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L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R EPORTFOLIO
E M I L I E J O R D A O
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
fig. 5
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
C h e l o n e g l a b r a
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
N e w E n g l a n d a s t e r
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t u r t l e h e a d
s p i c e b u s h
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c o m p r e s s e d h e m p
s u s t a i n a b l e m a t e r i a l s
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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fig. 8
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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fig. 13 fig. 14
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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
fig. 20. neighborhood unit and perspectiveP A G E 2 1
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D R A W I N G S
G R A D I N G P L A N
TECHNICAL+
B O O K L E T
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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!
18.4K+
/stefaniejordao
@stefaniejordao
stefaniejordao.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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