landscape architecture portfolio - andrew steingass (2016)

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West 3rd Streetscape Improvements Pedestrian Corridor and Browns Game-Day Experience Nodes

The Region Ecological Greenway System Connecting Through Ecological Diversity

A Gateway at West Jackson St and West Kilgore Ave Creating a Gateway Element for Old West End and Enhancing the Jackson Corridor to Downtown

East Ridge Elementary and Nature Play An Analytical and Conceptual Study

The U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial A Technical Study on Creating a Memorial for Those Coping with Tragedy

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project History, Design, and the American People

West 3rd Streetscape Improvements

Pedestrian Corridor and Browns

Game-Day Experience Nodes

Project Background:

West 3rd Street is a vital north-south corridor that connects and serves a diverse array of events, businesses, people, and programmatic elements. It is a street of emotions, experiences, and functions; conveying the crescendo of motion and a sense of beginning while providing programmatic opportunities. For these reasons, the goal of this project is to consider the short and long-term programmatic and functional requirements of Cleveland’s West 3rd Street while simultaneously enhancing pedestrian aesthetic and thematic streetscape elements on both a temporary and permanent basis.

In addition to serving the functional needs of the everyday user, the location of the First Energy Stadium allows this corridor to become the preferred location for a potential Cleveland Browns game-day experience. The inclusion of gateway elements and thematic nodes promote the game-day values of intimidation, team unity, and purity. These elements are gradually increased until you approach the State Route 2 (Shoreway) Bridge in order to emphasize the crescendo and flow of motion within the space.

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West 3rd Street - Long-Term Plan

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West 3rd Plaza West 3rd Transit Station

Browns Pennant

Tribute to the Fans

Alfred Lerner Way

Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

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Tribute to the Fans

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Cleveland Browns Entry Plaza Fall Plan - West 3rd Street

West 3rd Street - Entry Plaza, Lerner Way, and Transit Station Elevation

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The Region Ecological Greenway System

Connecting Through Ecological Diversity

Project Background:

The regional trail plan for the Regions Ecological Greenway System strives to connect communities and area amenities by exploring the diverse ecology of the National Lakeshore. While ecology is typically associated biomes, organisms, and plant communities, there are several other systems that have a unique ecology about them. When the definition of ecology is dissected, it primarily means the relationship between organisms, including humans, and their environmental systems. Since all systems have an environmental impact, all systems have unique ecology. The rich diversity of the National Lakeshore and the surrounding areas allows several ecologies to coexist. Due to the prevalence of these ecologies, the following were analyzed and exhibited in our final design: the ecology of the biomes, the ecology of recreation, the ecology of rail, and the ecology of roadways.


Regions Ecological Greenway System Master Plan

The primary goal for the regional trail plan was to create a strong east to west connection that would span the entirety of the National Lakeshore. This trail would make use of the current Calumet Trail and would need to connect the ‘gap’ in the trail created around the industrial zone at the Port of Indiana. While the trail is primarily located north of route 12, the trail will deviate from this pattern and run through national park land located south of route 12 and the port in the ‘gap’ area. Additional land will need to be acquired in order to make this a seamless transition with the other half of the Calumet Trail.

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Eco-BiomesWetland Areas

Eco-BiomesDeciduous Forest

Eco-BiomesGrassland Areas

Eco-BiomesDeveloped Areas - All Intensities

Eco-BiomesConnection of the Diverse Biomes Present on the

National Lakeshore

Eco-BiomesRecommended Main Trail Routes based

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Ecology of the Biomes

A rich, diverse plant pallete and biome ecology compromises the Dunes National Park of Indiana. The varying ecologies include wetlands, grasslands, deciduous forests, and mixed forests. One of the goals in establishing miles of new connective trails is minimizing impact on the biomes they’re located upon, although some interference is unavoidable. Areas that will be disturbed by the addition of new trails will be restored in other areas and in larger concentrations, such as wetlands that will be relocated along the Calumet River. Trail designs will reflect the material use of the National Parks as well as the surrounding biome ecology; examples are boardwalks made from native woods that venture through wetlands and areas of mixed forests, and crushed stone paths made from Indiana limestone.

Proposed Trails

This map shows our proposed trails. This plan attempts to connect the fragmented trails in order to create complete loops and a holistic trail system.

Existing Trails

This map shows the existing trails and trails that are under development in the regional trail plan area. From this map, one can see that the trails in this area are unconnected and fragmented.

Full Trail Plan - Existing, Planned, and Proposed

This map shows the complete trail system by showing the existing trails and our proposed trails. This system creates complete loops and a unified trail system.

Planned Trails

This map shows the trails currently planned by the National Lakeshore and other government entities. While these trails do attempt to connect other amenities, it falls short of creating a holistic trail system.

Main Trail Plan

The Main Trail Plan is the key connection that unifies the National Lakeshore trail system through an east-west corridor. By utilizing National Lakeshore property, roadway easements, and currently undeveloped lands, this connection is able to occur.

A Gateway at West Jackson St and West Kilgore Ave

Creating a Gateway Element for Old West End and Enhancing the Jackson Corridor to Downtown

West Jackson StreetFrom White River Blvd to West Main St

West Jackson StreetFrom West McKinley Ave to White River Blvd

West Jackson StreetFrom West Main St to West Kilgore Ave

West Jackson StreetFrom West Kilgore Ave to Walnut St

The West Jackson Street and West Main Street AlleyFrom West Main St to South Proud St

The West Jackson Street and West Main Street AlleyFrom South Proud St to West Kilgore Ave

South Proud StreetFrom West Main St to West Jackson St

West Kilgore AvenueFrom West Jackson St to West Powers St

Vision Statement:

This proposal aims to create a unified and connective corridor in order to enhance small-scale retail and foster community involvement within the gateway space. This allows this space to serve not only as a connector to Downtown for the Muncie and Ball State Communities, it also creates a unique program space for the Old West End Community and a pause for those travelling eastward. In general, this proposal uses key components on the site and builds upon these elements in order to create a unique identity and a node for the community.

To create a cohesive environment, this project utilizes present structures and components on the site while adding like elements in the corridor to enhance corridor continuity. Since many residences within the space are from the 1910s and 1920s Sears, Roebuck and Co. homes, structures inspired from these designs will be converted to retail along the corridor. This allows the historical essence to be captured along the corridor while create a unique space for the community to utilize. In general, current structures along the corridor will be kept while structures that detract from this visual quality will be removed or renovated.


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01. W Jackson St (West of W Main St)02. W Jackson St (Between W Main St and W Kilgore Ave)03. W Jackson St (East of W Kilgore Ave)04. The W Jackson St and W Kilgore Ave Intersection 05. W Kilgore Ave 06. S Proud St07. The W Jackson St Alley (West of S Proud St)08. The W Jackson St Alley (East of S Proud St)09. Stormwater Management10. W Jackson St Residential Retail11. Ontario Systems12. New Mixed-Use Retail13. Funeral Home Parking14. The Landmark Sign15. Community Center16. The Old Mansion17. The Woodland Space and Seasonal Program Trail 18. Community Center and Mansion Parking

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The Gateway Site (the former Marathon Site) will serve as the gateway park for those entering the neighborhood and Downtown Muncie. This park along with the renovated station, will serve as a flexible community center for the community. The simple design of the flexible hardscape and open lawn allow for a variety of activities to occur. Additionally, the garage doors on the gas station site will allow for a seamless and flexible transition between exterior and interior during warmer months. This space can be utilized for art galleries, fundraisers, fitness classes, community dinners, a rental space, and a variety of other activities.

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East Ridge Elementaryand Nature Play

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Project Background:

The goal of the East Ridge Elementary and Nature Play Project is two-fold. The first objective is to create an appropriate and efficient site program for a new school, East Ridge Elementary. The second goal is to design an exploratory play space to be used by children in first through fifth grade. This play space is to immerse children in the natural environment, providing them with a unique play and educational experience that is not found in nearby play structures. This project, places a heavy emphasis on site and program analysis and the design process. This emphasis on analysis and conceptual design can be seen in the following project spreads.


East Ridge Elementary Playground Sketch

Play is the energetic, fun, and spontaneous engagement in an enjoyable activity in which we learn about the world around us, higher values, or working with other through exploration and discovery. It is also a time in which we simply “take a break” from the rigid structured world. Play is carefree, fluid, emotional, physical, and even imaginative. Play is a full expression of oneself.

Site Inventory, Analysis, and User Relations

The site will be most utalized by children and with the exception of a few spaces, they relate to nearly every aspect of the site. As demonstrated by the analysis above, the children are the center of the site, with every other individual relating to them, therefore, it is essential to remember that the site is to primarily be designed for children. It is essential to design the spaces in a logical manner that promotes learning and recreation while maintianing safety and minimizing hazards.

Conceptual Design Three

This concept keeps the school in the same location and utilizes the same drop-off system. The buffers are enhanced and some of the spaces begin to relate to each other. Some of the desired design programs are still missing in this concept, lending to a large amount of underutilized space.

Conceptual Design Four

This concept adds pedestrian access to the back of the building. The buffers are enhanced and a low vegetative buffer is placed along Countryside Blvd. This design relates the outside activities appropriately according to their institutional and community use, while also ensuring the safety of children and all those involved.

Conceptual Design Two

This concept diagram shows a simple combined bus and car drop-off that utilizes current traffic patterns from surrounding streets. There are a minimal amount of buffers, and no low vegetative buffer exists. The spaces are rigid with little relation to one another.

Conceptual Design One

This initial conceptual design explores the potential relationships between vehicular, pedestrian, and space relationships. These interactions will help to determine the location of various activities, as particular activities will require buffers to ensure safety for users and those passing by the location.

Final Conceptual Design

This final conceptual design utilizes many of the properties demonstrated in the forth conceptual design while adding additional buffers to enhance safety features for those utilizes the activity spaces. The circulation of the site enhances the use of the space, allowing outside organizations to utilize the activity fields outside of school hours. The connection of the various greenways lend to the creation a fluid mode of transportation. Lastly, the interior layout of the school will correspond with that grades outdoor activity space, lessening the transition between interior spaces and exterior spaces.

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Grades 1 - 5 Play Area

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Upper Exploratory Space

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Nature Playground Conceptual Designs and Character Sketches

Nature Playground Sketch

The U.S.S. IndianapolisMemorial

A Technical Study on Creating a Memorial for Those Coping with

Tragedy

Vision Statement:

Throughout our life, the events we experience help to shape our views, thoughts, and perceptions. This in turn, alters how we handle and approach future events. In literature, this theory is often referred to as the ripple effect. For the survivors of the USS Indianapolis, this theory holds true. This site design for the USS Indianapolis Memorial will demonstrate the concept of the ripple effect in order show the visitor the profound nature of this event.

Vegetative Goals and Objectives:

Enhance visual quality and user experiences through the use of vegetation.


• Use a mixture of plant massing and mixtures to create a variety of vegetative palettes.

• Create contrasts in plantings through color and texture.

• Use fine textured plantings near the monument to direct visitor focus to hardscape features.

• Frame views of the monument from key locations through the use of vegetation.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project

History, Design, and the American

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2014 ASLA Student Award Winner:Student Collaboration

Project Background:

Maya Lin’s Design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial became an iconic Americanlandscape that has influenced contemporary design. This project was aimed at educating the public about contemporary landscape architecture and the untold stories of thoseinvolved with the memorial’s realization. This information was documented in aninteractive tablet application to be utilized in classrooms andat the Vietnam VeteransMemorial in Washington D.C.


Our Goal Reveal the untold stories of the Memorial’s realization and actualization Educate the public on contemporary landscape architecture Explore the Memorial’s impact on future generations

The Community Partners

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund The Cultural Landscape Foundation The National Park Service The American Society of Landscape Architects The Ball State Digital Publishing Studio

Research and Development

On the realization of the memorial On the design concepts utilized in the design of the memorial On the history of the National Mall and the Washington D.C. area On contemporary memorial design On the psychological impact the memorial possess On American culture and perceptions during the Vietnam War and following era On the construction and detailing of the mall

The Interviews

Charles Birnbaum – Founder and President of the Cultural Landscape Foundation Sharon Dean – Director of Education at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Robert Doubek – Attorney and former VVMF Project Director Jan Scruggs – Founder and President of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Bob Sonderman – Director of the National Park Service Museum Resource Center

Collaboration

23 Students from 16 Majors

The National Mall

The National Mall Section is an interactive timeline that outlines important events and development that has occurred on the on the National Mall since the realization of the L’Enfant Plan in 1791. Events discussed include the dedication of the Jefferson Memorial, the Bonus Army, and the Construction are all discussed. Each sub-section contains images, descriptive text, and a plan outlining its location. This information accompanies the focal image for each section as is accessed by using the arrow on the right side of the screen. The written narration for the Jefferson Memorial subsection can be seen below:

“Dedicated in 1943, the Jefferson Memorial is a key landmark that honors the achievements of our nation’s third present. The memorial, modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, reflects a classical architectural style through the use of a colonnade. Inside the building, the statue of Jefferson reflects both his ability to be a philosopher and also a statesman. The statue also looks out toward the White House, putting the memorial on the same axis as the presidential residence and the Washington Monument.”

Homepage and Layout

From this homepage user’s can move through each of the five sections of the application: The National Mall, American Culture in the Vietnam Era, the Names, Design, and Place of Connection. For this project, my involvement resided in the National Mall Section and the Design Section.

The Design Section

The design section of this application address key construction and design concepts used in the actualization of the memorial. Each concept is defined for the user and is accompanied by an animated video with narration explaining the term. The written narration for the groundplane video can be seen below:

“Groundplane is the surface in which we stand on and the location where design begins. In many cases, the groundplane is the base of design with forms extending upward from the surface. Since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is cut into the earth, two groundplanes are essentially formed. The first groundplane begins at the edge of the lawn and slopes downward towards the vertex, meeting at the bottom of the wall. The second groundplane meets the memorial at the top of the wall. This surface is continuous with surrounding landforms and represents the landscape prior to building the memorial. At the vertex, the difference in these two groundplanes creates about a 10 foot change in height. Together these two groundplanes allow for the formation of the Memorial.”

Contact Information

Andrew J. Steingass7800 West List LaneParma, Ohio 44130

Email: [email protected]: 440.821.2829

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