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Table of Contents
Studio Projects 1.0 Skills 2.0
Professional Experience 3.0 Travel 4.0
Leadership 5.0 Comprehensive Studio Project 6.0
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Brett Lezon, Associate ASLALandscape Designer
Address:
116 Chestnut Dr.Frankfort, IL 60423
Cell:
815.545.2197
Email:
Attending Ball State University the past fi ve years and through professional experience landscape architecture has become an important part of my life. I am persistently striving to become a better designer through study and guidance, while developing the ability to effectively communicate project ideas. My goal is to apply industriousness and steadfast enthusiasm to contribute to your fi rm’s needs.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Brett Lezon
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Studio Projects 1.0
Main Street Muncie 1.1 CERES Roof Garden 1.2
Moon Garden 1.3 Pogue’s Run Park 1.4
Albion Community Garden 1.5 Merry Lea Learning Center 1.6
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Main St. Section
Framework Plan Master Plan
Main St. Perspective
1.1
Main Street MuncieA downtown ‘green fi nger system’ will connect to the surrounding neighborhoods and enliven the businesses.
To accomplish this method, a portion of land behind the buildings situated on Main Street was allocated for open space.
A key element to the street design is the use of colors to distinguish each block.
1.2
Master Plan
Roof Garden Perspective
Roof Garden Section
CERES Roof Garden
Located atop the Energy Center labs at Ball State University, this roof garden provides an escape for students and professors.
Highlights include an elevated viewing deck to observe Shafer Tower, terraced planters along the back of the space, and a sedge planted boardwalk leading guests to tranquility.
Plants selected include plantain lilies, two-row stonecrop, weeping brown sedges, ostrich ferns, japanese maples, and vine maples.
1.3
Master Plan
Moon Garden Section
Moon Garden Section
Moon Garden
Moon gardens were used in ancient times as places of gathering for worship. This garden utilizes the quarters of the moon to shape the rooms.
Plants were chosen based on their night blooming abilities, fragrance, silvery appearance, and ornamental qualities.
Experiences range from smelling the pungent scent of fragrant columbine to viewing the illuminated moon forms at the gardens highest point, the full moon phase.
1.4
Master Plan
Pogue’s Run Park Section
Pogue’s Run Park Perspective
Pogue’s Run Park Perspective
Pogue’s Run ParkPrimary medium of the site involves vegetation. The transitions between planting zones were worked out deliberately to create a visually engaging mix.
Program elements include a three weir system acting as hydrology control, islands serve as resting areas, and water basins radiate from islands.
Generating visual interest from 1-70 was mandatory. To achieve this goal a line of Norway spruce and redbuds were planted along 1-70. Grand entrance lined with sycamores.
Team project completed by Andy Burrus, TJ Dwyer, and Brett Lezon. I was responsible for assisting in the creation of the sections and rendering the plan and sections.
1.5
Master Plan Albion Community Garden Character Sketch
Albion Community Garden Section
Albion Community GardenLocated adjacent to the Noble County Courthouse in Albion, Indiana this 1.06 acre site will become Albion’s own community garden.
Goals include improving downtown Albion’s recreation, economy, tourism, and zoning. Establishing additional green space was key in the progress.
Designed for both adults and children this community garden offers a variety of activities including an educational garden, children’s garden, and market stand.
1.6
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Centerducating For the Futuredd
Cub Lake Site Plan
Grassland Site Plan
Experiential Center:Section A
Entry to Water Learning Center
Boardwalk Across Lily Pad Pond
Entry into the Compost Center
Outdoor Environmental Art Gallery
Across the Site: Section B
Scale: 1"=30'-0"
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B. 3 Wetland Ponds with Different Interactions
C.3 Reflection Ponds Radiating from the Educational Building
D.Natural Water Filtration Systems
E.Water Educational Center
F.Boardwalk Overlooking Cub Lake
A. Outdoor Environmental Art Gallery
B. Wildflowers and Prairie Grasses
C.Compost Mound
D.Compost Learning Center
E.Grass Amphitheater
F.Compost Breakdown Learning Space
Site Plan
Amphitheater Section
Merry Lea Learning CenterDesigned to bring people together to understand environmental impacts and principles of sustainability.
Programmed spaces include a compost center, which will educate guests about composting and using recycled materials to create environmental art.
Water is a primary element within the site. The Water Education Center allows guests to view water samples through plexi-glass.
Cub Lake Perspective
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Skills 2.0
Hand Graphics 2.1 AutoCAD Drafting 2.2
Model Building 2.3 Google SketchUp 2.4
Plans 2.5 Adobe Creative Suite 2.6
Cub Lake Perspective
2.1
Night Rendering of Alley Historic Facade Elevation St. Clair Housing Design Sketch
Street Cross-Section St. Clair Housing Design Sketch
Hand Graphics
I enjoy sketching and employing hand graphics. Sketch books accompany me when I travel.
Experimentation with a variety of hand graphics is showcased above.
The sketches above were created using a variety of media including: markers, colored pencils, sign pens, and many sizes of microns.
2.2
St. Clair Housing Design Sketch
St. Clair Housing Design Sketch
Magnifi cent Amberson’s Planting Plan
Comprehensive Project Planting Plan of Active Recreation Area
AutoCAD Drafting
Beachwalk Shower Drainage
2.3
Moon Garden Model Residential Grading Model
Model Building
Model building is an important skill to showcase your designs.
The Moon Garden model (shown on left) was built primarily using a laser cutter. In addition, plant material was applied by hand.
The Residential Grading model (shown on right) was constructed by a laser cutter. Pieces were glued and assembled by hand.
2.4
Residential Grading Model
Google SketchUp
Looking North Looking North
Looking South Close-Up Looking North
SketchUp allows for quick and simple 3D digital modeling.
The images above showcase design work from the Indiana Inter Church Center immersive learning project.
Our goal was to use native plants, best management practices, and planning to obtain the Indiana Wildlife Friendly Habitat certification.
2.5
Residential Plan Sketch
Plan Sketch
Magnificent Amberson’s PlanStreetscape Plan Sketch
Plans
2.6
Adobe Creative Suite
Main St. Muncie Enlarged Plan using Photoshop
Craddock Wetland Section using Photoshop
Board Layout using Illustrator
Plan Rendering using Photoshop
Team project completed by Andrea Borkowski, Pat Stout, and Brett Lezon. As a group, we developed the layout.
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Professional Experience 3.0
Clearwater Parks & Rec. 3.1 Immersive Project 3.2
The Morton Arboretum 3.3 John Craddock Wetland 3.4
3.1
Clearwater Parks & RecreationLandscape Designer_May 2011-Sept 2011
Moccasin Lake Boardwalk
Wood Railing Section
Clearwater, Florida
Moccasin Lake is a 51-acre nature park owned and operated by the City of Clearwater. My task was to design retrofit boardwalks to replace the existing structures.
I was responsible for the design, calculation of materials, purchasing, meeting with contractor, and project management with the assistance of the Project Manager for the City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department.
Deck Section
Improvement Plan
3.1
Clearwater Parks & RecreationLandscape Designer_May 2011-Sept 2011
Wood Railing Section
Clearwater, Florida
Gulf to Bay Boulevard is one of the primary access roads to and from Clearwater. It is significant because many of the tourists, seasonal residents, and residents travel this road.
I was responsible for site inventory/analysis, drawing the existing conditions/demolition plans, irrigation plans, and planting plans for 16 medians. In addition, I developed a cost estimate. This project is state funded through the Florida Department of Transportation.
Deck Section
Improvement Plan
Existing Conditions/Demolition Plan for Median 1-2
3.1
Clearwater Parks & RecreationLandscape Designer_May 2011-Sept 2011Clearwater, Florida
Fire Station 48 Memorial Garden was designed as a ceremonial space for the firefighters of Clearwater. I was responsible for the irrigation plan, layout plan, cost estimate, and project management.
The irrigation system has 4 zones and features a spray system for the planting beds and rotors for the turf grass.
Fire Station Irrigation Plan
Fire Station 48 Memorial Garden
3.2
Immersive Learning ProjectSpring_2011
Conceptual Plan for Phase 1-2 (Tree planting + prairie)
Contemplative Garden Looking EastConceptual Plan for Phase 1 (Tree planting)
Client Presentation
Indianapolis, IN
As a class we led several design charrettes, which ultimately produced a master plan, maintenance plan, and the creation of an Indiana Certifi ed Wildlife Friendly Habitat.
Getting Directions
Client Presentation
Getting Directions
3.1
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Clearwater Parks & RecreationInternship_Summer 2010
Beachwalk Shower Trench Drain Details Lake Chautauqua Equestrian Trail System
Completed Beachwalk Shower Trench Drain
Lake Chautauqua Equestrian Parking
Clearwater, Florida
One of my initial projects, Lake Chautauqua, was to make enhancements to the master plan for a grant, design a 12 stall equestrian parking lot, and perform cost estimation.
Three of the Beachwalk showers had drainage issues. As a result, my task was to resolve the issues. I chose to design and install trench drains. Details and completed design shown above.
Lake Chautauqua Equestrian Parking
3.3
Prairie smoke doesn’t really smoke at all, of course. And Canada wild rye isn’t a drink.
As Ball State student Brett Lezon of Frankfort carries out his volunteer duties at Meadow Lake, he learns about these kinds of native plants around Meadow Lake–invaluable lessons that he will utilize in his college studies, and perhaps in his professional career. But Lezon didn’t plan to volunteer at the Arboretum; the economy made that decision for him.
Lezon, who completed his first two years of college, started off the summer hoping to find a summer j o b o r i n t e r n s h i p . However, as the national unemployment rate soared past nine percent, the chance of him finding a temporary part-time position or internship was low. “Summer jobs are scarce,” says Lezon,
A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum Fall 2009
Branches
“Out of 40 people in my class, only six got internships .” Some students, like Lezon, found a “Plan B.”
To gain work experience and develop valuable contacts, more and more s t u d e n t s b e c a m e volunteers. Lezon has been volunteering in the Arboretum Natural Resources Program. He mostly spends his time
around Meadow Lake helping with shoreline maintenance and with the planting of native species.
“He works really hard at something that will be beneficial for him in the future,” says Kim Kreiling,
Natural Resources Technician.
Lezon is taking skills he has cultivated volunteering at the Arboretum to apply in his major,
landscape architecture. By stepping out of the text book and into the field Lezon is learning about the native plants and how he can apply them to his future projects. In turn, the Arboretum gains an extra hand in areas where full staffing would be impossible.
“Without our volunteers we wouldn’t be where we are today,” says Kurt Dreisilker, Manager of Natural Resources. “There’s so much to do we couldn’t do if we didn’t have our volunteers; they assist almost every aspect of the Natural Resource Program.”
Students who couldn’t find a summer job and donate their time receive an unexpected benefit: a new understanding of the values and rewards that young adults enjoy as volunteers.
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH VOLUNTEER
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The Morton Arboretum is to collect and study trees, shrubs,
and other plants from around the world, to display them across naturally
beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow
them in ways that enhance our environment.
Our goal is to encourage the planting and conservation of trees and other
plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.
Volunteer Brett Lezon (above and left) maintains the grounds around Meadow Lake while learning about species native to Illinois.
The Morton ArboretumVolunteer_Summer 2009Lisle, Illinois
3.4
John Craddock Wetland2009-2010Muncie, Indiana
John M. Craddock Wetland Nature PreserveFinal Design Studies
Ball State UniversityCollege of Architecture and PlanningLandscape Architecture Design Build Class - Spring 2009
TEAM ONEArt MalitoBrett LezonSharon DoughertyEd DeanT. J. Dwyer
Learning Outpost (Station 6) Looking East
Learning Outpost (Station 6) Looking West
Learning Outpost (Station 6) Signage/Seating
Southern Entrance 1”=25’
Northern Entrance 1”=30’
Central Educational Area
Native Plant Suggestions Woodland Perspective
Woodland Plan 1”=5’
West Entrance 1”=15’
Group Design Studies
Character Sketch
Boardwalk Phase 1
Travel 4.0
4.1
Olympic Sculpture Park Freeway Park
Elliott Bay Gas Works Park
Seattle, WA
4.2 Portland, OR
Keller Fountain Park
Tanner Springs Park Riverfront
Stormwater Design
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Leadership 5.0
While serving as the Ball State Student Chapter ASLA President for two years I coordinated, with the help of the officers:
-Biweekly meetings-Events which include:
Applefest- flag football tournament and cookout, a BSU landscape architecture tradition
LABASH- conference for landscape architecture students held yearly at a university.
Student Advisory Board- meeting with the Chair of Landscape Architecture at Ball State to discuss current events and topics of concern.
Applefest
LABASH 2010
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Contacts
Address:
116 Chestnut Dr.Frankfort, IL 60423
Cell:
815.545.2197
Email:
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Comprehensive Studio Project 6.0
Problem/Inventory/Analysis 6.1 Concepts 6.2
Schematic Design 6.3 Master Plan 6.4
Perspectives 6.5 Sections 6.6
6.1
Harborview Center
Problem/Inventory/Analysis
The 5th year of the program at Ball State requires a research phase and comprehensive design project.
I chose my project site in Clearwater, FL. The site is comprised of Coachman Park, Harborview Center, and Bayfront Tennis Complex.
The site is adjacent to Clearwater Harbor, creating an opportunity for the site. Currently, an abundance of parking poses a strong disconnect to the neighboring context.
Strong disconnect due to parking lot, complete linear pattern
Lack of connectivity to Cleveland Street, borrow elements to unify
Strong disconnect due to parking lot, complete linear pattern
Terminate Cleveland St. at Osceola to increase water views and establish pedestrian entry
Terminate Drew St. to fishing pier, allow for a drop off area and turn around zone
Extend Pierce Blvd. to connect with Drew St., locating parking on the perimeter
Establish parking on north and south perimeter of park, allowing for views of Clearwater Harbor in center
Coachman Park
Site Analysis
Vicinity Map
6.2
The Solar Canopy Equation
Concepts
By borrowing elements from the Singapore helix bridge and the Treepods in Boston, I’ve developed a solar canopy concept.
Due to the average 240 sunny days per year in Clearwater implementing a solar generating system while linking key nodes begins to set the framework.
The solar canopy has several benefits: provides cover, artistic element, educational opportunity, remove carbon dioxide and release oxygen, and create an attractive environment.
Solar Canopy Concept
Great Lawn Solar Canopy
Solar Canopy Promenade
6.3
Schematic Design
Galleria
Looking South Toward Great Lawn
Looking Southwest
Solar Canopy Promenade
Above are a series of renderings produced in Google Sketchup Pro 8 at the schematic design stage. I enhanced the images using Photoshop.
The galleria was envisioned to attract tourists and locals which will help to keep the site lively on a consistent basis.
The great lawn, as shown on the bottom left, will be host to a variety of events including the Jazz Holiday and Sea Blues, to name a few.
6.4
Master Plan
Legend:
1_Parking/Staging Area2_Boat Slips North3_Boat Slips South4_Clearwater Harbor5_Great Lawn/Bandshell6_Rec. Space/Vendor/Staging7_Water Feature8_Gathering Space9_Bosque10_Solar Canopy Promenade11_Central Active Quad12_Bayfront Tennis Complex13_Parking14_City Hall15_Boardwalk/Pinellas Trail Ext.16_Galleria17_Urban Oasis18_Clearwater Public Library19_Restrooms20_Residential Tower21_Mixed-Use22_Housing23_Mixed-Use24_Underground Parking25_Pond26_Memorial Causeway
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Bandshell/Great Lawn
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Bandshell/Great Lawn at Night
View Looking East
Urban Oasis at Night
6.6
Sections
Section B: Boat Slips to Clearwater Public Library Looking North
Section A: Parking to Galleria and Solar Canopy System
Section C: Boardwalk Looking West toward Clearwater Harbor
Key Words:-Dynamic-Transitional-Anchors
Key Words:-Entertainment-Accessible-Connective
Key Words:-Linear-Diverse-Active
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