAMMALS+REPTILES BIRDS

INSECTS BUTTERFLIES

BALTIMORE ORIOLE

REDWING BLACKBIRD

BLUE JAY

RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD

AMERICAN TOAD

FOX SNAKE

WHOOPING CRANE

UPLAND SANDPIPER

SHORTEARED OWL

GRASSHOPPER SPARROW

NORTHERN HARRIER

MINK

RIVER OTTER

MUSKRAT

SNAPPING TURTLE

BOX TURTLE

PRAIRIE VOLE

PLAINS POCKET GOPHER

AMERICAN BURYING BEETLE RED ADMIRAL

EASTERN TIGER SWALLOW

MONARCH

CLOUDLESS SULPHER

BLACK SWALLOWTAIL

VICEROY

ANGEL WING

MOURNING CLOAK

BUCKEYE

AMERICAN BUMBLE BEE

BANDED GARDEN SPIDER

ACORN WEEVIL

CABBAGE BUTTERFLY

DUNG BEETLE

WESTERN MEADOWHAWK

COMMON GREEN DARNER

LARGE HEADED GRASSHOPPER

STRIPED GRASSHOPPER

VELVET ANT

WILDLIFE+VEGETATION

STAGE 3 STAGE 4

T.14

PRAIRIE THEATER | SWAMP THEATER

T.15

Wrapping the inside of the ramp is a structure that serves 2 purposes: vertical gardens on the outside and 360 degree landscape screens on the inside. Depicted on these screens are scenes of site appropraite landscapes. Surrounding you while you drive through these clover theaters are site specifi c vegetation. By simply changing the horizon depicted on the screen, one can completely change the feel and mood of the theater. This allows for the design to be forever evolving and always relevant.

DESERT THEATER | FOREST THEATER

T.16

The clover theater becomes a prototype that cleans water, provides habitat, and creates a destination in any place around the world. By implementing native plants to their native region and depicting anaccurate horizon on the screen, this design concept can be used as a module for any interchange.

RIPARIAN TRAILWAYCHICAGO, IL

FALL 2014

POINTS OF INTEREST+WALKING TIMES

R.17

SHOPPING

LAKEFRONT ACCESSSCHOOLS

MUSEUM OFSCIENCE+INDUSTRY 4.5 MILES|

LAKEFRONT | 0.5 MILES

US CELLULAR FIELD | 1.2 MILES

DOWNTOWN | 3.7 MILES

R.18

PROGRAMMING COMPASS

MAIN ROADS+LAKE ACCESS

ROADS+PUBLIC TRANSIT

PARKS+OPEN SPACES

SCHOOLS+PUBLIC TRANSIT

RIPARIAN TRAILWAYS MASTERPLANCOMPOSITE ANALYSIS

RIPARIAN TRAILWAY

PARKING HILL

MULTI-USE HOUSING

MIXED INCOME APARTMENTS

FAMILY TOWN HOMES

R.19

GROUND LEVEL PEDESTRIAN WALK

NATIVE PLANTINGS

SUNKEN PEDESTRIAN TRAIL

TRAILWAY SECTION+DIAGRAM

Meandering through the site, from the southwest to the northeast, is a multi-functional constructed riparian trailway. Much like how they work in their natural environment, this interpreted corridor acts as a means to move people and water through the site. Water from the surrounding area drains naturally or gets piped in to ensure much of the runoff gets cleaned and infi ltrated. The corridor contains three trailways on which people may run, walk, skate, or bike. These trailways act as a highway through the newly constructed enighborhood, connecting visitors and residents alike.

R.20

SUNKEN BIKE TRAIL

UNDISTURBED SOILDRAINAGE GRAVELTOPSOIL

2-WAY BIKE TRAFFIC | 12’ WIDE

WALKWAY PILINGS | 48” DEEP

WATER LEVEL VARIES WITH AMOUNT OF RUNOFF

SETTLING POOLS ALLOW FOR INFILTRATION

WATER TOLERATE NATIVEVEGETATION FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY

GUARDRAILS | 42” TALL

BIKE TRAILWAY

PEDESTRIAN TRAILWAY

INTERNSHIP | TGDACHICAGO, IL

SUMMER 2015

I.21

PEACE CORPS CONCEPT SKETCHES

I.22

PEACE CORPS CONCEPT RENDERING | REFLECTIVE PILLARS OF THE CORPS

I.23

LIFE OF WATER | ILLUSTRATIVE DIAGRAM+SECTION

I.24

BOULEVARD CONCEPT | HAND RENDERED PLAN CONCEPT

BOULEVARD CONCEPT | BOULEVARD MODELING+RENDERING MARKETPLACE CONCEPT | MARKET RENDERING

I.25

BOULEVARD CONCEPT | ILLUSTRATIVE SECTION+WATER DIAGRAM

BEACH SECTION | ILLUSTRATIVE SECTION+WAVE CHARACTERISTICS

I.26

AFTER | BROWN WINDOW TRIM

MAINTENANCE SHED ROOF

MAINTENANCE SHED LOG CLADDING MAINTENANCE SHED GREEN ROOF

MAINTENANCE SHED SIDINGBEFORE | WHITE WINDOW TRIM

DUNE ACRES CLUBHOUSE | GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF DESIGN OPTIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY | INSPIRATIONS

Photography

15P.27

EducationBachelor of Landscape Architecture (Expected Fall 2015) Minor in Earth, Society, and Environment (Expected Fall 2015) University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Work ExperienceTerry Guen Design Associates | June 2015-August 2015 | Chicago, IL

Associate Design InternAided the design team in completing a wide range of objectives and projects. Tasks completed include concept design, graphic representation, site analysis, workshop planning, 3D modeling, and offi ce organization. Responsible for concept design and graphic representation for Peace Corps Commemorative Garden Competition.

Park Ridge Park District | May 2013-August 2013, July 2014 -August 2014| Park Ridge, IL

Buildings and Grounds MaintenanceHelped the principal horticulturist meet a wide range of objectives involving general planting, vegetation care, pond preservation, and prairie preservation. Helped drive installation of annual fl ower beds throughout the city. Directed tree removal activities. Responsible for grooming and conservation.

Jump Trading | Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2015 | Chicago, IL

Independent ContractorConsulted with the IT staff in relocating traders during offi ce expansion. Responsible for documenting layout, transporting workstations, constructing workstations, and testing functionality. All systems made up of multiple monitors, up to 8 displays per machine. Some with multiple machines as well.

SkillsAdobe Creative Suite Profi cient AutoCAD Profi cientRhino 3D Profi cientModel Making Profi cientExhibition Setup Profi cient

Alfred J SSusus848 N. MerrillPark Ridge, IL [email protected] Activities + Honors

Capitol Scholar | April 2015 | University of Illinois at Urbana ChampaignSelected from the undergraduate research symposium to travel to the state capitol where I presented my research and fi ndings to members of the state legislature.

ASLA Student Advocate | April 2015 | Washington D.C.Chosen to represent the Illinois chapter of ASLA at the national Advocacy Day at the nation’s capitol.

Undergraduate Research Symposium | April 2015 | University of Illinois at Urbana ChampaignChosen to present research and design strategies from the Ida B Well’s Housing Projects Redesign at the University’s research event.

Sasaki Day Award Winner | Project: Entrance to Champaign | 2014 | University of Illinois at Urbana ChampaignTop design award given to students in Landscape Architecture at the University. One project from each level is chosen.

Sasaki Day Award Runner-Up | Project: BARGE | 2015 | University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Dan Ryan Prize | 2014 | University of Illinois Urbana ChampaignAward presented to a student, chosen by peers, who exhibits exceptional ability in design and visual com-munications, demonstrates a willingness to help fellow students, and contributes positively to the studio environment.

Vice President | Student Chapter ASLA | Fall 2014- Fall 2015 | University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaignAssist President in running the student chapter at the University. Attend weekly chairs meeting to discuss upcoming events and future plans of the organization. Aided in the planning of PARK(ing) Day 2014.

Vice President | Fall 2012- | D1 Illinois Club Baseball | Fall 2014-| University of Illinois at Urbana ChampaignIn charge of coordinating and executing annual fund-raiser. Assist President in various duties ranging from scheduling confl icts to attending University organizational meetings. 2015 First Team Great Lakes Region Selection

FAA Student Ambassador | Fall 2014- | University of Illinois Urbana ChampaignSelected by the department to represent the Landscape Architecture program at various functions for current and prospective students at the university.

Laser Cutting Profi cientRevit BasicSketchup Basic3DS Max BasicArcGIS Basic

Alfred J Sus848 N. MerrillPark Ridge, IL 60068847.420.2441

[email protected] of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

aj_sus_portfolio august2015

Documents

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single barge

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barge park movement

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oating parks