This documents is a collection of my professional and educational work as of November, 2015.

1. JAKE HAMILTON
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
jake hamilton

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PROJECT TYPE
Table of contents i
Healthcare design 1
Residential design 5
Planting design 7
Arboretum master planning 9
arcGIS analysis 11
Metropolitan design 13
site planning 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Above is an ink representation of my residence in Nichols Arboretum at the University of Michigan. I was granted free housing in exchange for
ten hours of work per week as a caretaker and land manager of the now 123 acre property designed by O.C. Simonds in the early 1900’s

3. art and plant display
aromatherapy alternative walking surfaces
As a cofounder and leader of our six member masters project team, SIBHS, I led client interviews, held monthly and bi-monthly team and client meetings,
researched and created a custom therapeutic healing garden and helped write our 231 page LEED Initiatives product with the goal of earning LEED
Accreditation for Beaumont.
HEALTHCARE DESIGN - Beaumont Therapeutic Gardens
elevatoin d-d’: Attractive panels to be used for exercise
section c-c’: Rain garden to collect excess water
via rain chains from proposed neighboring greenroof
elevation e-e’: accessible planting beds set at multiple heights
Patio concept designed in sketchupA)
Northeast view of fountain and shaded seatingB)
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looped paths
seating options
accessible planting beds shade structures intimate space
water feature
Modeled in
3ds Max
ramps and stairs
open lawn
educational signage
SEASONAL INTEREST CHART
THERAPEUTIC GARDEN PLANTING PLAN
MEADOW SEED MIX
kiosk
privacy nook
raingarden
display area
tool shed
fountain
outdoor seating
iron gate
poting zone
exposed
aggregate paving
looped path
gravel
path
art display
accessible
planting beds
meadow
drinking
fountain
no mow turf
ramp
stairs
shade garden
display
area
shaade
structures
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4. HEALTHCARE DESIGN - Horticultural Therapy Planting design and aromatherapy
B) shade structures informed by sun/shade analysis
Plant List
B) Perspective view of raingarden and shaded seating
A) Perspective view of looped path and raised planters
PLANTING PLAN
Lavender
Butterfly weed
Blazing star
Lemon thyme
Black-eyed susan Blue oatgrass
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third year masters project
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Using information gathered from Legacy Healthcare and affiliates, this plan uses a holistic
approach for the recovery of patients. The availability of programed activities such as
birdhouse building and potting plants can stimulate the mind and body to hasten recovery.
June 21 - September 22 September 22 - December 21
We modeled the hospital using Rhino and used the third party
software, Ecotect, to project the buildings shadows which helped us
provide an effective and attractive planting design.
This sensory garden is a space designed for the care and pleasure of patients and visitors alike. By providing a plant pallet of distinct foliage, flowers, and scents, visitors
and patients may experience a sense of comfort and relaxation. Allowing patients to interact directly with the plant material can have a positive impact on their recovery.

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Residential Design
SITE ANALYSIS CONCEPT GENERATION HAND RENDERING ON TRACE AUTOCAD PREP FOR 3DS MAX
OUTDOR DINING PATIO
LAWN
FIRE PIT TERRACE
BLUESTONE WALK
PATH TO DRIVEWAY
FIRE PIT
ORNAMENTAL TREE
STONE OUTCROPPING
SMALL SHADE TREE
PILLAR WITH LIGHT FIXTURE
OR ORNAMENTAL POT
TABLE
LOUNGING NOOK
RAISED DECK SPACE
LOW SHRUB/GRASS PLANTINGS
EXISTING TWO STORY HOME
SCREENED PORCH
EXISTING
BLUESTONE WALK
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freelance, november, 2014
deck above
bluestone
path
firepit
dining area
lounge
turf
flagstone
walk
path to
driveway
steps
a) Firepit Perspective
B) Perspective from Deck AbovePlan View

6. PLANTING DESIGN - Rain Garden
The building foundation and parking lot was drawn by pea engineers while the landscape plan was de-
signed by me with edits and critiques from Jeff Smith of pea and burger king owners.
Trough PEA, I was exposed to zoning and ordinance reviews and
client interaction which was used to help shape the landscape plans
I helped to create at the firm. This particular plan addresses all site
requirements while providing a nearly maintenance free planting pallet.
Vegetation is drought and salt tolerant and provides form and color.
Acer saccharum
Buxus macrophyla
Hydrangea
macrophylla
Potentilla
fruticosa
Ginkgo bilboa
Berberis thunbergii
Juniperus chinensis
Spiraea japonica
Tilia cordata
Deutzia gracillis
Juniperus s.
Hemerocallis
‘stella d’ oro’
COMMERCIAL DESIGN - Burger King Landscape Plan
Drafted in autocad and rendered in photoshop
Parking lot perspective
Master plan
Zoning and Ordinance Review
Plant List Plant List 8
third year studio july, 2013 internship with PEA
Landscape Plan

7. ARBORETUM MASTER PLANNING
Nichols Arboretum
SITE PLAN - Birch Gladethird year studio
ann arbor, mi
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Undesireable stand of unknown cedar species.
Focal point from overlook, potential for speacies
with attractive fall color
View of main valley
pfrom overlook
Focal point from road, currently has space to
occupy Full Sun in morning. Backdrop of ever-
green species is undesireable.
Many people gather along edge of forested
areas. Highly visible, low privacy, potential to
add plantings and create smaller intimate space
Tree blocks view from boardwalk to hawthorn
valley, attention diverted to main valley. Consid-
er removing to open views
Wettest area. Willows senescing, space
open to replant groves
Too many black walnut trees, consider
thinning and replacing with groves of
differing species
Grassy Hillside, potential to extend
maple grove
Former Birch stand. Revitalize
area with new island, help create
multiple rooms
View from stairs into valley
Amur Cork tree to go,
leaves room for accent
tree stand, visible stairs
View of open wet grassland, good for
medium sized trees with understory for
bird cover
Underutilized land, plenty of
open space for planting
View from main road looking
down into Hawthron Valley
Connection points to create wildlife
corridor/seperate room
Drainage channel. Trees can
help with eroision and water
uptake
With this site being positioned within a
flood way, the careful selection of tree
species was especially necessary for each
zone.
A wide rage of soil types are the result
of hilly terrains and diverse forest types.
The red circle is our study site.
The site analysis reveals opportunities
to design for interesting viewsheds and
shows potential planting zones and areas
that are in need of attention.
This was an eight member team project for the redesign and future planning of
Nichols Arboretum. Each team member was to select families of trees and shrubs
best suited for their site based on the analysis of existing site conditions. My section
contains wet and loamy soils where birch species will thrive.
Master plan designed by: max cohen, amy motzney, jing bu, jake hamilton, mike kamanski,
nolan sandberg, shuting wang and chang yan
site context
A) THE WATCH: As a field of low emergent forbes, grasses, and
fruit bearing shrubs, ‘The Watch’ provides sanctuary for birds, rodents
and insects. The teak boardwalk spans across the marshy terrain,
allowing viewers to watch and enjoy their beautiful surroundings dings.
B) BIRCH RUN: Groves of gray birch trees line the earthy path
heading towards Huron River. The delicate leaves of the birch trees
provide the user with soft shade as the sun compels the shadows to
dance on the forest floor.
Birch run is located in a low point of the arboretum which causes a buildup of water
and wet soils. Birch species were specifically chosen for this area as they will thrive in
these conditions
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low emergent meadow
turf
boardwalk
BIRCH GLADE
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SUITABILITY ANALYSIS TRAIL PLANNING
I worked directly with the
Matthaei Botanical Gardens staff
and the cities of Ann Arbor and
Ann Arbor Township to create
a proposed master plan that will
safely connect the University of
Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical
Gardens to the existing Border-
to-Border trail system. Through
the process of collecting parcel
and zoning data from SEMCOG
and the City of Ann Arbor, I was
able to produce a master plan
using ArcGIS that thoughtfully
considers trail proximity to
private property and sensitive
ecosystems while minimizing
overall trail length and cost.
Using the statistical analysis
tools available in ArcGIS, I was
able to locate existing parcels of
land that fit the predetermined
characteristics for potential park
development that are available
for purchase. The process of
creating this map helped me to
understand the necessary file
organization practices that will
help me create clear and effective
maps that inform future design
decisions.
Dixboro Shared Use TrailNew Park Locations
second year studio professional internship with Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
ann arbor, mi
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METROPOLITAN DESIGN - Sidetown Shopping Center STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
located at top of
watershed
direction of water
flow on site
sandy loam soils
Blue/Green roofing
elevation c-c’: Parking lot bioswales
section c-c’: Complete streets with bioswale
elevation d-d’: Weaved Way
A) Showcase Square public plaza perspective
B) Sidetown streetscape perspective
C) Weaved Way perspective Steel reinforced
polyethylene cisterns
Stormwater that falls within the boundaries of Sidetown Shopping Center is sent
through a series of stormwater management technologies including: Blue/green
roofs, french drains, bioswales, raingardens, cisterns and dense planting of trees
and shrubs. These technologies will help reduce excess stormwater volume and
pollutants such as PAH’s and heavy metals from entering our streams
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PARKING DECK
GROCER
HOTEL
RETAIL/OFFICE
BIG BOX STORE
NURSERY
LIBRARY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
RETAIL CENTER
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third year studio
Sidetown Shopping Center is
a mixed use retail development
center in the western area of Ann
Arbor, MI that sits at the top of the
Huron River Watershed. This location
gives the site an opportunity to implement
innovative stormwater management
practices that will help reduce the follow of
stormwater that collects downstream.

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SITE PLANNING - Campus Farm
A) Custom 10’ high fences keep deer out B) Custom wood rails surround cut flower gardens D) A scenic walk through the French Formal garden, leads
directly to the central plaza
C) Perspective view of the raised garden beds
and central plaza from the food prep area
REFLECTION FARM Main Entrance
This was my first attempt at
completing a project entirely in 3D using
Google Sketchup and 3D Autocad. I used 3D autocad to
model the fences and rails which taught me how to manage .obj files while
using multiple software programs.
video game inspiration modeled in 3d-cad E) 3 bin composting F) path to outdoor classroom G) loading bay H) bee house
Plaza Pavilion
Main Plaza
Outdoor Classroom
Raised Beds Raised Beds
Formal
Gardens
Mounded Beds Agricultural FieldsAgricultural Fields
Loading Zone
Mounded BedsCompost
Orchard
Orchard
garden space
Compost
Turf
Turf
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deer problemswind direction sun path
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Education was a main
driver in the design
of this campus farm
as it will be used by
university students and
visitors of all ages. The
outdoor classroom with
amphitheater seating
offers a formal space for
teaching techniques for
farming while the bee
house demonstrates the
importance of pollinators
in food production.
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SITE PLANNING - Multi-Use Dog Park SITE PLANNING - Elementary School Playground
Designed by Paul Andriese and Sue Grissim of Grissim Metz Andriese Associates, rendered
and labeled by Jake Hamilton using Photoshop and AutoCAD
Designed by Paul Andriese of Grissim Metz Andriese Associates, rendered and labeled by
Jake Hamilton using Photoshop and AutoCAD
We worked with the Oxford
School District to create
schematic plans for four of
their elementary schools. This
particular plan is an extension to
an existing play area and will be
used for the younger children.
New Boulevard Entrance with Identity Sign
Parking
Garden Plots
Special Paving
Ornamental Fencing
Fencing
Gate
Low Hedge
Park Structure
Tables with Umbrellas and Grills
Walkway with Benches and Pole Lighting
Dog Park ‘Vestibule’
Dog Park Agility Area (Crushed Granite)
Large Dog Area (Lawn)
Small Dog Area (Lawn)
Playground (all age groups)
Sand Volleyball
Concrete Edging
Berming
Existing Berming to Remain (with some modification
Existing Trees to Remain, typ.
Shade Trees (various sizes)
Meadow Lawn (uncut)
Lawn (cut)
Stormwater Detention Area
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Concrete Pavement
Shade Structure with Tables
Benches
Wood Fibar Mulch
Low Berm
Lawn
4’ Ht. Fencing (black vinyl clad)
Existing Fence
Basketball Court (half court)
Ornamental Trees
Existing Electric Line
Existing Asphalt Pavement
Existing Sidewalk
Gate in Fence
Painted Lines on Existing
Pavement
Seesaw
Saddle Spinner
Climbing Structure 1
Climbing Structure 2
Spring Rider
Fall Zone
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The Harbours Park Oxford School District
grissim metz andriese associates project, july 2015 grissim metz andriese associates project, july 2015
With neighborhoods and
apartment complexes
surrounding all sides, The
Harbours Park provides
amenities and activities for all
ages and interests including
garden plots, sand volleyball
courts, looped paths and two
separate dogs parks for small
and large dogs. Berming and
moderate plantings enclose the
site offering visitors a sense of
calmness and intimacy.