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Olmsted Park - A Restoration Proposal

Dinosaur Way Thematic Trail

Live Work Play - Mixed Use Neighborhood

Ribbons for Enlivening

Earth (co)housing

Technical Drawings

Mapping and Contextualizing

Graphic Design

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R E

A B O U T M E

IS THE LENS THROUGH

WHICH I LEARNED TO SEE

EACH ENVIRONMENT’S

INHERENT QUALITIES.

BY COMBINING

SUSTAINABILITY AND

PRACTICALITY, LA BRINGS

SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO

LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

NATURE AND ART, I TRY

TO INTEGRATE THESE

ELEMENTS INTO MY

DESIGNS IN WAYS THAT

EMPHASIZE SIMPLICITY.

V I S I O N S &G O A L SI INTEND TO ESTABLISH

LONG-TERM TIES WITH

A FIRM, AND MOVE INTO

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ROLES AS THEY BECOME

AVAILABLE.

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P R O J E C T S

DESIGN

Restoration -A

The Olmsted Park in Boston a Brookline, Massa-

chusetts, was an original Frederick Law Olmsted

Design. A century ago, there were expansive pasto-

ral views, a classic promenade and “a chain of pic-

turesque fresh-water ponds, alternating with at-

tractive natural groves and meads.” Since then, the

park has fallen into disrepair. The present project

has the goal to restore Olmsted views for the park

while designing for 21st century needs.

P R O P O S A L

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fig. 2. existing conditions plan

fig. 1. existing conditions axon

C I R C U L A T I O N

H Y D R O L O G Y

V E G E T A T I O N

T R A N S I T I O N S

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proposed design

Restores historical fresh-

water ponds, pastoral expanse

and views, as well as smooth

transitions in between spaces.

The new design will allow

for environmental education

programs to be carried at the

park.

fig. 3. proposed design axon

fig. 4. proposed design plan

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D E S T I N A T I O N S

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The project identified destinations

that contained resources on dinosaur

history and footprint geology. One

of them is the Great Falls Discovery

Center illustrated below.

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thematic trail

D I N O S A U R W A Y

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The Connecticut River Valley

is a hot spot for dinosaur

footprints thanks to its bedrock

geology. A trail that connects

dinosaur print resources along

the valley was envisioned.

Elements that tie the trail

together are important to keep

visitors engaged and provide

context to an amazing story.

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fig. 7. thematic wayfinding signage for the trail

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M I X E D - U S E N E I G H B O R H O O DThe Town of Amherst’s

Downtown is in need of

expansion. Residents also

struggle with the lack of

housing options available.

This proposal for a

residual plot, neighboring

downtown Amherst,

combines housing, places

for business to thrive

and spaces to entertain

Amherst residents and

visitors alike.fig. 8. amphitheater and entertainment plaza

fig. 9. proposed design plan: integration between land and structures

entertainment

plaza

roof garden contemplative

pathamphitheater

play area

semi-private

lawns

stormwater pond

vegetation buffer

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live work playfig. 8. amphitheater and entertainment plaza

fig. 10. concept diagram

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p e r s p e c t i v e s a n d s u s t a i n a b i l i t y

p e r m e a b l e p a v e r s

g r e y w a t e r i r r i g a t i o n

l i g h t s h e l v e s

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L i n d e r a b e n z o i n

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l i t t l e b l u e s t e mS c h i z a c h y r i u m s c o p a r i u m

S y m p h yo t r i c h u m n o v a e - a n g l i a e

H e l e n i u m a u t u m n a l e

w i n t e r b e r r y

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fig. 11. seasonal planting schedule

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S M O O T HT R A N S I T I O N S

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Providing an integrated user experience was

the main goal of this project. Working with

an architecture student, my group ensured

we created smooth transitions in between

buildings and the landscape. Here you can

see a contemplative path mounded to access

a roof plaza. fig. 11. seasonal planting schedule

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enlivening

R I B B O N S F O R

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As a post-industrial city struggling to recover its’ economy,

Springfield, MA displays a plethora of opportunities for

citizens and students to engage and revitalize residual

spaces. This project had the goal to enliven a forgotten

alley with the help of local students. A ribbon curtain was

envisioned and created and residents enjoyed a bit of color

amongst a grey downtown.

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Earthships are radically

sustainable houses that are

designed to be 100% off-

grid. Joining the concept

of Cohousing, a type of

intentional community, and

Earthships, I envisioned a

progressive neighborhood

to take place in Western

Massachusetts and serve as its’

first off-grid neighborhood.

earth (co)housing fig. 18. existing site

fig. 20. neighborhood unit and perspective

fig. 21. process

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A warm grass meadow

provides a myriad of

colors and enhances

wildlife habitat.

earth (co)housing fig. 19. proposed design

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D R A W I N G S

G R A D I N G P L A N

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T H R O U G H C O N N E C T I C U T

A R C G I S & I N D E S I G N

MAPPING

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graphics to highlight the

individuality and creativity

of each client.

Combining photography

and InDesign, I create

aesthetically-pleasing

GRAPHICDESIGN

P H O T O G R A P H Y

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Stefanie Jordao@stefaniejordao

Feminine, eclectic and bright. I like to highlight diversity and embrace uniqueness through fashion. I’d be thrilled to partner with you to mutually

strengthen our goals.Let’s talk!

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/stefaniejordao

@stefaniejordao

stefaniejordao.com

stefaniejordao@gmail.com

(989) 615 4226

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A promotional flier, or an

one-page portfolio, invites

fashion-lovers to follow a

style guru.

Recurring colors and

an attractive display

emphasize the uniqueness

of the fashionista.

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Thank you

CONTACT

(989) 4928674

I N F O

jordao1emilie@gmail .com

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