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Rachel Salch Landscape Architecture Portfolio

Rachel Salch

Rachel Salch407 Burlington Avenue, Bristol, CT, 06010

Mobile Phone - (860) 877-9911E-mail - [email protected]

Rachel Salch

EducationUniversity of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI May 2013 -Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.66, Dean 's List, Minor in Community Planning

Relevant ExperienceKent and Frost Landscape Architecture, Mystic, CT June 2012 - Aug 2012 Landscape Architecture Intern -Conceptualized for design projects and produced documents, including an R.F.P., layout plans, planting schedules -Surveying, photo documentation, and corresponding with the project manager

Landscape Architectural Design Associates P.C., Simsbury, CT June 2012 - Aug 2012 Landscape Architecture Intern -File organization, production of plans and legal documents -Site inventory, and digitally documenting existing work

Additional ExperienceUniversity of Rhode Island Department of Landscape Architecture, Kingston, RI Oct 2012 - May 2013 Office Assistant, and Teacher 's Assistant

-Assisted professors and students with printers and plotter

Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, CT July 2011- Aug 2011 Butterfly Garden Maintenance -Maintained the garden and provided a safe place for children to discover nature -Compiled a book and a PowerPoint document as education tools

University of Rhode Island Greenhouses, Kingston, RI Oct 2009 - May 2011 Research Assistant -Assisted with grasses and turf research including watering, cutting, planting, transplanting, and system organization

Residential Garden Maintenance, Bristol, CT July 2009 - Aug 2010 -Maintained landscapes for local residences, and landscape design consultation

Personal SkillsAutoCAD 2012, Google SketchUp 8, Adobe Creative Suite 5, ArcMap 10, Surveying, Grading, Microsoft Office Suite AffiliationsSigma Lamda Alpha (National Landscape Architecture Honor Society) April 2012URI Student ASLA Chapter, Secretary in 2009 Oct 2010 - Present

Phi Eta Sigma (Academic Fraternity) Feb 2010

Personal ActivitiesKatrina Relief Urban Plunge (ServUP-2013) New Orleans, LA Spring 2011, 2013 Assisted in the rehabilitation of homes and landscape through planting trees, caulking, re-flooring, mold remediation, ceiling insulation, improving

brick foundations, and pouring a concrete wall.

Table of ContentsGraphics and Drafting -URI Greenhouse Design.................................................................................................... -Dennis Technique............................................................................................................... -AutoCAD Work................................................................................................................... -URI Chafee Quad................................................................................................................

Studio Design -Sustainable Home............................................................................................................... -East River Esplanade......................................................................................................... -RIDOT Rooftop Garden................................................................................................. -Slater Mill Park................................................................................................................. -Pastore Center...................................................................................................................

Other Work -Shape Model....................................................................................................................... -GIS Work............................................................................................................................ -Artwork............................................................................................................................... -Internship Work............................................................................................................... -Conservation Development...........................................................................................

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URI Greenhouse RedesignKingston, RI This project was inspired by a 'black-tie affair '. In other words, this design transforms one of the greenhouses and the surrounding landscape into a space that can be used for a formal engagement. The greenhouse was changed into an indoor dining area, with trees scattered among the tables, providing an unique dining experience. The outside landscape became a series of smaller, more intimate spaces that surround a large stone patio. This space is also intended to be able to be used all-year round for circulation through the campus.

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The Dennis TechniqueThe Dennis Technique is a method for rendering a SketchUP model in a way that it looks a little more personalized. The process is accomplished by creating multiple layers of a view of a model. Then, the layers are brought into Photoshop together, and merged together in such a way that the topmost layers

are transparent.

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Bluestone with Flame-FinishCompacted Stone DustGranite FieldstoneCompacted Gravel#4 Rebar Set at 4’-0” O.C.Fill Cavity with Concrete

Concrete FootingUndisturbed Subsoil

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Undisturbed Subsoil

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DetailsDetails show how an object should be built. It is important to look at details to see how things are made. Models can be made using details to further study if a built feature

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Grading and EarthworkGrading and earthwork is important to the profession of Landscape Architecture because it sets it apart from others. It reflects a balance that we strive for in our designs, and becomes a part of the enhanced aesthetic quality.

URI Chafee QuadKingston, RI

The University of Rhode Island is organized by a series of quads and small gathering spaces. The Chafee Quad is a neglected space to the east of the Landscape Architecture Department 's building. The redesign of the quad focused on sustainable features, such as the addition of sculptural wind turbines, rooftop gardens, and rain gardens. The proposed rain gardens will help reduce the amount stormwater that flows down to the bottom of campus. The design has realigned the main circulation routes to converge at a communal node, creating open lawns that will reflect the campus 's main quad.

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Sustainable Home Kingston, RI

The sustainable home design was an exercise to create a home landscape that is as close to 'net

zero ' as possible. The home was selected from the Freegreen

website, and also utilizes features that a family would be able to use

in harvesting most of their own food and power, directly from the

land. This design highlights and celebrates the existing habitat on

the site, and strives to preserve as much as possible. Another main point of the design was to create

a beautiful and comfortable living space for the family.

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Concrete Paving

1/2” GravelGravelWeepholeUndisturbed SubsoilLocal Granite

Drip-line From Roof

GravelConcrete Pool

Undisturbed Subsoil

Drainage to Pond

Railing

Metal BracketJoist

Post

Decking and Nails

East River EsplanadeNew York City, NYThe East River Esplanade was a nation-wide competition to redesign for the public. The major aspects of the design include a continuous exercise path and the redesign of green parks for public use. The important public spaces along the esplanade have been revamped with new boardwalks that highlight the river as a recreation opportunity. The proposed esplanade features a program that rents out bicycles and kayaks. These characteristics of the design redefine the East River Esplanade as a public hub for the promotion of healthy living in the city.

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RIDOT Rooftop GardenProvidence, RISituated near the Rhode Island capitol building, these series of planters have been built over a parking garage. This site had weight constraints, and a very minimal maintenance system to think about. The large pergola shade structure adds a vertical element to the site, as well as adding visual interest to the paving as the sun casts different shadows throughout the day. The planting was done in such a way as to create a relaxing space for employees to enjoy. The use of mainly native plants and slow-growing plants reinforces the idea of low-maintenance.

Plant Schedule

Key Qty. Botanical Common Size Root Notes

Name Name Condition

Shrubs Deciduous

FG 1,095 Fothergila gardenii

Witch Alder 3’ B&B Mix sizes

Evergreen

JV 537 Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’

Grey Owl Juniper

2’ B&B Similar sizes

G.C. HG 624 Herniaria glabra Rupturewort 3” Container

Vines

AQ 36 Akebia quinata Chocolate vine

1’ Container To be chosen by the Landscape Architect

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Slater Mill Park Pawtucket, RI

Slater Mill used to be a major factory during the Industrial

Revolution. Founded by William Slater, the mill

produced cotton textiles. The mill is positioned next to the Black River in downtown

Pawtucket. This area is a place which lacks green

space, and is marked by a sea of paved areas. The design

for the site features new connections that highlight the river, proposed green

spaces, and the existing commuter bike path. Traffic

calming methods were used along Roosevelt Road and

High Street to reduce speeds, and protect pedestrians. The

medians serve as a way to collect and filter stormwater

before it reaches the river. These changes could help to revitalize the downtown of

the city of Pawtucket.

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Pastore CenterCranston, RIThe John O. Pastore Center has been the site of many state buildings, hospitals, and prisons for a long time. The state of Rhode Island asked the Landscape Architecture Department students to work towards a more unified campus. This site was especially challenging to design for, since there must be a balance between the different uses on the site. This design concentrates on improving pedestrian and vehicular circulation throughout the site, and consolidates parking into several large lots, which will promote walk-ability and a healthier lifestyle. In the design, there are also more recreational activities, and a proposed solar farm, which should help in producing more effective energy. Finally, the ecosystem has been improved through celebrating and expanding the surrounding woodland, and turning it into a destination.

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Other Work

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This interesting shape was based off of another shape found within the original pen and ink composition seen above. I took a small frame and found the shape. Then I enlarged the shape on a peice of trace. After I enlarged the shape, I was encouraged to change it slightly to make it more interesting, as well as easier to cut. That is how I arrived with this shape.

Shape Model This was a series of design problems, which ended with a final model as a product. The model started with a black and white photograph, which was twisted and warped into a new image, and reproduced in ink on a board. Then a new shape was selected from the lines, and copied many times. The copies were then rearranged into a sculpture. The sketches below show the process that happened before the model was built. The images on the far right show the final model as it was completed in foam core.

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GIS WorkGIS is an important tool for designers because it can show basic information about a site such as soil types, topography, and land use. It allows the

designer to easily show the information on a larger scale, and to think about a site as part of an ecosystem.

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Conservation DevelopmentThese two designs use the conservation method of

development, which is the practice of dividing a parcel into the maximum number of lots. Instead

of using all of the land for development, the lots are arranged in such a way that they have a

minimum acreage, leaving a community green space and other conserved areas. This way of

developing land becomes much less invasive and harmful to the environment.

The top design has been divided into single family lots, and also includes a system of stormwater treatment devices, such as drainage swales and a retention pond. The community green space

becomes a string of open lawns and pathways, and encouraging a healthier way of life.

The second design is for attached housing. There are one bedroom and two bedroom options. The

main point of this design was to create a space where certain groups of residents will be more together. There are many recreation activities

provided for on the site. The housing units encompass the community space, giving the

residents a sense of pride in their homes, as well as giving every lot a beautiful and relaxing view into

the space.

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Internship WorkPam’s GardenMontville, CTThis design is especially important because it is a memorial for a teacher at this Catholic High School. The point of the design was to honor Pam, who was a beloved teacher at the school. The design had to be simple and low maintenance, while also providing good fall interest, and creating a relaxing reflection space for students and faculty. Another interesting thing about the design was thinking about how it could be built in installments. All of the elements of the design would need to be donated to the school, and be able to be put together slowly without looking unfinished.

Thank You!

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Documents

frost landscape architecture

design projects

office assistant

research assistant

design sustainable home

butterfly garden maintenance

planting trees

planting schedules surveying