Christopher Charles Chomer Concepts, Process, and Design

Track List

Dark Side of the Crescent - Fall 2012 Crescent Lake Development, College Station, TX

Junction Days - January 2013 Junction Development, College Station, TX

Belize That - Spring 2012 Marine Biology Research Center, Ambergis Caye, Belize

Building the Beat - Spring 2012 - Spring 2013 Jacob’s Residence, Austin, TX (Construction Documents)

Mixed Use Center, Austin, TX (Construction Documents)

The Many Hats that I Wear Résumé

Just as music can help shape a person’s experience in life, a landscape and its design can

help in the exact same way. It can inspire, create

a feeling, and provide the framework for a person’s

fondest memories and experiences. As a

musician, writing and performing music has

provided exhilaration and excitement through

the course of my life. Music is intended to be enjoyed and experienced by all, musicians and listeners

alike. Landscape Architecture provides the

same feelings that music does, and I take that same approach when I solve a design problem.

Dark Side of the Crescent - Crescent Lake Development

Dark Side of the Crescent - Crescent Lake Development

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1.) GIS Research and creation of suitability maps aid in the smart and sustainable development practices at Crescent Lake.

2.) Master Land Use Plan for Crescent Lake.

3.) Ten Acre Small Scale Design of Multi Use Development serves as a community center for the entire site.

4.) Quarter mile radii (.25 Miles) extending from each tract of Multi-Use Devleopment highlight the walkability and connectivity of the entire development.

5.) Illustration of order of the site development highlights how user and resident needs can be met without leaving the site.

6.) Greenways within the site are highlighted in order to illustrate the use of Passive Recreation as a corridor for safe active transportation.

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15’ Wide Skywalk

Tree Alcoves WithFlexible Seating

Vertical GrowthFocal Point

Extensive Green Roof

Intensive RoofGarden With

Shade Structure

Stepped Fountain

Raised Seating& Plaza Area

The Crescent Lake Development in College

Station, TX is a planned unit development that

includes land uses ranging from a middle school to multi-use commercial development. Designed with sustainability and the human experience in mind, GIS research was conducted

in order to encourage smart development.

1.) One-Acre Design of the Crescent Plaza, the community highlight of the development.

2.) Section Cut of the Crescent Plaza

Design, Rendering, Research and Teamwork with a group of Two

Programs Used: Photoshop, InDesign, Google SketchUp, AutoCAD, ArcMap (GIS), Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, & Excel

Junction Days - Junction Development

1.) Active Recreation

Dog Park Ampitheatre

S. College Avenue

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Arts District

Outdoor Plaza Roundabout

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1.) Entire Site Plan Highlights the connectivity within the site. Some areas of interest within the site are the Dog Park, Ampitheatre Space, Arts District, Greenway, and an Open Plaza.

2.) Land Use Diagram for Junction. This Diagram illustrates how the greenway unites the variety of land uses within the site.

3.) Enlarged plan view of the Open Plaza. This space serves a variety of uses, and allows for local businesses and individual vendors to set up their kiosks throughout the day.

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Legend - Land Use DiagramMixed-Use Commercial:

Big Box Commercial:

Multi-Use Service Oriented:

Existing Residential - Dorm:

Museum/Public Access:

Hotel:

Junction in College Station, TX is a corridor revitalization of the Northgate Business District. The main focus and goal of this project was to

encourage high density development and

the creation of a new downtown for College Station, TX. This project was facilitated by the firm

Design Workshop for “Design Week,” a high-paced kickoff event for the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning.

Design, Rendering, Research and Leadership of a team of Ten - This Project was presented to Bryan, College Station, University Officials, and members of TxDOT

Programs Used: ArcMap (GIS), Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word & Powerpoint

Belize That - Marine Biology Research Center

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The Marine Biology Research Center in

Ambergis Caye, Belize is an interdisciplinary project done in conjunction with an Architecture studio at Texas A&M University. The goal was to

provide living and research space for ten to twelve marine biologists that would be working there.

1.) Perspective of the interior courtyard of the Research Center Complex

2.) Preliminary sketches and inspiration from which to base design.

Design, Rendering, and Teamwork with a group of Four

Programs Used: AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint

Building the Beat - Construction Documentation

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1.) Grading Plan of a Mixed Use Center in Austin, TX. The plan takes a proposed rain garden and bioswale into account.

2.) Detail of a 4’ Retaining Wall for the Jacob’s Residence in Austin, TX. The wall is part of a second-floor outdoor terrace that cuts into the existing grade.

3.) Detail of a Post-Ground Connection for the Jacob’s Residence in Austin, TX. The connection is for a wood deck extending from the facade of the house.

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1.) Planting Plan for a Mixed Use Center in Austin, TX. Plant selection was based on the grading plan and water usage.

2.) Detail of Concrete Stairs for the Jacob’s Residence in Austin, TX. The stairs account for a grade change of 9 feet. The stair wall accounts for the adjacent slope on site.

3.) Detail of a Porous Pavers for a Mixed Use Center in Austin, TX. The detail shows the transition from porous brick pavers to porous concrete.

Building The Beat - Construction Documentation

The Many Hats That I Wear - Résumé

ExperienceDepartment of Recreational Sports, Texas A&M University January 2010 – Present

Intramural Supervisor - Manage nightly intramural sports contests, special events, officials, and facilities for intramural sports - Lead a staff of 50-60 officials including scheduling, training, and evaluating - Serve as an on site supervisor and report all activity and incidents back to the main intramural office - Resolve conflict during intramural contests over rule interpretations and enforcement - Provide customer service to more than 200 participants on a nightly basis - Enforce all Departmental and University policies and procedures in order to ensure safety and security of participants and spectators - Oversee all equipment used during nightly activities and help control inventory - Serve as secondary provider of First Aid/CPR as back up to EMT staff

Intramural Official - Facilitate and officiate intramural sports contests on a nightly basis for intramural sports - Ensure that all participants have the proper equipment to safely participate - Provide direct customer service to more than 50 participants on a nightly basis - Enforce all Departmental and University policies and procedures in order to promote safety of the participants

Fish Camp March 2010 – September 2012

Chairperson - Plan and facilitate an extended orientation program for 100 incoming freshman students at Texas A&M University - Oversee a group of individuals during this extended orientation program to ensure that they are properly representing the university and upholding the mission and values of the organization - Coordinate and facilitate multiple day and weekend-long training and work sessions for members of the organization - Conduct an interview and review process of over 1,700 prospective members in order to select 24 - Provide regular performance evaluations throughout time of membership, and facilitate discussion with membership in order to increase performance - Facilitate bi-weekly meetings to aid in the development of the membership of the organization - Lead a team in order to facilitate the arrival and departure of 500-600 new students, 144 counselors and 12 chairpersons being transported to and from Palestine, TX - Serve as a secondary provider of First Aid/CPR as a back up to EMT staff on site in Palestine, TX - Plan and coordinate teambuilding trips, and prepare means for mitigating all potential risks of the trip

Counselor - Facilitate a group of incoming Texas A&M University freshmen and lead them through an extended orientation program - Provide a network of acceptance for the freshmen, and serve as a resource of knowledge regarding classes, campus, and college life

Texas A&M ASLA Student Chapter April 2012 – Present

Career Fair Chairperson - Coordinate and Plan Career Fair for the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University - Serve as a student liaison to Landscape Architecture firms from major cities located in Texas and also in the Southeast Region of the United States - Coordinate and plan office visits for students to encourage interaction with professionals - Facilitate bi-weekly meetings for the Texas A&M ASLA Student Chapter - Serve as a resource for students that desire to seek internships or hired positions with Landscape Architecture firms post-graduation

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