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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 U R B A N D E S I G N
contact info: danielstevenmeier@gmail.com 513.314.4941contact info: danielsttevveenmmeier@@ggmmail.ccomm 55133.3314.499411D A N I E L S . M E I E RMLA Student Portfolio Knowlton School Of Architecture 2009-2012
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.”- Albert Einstein
D A N I E L S . M E I E R1021 West Webster Chicago, IL 60614PHONE: 513.314 .4941danielstevenmeier@gmail.com
O n l i n e P o r t f o l i o :http://dmeier109.wix.com/meier
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e du c ati on OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . June 2012 • MLA - Master of Landscape Architecture• Accredited Program in Landscape Architecture within Knowlton School of Architecture, College of
EngineeringOHIO UNIVERSITY . June 2009• BS - Bachelors of Science in Urban and Regional Planning w/ Minor in Business
Seeking employment opportunity within fi rm or organization, and utilize my skills while challenging and enhancing my capabilities.
ex p er i e n c e OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP . 2010• Facilitated and participated in urban design charrette• Obtained valuable experience in oral and graphic communication skills• Worked with variety of practitioners including designers, developers, and planners
DAN DRUFFEL, INCORPORATED . 2008• Worked in the fi eld in the construction of residential and commercial landscapes• Obtained experience in interpreting site plans and the construction of projects• Gained horticulture knowledge and learned about materials and elements.
s of t w a re + s k i l l s• AutoCAD• Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign • Rhino 3D and Grasshopper Plug-In• Google SketchUp• Autodesk 3D StudioMax• ESRI ArcGIS (census data and basic mapping) • Urban Analysis• Hand Sketching and diagramming• Physical Models • Master Planning• Conceptual/ Schematic Design • Design Development • Construction Documents• Grading • Site Design• Micosoft Offi ce• Graphic and Oral Communication• Self-Suffi cient and Researcher
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MASTERS THESIS PUBLICATION . 2012• “Generative Modeling as a tool in Urban Riverfront Design; An Exploration of Parametric Design in
Landscape Architecture”; May, 2012 • Available at: http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi/Meier%20Daniel%20Steven.pdf?osu1338355682
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY . STUDY ABROAD RECIPIENT . Summer 2011• Selected to participate in seminar and study abroad program in 8 countries in Europe• Field analysis on sustainable urban design• Collaborated with team on sustainable urban design booklet
SELECTED WORK FROM URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP . 2010 . KSA GALLERYc ont ac t s
Deborah Georg - Associate Professor at KSAAdvisor for Th esis Project614-292-8354 georg.1@osu.edu
Jesus Lara, PhD. - Assistant Professor at KSA Study Abroad Administrator614-292-7452 lara.13@osu.edu
Jacob Boswell - Assistant Professor at KSA 614-292-4526 boswell.33@osu.eduMember of NCAA Division I football program while receiving my undergraduate degree. I enjoy public
engagement and interacting with people, photography, and the outdoors. I also have an interest in emergent design technologies, as well as cooking and eating ethnic / cultural foods.
O n l i n e P o r t f o l i o :http://dmeier109.wix.com/meier
D A N I E L S . M E I E R1021 West Webster Chicago, IL 60614PHONE: 513.314 .4941danielstevenmeier@gmail.com
Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture The Ohio State University 2009-2012
Bachelor of Science Urban and Regional Planningw/ Business MinorOhio University 2005-2009
As long as I can remember, I have always loved conversing with people and engaging in the environment. As a kid I oft en spent time building and manipulating my surroundings with friends, which included creatively thinking of new ways to design and construct our next fort or creek dam. It was during my teen years I discovered I had a curiosity and liking for geometry and the relationships of shapes. It was these early realizations of traits and interests of mine that led to an unfolding passion in landscape architecture and urban planning/design.
In my personal time I enjoy trying and cooking new foods, experiencing new places and new people for what they are, and the outdoors. I also enjoy learning new innovative emergent design technologies, and how they can be applied to the design process and possibilities.
A B O U T M E
Education . Balance . Eat . Cook . Travel . Publish . Engage . Socialize . Collegiate Athletics .
urban park systemPresidio, San Francisco Bluff Design
therapeutic landscapePrairie Grove Children Retreat
competition entry (submission Jan.15, 2013)[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA: Open Ideas
civic / community revitalization Weinland Park Boulevard
urban park Weinland Park Site Design
urban renewal Abandoned Ford-Graham Site (constructed wetland research)
travel abroad Europe Urban Analysis
master’s thesis (published work)Generative Modeling Exploration: Urban Riverfront Design
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[Complete Student Works seen on Website] http://dmeier109.wix.com/meier
week 1
ANALYSIS• identify• context• scale
week 2
RESEARCH• precedents• typologies• program
week 3 - week 4
SCHEMATIC DESIGN• concepts• sketch• diagram
STUDIO PROCESS (9 week schedule)
week 5 - week 7
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT• materials/ elements• spatially defi ne• mechanics
week 8 - week 9
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (various projects)• details/ sheet sets• grading• specifi cations
C O N T E N T S
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Ecological ConnectionsViewshed ConnectionsMain Post Historical Connections
URBAN PARK SYSTEM - Presidio Bay, San Francisco
[RE]CONNECTBelow: conceptual sketches illustrating large scale gestures of connection
PROJECT 1
analysis / concept
While working with principals from the San Francisco based fi rm, SurfaceDesign Inc., I questioned issues of isolation and disconnect. Th ese were the concerns that helped formulate a concept and proposal that had a design goal to re-connect the bay and its surrounding context.
Th e design strategy is to build large scale connections that allow for an intertwined system of recreation, ecology, and civic life that creates a healthy and vibrant bay area.
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Studies were done to understand the geological processes and formation of coastal bluff s. Th ese processes were then used to conceptualize the constructed bluff idea for the design.
schematic design
URBAN PARK SYSTEM - Presidio Bay, San Francisco
Circulation (gateway connections) Hydrology (imitates natural bluff water fl ow) Ecology + Vegetation (native)
CONSTRUCTED FORM
[DE]CONSTRUCTED FORM
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schematic design
Renderings were made by drawing site plan in 2D model space and moving contours at elevations in AutoCAD 3d model space. Views were projected and then photoshopped. Production took approx. 24 hours.
Garden Space over Doyle Drive Tunnel Perspective Dune/ Ecological Area Perspective
Birds Eye View Site Plan
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master plan / schematic design
Th e retreat was to be located along the Hoover Dam Reservoir in Columbus, Ohio. Th e project covered SD, DD, and CD phases, while working with principals from the Columbus based fi rm, MKSK.
Th e concept for the plaza was to provide a transitional experience in which visitors have moments of refl ection as they enter and exit the retreat center.
MASTER PLAN DIAGRAM
PROJECT 2
THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE - Prairie Grove Children’s Retreat
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planting scheme: bamboo shrub, cherry dogwood, bald cypress, and paper birch trees hardscape: ceder wood decking and pea gravelSWM and grading: depressed bamboo beds lined with growth control barriers and HDPE plastic
Sheet SetLayout and Materials L.1Grading L.2Planting L.3Layout/ Materials Enlargement L.4
Planting Enlargement L.5Planting/ SWM Details L.6Structural Details L.7
design development
THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE - Prairie Grove Children’s Retreat
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construction documents
Sheet SetLayout and Materials L.1Grading L.2Planting L.3Layout/ Materials Enlargement L.4
Planting Enlargement L.5Planting/ SWM Details L.6Structural Details L.7
THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE - Prairie Grove Children’s Retreat
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[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA
SITE 2: LEE AND JOHNSONDesign Goals- Create unique entertainment and cultural venues with stong sense-of-place of Arcadian and Creole Culture- High density mixed-use development with opportunties for small and local businesses growth- Link site with micro-climate corridor to reduce heat for increased outdoor and public engagement- Provide suffi cient mixed-income housing
competition entry
- AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D StudioMax, and Photoshop were used for projections and renderings.
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[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA
competition entry
LEFT: Researchiing Arcadian and Creole architecture helped develop the concept of integrating “porchscapes” into the design
U.S. Census Bureau Demographics; Lafayette, LA (2011)
Housing Units 94,718Home ownership rate 64%Housing in multi unit structures (%) 22.00Persons/household 2.5Households 84,594avg. yearly income ($) 27,808Household income 48,591% below poverty 16
Total population = 224,390unemployment rate = 4.2population growth = 9.4
population density (per sq. mile) = 2,316
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competition entry
[IMAGINE DOWNTOWN]LAFAYETTE, LA
M I C R O - C L I M A T E C O R R I D O R
wood deck boardwalk(slight elevation-1’)
micro-climaterecreation mixed with
small business venue
housing and commercial developments(mixed-income)
Wetland (SWM)
Plaza Space
Parking behind mixed-use developments with micro-climates
Green Roof / Urban Garden
Community Church
Micro-Climate Corridor /Boardwalk• reduce heat• increase outdoor / public activity• increase mobility and access• environmental benefi ts / education
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competition entry
CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES• shared street space• create safe and accessible streets• multi-Mode transportation network• increase public Realm
Culture, Heritage, and Identity...BON APPETIT!
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS• small business growth for local economy• suffi cient mixed-income housing• create diverse demographic for community
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CIVIC / COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION - Weinland Park
During a workshop charrette with the community of Weinland Park, residents expressed the need for safe and adequate walkable routes to work destinations, as well as other amenities in the surrounding neighborhoods.
In collaboration with students,developers, plannners, and designers, I proposed a streetscape concept that was integrated into a comprehensive masterplan design.
Community Concerns From Workshop - pedestrian safety- dangerous intersections- “unpleasant” walks- lack of connection to East-West context
context connections
HIGH DENSITY HOUSINGMEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING
COMMERCIAL USE
OPEN SPACE
LAND USE MAPPINGshared streets
safe intersections
PROJECT 3
• GREEN GATEWAYS AND CORRIDORS• IMPROVED EAST-WEST CONNECTIONS• IMPROVED SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING• REVITALIZED HOUSING• RAILS TO TRAILS
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workshop charrette / plan
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urban design
1 Wagenbrenner Housing Developments2 Elementary School / Community Center3 “Shared” Streets4 Neighborhood Grocery Plaza5 Neighborhood Gateways6 Rails and Trails
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CIVIC / COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION - Weinland Park
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URBAN SITE DESIGN - Weinland Park / Community Center
[Re]Envisioning the Community Center intends to enhance the entire community. Th e idea emerged out of the need for a functional landscape, and a socio-cultural identity for the neighborhood. Th e design goal was to provide a dynamic space with an educational, ecological, and recreational overlay that is sustainable for the whole community and all its users.
Design Goals and Objectives- create iconic and socio-cultural landscape- design playful and safe landscape for kids- incorporate stormwater management- integrate sustainable elements
PROJECT 4
Below: system and value diagrams
concept / system research
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schematic design
URBAN SITE DESIGN - Weinland Park / Community Center
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schematic designhydrologylandforms
Rhino 3D was used for views, landforms, surface textures, and structures. Sections were than cut from 3D model. Graphics and production time was approximately 18 hours for all renderings.
Th e braiding and undulating system uses various materials that negotiate and help program the space.
circulation
URBAN SITE DESIGN - Weinland Park / Community Center
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wetland typologies research
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wetland operational research
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URBAN RENEWAL / ADAPTIVE REUSE - Ford Graham Site
schematic design
Th e concept evolved from a realization that abandonment is a process that many sites sustain, and should have the ability to adapt and reshape. Th e wetland research was applied to the site with use of recycled materials proposed to construct pathways and seating elements.
Physical and Digital study models were used to understand and form ideas to build a relationship between the building and outdoor space.
ABANDON
RE-PROGRAM
ADAPT
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PROJECT 5
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STUDY ABROAD - Analysis of Sustainability in European Cities
In 2011, I was selected as a participant in the study abroad program in Western Europe. Th e purpose of the trip was to examine and analyze sustainable urban design, and submit a booklet providing an in depth analysis of the conditions and dimensions in these urban settings.
Th ough constant analysis was done throughout the entire trip, my focused case studies analysis was Amsterdam, Netherlands. Th e four urban conditions studied were a plaza, a commercial street, a neighborhood, and a housing district.
Each study examined the dimensions of morphological, visual, and social realms that considered access, safety, and other aspects of planning and design.
Case Studies
Field Analysis
Collaborative
urban analysis
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller
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Connectivity Dimension
Morphological Dimension
Rembrandt Platz, or Rembrandtplein Square, is a plaza that was constructed using the materials of the the old city port in 1668. Th is area of Amsterdam was initially developed as a dairy and butter market, but has become a popular public space that acts as a centralized site in the city.
Th e organization and footprint of these spaces are highly dense, with a tram providing access along the northern boundary of the site. Th e space allows for seasonal transformations in which diff erent activities occur in the space.
urban plaza
REMBRANDT PLATZ
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commercial street
DAMRAK STREET
Coined the “Red Carpet” of Amsterdam, Damrak Street is the primary street that connects people from Central Station to the rest of Amsterdam. Th is street is mixed use and is full of activity, while fi lled with numerous hotels, souvenir shops , pubs, and museums. Damrak is known for its fl ashy and unique street furniture that fi lls the sidewalks, and a popular destination for visitors and tourists.
Aft er visting this street, it is a good example of a transportation network that accomadates all forms of travel, and increases mobility which supports a healthy public realm.
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neighborhood
JORDAAN
Dense Residential UnitsOpen Space Areas
Streets and Canals
Lynch’s Elements Diagram
Once a crowded slum, Jordaan has been converted to one of the more beautiful and tranquil areas in Amsterdam. Compared to other areas of the city, Jordaan possesses an alternative and “carefree” identity which is great for a relaxed environment.
Th is community includes art studios, galleries, monumental buildings, and inner courtyards called “hofj es”. Th e peaceful and friendly attitude was commonly expressed by many of the locals.
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housing district
EASTERN HARBOR DISTRICT
Figure Ground Housing Units
Circulation Diagram
Connectivity to City
Located along the IJ River, the harbor space serves as a vital and useful area for many housing developments in Amsterdam. Th e urban fabric and character of the Eastern Harbor District embraces the meaning of modern architecture and urban renewal. Circulation and organization is designed to give pedestrians and bikers access surrounding centralized public space.
While housing developments were abundant, innovative, and mixed-income, mixed-use development was low. Th is created minimal to an almost nonexistent public engagement and social environment.
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PHOTOJOURNAL
Zurich, Switzerland
Roma, Italy
Amsterdam, Holland
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Swiss Alps
Zollverein Complex Essen, Germany
Barcelona, Spain
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MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design”
Th e complete thesis document was published by Ohiolink and is available for public viewing at: http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi/Meier%20Daniel%20Steven.pdf?osu1338355682
My graduate thesis project investigated and evaluated generative modeling as a design tool in an urban riverfront system, and the design experience inherent in the process. Th e study methodology: (1) researches the fundamental background of generative modeling through literature review (2) minimizes the variables in the design process by identifying the urban riverfront typologies and HSW standards applicable to urban riverfront design (3) identifi es an urban riverfront site to test the generative modeling design process (4) generates parametric algorithms from the standards applicable to urban riverfront path design (derived from the identifi ed typologies and HSW criteria) (5) analyzes the site for attractors, detractors and ambiguous elements (6) concludes with analysis and discussion of both the resulting urban riverfront design iterations and the generative modeling design experience
4 typolgies extracted from case studies
left: Louisville Waterfront Case Study
1) Access Paths 2) Belvederes 3) Promenades 4) Switchbacks
Louisville Waterfront belvedere conditions
Connecting8 ft.
Occupying Space16 ft.
Occupying Space16 ft.
Constraint Space26 ft.
Occupying Space30 ft.
Connecting8 ft.
Connecting20 ft.Connecting
8 ft.Occupying Space90 ft.
Constraint Space80 ft.
Connecting8 ft.
Sculpture Park belvedere conditions
Occupying Space36 ft.Occupying Space
50 ft.Connecting12 ft.
water’s edge
methodology / research
Right: Sculpture Park Section Studies
GRADUATE THESIS
Typologies
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test site and application
Th e test site was along the riverfront in the downtown area of Columbus, Ohio. Th is site was selected based on accessible fi les, as well as the potential for a diverse range of generated design outcomes.
A fi eld analysis was performed and then projected into Rhino-3D model space. A (adjustable) system was then created by the grasshopper plug-in.
connections and attractor areas constraint areas slope and views
connections and attractor points
direct connections to connection points
path system generated by grasshopper
Field AnalysisMASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design”
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HSW criteria and algorithms
Health, Safety, and Welfare standards were identifi ed as quantifi able parameters to be plugged into the generative algorithms.
Once these criterian were plugged in, the algorithms could be used to generate and rapidly evaluate numerous outputs, while also seeing direct relationships between the design geometries.
MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design”
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Iterations were generated, documented, and evaluated based on components in the algorithm. Iterations that did not meet HSW Standards were dismissed, while the ones that did meet standards were kept as possible designs.
Designers now have the ability to engage in an interactive process of simultaneously exploring and evaluating models based on regulations or criteria that may exist.
iterations and evaluations
Above: preferred design iterations that met identifi ed HSW standards
MASTERS THESIS - “Generative Modeling on Urban Riverfront Design”
contact info: danielstevenmeier@gmail.com 513.314.4941
D a n i e l S . M e i e r
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