The document provides examples of landscape architecture work by Melissa Martin. It includes conceptual designs for a batik and sewing factory in Ghana and a waterfront park in North Carolina. Process images show early sketches, physical models, and computer models used to develop the designs. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding local culture and environmental considerations. Hand drawings, digital renderings, and construction documents are used to develop and communicate design concepts and solutions.

1. Melissa Martin
Selected Works from Bachelor in Landscape Architecture
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mnmarti2@ncsu.edu

2. Prampram, Ghana: A study of
international design and culture
These images are from a design concept for a Ghanian NGO called
Global Mamas. The intent is to create a site plan concept for a batik
and sewing factory that was cohesive with the local culture while
supporting the mission and values of the organization.
The plan is entirely conceptual as the physical property was
unknown. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the community and
respect for natural resources and the environment.
Global Mamas Factory Plan
Global Mamas Factory Axonometric

3. Global Mamas Factory Central Courtyard Perspective
Lunch
Counter
StreetEdible
Garden
Sewing
Building
Break PatioBatik
Workspace
Service
Entrance
The design concepts challenges the western idea of a factory site plan by creating outdoor work spaces, breezeways and street orientation
to accommodate the climate and knit the site into the local fabric. Several program elements were added to support the Global Mamas
mission including a day care facility, a public transportation drop-off area, and education pavilion.
Global Mamas Factory Education Pavilion Perspective

4. Promenade
Utility Art
Street Parking
Snack Shack/
Restrooms
ADA Accessible
Kayak Dock
Tide Pool Steps
Bandstand
Party Deck
Fish
Market/
RestroomsTwin Lakes
Seafood Restaurant
NCSU Landscape Architecture
North Scale 1”:30’
Sunset Beach Community Park, NC: Developing program
and site of a waterfront park
Sunset Park Community Park Master Plan

5. Sunset Beach is a small coastal town in North Carolina with
a sizable retirement-aged population. The town acquired a
property, forested with mature Live Oaks, on the sound side of
Intercoastal waterway.
The concept for this design is to create a park with areas for
residents and tourists that conserves the natural beauty and
provides flexible-use facilities for individuals, events, and multi-
modal access. The design must also address erosion and storm
surge degradation.
Perspective of Market and Deck from the ICC Deck and Bandstand
Party Deck
Tidal Pools

6. Process: Creating a site plan through
modeling
Exploring options through simple paper models was an
important step in the design process. This method allows for
the quick, easy, and inexpensive generation of ideas. It also
helps to visualize the interface of different systems.

7. Models: Computer assisted site
models testing the 3-D surface of
the land
These images are of a physical model of the Sunset
Beach Community Park design made using the Auto
CAD grading plan printed with a laser cutter.

8. Digital Image
Applications: Rooftop
Garden and Site Analysis
Russian Sage
Honey Suckle
Fountain Grass
Mint and Chives
TarragonFlax and
Helleborus BeeBalm
ArugulaBlueberries Rosemary
Section Facing North
These images are from a group
project design for a rooftop
garden in downtown Raleigh.
The space was required to be
comfortable for individuals and
larger social functions.
The plant pallet was selected
to withstand the harsh
environmental conditions as
well as provide edibles for a
restaurant in the building.
Rooftop Garden Space Perspective
Rooftop Garden Section

9. Digital Media is a wonderful way
to present designs but it is also
great tool for understanding and
visualizing the character of a
space.
The image above is a Photoshop
collage created during an analysis
of a property near the Neuse River
Water Treatment Plant.
The image to the right is a study
of the topography at Prairie Ridge
Ecostation.
Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Collage
Prairie Ridge Ecostation Aerial

10. Hand Graphics: Residential
landscape design
Residence A Section
Residence A Axonometric
Residence A Plan

11. Hand drawings and sketches are the
most crucial part of generating ideas
and understand spaces and places.
The rendered images are designs
created after studying the property
and considering the needs and
lifestyle of the client.
The black and white sketch below
is simply a study of the Yates Mill
Pond Park in Raleigh, NC.
Residence B Plan
Residence B Axonometric
Yates Mill Sketch

12. Design Process: Sketchbook
to Construction Documents
Information about existing conditions, values, constraints generates ideas
and simple concepts that are developed into documents and graphics that
communicate clearly.

13. AutoCAD: Planting Plan
Construction Document