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Early UVA

Project Archetypes

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4th Year Parks Project Archetypes

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4th Year Integrations Project Archetypes

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5th Year/2nd year Masters Landscape Studio Projects

Archetypes

radiolariaradiolaria

Lightbridge looking towards mixed-use historic district

aperture cresta study of self-sustaining micro-ecological systems in aspect-driven architecture

This project is centered on the idea of creating semi-subterranean microsystems, or pores, in a park-like setting to preserve cur-rent ecologic habitats, introduce new habitats, and adaptively reuse the site to make a defi nitive connection between nature and its historic heritage.

A chief focus of the project is the idea of autopoiesis, which is a form of productive landscape system capable of reproducing and maintaining itself. The idea of a self-sustaining habitat with minimal maintenance is benefi cial to most communities. A series of porous, triangular landforms with strategically placed apertures can help to create spaces that can be both occupied and educational.

There are three additive landforms (upland microforest, lowland light bridge, and iparian subterranean cavern) which rise out of the topographic landscape and become interesting nodes within the park.

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haeckel cyrtoidea

the esplanadethe esplanade

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Precedents

Concept Strategy PartiParti

The site is split into The site is split into two unique zones for two unique zones for passive and active passive and active recreation spaces. recreation spaces.

CRESTS + APERTURES were created to examine conditions above and below the ground, as well as how light could fall into a space at a variety of angles. This was the key exploration in examining the idea of micro-habitats.

Horizontal Circulation

Vertical Circulation

Rail Circulation

Egress Points

Viewsheds

Trails

Upland Habitat

Lowland Habitat

Riparian Habitat

Mixed Use + Passive

Mixed Use + Active

Program

Site CirculationSite Circulation

Habitats

PoresMicro-Habitat Apertures

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Crests and lightbridge rising up over historical site | North.

Typical overhang of pore modules | West.

Waterfront detail of docks and seating area.

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