1. DESIGNPORTFOLIO
KATE DEVOR

2. DESIGN COMPETITION
CONTENTS
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TALKING GARDEN43RD ST. DENVER
CVURBAN AG
CHENGDU GOVERNMENT SECTOR

3. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION :
CASTLE PINCKNEY - PRESERVATION AS PROVOCATION
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6. CHENGDU CHINA : URBAN LIGHTSCAPE
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7. [context]
[social]
create comfortable + playful environments for social interaction
[cultural]
retain a strong cultural identity of place with a modern aesthetic
[interactive]
engage the user with a variety of tactile design elements
[environmental]
implement ecologically driven infrastructure for enduring design
[development]
Jinli streetis the oldest street in
Chengdu. it celebrates the rich cultural past of the
city and is luminated by a beautiful array of
Chinese lanterns
Chinese lanternsare deeply root-
ed in Chinese culture. Used initially as one of the
first ways to communicate aerially, these now rep-
resent culture in China, provide light + represent an
icon of the history + present.
Bamboo: This warrior plant thrives in Chi-
na. Chinese lanterns are composed of a collaps-
able bamboo frames covered wtih silk or rice pa-
per.
Rice paper+ silk are used to create
the external shell of the Chinese lanterns Often,
these lanterns are then decorated with Chinese
stories and/or poverbs
Interactive art + light sculptures are
an activating element in landscape architecture
and urban planning.
Shu culture Chengdu is the capitol city
of the Sichuan Province, birth-place of the Shu cul-
ture, and epicenter of political, economic + cultural
affairs in south west China.
Chengdu plain sculpts the surrond-
ing land into a lush, abundant agrucultural mecca.
This alluvial plain in the Sichuan Basin is character-
ized by terraced fields and the ancient Dujiangyan
irrigation system dating back to the Qin Dynasty.
[+algaebioreactors+fiberoptics]
[+ infrastructure]
[way-findingbylanterncolor]
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deconstructed, creating an
urban light landscape,
landform + canopy
precedent image:
algae retrofitting fiber optic algae
powered lanterns

8. CASTIRON,PRESSEDSTEEL,BRICK&WOOD
RE-USE: RECLAIM MATERIALS FROM SITE
heavy industrial past transforms into
an iconic landmark & social hub
west-facing sectional elevation
Fox Street Neighborhood, Denver Co
industrial intervention
regionalcontext:denver,co
sitecontext:43rdstreet
lightandshadowstudy
existingconditions
materials
ecological intervention
gateway+connectivitythresholdbetweenurbanrealm+nature
native ecologies are restored with a learning
garden center & prairie landscape elements
re-usematerialsonsite
SUNNYSIDE
HIGHLANDS
GLOBEVILLE
FIVE POINTS
RINO
ELYRIA-SWANSEA
CHAFFEE PARK
DOWNTOWN DENVER
COLORFULSTEELONSITE
RE-USE: RECLAIM MATERIALS FROM SITE
steel
iron
wood
concrete
CASTIRON,PRESSEDSTEEL,BRICK&WOOD
RE-USE: RECLAIM MATERIALS FROM SITE
heavy industrial past transforms into
an iconic landmark & social hub
west-facing sectional elevation
industrial intervention
regionalcontext
sitecontext:43rdstr
lightandshadowstudy
existingconditions
materials
ecological intervention
kate devor ucd studio 3 final
emmanuel deider & lori catalano
gateway+connectivitythresholdbetweenurbanrealm+nature
native ecologies are restored with a learning
garden center & prairie landscape elements
re-usematerialsonsite
HIGHLANDS
FIVE POINTS
DOWNTOWN DENVER
COLORFULSTEELONSITE
RE-USE: RECLAIM MATERIALS FROM SITE
steel
iron
wood
concrete
43RD STREET DENVER : INDUSTRIAL REGENERATION
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SUNNYSIDE
HIGHLANDS
GLOBEVILLE
FIVE POINTS
RINO
ELYRIA-SWANSEA
CHAFFEE PARK
DOWNTOWN DENVER

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local
market
local
brewery
[E]scapes Streetscape [ab]
[E]scapes Kid Farmscape [cd]
technologicallydriven
architectasagentoftheland
cultivation
decentralization
empowermentthroughknowledge
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[edible] landscapes
50% of the food will be
grown + distributed
locally
[equal] opportunity
750 residents own land
to grow food, work locally
+ support the local
food economy
[educate] +
empower people
with centrally located
schools, programs, +
community awareness
about food systems
[energy] farms
will harness the
power of the sun
+ provide 100%
of theenergy
URBAN AG : MILE HIGH [E]SCAPES 4 SINGLE FAMILY PASSIVE SOLAR
HOMES PER CITY BLOCK WITH
SHARED GREEN HOUSE
PUBLIC PARKS, POCKET
PARKS, + COURTYARDS
LOCAL COMMERICAL
BUSINESSES, 2-3 STORY MAX
WITH ROOFTOP GREENHOUSE
SCHOOL & EDUCATION CENTER,
&/OR CHURCH/CULTURAL
LANDMARK
SOALR FARMS [troughs]
HEAT + ENERGY PRODUCTION
+ WINDMILLS [along lightrail]
TRANSPORTATION HUB
MAIN ROADS [75’wide]
SECONDARY ROADS [40’wide]
FOCUS AREA
LEGEND
Mile High [E]scapes
solar farms
passive solar homes
maxmimze the
CO sunshine
generate heat +
energy on site
4 single-fam homes
per city block
private land + garden
shared greenspace +
pocket parks
ped + bike friendly
streetscapes
stormwater mgmt
bus
lightrail
learning gardens
schools + farms
kids exploratorium
centrally located
demonstration
community
work and eat local
grow year-round
maximize rooftops
sustain 50% of the
community locally
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10. parking lot
outdoor dining
and rooftop
patios
parking lot
farm to table dining
+ local businesses
solar farm
parking lot
outdoor
market
school farm
goats
gathering
area
chickens
seasonal fruit
orchard
local food
market
existing park
kids play area
+ farm animals
existing
elementary
school +
parking lot
exploratorium
kids center
1”=60’
MileHigh[E]scapes
roof top
beer garden
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b
roof top market
coffee shop
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d
parking lot
farm to table dining
+ local businesses
existing park
1”=60’
Mile
roof top
beer garden
roof top market
coffee shop
local
market
local
brewery
[E]scapes Streetscape [ab]

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USFS CAMPGROUND REDESIGN : GOVERNMENT SECTOR
Existing Conditions
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
0 100
scale 1in=100ft
-reserve host
New
Toilet
Existing
Day use only
Day use parking
Host site
keep for day
use only
habitat
restoration
improve entrance/
& overflow/day
parking
realign the road
with the least
amount of disturbance
parking for
walk-in sites
relocate & upgrade
bathrooms
& dumpster/utilities
underneath power lines
(centrally located)
-drainage mitigation needed on all existing
sites: bio-swales, berms, culverts, etc.
-road improvements necessary in areas
indicated, as well as existing spurs
-entrance signage and parking must convey
a clear, proud USFS message
Add loop turn-around
with parking for
walk-in sites
“reserve”
host site
walk-in
campsites
walk-in
campsites
ANGEL CREEK CAMPGROUND Walk-In Camping Focus
-upgrade facilities + roads
-reserve host
Alternative 2
Existing Host site
keep for day
use only
habitat
restoration
improve entrance/
& overflow/day
parking
realign the road
with the least
amount of disturbance
parking for
walk-in sites
relocate & upgrade
bathrooms
& dumpster/utilities
underneath power lines
(centrally located)
-drainage mitigation needed on all existing
sites: bio-swales, berms, culverts, etc.
-road improvements necessary in areas
indicated, as well as existing spurs
-entrance signage and parking must convey
a clear, proud USFS message
Add loop turn-around
with parking for
walk-in sites
“reserve”
host site
walk-in
campsites
walk-in
campsites

12. Existing Conditions
0 100
scale 1in=100ft
New
historic site redesigned
to connect to exiting
historic mine shack
day use picnic
area with
amphitheater/
social gathering/
seating
relocate host
Add loop
and parking
add new walk-in
campsites
convert existing
sites to RV sites
add parking for
walk-in sites
interpretive
nature play
kids area
RV site
Existing
Interpretive play
Day use parking
Host site
THISTLEDOWN CAMPGROUND RV Focus + Historic Site
-Add RV sites + walk-in
-Road re-route
-Interpretive nature play
Alternative 2
historic site redesigned
to connect to exiting
historic mine shack
day use picnic
area with
amphitheater/
social gathering/
seating
relocate host
add new walk-in
campsites + road
access for city
convert existing
sites to RV sites
convert existing
sites to RV sites
add walk-in
camping
add additional
parking
improve Weehawken
Trailhead signage +
better connect to
the campgrounds
interpretive
nature play
kids area
Alternative 1
Alternative 2

13. GARDEN BED IDEAS
SEATING IDEAS
GARDEN ELEMENTS
TALKING GARDEN : OXFORD VOLUNTEER PROJECT [current]
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TALKING SHOP
BUILDING
GARDEN
PATIO
PARK
ELECTRIC
FACILITIES
WATER
FACILITIES
EXISTING
RETAINING WALL
(GARDEN BED)
NORTH

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KATE CORYELL DEVOR MLA & MURP
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING
DENVER, CO
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) 2014
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) 2014
• Sigma Lambda Alpha Landscape Architecture National Honor Society, Honors Graduate
• ROOT, Published Author & Assistant Editor
• Finland Johnson Travel Scholarship, Graduate Tuition Awards, CO Landscape Architecture
Scholarship & USFS Scholastic Scholarship, Recipient
• Urban Horticulture Club, Founding Member & Public Relations Assistant
• American Society of Landscape Architects & American Planning Association, Member
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING
BOULDER, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Design (B.A. ENVD) 2008
• American Planning Association Student Chapter President
• CAP Honor Society, Member
• Children, Youth & Environments, Intern
• American Institute of Architecture Students & American Planning Association, Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (USFS) DENVER, CO
Landscape Architect Detail 2014-2015
• Redesigned Angle Creek & Thistle Down Campgrounds to improve safety & environmental impact
• Developed and proposed conceptual plans & design narratives for government approval
• Collaboratively engaged with an interdisciplinary design team
Cartographic Technician, Pathways Program Intern 2012-2015
• Generated forestry maps representing forest fires, floods & endangered species
• Developed strong Geographic Information System (GIS) skills
• Analyzed geospatial data & compiled tabular summaries for regional staff
ORINDA CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT ORINDA, CA
Planning Intern 2010-2011
• Conducted research and analysis for city planning projects
• Collected field research, drafted planning documents & issued city variances
• Created GIS maps, analyzed spatial data & executed graphic design work
DON KING LANDSCAPING BOULDER, CO
Landscape Designer 2008
• Performed site analysis & hand-drafted conceptual plans for implementation
• Designed outdoor community spaces, fireplaces, patios & gardens for mixed-use developments
• Proposed and encouraged the use of native plants to reduce environmental impact
CHILDREN, YOUTH & ENVIRONMENTS BOULDER, CO
Architecture & Planning Intern 2005-2008
• Planned, designed & built educational“learning gardens”at Whittier Elementary School
• Certified Project Learning Tree teacher, developed curriculum & hands-on activities
• Presented weekly lesson plans, facilitated classroom & garden activities
• Led after-school garden programs & increased community engagement
• Promoted urban agriculture & sustainable food systems education
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE & STUDY ABROAD
FINLAND. SUMMER 2014
Sketching & Analyzing Architecture, Cultural Landscapes & the Built Environment
TURKEY. SUMMER 2013
Sustainable Tourism Planning, Urban Planning Studio
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION. SPRING 2013
Preservation as Provocation: Rethinking Castle Pinckney for the 21st Century
CHENGDU, CHINA. SPRING 2012
International Urban Design Studio, AECOM / UCD
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. FALL 2007
Landscape Architecture Design Studio & Australian Culture Coursework
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME. SUMMER 2005
Urban Design Studio & Traveling Architecture Tour
27 THE LION BREWERY
SAINT THOMAS STREET
OXFORD OX1 1JE
UNITED KINGDOM
cell : +44 (0)7786 346644
KATECDEVOR@GMAIL.COM
www.linkedin.com/in/kdevor
SKILLS
AUTOCAD
GIS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE: INCL.
PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR,
INDESIGN, & ADOBE BRIDGE
SKETCHUP
HAND DRAFTING, RENDERING,
PAINTING, WOOD BURNING,
PHOTOGRAPHY & MIXED MEDIA ART
PUBLICATIONS
ROOT MAGAZINE
VOLUNTEER WORK
THE GROWHAUS
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
GARFIELD SENIOR PROGRAMS
ART INSTALLATIONS
PARKING DAY (2012 & 2013)
CONTACT