daniel l. burton mla graduate portfolio
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I am a recent graduate of the Louisiana State University Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture with a Master of Landscape Architecture.TRANSCRIPT
daniel l burton | mla graduate 2013robert reich school of landscape architecture
the confluence
desoto park
lake pontchartrain waterfront park
nola loop connection trail
making + unmaking
internships
visualization
landscape technology
heritage corridor
early day miners | grotto studio
L A K E P O N T C H A R T R A I N W A T E R F R O N T P A R K
This studio exploried large-scale park design; a typology at the heart of the discipline of land-scape architecture. Large complex parks bring together questions of urban design, ecological processes, program and planning with econom-ic, social and cultural issues. Parks also have a programmatic freedom at this scale, which allows a unique form of design exploration through landscape. The site is a surprisingly un-derdeveloped urban waterfront comprising large areas of open space and terrain vague. The potential for open space links and restorative natural processes, as well as fostering major urban development initiatives is prevalent. The watefront’s rich history provides an important connection to the community. The site’s success as a recreational destination in the recent past provided an overarching framework for the final design.
existing condition lakeshore drive
10’ 15’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 3’ 10’ 15’ 6’5’
parralel parking
angled parking
west bound lane
west bound lane
east bound lane
east bound lane
concrete median
access lane
angled parking
grass median
sidewalk
proposed condition lakeshore drive
10’12’ 12’ 12’ 5’ 15’
planted edge
planted edgeplanted edge
12’
bicycle path
pedestrian path
planted median
east bound lane
parallel parking
west bound lane
existing condition lakeshore drive
10’ 15’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 3’ 10’ 15’ 6’5’
parralel parking
angled parking
west bound lane
west bound lane
east bound lane
east bound lane
concrete median
access lane
angled parking
grass median
sidewalk
proposed condition lakeshore drive
10’12’ 12’ 12’ 5’ 15’
planted edge
planted edgeplanted edge
12’
bicycle path
pedestrian path
planted median
east bound lane
parallel parking
west bound lane
Lake Pontchartrain Waterfront Park
pontchartrain beach section
west end section
lakeside section
beach pavillion plan overall plan
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program, structure, connection diagram
D E S O T O P A R K
The successional growth that occurs on the batture lands of Louisiana is characterized as a natural ecosystem, but it is one that would not exist without the levee system, which is a man-made infrastructure. With this unique characteristic in mind, the opportunity to learn about the interaction between Louisiana’s diverse ecologies presents itself in areas where two ecological communities meet. In ecotones, the greatest conditions for biological diversity exist. Four ecologies were uniquely suited to fit the programming requirements on the site: calcareous prairie, upland pine forest, wet-lands and of course, batture. The levee trail is extended to the top of the park, and a loop trail system allows users to circumnavigate the park’s 1.5 acres. A boardwalk and bridge allow for observation of the batture and natural flood-ing processes. The prairie landscape is suited to the acidic soils on the batture lands, while the wetlands drain the prairie and the pine forest provides shade for the jogging trails.
Desoto Park
site hydrology
site access
T H E C O N F L U E N C E
put sketch diagrams here. need to be
The Holy Cross Community of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans is an island within an island. The neighborhood’s location at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the inner harbor navigational canal creates a conflux paradigm; the proximity to physical confluence inhibits a cultural one. Add the bisecting of the Lower Nine by the St. Claude Avenue overpass, a myriad of one-way streets and the barrier formed by the Holy Cross School Campus, and the effect is a once-bustling community now disconnected from people-it’s most valuable asset. This project boldy strives to reconnect Holy Cross and the Lower Ninth to the City of New Orleans and the Mississippi River through bridge, ferry and streetcar. The siting of a levee park at the confluence provides a springboard for transportation oriented development, with a strong emphasis on alternative transit. ‘The Confluence’ ties into the proposed phase three of the ‘Reinventing the Crescent’ riverfront development plan located opposite the inner harbor navigational canal. Park amenities include a pedestrian/cyclist bridge, elevated levee piers, an outdoor art space and numerous direct connections to all neighboring intersections and existing levee paths. As the sculptural focal point, the 600-foot swing bridge effectively cuts cycling commute times to the CBD/French Quarter in half while providing unparalleled views of river and canal edge conditions unique to New Orleans.
The Confluence
A plan to physically and culturally unite Holy Cross to New Orleans and the Lower Nine.
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bike corral
pedestrian bridge
cafe
arpent gallery
piers
native grasses
great lawn
incline lawn
Holy Cross density
site program
pier orientation
passive planting
grading plan 1 inch equals 200 feet
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schematic plan
con·flu·ence [kon-floo-uh ns] noun1. a flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or the like. 2. a coming together of people or things; concourse.
sequence closed
sequence flux
sequence open
approach to outlook
HALLOWEEN
MEMORIAL DAY
LABOR DAY
CARNIVAL
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SEPTEMBER CONFLUENCE
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arpent gallery
promenade
pond | wetland
color bridge
great lawn
overlook
bike corral
swing bridge
bridge loading | unloading
canopy walk
pedestrian ferry
piers
overlook
chartres bike lane
riverfront streetcar
lower nine pedestrian ferry
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N O L A L O O P
LOOP OVERVIEW
NORDC SITE
JEFF DAVIS/CARROLLTON SEGMENT
NOLA LOOP CONNECTION TRAIL
Nola Loop is a network of ‘connection’ parks strategically linked throughout the city of New Orleans. Multi-use connection trails help al-leviate commuter congestion, create active, healthy populations and promote use of urban park space through ease of connection. The NORDC-maintained trail system would utilize a combination of existing avenue medians, levees, and light volume traffic lanes, all unified under a cohesive signage theme and consistency of de-sign. The nature of the trail network would vary between multi-use trail, passive park or active park depending on the particular opportunities and constraints of the given site.
Nola Loop Connection Trail
JEFF DAVIS PARKWAY
INTERSTATE 10
TULANE AVE
EARHART BLVD
WASHINGTON AVE
FOUNTAINBLEU AVEAUDOBON AVE
CARROLLTON AVE
CLAIBORNE AVE
PALMER PARK
COMISKEY PARK
NOLAC O N N E C T I O N T R A I L COMISKEY PARK / PALMER PARK
CORRIDOR
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RESIDENTIAL
Jefferson Davis Avenue section
Comiskey Park to Palmer Park transect
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food m
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social aid &
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lubs
intram
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second lin
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dance
yoga
cycling
theatre
community meetings
carnival
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WINDMILL FAN PALM TEXTURED CROSSWALK ST CHARLES STREETCAR TERMINUS TEXTURED CROSSWALK NOLA LOOP RAIN GARDEN PALMER PARK
Carrollton St. section
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N
3D Modeling & Digital Fabrication
3 Dimensional software program 3D Studio Max was utilized to explore landscape and structure through digital modeling. The Pinecote Pavillion by architect Fay Jones was recreated to exact specifications. The structure’s surrounding landscape was modeled and fabricated in plaster with the use of a 3D printer. A perspective was created with the film “Cloverfield” as thematic inspiration.
Slope Study 1
Slope Study 2
Slope Study 3
12” X 12” Plaster Model
Detail 1
Plan View
Detail 2
Perspective View
Detail 3
Interior View
EXPOSED TRELLACE RECALLS THE WORK OF ARCHITECTS GREENE AND GREENE AND BERNARD MAYBECK.
THE BUILDINGS ‘BARN’ LIKE STRUCTURE BECOMES POUROUS AND EXPOSED AS IT GAINS HEIGHT.
BUILDING SUPPORTS MIRROR THE SURROUNDING SLASHPINE FOREST.
MINIMAL ROOF TILING CREATES AN OPEN, PINE CANOPYATMOSPHERE.
ROOFLINE REACHES FROM 27’ TO 9’.
THE PAVILLION’S FOOTPRINT REST PARTIALLY ON LAND, PARTIALLY ON WATER.
Phase 1 | Access and Infrastructure
Phase 2 | Change and Response
Phase 3 | Ecology and Recreation
erosion groinla highway 1
hairawn muhly, gulf bluestem, seaoatstransient pathwaysmooth cordgrassexisting cheniergroundsel bush
tidal inletgroin to reef erosion
edge habitat unitmarsh recreationexposed root system
access discontinuedavian habitat
floating marsh aggregationexposed root system
150 Year - Three Phase Strategy for Chenier Caminada
20th Century Modern House & Garden | Jacobs House Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Section Elevation
Plan View Axonometric View
M A K I N G + U N M A K I N G
Section Elevation
Axonometric View
Making + Unmaking
The Making + Unmaking studio consisted of a series of projects focused on construction and deconstruction. Through iterations of drawing and model building, form was disected and analyzed. In some instances secondary infrastructures were utilized to perform as datums and/or structural elements. The experiential relationship light, shadow, aperture, void and density have to our environs were explored and examined to the most elemental and minute detail.
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MORGAN CITY
NEW IBERIA
NEW ORLEANS
DES ALLEMANDS
LAFAYETTE
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LOUISIANAHERITAGECORRIDOR
CORRIDOROVERVIEW
EXPLORING LOUISIANA’S LOW COUNTRY
SLIDELL
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MORGAN CITY
NEW IBERIA
NEW ORLEANS
DES ALLEMANDS
LAFAYETTE
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LOUISIANAHERITAGECORRIDOR
CORRIDOROVERVIEW
EXPLORING LOUISIANA’S LOW COUNTRY
H E R I T A G E C O R R I D O R
LOUISIANAHERITAGECORRIDOR EXPLORING LOUISIANA’S LOW COUNTRY
BAYOU GAUCHEINTERPRETIVE CENTER
Scale 1:30
Louisiana Heritage Corridor
The Louisiana Heritage Cooridor cuts a me-andering journey through the Louisiana low country. A series of four scenic ‘byways’ un-cover a land rich with tradition and diverse cultural heritage. The Bayou Gauche Bywayprovides a complete ‘down the bayou’ ex-perience within a short, 30 minute drive from downtown New Orleans. The community of Des Allemands, or “German Bayou” was extablished by German immigrants in 1721. The 6.5-mile trail winds through German ca-jun country, ending in the small fishing village of Bayou Gauche. Like much of South Louisi-ana, Bayou Gauche is a community precari-ously balanced between a rural and industrial way of life. Architectural remnants of both the fishing and petroleum industries are prevalent.
LOUISIANAHERITAGECORRIDOR EXPLORING LOUISIANA’S LOW COUNTRY
BAYOU GAUCHEINTERPRETIVE CENTER
Scale 1:30
Agricultural
Commercial
Des Allamands
Bayou Gauche
Residential
Midpoint byway accessvia state road 632
US90road 632
Aqua Culture
Simoneaux Ponds
Scale 1:1000 N
Petit Lac Des Allemands
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LOUISIANAHERITAGECORRIDOR
EXPLORING LOUISIANA’S LOW COUNTRY
BAYOU GAUCHE BYWAYAND INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Observation Deck
Scale 1:200 N
Vernacular Structures
Viewing Platforms
Freshwater Marsh
Bayou Seating
Pine Savanna
Interperative Center
LOUISIANAHERITAGECORRIDOR
EXPLORING LOUISIANA’S LOW COUNTRY
BAYOU GAUCHEINTERPRETIVE CENTER
Regional Analysis
The Southeast Louisiana landscape of today is a result of 10,000 years of deltaic evolu-tion, dating back to the Marinboun era (5500 BC). Each subsequent era witnessed the for-mation of new deltaic lobes built from river silt and sediment. With European settlement came deltaic modifications in the form of levees, locks, shipping canals, dredging, diversions and dams. These subsequent interventions have culminated in a highly engineered land-scape that has successfully tamed the Mis-sissippi river while simultaneously suffocating the surrounding region of much needed sedi-ment replenishment and ground water recharge.
common delta modifications
levees
shipping canals
dredginglocks
Dams
diversions
healthy deltaic growth formation
common deltaic modifications
Siltation - The river distributes sedimentload from the watershed. Ridges and natural levees are created.
Flood - Annual floods push theriver beyond bankful stage, replenishingsediment and changing the rivers course.
Shifting Course - As the river takesthe path of least resistance, a new trunk is formed.
A New Path - The old river leaves behind a deltaic architecture of oxbow lakes, ridges, distributaries and cheniere.
300 years of change
architecture of the delta
before 1712
shipping channel
distributaries
cheniere islands ridges
1712 - 1880 1880 - 1927 1927 - present
Landscape Technology Highland Park Library Plan
Highland Park Library Section B
Scale: 1”=30’
Knowledge and understanding of proper construc-tion detail is the foundation of good design. The land-scape technology courses at the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture have well equiped me with the fundamentals of construction detail, grading, CAD drafting, material technology, fabrication and installa-tion techniques.
Vertical allignment of City Park bike path.
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UPPER LIBRARYDUMPSTER AREA LOWER LIBRARY TERRACE
1927 - 2012
Scale: 1”=40’ N
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FERTILIZING COMPLETE FALL FERTILIZING
MOWING
SEEDING | SODDINGSEEDING | SODDING
INSECT CONTROL
WEED CONTROL
DISEASE CONTROL
BROADLEAF WEEDSBROADLEAF WEEDS
CRABGRASS
GRUBS GRUBS
CHINCH BUGS
ANTS, SOD WEBWORMS
LEAF SPOT LEAF SPOT
BROWN PATCH
DESIGN / BUILD
TRADITIONAL METHOD
COST | TIME COST | TIME SAVED
OWNER
OWNER
PROJECT COMPLETION
PROJECT COMPLETION
COST | TIME
THE DESIGN | BUILD ADVANTAGE
POSSIBLEREDESIGN
DRAWINGS
DRAWINGS DETAIL | CONSTRUCTION
DETAIL CONSTRUCTION
LANDSCAPEARCHITECT
OWNER CONTRACTOR
My previous work experience has provided perspective on two very different office structures within the discipline. Clark Condon‘s medium size, horizontal studio structure offered a diverse education in large scale private and public commercial work. Newton Landscape Group, a design/build firm focusing primarily on extensive residential projects, provided studio design experience coupled with on-site surveying and inventory.
Internships
Clark Condon AssociatesNewton Landscape Group
maintenance calender
Scale: 1”=30’
Early Day Miners | Grotto Studio
A decade long career as a performing musician in an internationally recognized music group, coupled with my experience as a freelance music producer provides a unique perspective and an informed ap-proach to the discipline of landscape design. Early Day Miners have performed with Wilco, Cat Power and other artists on stages in Europe and North America. Production credits include music place-ment in Sophia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette and television networks MTV, Lifetime and NBC.
E A R L Y D A Y M I N E R S
G R O T T O S T U D I O