JASON BUCKLEYLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

2 LIGHTNESS TRANSFORMATIONS

Lightness Transformations is an abstract project based upon the word lightness. The project began with an intensive investigation into the abstract notion of lightness. Research was done on how lightness is used throughout different disciplines. After researching, experimentation started based upon the basic principals of lightness. These experiments led to the development of a defi nition of lightness. The defi nition is an experience or illusion of surface color affected by refl ection of light by adjacent surfaces.

Each of these experiments show refl ectivity of light. The gray squares or circles in each experiment do not change. It is the background colors that change and display an illusion that the color of gray is darker or lighter than the one next to it. This is the basis of lightness that was discovered during the investigation.

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RUSHING WATERS

AMPHITHEATER

WATER FEATURE

GRAY BIRCH STAND SHADOW

DISPLAY

SUSPENDED SHADOWS

MATERIAL DISPLAY WALL

0 20 40 60 80 100

AA

SECTION A

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After the investigation and research stage, the fi nal design implemented the achromatic colors that make up lightness. The colors were applied to the horizontal and vertical planes that make up the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. This along with the changing shadows are what create lightness

transformations. The perspective above shows one aspect of the design that deals with varying size and color boxes that will cast shadows and change appearance throughout the period of a day. A Sketch-up model was used to study how the site will change due to shadows.

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6 OAK NUT CHAIR

1’ -5”

The Oak Nut Chair is an abstract representation of an acorn. The chair design developed from the two main components of an oak nut, the involucre and nut. The process of creating the chair started with hand sketches which evolved into study models. After refi ning, the next process was to develop a 3D model of the design using AutoCAD. Once the proportions were confi gured, a full scale mock up was made using cardboard, styrofoam, and fabric. The fi nal mock up provided further information for design enhancements.

7MILLVIEW PARK CD

Millview Park is part of the Batavia Park District, which commissioned Upland Design to renovate the parks playground, pathways, and planting design. The construction document set for permitting consisted of existing and removals, layout plan, dimension plan, erosion control and landscape plan, and construction details.

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9ECOLOGICAL DESIGN IN ALLERTON PARK

This project focused on the environmental impacts of North American beavers in Allerton Park. Site analysis was conducted using ArcGIS 10 and criteria that are important to beaver habitats. A suitability analysis was formulated to narrow down potential beaver habitat areas within Allerton Park. Site visits were taken which provided evidence that beavers had already inhabited Allerton.

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The design focused on repairing eroded features such as stream embankments and also allowing humans to gain more access to the site while not disturbing the beavers habitat. The overall concept is a minimalist approach as only to improve ecological functions and not to disturb the processes that have been going on within Allerton Park.

RIPARIAN RESTORATION

ENTRANCE ROAD RESTORATION

FIT TRAIL

BEAVER MEADOW PROCESS

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25 Years

Time Series Diagram

5 Years

10 Years

Small trees and branches are used to build dams and lodges.

Larger trees begin to die from saturated roots and trunk damage

Forest thins out and an open wetland begins to form

During the design phase, research was done on how beavers impact the environment. Through the research a time series diagram was made to put a visual connection on how the proposed design will change over the course of 5, 10, and 25 years.

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The perspective above shows the involvement of the design with the existing habitat. The boardwalk allows closer access to the beaver dam while still limiting accessibility to more impactful sites. The site provides a great opportunity for environmental researchers to study cause and effect of beavers on the surrounding environment. The perspective to the left shows the fi t trail that will be implemented along the trails within the park. The diagram below compares the elevation change throughout the trail along with where the fi t trail stations will be placed.

ECOLOGICAL DESIGN IN ALLERTON PARK