philzawarus@yahoo.com(623) 826-6316

Arizona State UniversityCollege of Design

Bachelor of

Science in L a n d s c a p e Architecture

Minor in Urban Planning

Cumulative GPA: 3.22

Environmental Planning Group, Phoenix AZD e s i g n InternshipAugust-October 2008A u t o C A D t e c h n i c i a n , G r a p h i c and Hand Renderings

undergraduate portfolio: spring 2006 - spring 2009

A u t o d e s k A u t o C A D 2009, Adobe P h o t o s h o p , Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Google Sketch-Up, Microsoft Power Point, K e r k y t h e a Rendering System 2008

D e s i g n E x c e l l e n c e Award, Group ProjectFall 2007

Woodworking, Laser Cutting, Scale Model Building (plaster casting, bass wood, foam board, chip board) Technical Drawing

Phillip W. Zawarus

e d u c a t i o n

work experiencecomputer skillsawards

fabrication skills

undergraduate portfolio: spring 2006 - spring 2009 metro phoenix, az

F R A G M E N T

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SONORAN PRESERVEEDGE DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IV

PRESERVATION PLANNINGWILDLIFE CORRIDORS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE V

6. PHOENIX, AZ

7. PHOENIX, AZ

GREEN COMMUNITYBIO [CULTURAL] ALINTEGRAL STUDIO

MEMORIAL CEMETERYPHASE IDESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III

MEMORIAL CEMETERYPHASE II

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III

SKY HARBOR AIRPORTINFRASTRUCTURAL PARKLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE III

8. SCOTTSDALE, AZ

3. PHOENIX, AZ

4. PHOENIX, AZ

5. PHOENIX, AZ

ARIZONA STATE CAMPUSFOREST MALLDESIGN FUNDAMENTALS II

2. TEMPE, AZ

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F I L T R A T I O N drafting models contextlower division 1

FILTRATION

views and separate

Natural and built mate-

site, while maintaining

sual stimulus promot-

becomes engages the

spaces throughout the

rials, along with eleva-

its integrity of private

ed by these dif erent

viewer. Curiosity drives

longated site. The vi-

tions changes, screen

spaces for personal

spaces and materials

the circulation of the

use. Nodes of eleva-tion change become places of gather-ing.

ARIZONA STATE CAMPUSFOREST MALLDESIGN FUNDAMENTALS II

TEMPE, AZ

collaborative congregation,

environment. Functional

Balancing the placement of

The enclosed space from

have decreased visibility from

Inhabitants are able to

in various ways throughout

by glowing, f ltering, and

each space by the natural

details those functions and

through the various forms of

screens interact with the

plants for their characteristics

screens and vegetation

outside for more comfort.

escape the chaos that

the day, thus determining

mimicking the forms of

elements. The spaces meant

displays the harnessing

screens. Light enters the site

natural lighting of the sight,

create spaces for private and

allow for a more intimate

Vegetation and screens act as

rushes the site

the quality and comfort of

vegetation. This model

for more intimate occupation

ability of natural elements.

dif erent barriers depending

throughout the day.

on the perceived purpose.

b a r r i e r

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functio

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d y n a m i c sR E V E R E N C E

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REVERENCEa more unique private

A place of solitude of-

ent a new atmosphere

site creates dynamic

dant on natural ele-

and personal level. The

fers the ability to con-

within the space. Re-

spaces that change to

ments, specif cally rain

adaptive design of this

nect with a lost one at

spect for these vet-

the occasion depen-

fall, which then pres-

erans is deserved by all visitors as they walk through a threshold of lost ones.

served. The site encourages

A Veterans Memorial

vegetation becomes more

lost. The carving of the site

ref ection. It is there, as well,

dynamic elements to present

Cemetery provides

meek and solemn for a more

permits water to collect

that lush vegetation exist. As

themselves to honour those

recollection for what they

intimate environment at

at the basin for a place of

visitors rise from this basin

the personal burial plots.

dynamics

for memorial and open

Dynamic conditions serve

deserved to the men that

all visitors, be it related to

use. Vegetation has a bold

spaces for ref ection. The

the function of the site, by

died and sacrif ced for this

those honored or as a refuge

purpose. Exposure taints the

site becomes functional for

separating intimate spaces

country. Shade and comfort

from the outside for intimate

upper site for respect that is

overwhelm the lower part to ease into a reverence for the veterans and ones

self.

function

MEMORIAL CEMETERYPHASE I

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III

PHOENIX, AZ

p r o g r a m d i c t a t eAW A R E N E S S

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AWARENESSin the understanding

The iconic represen-

and sensitivity to our

that memory. Spaces

tion for us to f nd our

of heritage and tradi-

tation of the past

context and the con-

are meant to tell a

self. The site permits

tion, while preserving

from veterans aids

tents of our sur-

story and create direc-

heightened awareness

roundings.

spaces increases through the

As program begins to

the site from one side to

recollection, and record

With the catacombs placed

enhancement of awareness.

compliment the site,

the other, dictating all

keeping now have a role

inside the earth of the walls,

Places of administration,

attention to the quality of

other intentions

in the setting of the site.

which split, and fans out

within the site.

program

MEMORIAL CEMETERYPHASE II

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS III

PHOENIX, AZ

groves of ocotillo and agave

Vegetation is also dictated

of displaying the changing

within the wall. The ocotillo

gaps for future placement.

are aligned according to the

on the by the intention of

of the seasons as an

match up with the actual

Deciduous canopy trees are

catacombs on the inside

this site. From the outside,

a d d i t i o n a l

tombs while agave f ll in the

also used for the intention

dynamic.

d i c t a t e

activityc o l l i s i o n

IDENTIT

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analysis synthesis researchu p p e r d i v i s i o n

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I D E N T I T Yevery time they arrive

The cultural identity of

sity to provide a posi-

giving a unique per-

when staying at ho-

through Sky Harbor

a place presents itself

tive identity of a city

spective. This perspec-

tels in a tainted urban

International Airport,

on visitors to Phoenix

to visitors with cultural

tive is of en tainted

structure. It is a neces-

values and diversity. Infrastructure is a fun-damental element to a cities survival and must function to the large audi-ence of Phoenix.

colliding from all dimensions,

The context of Sky Harbor

primary directed towards

scale of infrastructure is

and pedestrian routes along

with the airport and freeways

International Airport is

business travellers and other

very diverse as well ranging

the canal and Rio Salado.

being the most active. The

a chaos of infrastructure

visitors via the airport, there

from air traf c to bicycle

With the context of our site

is few function of that audience to be comfortable.

collision

Craig Crowleysite context

and distinctness, of which

The identity of Phoenix to

eventful addition to the area.

and visitors is the main issue

with the program and

this site hopes to disrupt.

visitors from other major

The site welcomes both the

addressed, with circulation

function of the site becoming

Infrastructure for pedestrians

cities becomes monotonous

visitors and residents of

as a supplemental addition,

the most intriguing and

the area. The addition of a pedestrian

infrastructure b e c o m e s

invaluable.

act iv i ty

SKY HARBOR AIRPORTINFRASTRUCTURAL PARK

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE III

PHILLIP ZAWARUSCRAIG CROWLEY

CHRISTOPHER OLSEN

PHOENIX, AZ

GROUP PROJECT

f o o t p r i n t

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SONORAN PRESERVEEDGE DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IV

GROUP PROJECT

PHOENIX, AZ

SITE ANALYSIS

P R E S E R V Eimprove for the survival

The edge conditions

for an interdependent

By protecting it while

tive species and human

of natural inhabitation

along the Phoenix So-

existence will dimin-

utilizing design intent,

development can exist.

of plants and animals.

noran Preserve must

ish the disrup-

a balance between na-

Providing guidelines

tion of this e c o s y s -

tem.

development continue

With the preservation

residents the. Utilizing pre-

Through preserving the land

wildlife and vegetation

to demoralize the scenic

of open space already in

fab housing, composed of

for proper development and

can continue to exist and

experience for visitors.

place, edge conditions and

steel storage containers,

decreasing the footprint,

live harmoniously with

will decrease site impact, preserving and restoring n a t u r a l conditions.

footprint

Aerial Map Wash System Soil Types

CHRISTOPHER BROWNSITE SYNTHESIS

trail head to the preserve.

The site incorporates

makes it adaptive to future

arrangement and placement

utilize the available space.

The pre-fab housing

dif erent housing densities,

plans of the site and

amongst themselves, by

Attaching and removing

allows for many options in

commercial lots, and a

promote high density

stacking and orientation to

containers from the lots

without disturbing the site.

adaptive

Soil Types Road System

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FRAGMENTconcerns for Phoenix.

Defragmentation and

each other, providing

ingly fragments large

support native wildlife

The continuation of

the loss of wildlife habi-

benef ts and synergy

open spaces into small

and vegetation. Each

urban sprawl increas-

tat is one of the primary

for the site and the op-

parcels that cannot

system is dependant of

portunity for wildlife to resurge into the urban fabric of Phoe-nix.

direction and prevention so

Understanding the process

creating concepts for future

remaining open space

programmed spaces will aid

that the urban infrastructure

of fragmentation of open

development in between.

for wildlife habitation.

in the defragmentation of

does not overwhelm the

spaces can help deter the

With the volumes of runof

Proposal of bioreserves and

wildlife habitats while also

calculated on the site, sizes of retention basins could be determined to promote heavier foliage and a refuge for animals from predators

and residents from the heat.

retention

PRESERVATION PLANNINGWILDLIFE CORRIDORS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE V

PHOENIX, AZ

Road System Paved Surfaces Wash System

little impervious surfaces

The character of the site

for inhabitation by both

of barren soil throughout.

basins throughout the site

on sight, which accounted

was homogenous in form

people and wildlife. Aft er

The decision was made to

so that a serious of relief

for only a small percentage

and surface conditions, with

that, designations of the

create a system of retention

points can form and allow

basins occurred so that the two habitations would only interfere at a more subtle state. The selection of the types of basins would create networks for wildlife and pedestrians to pass from one

to the other and have a more desirable

circulation of the site.

networks

Ridge Lines

91 units

$305,138

$27,767,558

$27,767,558

N/A

N/A

138 units

$237,699

$32,802,462

$34,770,609

+ $7,003,051

138

+ 6%

DEVELOPMENTSIZE

AVERAGE PROPERTYVALUE

DEVELOPMENT VALUEBEFORE EVALUATION

NUMBER OF UNITS NEARCORRIDOR

DEVELOPMENTVALUE INCREASE

PROPERTY VALUEAFTER PREMIUM

PROPERTY VALUEDIFFERENCE

Retention Basin by TypeGreen - Wildlife

Orange - Multi-Use

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Privi

lege T

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Colle

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$144,446,949

$36,719,107

$181,166,056

Direct Revenue

from Industry

SectorsConstruction

$32,116,183

$6,210,945 $1,173,711

$2,229,897

$3,273,796

$3,207,035

$8,535,287

$369,773

$18,632,836 $22,300,509

$20,069,074 $13,095,183

$9,621,106

Misc. RetailAuto RelatedRentalDepartment Stores

Restaurants

Food Stores

$10,765,547 $8,310,869

$9,713,761

$1,466,624

$538,277

$449,226

$7,025,686

$2,599,008

Other TaxableBed TaxHotels/MotelsUtilities

Fees/Penalties

ERIC PRICHARD - ALL RENDER INGS

T O U R I S Mfrom the Airport will

In a Post Peak-Oil sce-

means of transporta-

vides a solution to the

system of the airport.

cause an economic fail-

nario, Scottsdale’s loss

tion, Scottsdale may

Scottsdale community,

By keeping the airport

ure. This project pro-

of tourism and loss

thrive, allowing the city

addressing the critical

an economically viable

to continue to enjoy “Live, Work, Play” while using its revenue to continue to transform towards sustainabil-ity and regenera-tion.

are 200,000 operations per

The Scottsdale Airport is one

return during the peak

people arrive in Scottsdale

of Scottsdale, $3.7 billion per

year, and with an average of

of the busiest single runway

season of January through

per year. Tourism contributes

year. Because of the climate

5 people per f ight, 1 million

airports in the nation. There

April. The major industries

signif cantly to the economy

and quality of the city many

that are inf uenced most by tourists are golf courses and hotels, along with museums, art galleries, and special events. Scottsdale golf courses account for 21% of the Phoenix metro area’s golf courses. Tourists account

for 40% of golf play in Scottsdale.

industry

AIRPARK

LEGEND

GOLF COURSE

HOTEL/RESORT

CITY BORDER

HIGHWAY

5 miles

SITE

C.A.P. CANAL

ERIC PRICHARD - ALL RENDER INGS

GREEN COMMUNITYBIO [CULTURAL] ALINTEGRAL STUDIO

PHILLIP ZAWARUS - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREJOHANNA COLLINS - ARCHITECTUREERIC PRICHARD - ARCHITECTURE

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

INTEGRAL STUDIO

JOHANNA COLLINS

beacon of identity to visitors

Algae factories stretch along

of species for experimental

the site a carved ditch is in

is full of water it creates the

at night with its unique roof

the site to provide fuel for

and educational purposes.

place to collect run-of from

impression of f oating algae

structure. At the bottom of

the airport while becoming a

The recreational park is a

the site. When the ditched

ponds that contain a variety

place for activities and leisure for the pedestrians, tourists, and residents of the area. Fields of open space function as programmed areas for

sports and events.

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