ryan morrison's portfolio 2015

RYAN MORRISON

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landscape architectural designer - 2015

RYAN MORRISON227 ocean parkway, apt. 6h

brooklyn, ny 11218(860) 559-6008

[email protected]://ryanmorrisonlandscape.combachelor of science - theater

may 2005, cum laude with honorsskidmore college, saratoga springs, ny

new york botanical garden - summer 2010landscape design historylandscape design i - site analysis/schematic designgraphics i and ii

2012 - “parks for the people” competitionaward of excellence - van alen institute and nps

• acted as a development liason between bam, a renown arts institution with a $40 million annual budget, and donors, board members, sponsors, vips• managed seating for semi-annual galas and large fundraising events

speaker: 2013 cela annual conference“a method for re-imagining national parks”

brooklyn botanic garden - summer 2012woody plant identification

2013 - frederick bainnson scholarshiphighest-ranking student at the ssa, ccny

• compiled research and precedent studies, drafted cad linework, built 3d rhino models, created conceptual plans, and rendered views on multiple projects, including: calgary central square (calgary, al), 400 park ave south (new york, ny), troy riverfront (troy, ny), and suny purchase (purchase, ny)

• developed schematic plans, rendered plans and views, and assembled public realm landscape guidelines for client submittal for the public space master plan of pluit city islands 1 and 2 (jakarta, indonesia)• compiled research and precedent studies, rendered illustrative diagrams, plans and perspective views and assembled client presentations for the competition to redevelop ellinikon airport (athens, greece)

design internmartha schwartz partners ltd.

london, uk 2013

design intern w architecture and landscape architecture

new york, ny 2012

patron services coordinator brooklyn academy of music

brooklyn, ny 2008-2011

pratt institute, brooklyn, ny - fall 2006b.arch 1st year studio

drafting: autocad, manual draftingrepresentation: photoshop, illustrator, v ray, maxwell render, hand-sketching/rendering3d modeling: rhino3d, 3ds max, model-makingpresentation: indesign, after effects, prezi, powerpoint, arcgis

master of landscape architecturemay 2014ssa, city college of new york, ny

DEGREES

FURTHER EDUCATION

RECOGNITION

PROFICIENT SOFTWARE/SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT

2014 - asla ny student honor award

2015 - national asla student awardas student editor for “plot” journal

• collaborated with the project team to develop a master plan for the nanjing qinglong lake project (nanjing, china), and helped guide the visual style of the final hand-rendered master plan• spearheaded the schematic design process for nanjing qinglong lake’s “lakeside park” through a series of precedents, analysis, and design sketches• led the design effort for the jinjiang wang cuo project’s (jinjiang, china) signature public space, the “crescent plaza”, contributing precedents, sketches, an overall grading scheme, paving plan, and planting strategy, and all associated details (under construction)• directed the design of the nanjing golf clubhouse motor court, courtyard, and rear terrace from schematic through design development

landscape architectural designerrobert a.m. stern architects llp

new york, ny2014-current

ACADEMIC WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK

“CLIPPY” - PAPERCLIPS . 2011

RAMSAnanjing qinglong lake master plan nanjing qinglong lake phase I SD to DD - lakeside park nanjing qinglong lake phase I DD - jade lakejinjiang wang cuo DD - crescent plaza

MSPpark 1waterfront plaza

THE FORGOTTEN REACHregional plansmodelsstaging, phasingsite plan, rendered views

NEW POINT ROADanalysis, model strategic master plan site plan, sections rendered zoom plans, viewsconstruction documents

RESORT TO RESORTresearch, matrix analysis kit of partssections

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NANJING QINGLONG LAKE MASTER PLANryan morrison for robert a.m. stern architects, 2014

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1.1 NANJING QINGLONG LAKE MASTER PLAN . robert a.m. stern architects . ryan morrison . 2014

STUDY MODEL

vegetation

slope

ridgeline

watershed

topography

circulation

1.1 NANJING QINGLONG LAKE MASTER PLAN . robert a.m. stern architects . ryan morrison . 2014

RENDERED MASTER PLAN

circulation

terraced steps

bridge

meadow

water’s edge

mews

pergola

NANJING QINGLONG LAKE PHASE I SD TO DD - LAKESIDE PARKryan morrison for robert a.m. stern architects, 2014-2015

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DESIGN PROCESS

NANJING QINGLONG LAKE PHASE I DD - JADE LAKEryan morrison for robert a.m. stern architects, 2015

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PLANTING PLAN - JADE LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD

GRADING PLAN - JADE LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD

ENLARGED SITE PLAN - PROMENADE

ENLARGED SITE PLAN - WATER PAVILION ENLARGED SITE PLAN - PENINSULA

ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SOUTH END ENLARGED SITE PLAN - MEWS

ENLARGED SITE PLAN - NORTH PAVILION

JINJIANG WANG CUO DD - CRESCENT PLAZAryan morrison for robert a.m. stern architects, 2015

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1.4 JINJIANG WANG CUO - CRESCENT PLAZA . robert a.m. stern architects . ryan morrison . 2015

SITE PLAN - PLAZACRESCENT PLAZA UNDER CONSTRUCTION

LIGHTING AND FURNISHING PLAN - PLAZAGRADING PLAN - PLAZA PLANTING PLAN - PLAZA

1.4 JINJIANG WANG CUO - CRESCENT PLAZA . robert a.m. stern architects . ryan morrison . 2015

PLANTING PLAN - PLAZA

MATERIALS PLAN AND PAVING DETAILS FOUNTAIN PAVING DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

PARK 1ryan morrison for martha schwartz partners, 2013rendered plan - rhino 3d, autocad, and photoshop

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WATERFRONT PLAZAryan morrison for martha schwartz partners, 2013rendered plan - rhino 3d, autocad, and photoshop

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THE FORGOTTEN REACH: a transboundary water strategy for the arid rio grande/río bravothis project operates on the assumption that wastewater can be a valuable commodity when used to irrigate woody crops for pulpwood production in a co-operative plan. using the watershed as a model to rethink the border as an expanded zone rather than as a dimensionless line allows water to become a tool in mediating environmental and social issues.

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2.1 THE FORGOTTEN REACH . ccny studio . ryan morrison . 2014

major riverspop. density railint. borderwatershed unusedagroco-opplantationripariancirculationhydrology nodenetworkrail int. border

RIO GRANDE / RIO BRAVO REGIONAL WATERSHED PRESIDIO - OJINAGA


THICKENED BORDER MODEL

WATERSHED FLOW / CONTAMINANT MODEL


CO-OPERATIVE STAGING REMEDIATION PLANTATION


unused plotsactive agroco-op plantationext. plantationriparian buffer hydrologylevee

BINATIONAL OXBOW PARK

PLANTATION AT WORK

RIPARIAN BOARDWALK AND TRAILS

TERRACED DESERT GARDENS

OWNERSHIP

IDENTITY

cultural institutionshistorical sitescommunity spaces)

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(neighborhood centerssocial centerslocal business ownership)(home ownership

PEDESTRIANISM

pedestrian circulationdeficiencies in public transitpedestrian safety )(ECOLOGY

environmentally damaged sitesdeveloped green spacesundeveloped green spaces )(

NEW POINT ROAD: a masterplan for elizabeth, new jerseythe decaying industrial fringe surrounding new point road becomes a target for revitilization. this project takes advantage of undeveloped open space with the goals of enhancing elizabeth’s identity, encouraging a sense of ownership, improving pedestrian safety and movement, managing damaged sites, and ultimately restoring a healthy and functioning ecology.

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2.2 NEW POINT ROAD . ccny studio . ryan morrison . 2013

ELIZABETH’S NATURAL AND SOCIAL ECOLOGIES SITE MODEL


STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN flood plain evacuationneighborhood center

bank forclosed propertyreclaimed open green space

broadway reinstatementnew point road pedestrian corridor

elizabeth loop shuttle bus

BROADWAY

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LIVINGSTON ST

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NEW POINT ROAD AND PLAZA PLANS/SECTIONS

NEW POINT ROAD SITE PLAN SET BACKS AND ALLEY SYSTEM

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SECTION B

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PLAZA RENDERED PLAN

PLAZA RENDERED VIEW (NIGHT) PLAZA RENDERED VIEW (WINTER)

NEW POINT ROAD RENDERED PLAN

shore up main access route along Flatbush Ave.

public transportation and pedestrian-focused communities

off-grid wind and solar for essential services

negligible outside energy demand

atmospheric water generation for emergency potable water

sustainable community-based water plan

stockpiled food supplies

food centers supplemented with community farming initiative

centralized composting toilet hubs

household composting toilets plug into system

portable telecommunication towers (cows)

portable becomes permanent

shared modular shelter strategy

densified modular neighborhoods

stockpiled medicine and volunteer doctors/tutors medical center/schools


use Flatbush Ave. and Belt Parkway to guard against future flooding

off-grid wind and solar for essential services

negligible outside energy demand


sustainable community-based water plan


food centers supplemented with community farming initiative


household composting toilets plug into system


portable becomes permanent


densified modular neighborhoods

stockpiled medicine and volunteer doctors/tutors medical center/schools


distributed public transportation links

distributed off-grid wind and solar for essential services

distributed units plug into shared power system


distributed, shared water system


distributed food markets and community farm initiatives


household composting toilets plug into centralized system


dstributed coverage and access to telecommunications networks


equal access to services across all households

stockpiled medicine and volunteer doctors/tutors centralized clinics

clear signage and communication of evacuation routes

public inclusion in planning process where possible

educational initiative community-based power strategy

educational initiative community-based water strategy

educational initiativepublic inclusion in planning process where possible

educational initiative community-based waste strategy

clear signage and communication through multiple sources

public inclusion in planning process where possible

“insurance” relief system high degree of housing customization

clear communication of available services

bottom-up educational institutions

SHORT-TERM LONG-TERM SHORT-TERM LONG-TERM SHORT-TERM LONG-TERM SHORT-TERM LONG-TERM

ECOLOGICAL VIABILITY (physical, economic, social)

CIRCULATION/ACCESS

POWER

WATER

FOOD

WASTE

DATA/COMMUNICATION

SHELTER

MEDS/EDS

RESOURCE ALLOCATION/SCARCITY(“doing more with less”)

EQUITY(social, economic, environmental)

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT(inclusion, transparency, accountability)

MEDICAL SUPPLIESPERSONAL CARE ITEMSINFANT SUPPLIESCOTSBLANKETSEMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY (MRES)ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATORSPET SUPPLIES

SHOWERSLAUNDRY FACILITIES

LATRINES WITH SHARED SEPTICSPECIAL NEEDS SUPPLIESSOLAR PANELSVERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINES

CHARGING STATIONSCOW (CELL ON WHEELS)

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONMEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL

SUPPORT STAFFEMERGENCY MEDICAL STAFF

PRIVATE BEDROOMS

COMMUNITY SPACESORGANIZED EVENTS

DAYCARE

FOOD AND SUPPLIES MARKET

RESTORATION CENTERCUSTODIAL SERVICES

SECURITY STAFF

MULTIFAITH CHAPEL

HEALTH CENTER

COMPOSTING TOILETS

MEDIA CENTER

“SPEAKER’S CORNER”

RECREATION CENTERCANTINA

CENTER POPULATION

5,000 maximum

1,000 projected long-term

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EVACUATION SHELTER REFUGEE HOUSINGPOST-DISASTER RECOVERY SHELTER

PROPOSED SHORT TO LONG-TERM SHELTER SUPPLIES AND STAGING

DISASTER PLANNING HURRICANE AFTERMATH RECOVERY PERIOD

LONG-TERMRECOVERY

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNING

FIRST RESPONDER PREPARATIONADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FDNY INCIDENT MGMT TEAM

TRANSPORATION INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINS TO HIGHER GROUND SUBWAY SYSTEM SHUTDOWN

NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION INTERNET PRESENCE (NYC.GOV, TWITTER, YOUTUBE) AND CITY ACCESS (311, 911)

EMAIL NOTIFICATION ANALOG NOTIFICATION (PAPER FLYERS, BULLHORNS, DOOR VISITS)

PHONE NOTIFICATIONS (LANDLINE AND CELLULAR), CMAS TEXTS

PRESS OUTLETS

SHELTER EMERGENCY SHELTER PREPERATION (EMERGENCY SUPPLY STOCKPILE)

EVACUATION

SHELTERS IN FULL OPERATION SHELTER CONSOLIDATION/DECOMMISSION

EVACUATION ORDER FOR ZONE A (63% DO NOT EVACUATE) EMERGENCY HOSPITAL EVACUATIONS POST-STORM EVACUATION (29%)

HEALTHCARE FACILITY NETWORK PREPARATION FOR “SHELTER IN PLACE” PRE-STORM HOSPITAL EVACUATION (6,300 PATIENTS FROM 37 FACILITIES)

FIRST RESPONDER ACTION

RESCUES (2,200 REPORTED) NYPD SPECIAL OPS TEAM FDNY WATER RESCUE TEAM

COWS (CELLS ON WHEELS)

INTERIM FERRY SYSTEM

BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE DOB “WINDHSHIELD ASSESSMENTS” DOB DETAILED BUILDING INSPECTIONS

POWER

SANDBAG PLACEMENT AT VALUABLE ASSETS

POWER RESTORATION (EMERGENCY CONTRACTS TO RESTORE NYCHA POWER)

FUEL

DOT FACILITY PUMPING (DOT, ARMY CORPS, NAVY) UNDERPASS PUMPING (ARMY CORPS AND NAVY) MTA AND PORT AUTHORITY PUMPING (MTA, PORT AUTHORITY, ARMY CORPS)

ROAD, BRIDGE, TUNNEL CLOSURES

GENERATOR DISPATCH

SEARCHES (31,000 HOMES/BUSINESSES)

RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TO ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER CITY FUELING OPERATIONS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES

RECREATION CENTERS OPENED FOR SHOWERING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE (TSA) PROGRAM SHELTERING AND TEMPORARY ESSENTIAL POWER (STEP) PROGRAM

NYC BUILD IT BACK PROGRAMS

DEBRIS CLEARING (FEMA) - 70,000 TONS OF DEBRIS

FUTURE PLANNING OFFICIAL REPORTS (AAR, SIRR) DESIGN COMPETITIONS (MOMA, PS1)

RELIEF

FOOD DISTRIBUTION (2.1 MILLION SHELF STABLE MEALS, 1.5 MILLION PREPARED MEALS) WATER DISTRIBUTION (1 MILLION BOTTLES) BLANKETS (166,000 BLANKETS)

RESTORATION CENTERS

NYC’S RESPONSE TO HURRICANE SANDY

RESORT TO RESORT: a disaster relief strategy for the rockaway peninsulathis project proposes a strategy for western rockaways residents to shelter close to home in the short term; and in the long term, as the peninsula becomes increasingly inhabitable, provides a desirable location to move to. this shifting dynamic presents an opportunity for a new urban condition: from wasteful beach resorts to self-sustaining communities.

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2.3 RESORT TO RESORT . ccny studio . ryan morrison . 2013

NYC’S RESPONSE TO HURRICANE SANDY PROPOSED SHORT TO LONG-TERM SHELTER SUPPLIES AND STAGING

PHASED MATRIX OF RELIEF INFRASTRUCTURE


IDENTITY NETWORKS

COMMUNITY NETWORKS

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

BORDERS

UNDEVELOPED SPACE

IPCC PROJECTED SEA LEVEL RISE (2050)

breezy point

roxbury

neponsit/belle harborrockaway park

media, arts and culture, history and landmarks

community centers, religious communities, restaurants, bars, recreation, libraries

medical, child, elderly, and animal care, fire/police, schools, groceries, post offices

neighborhood boundaries, edge conditions

undeveloped space, remediation sites

VIEW OF THE ROCKAWAYS LOST TO RISING SEAS

SITE RADIUS

SYSTEMIC NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS

Program: vehicular drive with max. speed 15mphGeometry: variableMaterial: gravel or porous asphalt

driveway

Program: 1-way, 1-lane shared pedestrian/vehicular circulation with max. speed 15mphGeometry: 11 feet wideMaterial: gravel

lane

Program: 2-way. 2-lane vehicular circulation with max. speed 23mphGeometry: 22 feet wide with 3 foot verge either side, ribbon sidewalkMaterial: porous asphalt

road

Program: 1-way, 2-lane vehicular circulation with max. speed 30mphGeometry: 34 feet wide with street parking and 3 foot verge either side, ribbon sidewalkMaterial: porous asphalt

residential street

Program: 1-way, 2-lane vehicular circulation with max. speed 30mphGeometry: 34 feet wide with street parking and 3 foot verge either sideMaterial: interlocking concrete pavers

commercial street

Program: 2-way, 4-lane vehicular circulation with max. speed 40mphGeometry: 52’ wide with 8’ wide planted median, street parking and 3’ verge either side, ribbon sidewalkMaterial: concrete pavers

boulevard

Program: pedestrian congregation, access, and circulationGeometry: 3 foot ribbon (residential), 5 foot slab (commercial)Material: porous concrete

Program: bicycle circulationGeometry: 8 foot wide protected laneMaterial: porous concrete

Program: pedestrian congregation, access, and circulationGeometry: 11 feet wideMaterial: gravel or porous concrete

Program: pedestrian congregation, access, and circulationGeometry: 8 feet wideMaterial: gravel or porous concrete

Program: pedestrian congregation, access, and circulationGeometry: 8 feet wideMaterial: trex or sustainably-harvested hardwood

Program: pedestrian congregation, access, and circulationGeometry: variableMaterial: gravel or porous concrete paths, planting variable

Program: habitat, canopy, and aesthetic valueGeometry: 5 foot by 10 foot tree pitMaterial: planting variable

Program: habitat, canopy, aesthetic value, and stormwater managementGeometry: 5’ wide continuous tree pitMaterial: planting variable

Program: habitat, stormwater managementGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable

Program: habitat, canopy, axial connection, aesthetic valueGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable (similar tree forms)

Program: recreation, educationGeometry: variableMaterial: cleared path

Program: habitat corridor, canopyGeometry: variableMaterial: variable

Program: coastal protection, erosion control, waterfront access, commerceGeometry: 30’ highMaterial: concrete seawall

Program: coastal protection, erosion control, waterfront access, power generationGeometry: 30’ high, max. slope of 30 degreesMaterial: tetrapods, concrete

Program: coastal protection, access and circulation (bridge)Geometry: up to 40’ elevation, span and depth variableMaterial: steel and concrete

Program: habitat, canopy, aesthetic value, stormwater managementGeometry: 5’x 10’ tree pitMaterial: planting variable

Program: child playGeometry: 15’x15’ (avg)Material: option for designed play space

Program: congregation, entertainment, power generationGeometry: 100’x100’ (avg)Material: interlocking concrete pavers

Program: recreation (sport)Geometry: 400’x400’(avg)Material: synthetic turf playing fields

Program: habitat, aesthetic value, stormwater management, food productionGeometry: 40’x40’ (avg.)Material: planting variable

Program: habitat, aesthetic value, stormwater managementGeometry: 40’x40’ (avg.)Material: planting variable

Program: food production, habitat, stormwater managementGeometry: 400’x400’ (avg.)Material: planting variable

Program: habitat, canopy, stormwater management, congregation, recreation, entertainmentGeometry: 400’x400’ (avg.)Material: planting variable

Program: coastal protection, recreation, congregationGeometry: variableMaterial: dreged sand

Program: coastal protection, erosion control, congregation, recreation, shelterGeometry: built up to 30’ elevationMaterial: fill

Program: coastal protection, erosion control, habitat, canopy, stormwater management, congregation, recreation, entertainmentGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable

Program: canopy, habitatGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable

Program: habitat, stormwater managementGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable

Program: habitat, stormwater managementGeometry: 100’x100’ (avg.)Material: planting variable (grasses)

Program: canopy, habitat, stormwater management, carbon sequestrationGeometry: 300’x300’ (avg.)Material: planting variable (woody plants/understory)

Program: coastal protection, habitat, erosion controlGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable

Program: habitat, wave attenuationGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable

Program: wave attenuation, habitatGeometry: variableMaterial: recycled subway cars

Program: coastal protection, habitatGeometry: variableMaterial: planting variable (dune grasses)

Program: coastal protection, habitat, stormwater management and filtrationGeometry: variableMaterial: Spartina alterniflora

Program: coastal protectionGeometry: built up to 30’ elevationMaterial: concrete

Program: coastal protection, erosion controlGeometry: 30’ high, maximum slope of 30 degreesMaterial: tetrapods

Program: coastal protection, erosion controlGeometry: built up to 30’ elevationMaterial: fill

Program: erosion controlGeometry: variableMaterial: tetrapods

Program: wave attenuation, erosion controlGeometry: variableMaterial: tetrapods

sidewalk

bicycle lane

pedestrian street

promenade

boardwalk

linear park

street tree

connected tree pits

street swale

allee

trail system

green belt

bulkhead

revetment esplanade

surge barrier

garden

green roof

urban agriculture

large urban park

beach

multi-purpose levee

waterfront park

living shoreline

floating islands

artificial reef

constructed dune system

constructed wetlands

pocket park

tot lot

plaza

recreational fields

canopy patches

opportunistic plantings

urban prairie

urban forest

floodwall

revetments

levee

groins

breakwater

PUBLIC SPACE CLASSIFICATIONCIRCULATION*constrains traffic volume and velocity for safety and ease of movement

SOCIAL*constrains development for public enjoyment of social space

ECOLOGICAL*constrains processess that disrupt ecological systems

WATERFRONT PROTECTION*constrains storm surge, erosion, and sea level rise

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RELIEF HUB LOCATION

modular housingalong existing runways

shared septic

cell on wheels

shared waterdistribution points

networked vertical axis wind turbines

food distribution points

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urban prairie

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urban agriculture

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urban forest

ryan morrison's portfolio 2015

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