student portfolio - kevin wojtas
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Selected works from undergraduate study of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois.TRANSCRIPT
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Downtown
Shelter
Krannert
Competition
Illinois[[email protected]]
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Kevin Wojtas
Education
Professional Experience
Activities
2026 W. Pierce Ave Apt. 08
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mariani Landscape
BLA Student Advisor
ASLA Student Chapter Treasurer August 2011 - May 2012
August 2011 - May 2012
Balanced checking account and ensured proper designation of funds
Appointed by faculty to attend bi-weekly meetings regarding departmental issues
Becker Works, Ltd.
May 2011-August 2011
Summer 2005-2010
Lake Bluff, IL
Chicago, IL
Interned as a construction and installation specialist
Installed tile and counter topsWorked as on-site translator company’s employeesHandled all questions and concerns of construction site managers
Worked as part of a residential landscape construction teamInstalled landscape features based on company drawings and designer recommendations
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Site Engineering, Community Design, Planting Design, Introduction to GIS, General Engineering, Midwestern History, Woody Plants, Ancient Roman History
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Premiere, ArcGIS, Land F/X
Software
Course Work
May 2012
Chicago, IL 60622 773.355.9867 [email protected]
In the winter of 2009 the Metropolitan Building in downtown Champaign, IL burnt to the ground. The historic building left a void in a growing cultural center.
This proposed small park would aim to serve as downtown Champaign’s largest and most popular meeting place. Located in the center of downtown the park would link several distinct streets, each filled with a variety of shops and bars.
The park echoes the three ecosystems present in Illinois before settlement: Prairie, Savannah, and Forest. The layout of hardscape mimics human skeletal structure creating a link between the natural and built environments.
Programs: AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Photoshop
Location: Champaign, IL
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Ulmus ‘Morton’ provides a dense canopy along the neighboring properties allowing for cooler temperatures along building walls. This forested respite would be ideal for a mid-summer reading or meeting place.
A native shade and sun prairie mix can attract butterflies and beneficial insects which could help pollinate the surrounding urban gardens. Seating consists of Indiana limestone which “rises” from the ground. The seating is set at a 3 feet high while the pavement ranges from level to 2.5 feet high, providing a variety of seating heights.The beds within the seating can be planted with local vegetables, wildflowers, or even small trees if more shade is desired.
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Ulmus ‘Morton’
Wildflowers,Shrubs, or Edibles
Shade and Partial Shade Prairie Mix
Full Sun Prairie Mix
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Recycled Brick Pavement
Indiana Limestone Seating
Fly Ash Concrete Walkways
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Dovetail Wood Connection
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Constructing a shelter to be sited in Champaign County can present significant challenges. Variable wind, temperatures, and a moderately warm summer and bitterly cold winter all factor into the decision to make an all season shelter. Located at the University of Illinois’ Arboretum the shelter is constructed of wooden 6x6s and connected through a continuous stainless steel frame. The awning on the shelter provides shade during rain events and intense sunlight and the open nature of the structure allows wind to pass through while decreasing the speed of the wind. The orientation of the shelter allows for maximum exposure to sunlight in the morning hours and minumum exposure from noon onwards.
Location: Champaign, IL
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Shade Concept
Color ConceptDrainage
Grade Concept
The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts features a multi-leveled design which incorporates a large gravel rooftop. The rooftop is rarely used by students or visitors and only serves to delay stormwater runoff.
The University of Illinois could potentially use the KCPA’s rooftop as a research facility for Midwestern greenroofs. Beyond research the greenroof can also serve as a respite for students and certain sections can promote moods through color and views.
Plant selections are based on potentially suitable plants for Midwestern greenroofs. A list of 66 plants (Page 10) was used for this project but could be expanded to over 200. Planter heights are based on proximity to drains (shortest at drain) and soil depths are based on proximity to drains (deepest soil at drain).
Programs: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator
Location: University of Illinois
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Allium stellatum
Penstemon hirsutus
Aquilegia canadensis
Ruellia humilis
Huechera americana
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Purple
Pink
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Pale Violet
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Height Flower Color Tested Notes Example Main ColorLeavesSoil DepthSpecies Name
Sempervivum calcareum
Sempervivum tectorum
Sempervivum tectorum ‘Sunset’
White tips
Red Green
Maroon TipsNone
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The layout of the greenroof is inspired by nursery plant rotation. As plants get used in projects, they leave a void in the greenhouse creating a distinct pattern of vegetation.
The pathways (blue tiles) are broken and are only completed by use of the existing gravel. There are no distinct paths or directions to follow. The plant color scheme serves to lead the visitor to a particular area depending on their mood. The seating is positioned so that a visitor can experience the greenroof at particular angles such as the lowest point looking towards the highest point of the greenroof.
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Plant Material
Engineered Soil
Burlap Fabric
Polylactic Acid 2” Rigid Insulated Boards
8 Guage Stainless Steel Planting Unit (12” unit shown for 4” planting depth)
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A view looking south - on west side
A view of the supplementary garden
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Plant Layout
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A view looking south - on west side
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The ARCHON Competition at the University of Illinois called for the creation of an “essential dwelling” in tornado ravaged Joplin, MO. This entry focused on a concept of using all existing site material, native Missouri plants, and effecient construction techniques. The planted gradient is an inverse of the interior layout of the home and serves to utilized the cut soil as well as solidify the home’s retaining walls. Plants were chosen based on root depth and high wind resistance.
The interior of the home is styled after Japanese home layouts where floor plans repeat, allowing for a variety of uses. The home’s utility lines are tucked under the back-door walkway protecting the most vital components of the dwelling.
Competition result: Second place
Location: Joplin, MO.
Building Render: Matt Zelensek
Final Render: Kevin Wojtas
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The building and site work together to create a cohesive whole. Located on a typical lot in Joplin, Missouri this dwelling takes the modern construction method of tilt up concrete, and incorporates 100% of existing soil into the final dwelling site.Dwellings can be built in rapid succession as walls can be placed quickly and existing site soil does not need to be disposed of .
The front door bridges the gap between interior and exterior by integrating landscape and architecture to work together to create a structure and environment that is safe and encourages community. By reusing the soil that was dug up to build into the site and protect the systems, we create a fluid site that integrates landscape on, through and in between architecture elements to add aesthetic value and soil stability.
Andropogon gerardii
Panicum virgatum
Helianthus grosseserratusEchinacea purpurea
Sorghastrum nutans
Solidago rigida
Silphium laciniatum
Stipa spartea
Aster ericoides
Koeleria cristata
Petalostemum purpureum
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Koeleria cristata
Kuhnia eupatorioides
Amorpha canescens
Amorpha canescens
Sorghastrum nutansLiatris cylindracea
Silphium laciniatumPanicum virgatum
Solidago rigida
Solidago rigidaStipa spartea
Helianthus grosseserratusKoeleria cristata
Echinacea purpurea
Permeable Pavement
Fortified Safe-Room
Vegetation-enforced Retaining Wall
Bedroom
KitchenDining Room
Living Room
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The current welcome sign for the State of Illinois is uninspired, bland, and in need of a facelift. Visitors may not even be aware that they have entered Illinois due to the lackluster nature of the sign.
A new beacon for Illinois would serve as a gateway to a state founded upon industry, agriculture, and natural beauty. Native plantings along the shoulders and divider would act as a foundation from which the welcome sign grows.
At night the welcome sign would serve as a distant glimpse of home. The vertical beams of the structure remain dark much like the tall grass prairie at night while the brass letters glisten subtly beconing travelers to pass through.
Programs: AutoCAD, Photoshop
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