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Andrew C. Rostek
rostek.andrew@gmail.com | 713.376.6769
700 E 8th
Apt 9m Kansas City, MO 64106
Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2011—Present
Masters of Landscape Architecture (expected May 2016)
Minor in Regional and Community Planning
3.85 GPA
Work Experience
SASAKI // Watertown, MA Jan 19 – Aug 14, 2015
Intern
Produce material for all stages of design, from schematics to construction
documentation. I was heavily involved with photorendering in the conceptual
design stage and development of the landscape architecture material library.
SWA Group // Houston, TX Spring Break 2013
Intern
Developed site plan renderings for the Houston Bayou Projects and helped to
develop a process for calculating tack-offs for the project
- Photoshop Rendering
- CAD
K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design // CNS July 2014 – December 2014
Student System Analysis
Assisted in the summer computer maintenance and imaging of Lab and Faculty
computers within the College’s IT division
K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design // LARCP July 2014 – August 2014
Student Assistant
Created documentation and network resources for the XTremeLA event and helped
trouble shoot and setup Design Days beginning the fall semester
Personal Attributes
I have developed a strong balance of computer and freehand skills into an efficient, quick project workflow focused towards Landscape
Architecture. In addition, I have experience with data manipulation in ArcGIS and 3D modeling, suiting both large and small-scale site design.
Outside of these skills, I have become proficient at managing, collaborating and presenting projects academically and professionally.
Personal Experience Computer Software Experience
Public Relations & Public Speaking
Advance Problem Solving & Creative Thinking
Strong Collaboration and Leadership
Efficient Time Management
6 years of Adobe Creative Suite (9 years with Photoshop)
3 years of ArcGIS
6 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D
6.5 years of Sketch Up
Awards
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member 2014
Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2012 – Present
Kansas State Purple and White Scholarship Recipient July 2011 – Present
Dean’s List of the College of Architecture and Design 2011 – 2013
Dennis and Linda Law Scholarship 2013
Activities
Kansas State GPS Mentor Program Fall 2013 – Present
Kansas State SCASLA & ASLA member 2012 – Present
Lutheran Campus Ministry 2011 – Present
Treasurer of the Kansas State Men’s Soccer Team Fall 2013
Volunteer Work
Fort Bent Cares 2013
Design & Preparation of Annual Charity Auction Advertisements
Flint Hills Soccer Club Summer 2014
Assistant Coach to the U11 Boys Team during the summer
Andrew C. Rostek
rostek.andrew@gmail.com | 713.376.6769
700 E 8th
Apt 9m Kansas City, MO 64106
References
Gina Ford
Principal
Sasaki
Office Phone: (617) 923-7161
Email: gford@sasaki.com
Caroline Braga
Principal
Sasaki
Office Phone: (617) 923-7345
Email: cbraga@sasaki.com
Stephanie Rolley
Professor / Department Head
Kansas State University
Office Phone: (785) 532-5961
Email: srolley@k-state.edu
William Winslow III
Professor
Kansas State University
Office Phone: (785) 532-2447
Email: chipwin@k-state.edu
Don Crawford
Information Systems Manager
Kansas State University
Office Phone: (785) 532-2431
Email: crawford@k-state.edu
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
A N D R E W C. R O S T E K
Statement of Intent
People are the framework for which great public spaces are designed. Through
the design of quality public spaces and a refined design aesthetic, Landscape
Architecture can positively frame the daily activities of people, creating
memorable places for active human interactions and for engaging with nature,
fostering individual growth and discovery.
Through this portfolio, I am displaying my best work which represents my efforts
to learn and develop academically and professionally. It represents a continuing
process of learning from the past and others to grow in life and as a designer. The
work is a combination of projects completed individually and as a member of a
team while at Kansas State University. Work I have completed professionally can
be found on my website.
Thank you for taking the time to look through this portfolio.
Sincerely,
Andrew C Rostek
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Morning Beach
Taken near Seaside FL, in the
early morning. (Rostek)
Table of
Contents
Urban Design
St. Joseph
Aggieville, Manhattan
Small Plazas
Council Grove
Manhattan Mall
Planting Design
The Gallery
Colbert Hills Golf Club
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Parking Voids
Late evening study of light with the utilitarian
spaces in our cities. This photo was taken in a
downtown parking garage in Sugar Land, TX.
Photo by Andrew Rostek | Texas Parking Garage
Urban Design
Threads
St. Joseph, Missouri
Reconnecting a city to its waterfront though
new parks, urban infill, and repurposed
infrastructure
Anchor to Anchor
Manhattan, Kansas
Re-imagining the future of a historic business
district, which has lost its luster due to limited
green space and businesses variety
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Stitching together and repurposing
forgotten urban spaces within
St. Joseph, Missouri, the Threads
proposal envisions a long-term future
redevelopment of the city’s waterfront
property into a lively walkable
waterfront district of mixed-used
development. To achieve the project
goals, the proposal repurposes the
existing highway infrastructure for trail
and small-scale retail uses and calls
for the infill of many vacant lots with
mix-use development and a needed
improved convention center. In
addition to proposed infill, pedestrian
bridges reconnect the city to the site,
which would include multi-sport
courts, children’s play structures,
market plazas and river access.
Programs:
- photoshop - illustrator
- cad - sketchup
- gis
Threads
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT & URBAN INFILL
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Size: ~ 30 Acres
Team: Andrew Rostek & Amanda
Kline
Wetland Edge
Connect to Existing Trail
Historical Crossing Pier
Flexible Event Plaza
Second Deck - Proposed
Buildings
Beach & Boat Launch
Overlook Pier
Community Clubhouse
Sport Courts
Riverfront Terraces
Family Plaza & Playground
Top Deck - Skywalk
Future Trail Extension
Kline & Rostek
Slyvanie Street Extension
Pedestrian Bridge
Felix Street
Francis Street
4thStreet
I-229
Pony Express Bridge
St.JosephAve.
Team role: Slightly more
focused on graphics and
schematic design, due to a
strong partnership, work load
and ideas where shared evenly
to ensure smooth progress.
Interstate North Reroute
Substation Relocation
Railroad Tracks
Legend
Repurposed Interstate
Through large scale moves, Threads re-imagines
potential for downtown’s riverfront acting as a
catalyst for economic growth and create a new St.
Joseph destination.
VISIONARY MOVES
PROGRAM PARTI
BUILDING MASSING
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
Proposed site in the south
industrial district houses the
new substation as indicated by
the arrow.
4th Street becomes the main
route through downtown and
the north ramps remain.
Interstate lanes become
elevated trails for pedestrian
and bikes.
Active tracks remain, but unused
tracks are repurposed into a
historical walking path.
I-229 Reroute
Existing I-229 to Remain
Existing I-229 to be Repurposed
Existing Substation Location
Substation Relocation
Existing railroad lines to remain
Kline & Rostek
Rostek & Kline 9
RIVERFRONT
Threads creates an appealing riverfront with a
wetland edge that contains a historical crossing pier
emphasizing where wagons use to line up as they
waited to depart and board ships along Missouri River.
An overlook pier extends out into the river helping
to slow the current for the beach and boat launch
area and also allowing visitors to see beautiful views.
By keeping a naturalized wetland edge and a set of
terraces, Threads does not place anything within the
floodplain that could be damaged.
TRAIL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
The riverfront trail connects with the existing trail to
the Remington Nature Center. By starting riverfront
development in this prime location, future extensions
of the trail system to the south could possibly develops
as more riverfront does. Threads’s riverfront design
creates a trail destination to start at, end at, or any stop
in between during people’s adventures along the river.
DOUBLE DECKER DESTINATION
Innovative reuse of the interstate infrastructure creates
a regional icon in St. Joseph, MO, that draws people in
from the surrounding communities. Creating a space
that houses local small businesses, the repurposed
interstate structure becomes a destination for people
to gather and shop, enjoying views of the city and
riverfront. On the top tier, trails provide a space for
running and biking, complementing city’s extensive
trail networks.
Threads
Making a Riverfront Destination
Overlook Pier Wetland Edge & Boat Launch Riverfront Trail & Open Lawn
BRIDGING DISTRICTS & EVENT SPACE
The proposed bridges lift pedestrians over the obstructing rail lines, which represent
a key component of the city’s history and economy. This not only provides a platform
to carry citizens safely east to west into and out of downtown, but it creates a place
to view trains, capturing the wonder and awe of a child that many can affiliate to. By
leaving part of the designed space as an open plaza paved with permeable paving,
the city has a flexible space to handle various events throughout the year and a great
location for seasonal farmers markets where people are able to interact directly with
the farmers who grow their food.
Rostek & Kline
Double Decker Destination
Flexible Event Plaza
(Weekend Market)
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Regional Destination & New Identity
Threads creates a regional destination
for St. Joseph by activating the
riverfront with the repurposed
interstate infrastructure that houses
new businesses and an elevated trail.
These unique aspects take the current
under utilized space and makes it a
safe public environment that provides
an economic catalyst for the rest
of downtown. Pedestrian bridges
allow for more site permeability
and access across the railroad.
Visitors are able to engage with
the river once again through the
multi-purpose programmed spaces
allowing for recreation and leisure.
Overall, Threads stitches St. Joseph’s
downtown and riverfront together,
creating a social riverfront hub and a
new city identity.
Threads
(L) Riverfront Terraces
South of the overlook pier, a
series of terraces and raised
planters create spaces for
people to gather and engage
with the water. The terracing
gives visitors access to the river
even when the water levels
fluctuate. (Kline & Rostek)
(R) Sports Courts & Seating
A series of sport courts are
programmed to allow for small
or large sporting events near
the riverfront. Extending off
the south pedestrian bridge,
an amphitheater type seating
allows for permanent seating.
With the interstate businesses
and sporting events, the
riverfront becomes highly active
day or night. (Kline & Rostek)
(B) Flying Down the Missouri
(Kline & Rostek)
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Anchor to Anchor
BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT
Anchor to Anchor makes Aggieville a
destination for all parties within the
Manhattan community. Linking the
popular parks, lively college campus
and residential neighborhoods,
Aggieville will be the heart of
community interactions
Multi-modal streets promote
pedestrians over cars, and improved
civic spaces support mixed-used
developments, balancing out the
current bar and entertainment
focus, which does not support
the entire community. Secondly,
the re-alignment of Laramie and
reduction of surface parking opens
up opportunities civic spaces and
a pedestrian promenade filled
with street games and movable
furniture. Overall, the plan promotes
community interactions and business
development within the historic district
that will re-ignite its unique regional
recognition and popularity.
Programs:
- photoshop - illustrator
- cad - sketchup
- gis
Location: Manhattan, KS
Size: 15 city blocks
Team: Andrew Rostek, Allison
Balderson, Richard Prudenti
Triangle Park
Amphitheater
Temporary Screen
Frontage
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all
TrellisSeating
ManhattanAvenue
Anderson
Avenue
Triangle Park
The newly developed Triangle
Park would become an iconic
space within Aggieville. The
history and location at a heavily
traveled instersection make this
space unique. As the window
into Aggieville, visitors will know
they are about to enter a special
business district because of a
north fronting wall that bears
Aggieville’s name within a
regionally appropriate limestone
facade, enclosing a comfortable
event amphitheater.
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Redesigned Triangle Park
North residential neighborhood
Kansas State University
Proposed pedestrian promenade
Manhattan Christian College
Enhanced tennis facility
Proposed community recreation
center
Shared parking for City Park &
Aggieville
Existing aquatic center
Existing amphitheater
MORO STREET
LARAMIE STREET
FREMONT STREET
BLUEMONT AVENUE
14THSTREET
MANHATTANAVE
Pedestrian boulevard on 12th St.
Proposed Aggieville Park
Reorganized baseball fields
LEGEND
Commercial
Multi-use
Residential
Parks & Recreation facility
Pedestrian traffic light
Protected crossing
POYNTZ AVENUE
11THSTREET
Anchor to Anchor
BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT
1 Mile
1/2 Mile
Resident Age: population is skewed towards
college age residents (blue) around aggieville.
Housing Stock: majority of housing around
Aggieville is rental properties (blue).
Community GIS Mapping
The first three weeks of the design
process involved critical GIS
mapping to develop a foundational
understandig of the community.
From this mapping informed design
decisions where developed.
(T) Aggieville Square
The central park in the design,
Aggieville Sq. is the hub that
links the north-south and
east-west circulation routes,
providing a space for relaxing,
eating and playing games.
(M) Laramie Promenade
Re-aligning Laramie Blvd. allow
s for the creation of this walking
promenade, consisting of small
boutique shops and cafes,
complemented by movable
seating, and street games.
(B) Moro Street
Challenged to maintain vertical
sight-lines for the New Year’s
Little Apple Drop and many
parades, the plan moves street
parking in favor of expanded
sidewalks and roomy seasonal
planting beds.
Team role: Primarily working
as the team leader and final
rendering producer, I helped to
organized project development
and developing team members
software capabilities and
produce the renderings and
plans seen in this portfolio.
Studio Role: Within the studio, I
was responsible for maintaining
the class’s web presence and
interaction with the community,
uploading progress updates to
the studio Facebook group.
17
Saving Grace
Public art installation in Sugar Land, TX Town
Center. Taken in the early even in summer.
Photo by Andrew Rostek | Sugarland Town Center
Plazas & Public
Parks
Council Grove
Council Grove, Kansas
Public plaza space dedicated to
commemorating the history of the Kaw Nation
Tribes of Kansas
Manhattan Mall Plaza
Manhattan, Kansas
Developing improved civic space to attract
and develop better business opportunities and
community spaces.
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KAW NAKAW NAK a w s Q u a p a w s O m a h a s
Council Grove Plaza
PUBLIC RIVERFRONT PLAZA
Location: Council Grove, KS
Size: 130’ x 105’ avg.
The site design establishes a plaza
to celebrate the cultural history of
the Native American Indians, Kansas
Prairies and American settlement
around Council Grove and serves as an
introduction into the existing riverfront
historical park adjacent to the site. Five
native stone pillars representing the
five tribes of the Great Plains would be
engraved with cultural and historical
information. Adjacent, numerous trees
create the impression of a natural
grove fronting the building wall. These
trees contrast the sweeping wind
rustled grasses along the river edge
and provide needed shade and shelter
during the summer months. The plaza
would provide an enjoyable place for
residents and visitors throughout the
year and provide a location for small
events in the community.
Programs:
- photoshop - pencil rendering
- sketchup
TIONSTIONSO s a g e s P o n c a s
<< Existing Parks
Entrances from existing parks
are open and inviting with tree
alignments used to frame and
screen site programs.
<< 5 Tribes
Originating in the Ohio River
valley, the Kanza tribe migrated
west into Kansas in the 1600
spliting up into 5 tribes.
kawmission.org
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INTERACTIVE ART HISTORY WALL SHADED SEATING AREA LIMESTONE PILLAR PRAIRIE EXPERIENCE
SHELTERED & OPEN EXPERIENCES
SECTION
Council Grove Plaza
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c
da
RIVER FRONT AERIAL
Heritage
The location of the plaza crosses
many historical trails and trade points
and is adjacent to the historical
location of many treaties between
the Kaw Nations which called Kansas
home. Although acrimoniously settled
in northern Oklahoma, the design
would provide a needed historical
landmark to a history which is quickly
being forgotten within the United
States.
Programing
Situated between the local shopping
districts and community recreation
and park spaces, the site has the
opportunity to build on the many
events that draw regional interests
like Washunga Days and Voices
of The Wind People gathering
celebrating Native American culture
by providing seating and shade for
visitorsof the events.
<< Varied Enclosure
By creating differing levels of
enclosure, visitors are able to
find comfort in shades groves or
enjoy a summer breeze.
b
c
d
Key Parts
Interactive History Wall
Limestone Pillars
Shaded Seating
Prairie Experience
b
c
d
a
a
RIVER FRONT AERIAL
HIERARCHY PARTI HARD-SCAPE CIRCULATION
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Location: Manhattan , KS
Size: 140’ x 100’
The project challenged students to
research and develop a philosophical
profile of an assigned firm, and use the
philosophy to develop a new design
for the local mall entry plaza. The
design incorporates the simple clean
lines and refined geometry associated
with Reed|Hilderbrand from whom the
project philosophy developed.
The design includes trees and
enlarged trellis to provide shade in
the summer months along the north
facade. Central to the site, a splash
pad for children helps to regulated
the micro-climate of the site within
a largely concrete area of the city.
The design would allow shared
experiences with the surrounding
stores, and create a local landmark for
groups to gather and meet.
Programs:
- mixed media rendering
- cad - gis
Manhattan Mall Plaza
FIRM PHILOSOPHY BASES DESIGN
<< Trees & Permeable Paving
The design calls for the use
of either Crape Mertle or
Hawthorns as accent trees in
the middle of the design calling
for Pinn Oaks to complete the
canopy to provide shade for
visitos during hot summer days.
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Nature is Home
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized
people are beginning to find out that going to
the mountains is going home; that wildness
is a necessity; and that mountain parks and
reservations are useful not only as fountains of
timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of
life. John Muir “Our National Parks”
Photo by Andrew Rostek | Columbia River Valley
Planting Design
The Gallery
Seattle, WA (theoretical site)
Regional culture plays a major role in defining
the design and experiences in a small
community art and historical gallery.
Water Works
Manhattan, Kansas
EPA Rainworks Challenge 2014 project
addressing the need for public awareness
and education in water conservation and
management practices.
Colbert Hills Golf Club
Manhattan, Kansas
Entrance is critical, and this water smart,
native prairie design celebrates an important
Manhattan attraction and expands its business
profile from development to construction
details and documentation.
27
Location: Seattle, WA
Size: 150’ x 260’
Located in the suburbs of Seattle,
Washington, with its young and vibrant
culture, and concern for preservation,
the landowner has purchased a
cleared lot to build a public art gallery
for the community. The Gallery would
be dedicated to the regions Native
American heritage. The proposed
design respects them by including
symbolic patterns, colors, and ideas
that are part of the rich historical
tapestry, including a proposal for
exhibiting a Suquamish dugout canoe
and the Eagle’s Wing pattern within
the planting of the main lawn.
Designed weathering-steel walls
frame the regions native trees as an
exterior exhibit, and vegetation along
the exterior softens the frontage
towards the existing neighborhood.
The walls and site grading delineate
clear private and public zones without
creating disharmony with the existing
developments, with strategically
located shared spaces adjacent to
the street allowing people controlled
viewing of the Gallery to increase
potential business opportunities.
Programs:
- photoshop - collage
- cad - sketchup
The Gallery
HISTORICAL EXHIBIT & CULTURAL GALLERY
nt
PRELIMINARY SKETCHES
SEASONAL COLLAGE
SITE PROGRAMING
Public Cafe
Front Entrance
Private Patio
Seasonal Flowers
Transit Seating
“Eagle Wing” Lawn
Exhibit Lawn
“Parts of the Trees”
Section Locations
a
a’
b
b’
Raindrop Form
From above the raindrop design
form becomes apparent. The
path that it creates signifies the
migration of the Suquamish
tribe and the importance of
water in the region.
Section B
The use of grading focuses the
design orientation towards the
interior “Eagle’s Wing” lawn.
Section A
Trees and elevation create
regions for different programs,
and the Parts of the Trees: Art
Exhibit encloses the space from
the alley.
SECTION A - SPATIAL ENCLOSURES & ELEVATION
SECTION B - VEGETATION DENSITY & DESIGN CENTER
SOUTHEAST AERIAL OF LAWN & PATIO SPACES
Parts of the Trees: Art Exhibit
Eagle Wing Lawn
Shaded Patio
Elevated Experience Walk
b
b
c
c
d
d
a
a
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Location: Manhattan, KS
Size: ~ 2.3 acres
The entrance to Colbert Hills
Golf Club suffers from inefficient
stormwater management, a
lack of visual intrigue and poor
connections to the surrounding
community. The proposal introduces
improved circulation networks and
stormwater improvements planted
with native species to improve the
entry sequence to better reflect
Colbert Hill’s Audubon certification.
Through these improvements, the
Golf Club increases its connection
to community and becomes an
example for innovative water
management and restorative
habitats regionally.
Planting Design
The design consists of groups of
plants used to create a patchwork
of varying heights and textures.
This organized pattern will naturally
change over time. Through these
changes, the planting sequence
will become a reflection of the
native prairie and of the Grand Mere
community as they respond to the
external influences over the years.
Programs:
- photoshop - illustrator
- cad/ cilvi 3D - sketchup
- land f/x -hand rendering
Colbert Hills Golf Club
PLANTING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
ENTRY SEQUENCESPATIAL QUALITIES
SITE PLANTING DESIGN CONCEPT
WATER MANAGEMENT
Enhanced Native Dry Prairie & Trails
Club House Framing Rain Garden
No-Curb Bioretention Basin
Parking Lot Pocket Rain Garden
Permeable Pavement
Existing Trees
Purple Pride Entry Drive
New Road (Dark Grey)
Existing Road (Light Grey)
< Buffered Paths
Using the planting selection
and site grading the tails and
paths are buffered from the
busy street. From the street,
the grading and careful tree
placement frames the main club
house approach.
Planting Patterns
The design consists of groups
of plants used to create a
patchwork of varying heights
and textures. This organized
pattern will naturally change
over time. Through these
changes, the planting sequence
will become a reflection of
the native prairie and of the
Grand Mere community as
they respond to the external
influences over the years.
Planting Schedule
As part of the assignment,
planting schedules and
maintenance plans were
created. Due to the use of native
and some non-native species,
documentation was provided to
justify the appropriateness and
maintenance requirements of
the selections.
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FLOWER BLOOM GRASS BLOOMCOMPOSITE SHOW
PLANTING DESIGN DIAGRAM
WATER USE
Flowering Perennials
Showy Goldenrod
Wood Sage
Spike Blazing Star
Tall Violet Gay-feather
Bee Balm
Aromatic Aster ‘October
skies’
Purple Prairie Verbena
Plains Coreopsis
Grasses
‘Switch Grass
Purple Threeawn
Wing Fruited Sedge
Canada Wild Rye
Little Blue Stem
Big Blue Stem
Yellow Indian Grass
Prairie Buffalo Grass
Trees
PrairiFire Crabapple
Shag-bark Hickory
Duraheat River Birch
Heritage Birch
Shademaster Locust
Shrubs
Smooth Sumac
Fragrant Sumac
Common Ninebark
Lead Plant
COLBERT HILLS DRIVE CROSS SECTION
public walk street bioretention system buffered trail network
PLANTING DESIGN DIAGRAM
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DESSSSIGNIGNIGNGNGNGN GRGGGGGG ADIAA NGNN
CCONNSTRUCTION DIMENSIOS NS
IRRRR IGATION SN SN PRAPRARAY PY PATTATTAT ERNERNSS
Location: Manhattan, KS
Size: ~ 2.3 acres
Connections | Prairie |
Sustainability
Positioning two guest lodges,
consisting of four bed and bathroom,
shared kitchen and living areas for
weekend visitors to Colbert Hills Golf
Club, northwest of Manhattan, KS.
The siting of the lodges and landscape
design creates need privacy for the
guest and takes advantage of the
scenic view of the golf course and
nearby prairie. In addition to the
buildings, the site includes private
lawns and patios for the guest and
space for up-to eight vehicles.
In Construction Materials and Methods
courses, students learn the core
concepts of site grading, creating
planting schedules, irrigation systems
and site lighting design, utilizing the
Land F/X software suite. Students
were required to generate scale
24”x36” construction sheets and
companioning construction manuals.
Through the process, students
generated 3D surface models in Civil
3D, used the End Area Method of
earthwork estimations of cut and fill
on site, calculated pressure loss tables
for critical irrigation sections and
developed lighting plans.
Colbert Hills Golf Club
PLANTING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
DESIGN GRADING
CONSTRUCTION DIMENSIONS
IRRIGATION SPRAY PATTERNS
CUTUUTUTUUU ANANAND FD FD FFFILIIILILLIII DIAGRRRAMSAMSAMSM
<< Design Grading
The grading posed significant
challenges with one building
slab on a 10 percent slope.
< Cut & Fill Calculations
The final design grading
calculated to 60 : 40 cut to fill
ratio across the site.
<< Dimensions
The site design use GPS COGO
Point references for the road and
building slabs, and from these
other design elements where
pulled for build flexibility.
<< Site Irrigation
The site required 24 irrigation
spray sections, dividing the
south end of the property into
many controllable sections
to prevent over-watering, in
accordance with Audubon
Guides the course maintains.
CUT AND FILL DIAGRAMS
END AREA SECTION CUT & CALCULATION CHART
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 33
www.arostekdesign.com
700 E 8th Street
Kansas City, MO
rostek.andrew@gmail
713.376.6769
ANDREW ROSTEK

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AndrewRostek

  • 1. Andrew C. Rostek rostek.andrew@gmail.com | 713.376.6769 700 E 8th Apt 9m Kansas City, MO 64106 Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2011—Present Masters of Landscape Architecture (expected May 2016) Minor in Regional and Community Planning 3.85 GPA Work Experience SASAKI // Watertown, MA Jan 19 – Aug 14, 2015 Intern Produce material for all stages of design, from schematics to construction documentation. I was heavily involved with photorendering in the conceptual design stage and development of the landscape architecture material library. SWA Group // Houston, TX Spring Break 2013 Intern Developed site plan renderings for the Houston Bayou Projects and helped to develop a process for calculating tack-offs for the project - Photoshop Rendering - CAD K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design // CNS July 2014 – December 2014 Student System Analysis Assisted in the summer computer maintenance and imaging of Lab and Faculty computers within the College’s IT division K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design // LARCP July 2014 – August 2014 Student Assistant Created documentation and network resources for the XTremeLA event and helped trouble shoot and setup Design Days beginning the fall semester Personal Attributes I have developed a strong balance of computer and freehand skills into an efficient, quick project workflow focused towards Landscape Architecture. In addition, I have experience with data manipulation in ArcGIS and 3D modeling, suiting both large and small-scale site design. Outside of these skills, I have become proficient at managing, collaborating and presenting projects academically and professionally. Personal Experience Computer Software Experience Public Relations & Public Speaking Advance Problem Solving & Creative Thinking Strong Collaboration and Leadership Efficient Time Management 6 years of Adobe Creative Suite (9 years with Photoshop) 3 years of ArcGIS 6 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D 6.5 years of Sketch Up Awards Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member 2014 Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2012 – Present Kansas State Purple and White Scholarship Recipient July 2011 – Present Dean’s List of the College of Architecture and Design 2011 – 2013 Dennis and Linda Law Scholarship 2013 Activities Kansas State GPS Mentor Program Fall 2013 – Present Kansas State SCASLA & ASLA member 2012 – Present Lutheran Campus Ministry 2011 – Present Treasurer of the Kansas State Men’s Soccer Team Fall 2013 Volunteer Work Fort Bent Cares 2013 Design & Preparation of Annual Charity Auction Advertisements Flint Hills Soccer Club Summer 2014 Assistant Coach to the U11 Boys Team during the summer
  • 2. Andrew C. Rostek rostek.andrew@gmail.com | 713.376.6769 700 E 8th Apt 9m Kansas City, MO 64106 References Gina Ford Principal Sasaki Office Phone: (617) 923-7161 Email: gford@sasaki.com Caroline Braga Principal Sasaki Office Phone: (617) 923-7345 Email: cbraga@sasaki.com Stephanie Rolley Professor / Department Head Kansas State University Office Phone: (785) 532-5961 Email: srolley@k-state.edu William Winslow III Professor Kansas State University Office Phone: (785) 532-2447 Email: chipwin@k-state.edu Don Crawford Information Systems Manager Kansas State University Office Phone: (785) 532-2431 Email: crawford@k-state.edu
  • 3. DESIGN PORTFOLIO A N D R E W C. R O S T E K
  • 4. Statement of Intent People are the framework for which great public spaces are designed. Through the design of quality public spaces and a refined design aesthetic, Landscape Architecture can positively frame the daily activities of people, creating memorable places for active human interactions and for engaging with nature, fostering individual growth and discovery. Through this portfolio, I am displaying my best work which represents my efforts to learn and develop academically and professionally. It represents a continuing process of learning from the past and others to grow in life and as a designer. The work is a combination of projects completed individually and as a member of a team while at Kansas State University. Work I have completed professionally can be found on my website. Thank you for taking the time to look through this portfolio. Sincerely, Andrew C Rostek 3
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  • 6. Morning Beach Taken near Seaside FL, in the early morning. (Rostek) Table of Contents Urban Design St. Joseph Aggieville, Manhattan Small Plazas Council Grove Manhattan Mall Planting Design The Gallery Colbert Hills Golf Club 5
  • 7. Parking Voids Late evening study of light with the utilitarian spaces in our cities. This photo was taken in a downtown parking garage in Sugar Land, TX. Photo by Andrew Rostek | Texas Parking Garage Urban Design Threads St. Joseph, Missouri Reconnecting a city to its waterfront though new parks, urban infill, and repurposed infrastructure Anchor to Anchor Manhattan, Kansas Re-imagining the future of a historic business district, which has lost its luster due to limited green space and businesses variety
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  • 9. Stitching together and repurposing forgotten urban spaces within St. Joseph, Missouri, the Threads proposal envisions a long-term future redevelopment of the city’s waterfront property into a lively walkable waterfront district of mixed-used development. To achieve the project goals, the proposal repurposes the existing highway infrastructure for trail and small-scale retail uses and calls for the infill of many vacant lots with mix-use development and a needed improved convention center. In addition to proposed infill, pedestrian bridges reconnect the city to the site, which would include multi-sport courts, children’s play structures, market plazas and river access. Programs: - photoshop - illustrator - cad - sketchup - gis Threads WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT & URBAN INFILL Location: St. Joseph, MO Size: ~ 30 Acres Team: Andrew Rostek & Amanda Kline Wetland Edge Connect to Existing Trail Historical Crossing Pier Flexible Event Plaza Second Deck - Proposed Buildings Beach & Boat Launch Overlook Pier Community Clubhouse Sport Courts Riverfront Terraces Family Plaza & Playground Top Deck - Skywalk Future Trail Extension Kline & Rostek Slyvanie Street Extension Pedestrian Bridge Felix Street Francis Street
  • 10. 4thStreet I-229 Pony Express Bridge St.JosephAve. Team role: Slightly more focused on graphics and schematic design, due to a strong partnership, work load and ideas where shared evenly to ensure smooth progress. Interstate North Reroute Substation Relocation Railroad Tracks Legend Repurposed Interstate Through large scale moves, Threads re-imagines potential for downtown’s riverfront acting as a catalyst for economic growth and create a new St. Joseph destination. VISIONARY MOVES PROGRAM PARTI BUILDING MASSING PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION Proposed site in the south industrial district houses the new substation as indicated by the arrow. 4th Street becomes the main route through downtown and the north ramps remain. Interstate lanes become elevated trails for pedestrian and bikes. Active tracks remain, but unused tracks are repurposed into a historical walking path. I-229 Reroute Existing I-229 to Remain Existing I-229 to be Repurposed Existing Substation Location Substation Relocation Existing railroad lines to remain Kline & Rostek Rostek & Kline 9
  • 11. RIVERFRONT Threads creates an appealing riverfront with a wetland edge that contains a historical crossing pier emphasizing where wagons use to line up as they waited to depart and board ships along Missouri River. An overlook pier extends out into the river helping to slow the current for the beach and boat launch area and also allowing visitors to see beautiful views. By keeping a naturalized wetland edge and a set of terraces, Threads does not place anything within the floodplain that could be damaged. TRAIL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS The riverfront trail connects with the existing trail to the Remington Nature Center. By starting riverfront development in this prime location, future extensions of the trail system to the south could possibly develops as more riverfront does. Threads’s riverfront design creates a trail destination to start at, end at, or any stop in between during people’s adventures along the river. DOUBLE DECKER DESTINATION Innovative reuse of the interstate infrastructure creates a regional icon in St. Joseph, MO, that draws people in from the surrounding communities. Creating a space that houses local small businesses, the repurposed interstate structure becomes a destination for people to gather and shop, enjoying views of the city and riverfront. On the top tier, trails provide a space for running and biking, complementing city’s extensive trail networks. Threads Making a Riverfront Destination Overlook Pier Wetland Edge & Boat Launch Riverfront Trail & Open Lawn
  • 12. BRIDGING DISTRICTS & EVENT SPACE The proposed bridges lift pedestrians over the obstructing rail lines, which represent a key component of the city’s history and economy. This not only provides a platform to carry citizens safely east to west into and out of downtown, but it creates a place to view trains, capturing the wonder and awe of a child that many can affiliate to. By leaving part of the designed space as an open plaza paved with permeable paving, the city has a flexible space to handle various events throughout the year and a great location for seasonal farmers markets where people are able to interact directly with the farmers who grow their food. Rostek & Kline Double Decker Destination Flexible Event Plaza (Weekend Market) 11
  • 13. Regional Destination & New Identity Threads creates a regional destination for St. Joseph by activating the riverfront with the repurposed interstate infrastructure that houses new businesses and an elevated trail. These unique aspects take the current under utilized space and makes it a safe public environment that provides an economic catalyst for the rest of downtown. Pedestrian bridges allow for more site permeability and access across the railroad. Visitors are able to engage with the river once again through the multi-purpose programmed spaces allowing for recreation and leisure. Overall, Threads stitches St. Joseph’s downtown and riverfront together, creating a social riverfront hub and a new city identity. Threads
  • 14. (L) Riverfront Terraces South of the overlook pier, a series of terraces and raised planters create spaces for people to gather and engage with the water. The terracing gives visitors access to the river even when the water levels fluctuate. (Kline & Rostek) (R) Sports Courts & Seating A series of sport courts are programmed to allow for small or large sporting events near the riverfront. Extending off the south pedestrian bridge, an amphitheater type seating allows for permanent seating. With the interstate businesses and sporting events, the riverfront becomes highly active day or night. (Kline & Rostek) (B) Flying Down the Missouri (Kline & Rostek) 13
  • 15. Anchor to Anchor BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT Anchor to Anchor makes Aggieville a destination for all parties within the Manhattan community. Linking the popular parks, lively college campus and residential neighborhoods, Aggieville will be the heart of community interactions Multi-modal streets promote pedestrians over cars, and improved civic spaces support mixed-used developments, balancing out the current bar and entertainment focus, which does not support the entire community. Secondly, the re-alignment of Laramie and reduction of surface parking opens up opportunities civic spaces and a pedestrian promenade filled with street games and movable furniture. Overall, the plan promotes community interactions and business development within the historic district that will re-ignite its unique regional recognition and popularity. Programs: - photoshop - illustrator - cad - sketchup - gis Location: Manhattan, KS Size: 15 city blocks Team: Andrew Rostek, Allison Balderson, Richard Prudenti
  • 16. Triangle Park Amphitheater Temporary Screen Frontage w all TrellisSeating ManhattanAvenue Anderson Avenue Triangle Park The newly developed Triangle Park would become an iconic space within Aggieville. The history and location at a heavily traveled instersection make this space unique. As the window into Aggieville, visitors will know they are about to enter a special business district because of a north fronting wall that bears Aggieville’s name within a regionally appropriate limestone facade, enclosing a comfortable event amphitheater. 15
  • 17. Redesigned Triangle Park North residential neighborhood Kansas State University Proposed pedestrian promenade Manhattan Christian College Enhanced tennis facility Proposed community recreation center Shared parking for City Park & Aggieville Existing aquatic center Existing amphitheater MORO STREET LARAMIE STREET FREMONT STREET BLUEMONT AVENUE 14THSTREET MANHATTANAVE Pedestrian boulevard on 12th St. Proposed Aggieville Park Reorganized baseball fields LEGEND Commercial Multi-use Residential Parks & Recreation facility Pedestrian traffic light Protected crossing POYNTZ AVENUE 11THSTREET Anchor to Anchor BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT 1 Mile 1/2 Mile Resident Age: population is skewed towards college age residents (blue) around aggieville. Housing Stock: majority of housing around Aggieville is rental properties (blue). Community GIS Mapping The first three weeks of the design process involved critical GIS mapping to develop a foundational understandig of the community. From this mapping informed design decisions where developed.
  • 18. (T) Aggieville Square The central park in the design, Aggieville Sq. is the hub that links the north-south and east-west circulation routes, providing a space for relaxing, eating and playing games. (M) Laramie Promenade Re-aligning Laramie Blvd. allow s for the creation of this walking promenade, consisting of small boutique shops and cafes, complemented by movable seating, and street games. (B) Moro Street Challenged to maintain vertical sight-lines for the New Year’s Little Apple Drop and many parades, the plan moves street parking in favor of expanded sidewalks and roomy seasonal planting beds. Team role: Primarily working as the team leader and final rendering producer, I helped to organized project development and developing team members software capabilities and produce the renderings and plans seen in this portfolio. Studio Role: Within the studio, I was responsible for maintaining the class’s web presence and interaction with the community, uploading progress updates to the studio Facebook group. 17
  • 19. Saving Grace Public art installation in Sugar Land, TX Town Center. Taken in the early even in summer. Photo by Andrew Rostek | Sugarland Town Center Plazas & Public Parks Council Grove Council Grove, Kansas Public plaza space dedicated to commemorating the history of the Kaw Nation Tribes of Kansas Manhattan Mall Plaza Manhattan, Kansas Developing improved civic space to attract and develop better business opportunities and community spaces.
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  • 21. KAW NAKAW NAK a w s Q u a p a w s O m a h a s Council Grove Plaza PUBLIC RIVERFRONT PLAZA Location: Council Grove, KS Size: 130’ x 105’ avg. The site design establishes a plaza to celebrate the cultural history of the Native American Indians, Kansas Prairies and American settlement around Council Grove and serves as an introduction into the existing riverfront historical park adjacent to the site. Five native stone pillars representing the five tribes of the Great Plains would be engraved with cultural and historical information. Adjacent, numerous trees create the impression of a natural grove fronting the building wall. These trees contrast the sweeping wind rustled grasses along the river edge and provide needed shade and shelter during the summer months. The plaza would provide an enjoyable place for residents and visitors throughout the year and provide a location for small events in the community. Programs: - photoshop - pencil rendering - sketchup
  • 22. TIONSTIONSO s a g e s P o n c a s << Existing Parks Entrances from existing parks are open and inviting with tree alignments used to frame and screen site programs. << 5 Tribes Originating in the Ohio River valley, the Kanza tribe migrated west into Kansas in the 1600 spliting up into 5 tribes. kawmission.org 21
  • 23. INTERACTIVE ART HISTORY WALL SHADED SEATING AREA LIMESTONE PILLAR PRAIRIE EXPERIENCE SHELTERED & OPEN EXPERIENCES SECTION Council Grove Plaza b c da RIVER FRONT AERIAL Heritage The location of the plaza crosses many historical trails and trade points and is adjacent to the historical location of many treaties between the Kaw Nations which called Kansas home. Although acrimoniously settled in northern Oklahoma, the design would provide a needed historical landmark to a history which is quickly being forgotten within the United States. Programing Situated between the local shopping districts and community recreation and park spaces, the site has the opportunity to build on the many events that draw regional interests like Washunga Days and Voices of The Wind People gathering celebrating Native American culture by providing seating and shade for visitorsof the events.
  • 24. << Varied Enclosure By creating differing levels of enclosure, visitors are able to find comfort in shades groves or enjoy a summer breeze. b c d Key Parts Interactive History Wall Limestone Pillars Shaded Seating Prairie Experience b c d a a RIVER FRONT AERIAL HIERARCHY PARTI HARD-SCAPE CIRCULATION 23
  • 25. Location: Manhattan , KS Size: 140’ x 100’ The project challenged students to research and develop a philosophical profile of an assigned firm, and use the philosophy to develop a new design for the local mall entry plaza. The design incorporates the simple clean lines and refined geometry associated with Reed|Hilderbrand from whom the project philosophy developed. The design includes trees and enlarged trellis to provide shade in the summer months along the north facade. Central to the site, a splash pad for children helps to regulated the micro-climate of the site within a largely concrete area of the city. The design would allow shared experiences with the surrounding stores, and create a local landmark for groups to gather and meet. Programs: - mixed media rendering - cad - gis Manhattan Mall Plaza FIRM PHILOSOPHY BASES DESIGN
  • 26. << Trees & Permeable Paving The design calls for the use of either Crape Mertle or Hawthorns as accent trees in the middle of the design calling for Pinn Oaks to complete the canopy to provide shade for visitos during hot summer days. 25
  • 27. Nature is Home Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. John Muir “Our National Parks” Photo by Andrew Rostek | Columbia River Valley Planting Design The Gallery Seattle, WA (theoretical site) Regional culture plays a major role in defining the design and experiences in a small community art and historical gallery. Water Works Manhattan, Kansas EPA Rainworks Challenge 2014 project addressing the need for public awareness and education in water conservation and management practices. Colbert Hills Golf Club Manhattan, Kansas Entrance is critical, and this water smart, native prairie design celebrates an important Manhattan attraction and expands its business profile from development to construction details and documentation.
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  • 29. Location: Seattle, WA Size: 150’ x 260’ Located in the suburbs of Seattle, Washington, with its young and vibrant culture, and concern for preservation, the landowner has purchased a cleared lot to build a public art gallery for the community. The Gallery would be dedicated to the regions Native American heritage. The proposed design respects them by including symbolic patterns, colors, and ideas that are part of the rich historical tapestry, including a proposal for exhibiting a Suquamish dugout canoe and the Eagle’s Wing pattern within the planting of the main lawn. Designed weathering-steel walls frame the regions native trees as an exterior exhibit, and vegetation along the exterior softens the frontage towards the existing neighborhood. The walls and site grading delineate clear private and public zones without creating disharmony with the existing developments, with strategically located shared spaces adjacent to the street allowing people controlled viewing of the Gallery to increase potential business opportunities. Programs: - photoshop - collage - cad - sketchup The Gallery HISTORICAL EXHIBIT & CULTURAL GALLERY nt PRELIMINARY SKETCHES SEASONAL COLLAGE SITE PROGRAMING Public Cafe Front Entrance Private Patio Seasonal Flowers Transit Seating “Eagle Wing” Lawn Exhibit Lawn “Parts of the Trees”
  • 30. Section Locations a a’ b b’ Raindrop Form From above the raindrop design form becomes apparent. The path that it creates signifies the migration of the Suquamish tribe and the importance of water in the region. Section B The use of grading focuses the design orientation towards the interior “Eagle’s Wing” lawn. Section A Trees and elevation create regions for different programs, and the Parts of the Trees: Art Exhibit encloses the space from the alley. SECTION A - SPATIAL ENCLOSURES & ELEVATION SECTION B - VEGETATION DENSITY & DESIGN CENTER SOUTHEAST AERIAL OF LAWN & PATIO SPACES Parts of the Trees: Art Exhibit Eagle Wing Lawn Shaded Patio Elevated Experience Walk b b c c d d a a 29
  • 31. Location: Manhattan, KS Size: ~ 2.3 acres The entrance to Colbert Hills Golf Club suffers from inefficient stormwater management, a lack of visual intrigue and poor connections to the surrounding community. The proposal introduces improved circulation networks and stormwater improvements planted with native species to improve the entry sequence to better reflect Colbert Hill’s Audubon certification. Through these improvements, the Golf Club increases its connection to community and becomes an example for innovative water management and restorative habitats regionally. Planting Design The design consists of groups of plants used to create a patchwork of varying heights and textures. This organized pattern will naturally change over time. Through these changes, the planting sequence will become a reflection of the native prairie and of the Grand Mere community as they respond to the external influences over the years. Programs: - photoshop - illustrator - cad/ cilvi 3D - sketchup - land f/x -hand rendering Colbert Hills Golf Club PLANTING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ENTRY SEQUENCESPATIAL QUALITIES SITE PLANTING DESIGN CONCEPT WATER MANAGEMENT Enhanced Native Dry Prairie & Trails Club House Framing Rain Garden No-Curb Bioretention Basin Parking Lot Pocket Rain Garden Permeable Pavement Existing Trees Purple Pride Entry Drive New Road (Dark Grey) Existing Road (Light Grey)
  • 32. < Buffered Paths Using the planting selection and site grading the tails and paths are buffered from the busy street. From the street, the grading and careful tree placement frames the main club house approach. Planting Patterns The design consists of groups of plants used to create a patchwork of varying heights and textures. This organized pattern will naturally change over time. Through these changes, the planting sequence will become a reflection of the native prairie and of the Grand Mere community as they respond to the external influences over the years. Planting Schedule As part of the assignment, planting schedules and maintenance plans were created. Due to the use of native and some non-native species, documentation was provided to justify the appropriateness and maintenance requirements of the selections. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JuneJuly AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. Dec. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JuneJuly AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. Dec.JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JuneJuly AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. Dec. FLOWER BLOOM GRASS BLOOMCOMPOSITE SHOW PLANTING DESIGN DIAGRAM WATER USE Flowering Perennials Showy Goldenrod Wood Sage Spike Blazing Star Tall Violet Gay-feather Bee Balm Aromatic Aster ‘October skies’ Purple Prairie Verbena Plains Coreopsis Grasses ‘Switch Grass Purple Threeawn Wing Fruited Sedge Canada Wild Rye Little Blue Stem Big Blue Stem Yellow Indian Grass Prairie Buffalo Grass Trees PrairiFire Crabapple Shag-bark Hickory Duraheat River Birch Heritage Birch Shademaster Locust Shrubs Smooth Sumac Fragrant Sumac Common Ninebark Lead Plant COLBERT HILLS DRIVE CROSS SECTION public walk street bioretention system buffered trail network PLANTING DESIGN DIAGRAM 31
  • 33. DESSSSIGNIGNIGNGNGNGN GRGGGGGG ADIAA NGNN CCONNSTRUCTION DIMENSIOS NS IRRRR IGATION SN SN PRAPRARAY PY PATTATTAT ERNERNSS Location: Manhattan, KS Size: ~ 2.3 acres Connections | Prairie | Sustainability Positioning two guest lodges, consisting of four bed and bathroom, shared kitchen and living areas for weekend visitors to Colbert Hills Golf Club, northwest of Manhattan, KS. The siting of the lodges and landscape design creates need privacy for the guest and takes advantage of the scenic view of the golf course and nearby prairie. In addition to the buildings, the site includes private lawns and patios for the guest and space for up-to eight vehicles. In Construction Materials and Methods courses, students learn the core concepts of site grading, creating planting schedules, irrigation systems and site lighting design, utilizing the Land F/X software suite. Students were required to generate scale 24”x36” construction sheets and companioning construction manuals. Through the process, students generated 3D surface models in Civil 3D, used the End Area Method of earthwork estimations of cut and fill on site, calculated pressure loss tables for critical irrigation sections and developed lighting plans. Colbert Hills Golf Club PLANTING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DESIGN GRADING CONSTRUCTION DIMENSIONS IRRIGATION SPRAY PATTERNS
  • 34. CUTUUTUTUUU ANANAND FD FD FFFILIIILILLIII DIAGRRRAMSAMSAMSM << Design Grading The grading posed significant challenges with one building slab on a 10 percent slope. < Cut & Fill Calculations The final design grading calculated to 60 : 40 cut to fill ratio across the site. << Dimensions The site design use GPS COGO Point references for the road and building slabs, and from these other design elements where pulled for build flexibility. << Site Irrigation The site required 24 irrigation spray sections, dividing the south end of the property into many controllable sections to prevent over-watering, in accordance with Audubon Guides the course maintains. CUT AND FILL DIAGRAMS END AREA SECTION CUT & CALCULATION CHART CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 33
  • 35. www.arostekdesign.com 700 E 8th Street Kansas City, MO rostek.andrew@gmail 713.376.6769 ANDREW ROSTEK