Landscape Architecture

1. PORTFOLIO
2014J.CHRISTOPHER RAY

2. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
“Every place has a personality. My task is to make their voice and function clear. In creating ideas through space and form there is a reaction, a personal response. The goal is to create the right harmony within this response. Every project has the ability to exhibit it’s unique voice reconnecting space and form with user and nature. It must inspire even if only on a humble scale.This is the true identity of an areas, it’s form, it’s function, and it’s harmony of response.”
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3. Precedent & Application
Conceptual Site Plan
Master Plan & Perspective
Construction Documents
Parks & Library Design
Village of Whitehouse/
Mercy Hospital
Notre Dame Academy/
Port Clinton/Sauder Village
NHA /Brodie Opt./
Chatham UniversityVILLAGE OF WHITEHOUSE n Gateway May 13, 2014WESTERN GATEWAY 4 PROJECT# 14049.0NOTRE LANDSCAPE MARY STATUEGARDEN AREAMARY STATUE(RELOCATED EXISTING WALL BENCH/WALLSHADE TREESORNAMENTAL TREESCLASSROOMOFFICESLOBBYOFFICES
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J.Christopher Ray
1920 Collingwood Blvd. APT 405,
Toledo, Ohio 43604
J.CHRISRAYDESIGN@GMAIL.COM
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4. While working as a Horticulturist for the City of Cincinnati Parks Division and the Keep Cincinnati Beautiful organization, I learned the influence of garden design on public space through administrative responsibilities, thus leading to a pursuit of a Master’s of Landscape Architecture degree. The pictures to the right are several design examples installed in 2007 and photographed in 2012.
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Precedent & Application

5. I applied this horticultural knowledge to many of the small site plans I designed after receiving my degree. Above are two conceptual planting plans I developed for the City of Toledo’s Public Library System. Below the plans are aerials of the existing sites. The designs were scheduled for constructing in the spring of 2015.
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Precedent & Application

6. GATEWAY S TA TE R OUT E 64
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GATEWAY FEATURE
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IDENTIFICATION FEATURE AND
LANDSCAPED ISLAND
MOUNDED NATURALIZED BUFFER
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MULTI-USE TRAIL
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V I L L A G E O F W H I T E H O U S E n G a t e w a y
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V I L L A G E O F W H I T E H O U S E n G a t e w a y
PROJECT# 14049.0
The Village of Whitehouse, a suburb of Toledo Ohio, wanted to rebrand the appearance of their
town. The scope of the project was to design four areas: a roundabout, two gateway areas, and
a small park area with a streetscape on the main boulevard. The large image above is the site
concept that was chosen by the village council. The concept included planting, grading, material
choice, and signage development. The images to the right are scenes from a 3D model/video that I
created for the project.
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Conceptual Site Plan

7. Above to the right is an aerial
picture of the small existing park
in the Village of Whitehouse. The
project was phased out into two
main designs, the pavilion and the
park grounds. The images to the left
are illustrations from the 3D model
I constructed for the project. The
scope stated the parameters of the
pavilion and the surrounding area.
The images where created with this
intent.
V I L L A G E O F W H I T E H O U S E n V i l l a g e P a r k P a v i l i o n
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Conceptual Site Plan

8. F I N Z E L R O A D
WECKERLY ROAD
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The above image is a conceptual site
plan for a for small gateway for the
Village of Whitehouse. The design
elements involved a sign, wall structure,
and planting plan overlaid onto the
existing conditions. The image to the
right is a perspective that was created
to better show the material that was
chosen along with the height of the wall
and signage. The design intent was to
fill out the horizontal level of the site.
Conceptual Site Plan

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C E N T E R V I L L E S T R E E T
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The above image is the second
conceptual site plan for the Village
of Whitehouse small gateway. The
design involves a sign, wall, and
planting plan overlaid onto the existing
conditions. The image to the left is
a perspective that was to created to
specific detail of the client. A park is
located close to the area and it was
suggested that the sign should reflect
elements of a national parks sign.
Conceptual Site Plan

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In the summer of 2012 I created a living barrier conceptual design for the UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The design draws upon the natural environmental context and rock outcropping of the Monogahela river, developing an efficient retaining wall system for the corner of the Mercy Hospital campus. The larger image to the right is a perspective of the design. Below are images of the existing conditions and the synthesis of the area. Due to the grading on site a three terraced rock wall was designed to mimic the natural bluffs.
Conceptual Site Plan

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The terraced rock walls proposed are set in a double helix pattern to guild the eye while also referencing the flow of the river and movement of the wind on site. The two primary objectives of the design are to block the view of the loading dock operations from passersby and provide a visual respite for patients, doctors, and visitors.
Conceptual Site Plan

12. NOTRE DAME ACADEMY n Prayer Garden March 26, 2014PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN JOB# 13143CLASSROOMCORRIDORPERIMETER FENCE/ LANDSCAPE BUFFERGARDEN MARY STATUEGARDEN AREACRUSHED STONE WALKSEATING AREAMARY STATUE(RELOCATED FROM FRONT AREA) EXISTING TREESSTONE WALL AND WATERFALLMECHANICAL EQUIPMENTLAWNPERGOLAGARDENSIDEWALKSTONE BENCH/WALLSHADE TREESORNAMENTAL TREESCLASSROOMOFFICESLOBBYOFFICES
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Notre Dame Academy is an all girls catholic high school. The design challenge was to create a courtyard area for special functions and a large prayer garden for everyday use. The smaller image above is a relocated statue in the finished prayer garden. The image to the right is the site design of the courtyard and prayer garden.
Master Plan & Perspective

13. NOTRE DAME ACADEMY n Prayer Garden March 26, 2014COURTYARD VIEW CONCEPT JOB# 13143NOTRE DAME ACADEMY n Prayer Garden March 26, 2014GARDEN VIEW CONCEPT JOB# 13143NOTRE DAME ACADEMY n Prayer Garden March 26, 2014PERGOLA CONCEPT JOB# 13143NOTRE DAME ACADEMY n Prayer Garden March 26, 2014WALKWAY CONCEPT JOB# 13143
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The four images below are sample illustrations of the Notre Dame Academy’s courtyard and pray garden design.
Conceptual Site

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The city of Port Clinton is a located on the south side of Lake Erie in Ohio. The design task was to develop a boulevard streetscape leading to the lake. Much of the focus was placed on the riverfront located to the south of the downtown, developing a street tree plan, and creating better walkability and alternative transportation throughout the town. The image to the right is a colored site plan.
Master Plan & Perspective

15. D O W N T O W N P L A N P o r t C l i n t o n, O h i oJob # 13170 J a n u a r y 22 , 2 0 1 4 CONCEPT SKETCH - SIDEWALK DINING AND LANDSCAPINGMADISOND O W N T O W N P L A N P o r t C l i n t o n, O h i oJob # 13170 J a n u a r y 22 , 2 0 1 4 CONCEPT SKETCH - WIDEN SIDEWALKS, ON STREET PARKING, ENHANCED CROSSWALKSMADISON AND PERRYD O W N T O W N P L A N P o r t C l i n t o n, O h i oJob # 13170 J a n u a r y 22 , 2 0 1 4 CONCEPT SKETCH - DOWNTOWN GATEWAYMADISON AND 3RD
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The images to the left are perspectives from the Port Clinton design that were to illustrate the style and materials choices that went into the design.
Master Plan & Perspective

16. SAUDER VILLAGE n Campground Expansion PROJECT# 10006.2CONVERT EXISTING SITES TO FULL HOOK-UPSEXISTING CAMPGROUNDSEXISTING TREESPROPOSED “SPLASH PAD” & GATHERING SPACEEXISTING BATHHOUSEPAVILIONPROPOSED43 NEW FULL HOOK-UPCAMP SITESEXISTINGTENT CAMPING SITELITTLE LAKE ERIERESTROOM PARKINGPARKING EXISTING MAINTENANCEBUILDINGS
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Master Plan & Perspective
Sauder Village is a historic theme park in the northwestern area of Ohio. The park wanted to expanded their parking lot and add and RV camping area. The design solution, to the left, involves RV camp sites, a planting plan, and both new auto and alternative transit circulation.

17. A p r i l 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 S I T E P L A N
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Construction Documents
The NHA building 10 was a small design project that consisted of developing a larger parking lot and accompanying planting plan. Upon development it was noticed there were drainage issues on site. A large rain garden was developed in the middle of the site and circulation patterns were redeveloped to support the design.

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Construction Documents
Brodie Optometry was a single floor office that was expanding it’s parking area and adding hardscape elements such as a patio and storage areas. The construction document to the right is a sheet from the planting plan. It highlights the understory planting with detail notes and planting plan list.

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Construction Documents
The images to the left are of Chapel Hill on the main campus of Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Aside from being the main entrance to the university for students and faculty it also acts as the main public transit stop. The proposed design
expanded the courtyard for automotive turn around, alternative transit use, and coverage for waiting passengers. The waiting area is designed as an information
gateway that ADA accessible.

20. J.CHRISTOPHER RAY
[1920 Collingwood Blvd. #405 Toledo, Ohio 43604]
[513-378-5406]
[j.chrisraydesign@gmail.com]
Professional History
Educational History
Skill Set
EDGE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
CINCINNATI PARKS DEPT
Master of Landscape Architecture, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA. 5/2013
Certificate of Horticultural Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 6/2008
Bachelors of Fine Art, Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 6/2002
Toledo, OH.
Pittsburgh, PA.
Clemson, SC.
Cincinnati, OH.
Associate Landscape Designer
Resume Of
Grad Student/ Freelance Designer
Assistantship
Horticulturist
• Design Presentation
• Construction Documents
•Site/Land Planning
• Conceptual Layout
• 3D Modeling
• Adobe Suites
• Rendering/Illustration
•Grading/Drainage
• AutoCAD/GIS
1/6/2014 - 9/5/2014
5/2010 - 1/5/2014
8/2009 - 5/2010
4/2007 - 7/2009
Completed assignments with instructions from the Landscape Architect and Project Manager; ensured full adherence to design integrity and project requirements. Partnered with project teams to provide effective landscape architect solutions. Planned work and scheduling throughout all phases of the design process. Specialties include construction documents, 3D modeling, and site rendering.
Responsibilities include creating illustration and residential landscape designs for clients per their instructions. Daily functions include contracting, estimating, design creations, digital storage, delivery of construction documents and illustrations, and consulting.
As an assistant at Clemson University duties included general administrative assistance to Landscape Architect teaching staff as well as analyzing research data on large urban developments project for the University’s curriculum.
First responsible for Ault Park where duties included designing, installing, and maintaining 153 sq. ft. of outdoor park area, 17 perennial flower beds, and central arbor area. In 2007, transferred to the Greenspace Division. There duties included designing, installing, and maintaining 12 gateway areas around Central Cincinnati area.
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