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ashley brewsterLandscape Architecture Portfolio
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When you dont create things, you become defined by your tastes rather than ability.
Your tastes only narrow & exclude people.
So create.
Jonathan Gillette
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ContactAshley Brewster
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1725 Denison Ave APT 208Manhattan KS, 66506
Master of Landscape Architecture
Architecture, Planning and DesignAnticipated Graduation May 2015
Kansas State University,
573.535.8859 [email protected]
Manhattan KS
Education
824 Exposition Ave, Dallas TX, [email protected]
Paul Freeland
StudioOutsidePrincipal
824 Exposition Ave, Dallas TX, [email protected]
Josh Emerson
StudioOutsideProject Leader
Kansas State University103A Seaton Court, Manhattan KS, 66506
Jessica CanfieldAssistant Professor
Kansas State University313 Seaton Hall, Manhattan KS, 66506
Jon HuntAssistant Professor
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Ashley Brewster
References
1725 Denison Ave APT 208Manhattan KS, 66506
Content
Education
Transforming Truman01Community Planning and Design Studio- Kansas City, MO
Wyuka Park Pavilion02Design Implementation I and II- Lincoln, NE
The World of Nigh Studio03Specialization Studio- Manhattan, KS
Scandinavia Study Tour04Sustainable Design Studio- Denmark, Sweden, Finland
Little Free Libraries 05StudioOutside- Dallas, TX
Knitting the Night06Specialization Studio- Manhattan, KS
824 Exposition Ave, Dallas TX, [email protected]
StudioOutsidePrincipal
824 Exposition Ave, Dallas TX, [email protected]
StudioOutsideProject Leader
Kansas State University
Assistant Professor
Kansas State University313 Seaton Hall, Manhattan KS, 66506
Jon HuntAssistant Professor
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Transforming Truman01Community Planning and Design StudioKansas City, MOThree Team Group ProjectSummer 2013
Transforming Truman provides a visionary plan
that builds on Kansas Citys sports complex,
identifies key issues, and recommends
design strategies for how the existing Truman
Sports Complex site can be transformed into
a sustainable urban destination. The central
dilemmas that are addressed in the proposal
include the lack of development on site,
underutilized surface parking, poorly executed
and underused public transportation system, lack
of pedestrian infrastructure, and the absence of
green space.
The proposal consists of presenting innovative
urban design strategies for the Truman Sports
Complex that will aid in generating economic,
social, and recreational activity in the area. More
specifically, this proposal will create a regional
destination that includes entertainment, high
density residential units, hotels, education,
technology, and offices.
Transforming Truman embraces the changes
that will need to be made within the city to
account for the future increase in population.
This project could act as a catalyst for economic,
environmental, and social change in the area.
New districts have the potential to evolve into
unique attractions for the Kansas City area.
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The buildings on Transforming Trumans site will be mixed use development with one school and two hotels located within the region as well. The mixed use development surrounding the stadiums and along the main streets will consist mainly of retail and residential. Office and high density residential development is concentrated further away from the sports complex to allow privacy.
Higher density is concentrated in areas that encompass buildings that accommodate many floors of residential use. A moderate level of density is focused mainly around the stadiums. These buildings would accommodate less residential and more retail. The lowest density is present in areas that have high use office spaces.
The Entertainment District is focused around transit lines and the two stadiums. The Residential Districts are located on opposite sides of the site. This provides the opportunity for the residential areas to attract different people with different needs such as being more family oriented, business oriented, or sports oriented. The Business Districts are integrated throughout the other districts on site.
Mixed Use
Low
Entertainment
School
Medium
Residential
Hotel
High
Business
LAND USE
SITE DENSITY
SITE DISTRICTS
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Light Rail
Light Rail
I-70
Stadium Dr
Raytown Rd
Blu
e R
idge
Cut
off
I-70
I-435
[above] The plan illustrates the overall proposed layout for the Kansas City stadiums.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
PHASE 3
PHASE 4
Truman Sports Complex
transit routes, retail and residential buildings
stadium greenway, increase site population
implementation of office buildings on site
completion of residential and business districts
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[above] View of streets with mixed use development located in the residential district of the site
[above] View of activities taking place within the stadium greenway
[above] View of streets with mixed use development located in the business district of the site
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Wyuka Park Pavilion03Design Implementation I and II
A construction document set for the Wyuka Park Pavilion provides the technical information needed to complete the design proposal. The documents that were included in the construction document set include: a technical grading plan, planting plan, earthwork plan, layout and dimensioning plan, lighting plan, irrigation plan, and construction details. All of these documents work together to support the functionality and practicality of the design. All of the documents work together in creating a cohesive design that gives this existing park in Lincoln, Nebraska a new identity.
Lincoln, NEFall 2013- Spring 2013
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[above] In addition to the technical grading plan for the Wyuka Park Pavilion, cut and fill was also considered for the site. Grading estimations were calculated using the average end area method.
[below] To supplement the cut and fill plan, creating sections of the site was also a way to help better understand the concept of cut and fill.
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[above] construction detail call out of a modular masonry unit for the turn around area at the Wyuka Park Pavilion; the construction detail illustrates materials and sizes of the paving system and wall structure surrounding it
[below] construction detail call out of a wooden gazebo structure at the Wyuka Park Pavilion; detail illustrates material size and basic footing dimensions
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[above] Irrigation plan for the Wyuka Park Pavilion; plan was created using LandFX
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The World of Night Studio04Specialization Studio
The World of Night Studio was a specialization studio, along with a seminar course, that was take at Kansas State University. This specific studio was designed to help students think deeper on how landscape architects can play a bigger role in designing for night time enjoyment. The class explored new technologies, design innovations, and urban experiences related to night lighting in urban areas.
An important and unique aspect that the World of Night Studio offered was the opportunity to learn night photography. The entire studio class traveled to Canada for the Nuit Blanche, which is a night lighting festival that takes place in Toronto each year. During the time spent exploring the light installations, I was able to put my night photography skills that were learned throughout the semester to use. Experimenting with various exposure time created many interesting and intriguing photographs and images.
Besides learning how to design and photograph night landscapes, producing night renderings was also another unique strategy that was acquired during this specialization studio. Illustrating how landscapes will be portrayed during the night hours serve as excellent images to help clients visualize a night landscape.
The following pages show examples of both photography from the Nuit Blanche festival and night renderings of projects designed during the World of Night Studio.
Kansas State University- Manhattan, KSFall 2013
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Images/Renderings Created for World of Night Studio Projects
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[above] Ad Astra- light display at the Nuit Blanche festival
[above] Pink Punch- tree wrapping light installation at the Nuit Blanche festival
[above] Hybrid Globe- interactive light installation at the Nuit Blanche festival
Night Photography at the Nuit Blanche Light Festival
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Scandinavia Study Tour05Sustainable Design StudioDenmark, Sweden, FinlandSummer 2013
Going on the two week long Scandinavia Study
Tour was a remarkable experience. The trip was
an integral piece to my overall education and
understanding on how other countries practice
sustainable. The focus of the trip was to learn
about some of the worlds most progressive
sustainable planning and design policies,
technologies, and urban design strategies
outside of the United States.
Before leaving for Scandinavia, I chose to focus
my studies on allotment and community gardens
while abroad. I found this topic exceptionally
important because growing allotments and
community gardens is one of the best forms
of sustainable practices. Once we were in
Scandinavia and I was able to analyze the
allotment and community gardens there, it
became very clear to me that there is a difference
between the two gardens. I spent my time
comparing and contrasting the two gardens as
we visited many of each type.
Since the Scandinavian trip, I have continued to
expand my knowledge on community gardening
in the United States. My trip abroad inspired
me to dedicated the main focus of my masters
report and project to studying the community
gardens in Kansas City, MO.
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Sustainable Design StudioDenmark, Sweden, FinlandSummer 2013
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[above] Example of an infographic designed to compare and contrast some of the main differences noted between allotment gardens and community gardens in Scandinavia
Allotment gardens are also another alternative for growing your own food. If your interest are more revolved around food production and not flowers, then owning a plot on an allotment is exactly what you need! Most of the time, allotment gardens consist of multiple individual plots that have a decent size lawn and a small building located on each plot of land. People love allotment gardens because they are sustainable and save tremendous amounts of money!
Allotment Gardens
Community GardensCommunity gardens attract many people with different interests. If your interests include growing flowers, herbs, and food along with other members of your community or neighborhood, then the community garden will be a perfect match for you! Being involved with a community garden offers great benefits and allows you to grow food for you, your family, or even local food banks in your region. Get involved!
Allotment gardens are also another alternative for growing your own food. If your interest are more revolved around food production and not flowers, then owning a plot on an allotment is exactly what you need! Most of the time, allotment gardens consist of multiple individual plots that have a decent size lawn and a small building located on each plot of land. People love allotment gardens because they are sustainable and save tremendous amounts of money!
Allotment Gardens
Community GardensCommunity gardens attract many people with different interests. If your interests include growing flowers, herbs, and food along with other members of your community or neighborhood, then the community garden will be a perfect match for you! Being involved with a community garden offers great benefits and allows you to grow food for you, your family, or even local food banks in your region. Get involved!
Allotment gardens are also another alternative for growing your own food. If your interest are more revolved around food production and not flowers, then owning a plot on an allotment is exactly what you need! Most of the time, allotment gardens consist of multiple individual plots that have a decent size lawn and a small building located on each plot of land. People love allotment gardens because they are sustainable and save tremendous amounts of money!
Allotment Gardens
Community GardensCommunity gardens attract many people with different interests. If your interests include growing flowers, herbs, and food along with other members of your community or neighborhood, then the community garden will be a perfect match for you! Being involved with a community garden offers great benefits and allows you to grow food for you, your family, or even local food banks in your region. Get involved!
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[above] View into the allotment gardens at Lilla Frescati Koloniforening in Stockholm; these gardens consisted of small cottages with lawns for growing food
[above] Community garden space in Stockholm, located along an old, abandoned rail road track; each box could be rented out to grow the food of your personal choice
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Little Free Libraries06Studio OutsideDallas, TXSpring 2014
The librarys site is a vacant lot that is located
in Dallas, TX. The overall vision for the existing
property is that it will someday be transformed
into a community garden for the surrounding
low-income families in the Mill City neighborhood.
Mill City is a very active neighborhood and the
goal for this project is to engage members of the
community by giving them a safe and engaging
space to hang out, read, and learn about
gardening.
All that remains on the existing site are some
concrete steps and a few trees. Realizing the
potential in these existing structures, the team
at Studio Outside decided to place the Little
Free Library near the existing stairs to create a
front porch feel. The team incorporated many
repurposed materials into the design. The goal
of the design is that the library will serve multiple
functions, first as a free book exchange for the
community, and second as a Phase One of the
main entrance to the future community garden.
Our hope at Studio Outside is that this small
project will further spur neighborhood interest and
involvement as the Mill City initiative progresses.
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Studio OutsideDallas, TXSpring 2014
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MILL CITY LITTLE FREE LIBRARYAlendra Lyons & studioOutside
4718 Collins Ave, Dallas TX
We at Studio Outside had the good fortune to be paired with Alendra Lyons of the Mill City Neighborhood in South Dallas, for the Little Free Library project. Alendra, is not only a long time resident of this community, but is also president of the Mill City Community Association. The site where she has proposed construction of the library, is a vacant lot that sits just nextdoor to her home on Collins Avenue. After the design teams first conversation with Alendra we were excited to learn that she has big plans for this little space, and the Little Free Library is only the beginning. Her vision for this property is for it to eventually become an active and viable community garden. Mill City is a very active neighborhood, and Alendras goal is to engage members of the community by giving them a safe and engaging space to hang out, read, and learn about gardening.
Mill City is comprised mainly of single family residences, and historically a home sat on the proposed lot. All that remains there now are some concrete steps and a few trees. Realizing potential in these existing structures we decided to place our LFL at the top and just to the side of the stair, creating a front porch feel. We incorporated found objects into the design, the actual LFL is a repurposed filing cabinet. In order to further protect the books from the elements, we intend to build a roofed structure to house the filing cabinet, which is made up of donated cedar planks. The base of this structure transitions into a planter that aligns with the stair. The planter wall is divided into two terraces and will be planted with ornamental grasses and other colorful plant material. It also provides an opportunity for signage for the library and the community garden. The goal of the design is that the library will serve multiple functions, first as a free book exchange for the community, and second as a Phase One of the main entrance to the future community garden. Our hope is that this small project will further spur neighborhood interest and involvement as this community initiative moves forward.
Perspective Elevation I
Plan Elevation II
LibraryCedar Wood Planks - various sizesRepurposed Filing CabinentPlexi-Roof and Doors
Terraced PlanterCedar Wood Planks - various sizes
Decomposed Granite
Existing Stair
Terraced Planters
LibraryDecomposed
Granite
MILL CITY LITTLE FREE LIBRARYAlendra Lyons & studioOutside
4718 Collins Ave, Dallas TX
We at Studio Outside had the good fortune to be paired with Alendra Lyons of the Mill City Neighborhood in South Dallas, for the Little Free Library project. Alendra, is not only a long time resident of this community, but is also president of the Mill City Community Association. The site where she has proposed construction of the library, is a vacant lot that sits just nextdoor to her home on Collins Avenue. After the design teams first conversation with Alendra we were excited to learn that she has big plans for this little space, and the Little Free Library is only the beginning. Her vision for this property is for it to eventually become an active and viable community garden. Mill City is a very active neighborhood, and Alendras goal is to engage members of the community by giving them a safe and engaging space to hang out, read, and learn about gardening.
Mill City is comprised mainly of single family residences, and historically a home sat on the proposed lot. All that remains there now are some concrete steps and a few trees. Realizing potential in these existing structures we decided to place our LFL at the top and just to the side of the stair, creating a front porch feel. We incorporated found objects into the design, the actual LFL is a repurposed filing cabinet. In order to further protect the books from the elements, we intend to build a roofed structure to house the filing cabinet, which is made up of donated cedar planks. The base of this structure transitions into a planter that aligns with the stair. The planter wall is divided into two terraces and will be planted with ornamental grasses and other colorful plant material. It also provides an opportunity for signage for the library and the community garden. The goal of the design is that the library will serve multiple functions, first as a free book exchange for the community, and second as a Phase One of the main entrance to the future community garden. Our hope is that this small project will further spur neighborhood interest and involvement as this community initiative moves forward.
Perspective Elevation I
Plan Elevation II
LibraryCedar Wood Planks - various sizesRepurposed Filing CabinentPlexi-Roof and Doors
Terraced PlanterCedar Wood Planks - various sizes
Decomposed Granite
Existing Stair
Terraced Planters
LibraryDecomposed
Granite
MILL CITY LITTLE FREE LIBRARYAlendra Lyons & studioOutside
4718 Collins Ave, Dallas TX
We at Studio Outside had the good fortune to be paired with Alendra Lyons of the Mill City Neighborhood in South Dallas, for the Little Free Library project. Alendra, is not only a long time resident of this community, but is also president of the Mill City Community Association. The site where she has proposed construction of the library, is a vacant lot that sits just nextdoor to her home on Collins Avenue. After the design teams first conversation with Alendra we were excited to learn that she has big plans for this little space, and the Little Free Library is only the beginning. Her vision for this property is for it to eventually become an active and viable community garden. Mill City is a very active neighborhood, and Alendras goal is to engage members of the community by giving them a safe and engaging space to hang out, read, and learn about gardening.
Mill City is comprised mainly of single family residences, and historically a home sat on the proposed lot. All that remains there now are some concrete steps and a few trees. Realizing potential in these existing structures we decided to place our LFL at the top and just to the side of the stair, creating a front porch feel. We incorporated found objects into the design, the actual LFL is a repurposed filing cabinet. In order to further protect the books from the elements, we intend to build a roofed structure to house the filing cabinet, which is made up of donated cedar planks. The base of this structure transitions into a planter that aligns with the stair. The planter wall is divided into two terraces and will be planted with ornamental grasses and other colorful plant material. It also provides an opportunity for signage for the library and the community garden. The goal of the design is that the library will serve multiple functions, first as a free book exchange for the community, and second as a Phase One of the main entrance to the future community garden. Our hope is that this small project will further spur neighborhood interest and involvement as this community initiative moves forward.
Perspective Elevation I
Plan Elevation II
LibraryCedar Wood Planks - various sizesRepurposed Filing CabinentPlexi-Roof and Doors
Terraced PlanterCedar Wood Planks - various sizes
Decomposed Granite
Existing Stair
Terraced Planters
LibraryDecomposed
Granite
PERSPECTIVE
ELEVATION
PLAN
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[above] Little Free Library installation on site
[above] Group photo of team that helped design and build the Mill City Little Free Library
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Knitting the Night07Specialization StudioManhattan, KSFall 2013
Manhattan City Park is used by a majority of
college students and residents. Many of the park
users utilize the park for recreational purposes,
or just simply passing through. Not very often do
people go to the park for the mere purpose of
relaxing and enjoying their surroundings.
Knitting the Night proposes a new dynamic and
design for the northwest corner of Manhattan City
Park that encourages relaxation and enjoyment
of the park during the night and day hours.
The proposal incorporates a variety of spaces
used for hammocking. Each hammocking and
gathering space is designed with the intent of
creating and offering a variety of experiences
within the hammock park.
Spaces are provided for those who come to the
park alone or with a group of people in order to
cater to the needs of all park users. Providing
visitors with a designated space for relaxation
is something that Manhattan City park does not
currently have. All of the spaces are designed
to work together to produce a cohesive and
interesting space during the day and night hours.
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Specialization StudioManhattan, KSFall 2013
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PrivateSemi-Public
Proposed
6 Landform
Public
Existing
12 Landform
HAMMOCK SPACES
SITE TREES
PROPOSED LANDFORMS
[above] Section cutting through the two different landforms proposed for the garden site
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[above] Perspective towards the public hammocking area on site
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Ashley Brewster1725 Denison Ave APT 208
Master of Landscape Architecture
Architecture, Planning and DesignAnticipated Graduation May 2015
Manhattan KS, 66506
Kansas State University,
573.535.8859 [email protected]
Manhattan KS
Education
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Ashley Brewster1725 Denison Ave APT 208
Manhattan KS, 66506
Education