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Portfolio_RobinMassingill_2015
- 1. RML A ND S C A P E ARCHITECTURE
- 2. TRAILHEAD CAFE TRAILHEADCAFE Resume Education Leadership Experience Projects Big BendBlvd. Green District Cave Springs Ecology Sanctuary Queensway Elevated Community Vestal Urban Farm Models Landform Outcropping book binding Hand Graphics Charcoal Graphite Acrylic Ink Content
- 3. Massingillrobin Bachelor of LandscapeArchitecture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Study Abroad to Italy, France, UK. Completed 6 credit hours in Urban Land Studies and Cultural Landscape Architectural Studies Phone: (479) 925-0696 Email: rmassing@uark.edu Website: http://issuu.com/robinrosemassingill Education May-June 2013 Projected Graduation December 2014 jobexperience University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Maintained a good study and social environment in the residence hall Encouraged academic and personal growth of 35-60 student residents through programming and motivational displays Landscape Architect INTERN Resident Assistant Teaching assistant Summer 2014 January 2011-May 2013 August-December 2014 Peter Walker Partners, Berkeley, CA Assisted with project drawings in Vectorworks, Photoshop, and AutoCAD Built a digital materials library for the entire office to reference Research precedents, scale comparisons and existing projects University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Administered and proctored test Managed the grades and attendance Assisted with administrative needs Camp Counselor May-August 2011Ferncliff Camp and Conference, Little Rock, AR Instructed and led camper activities and worship Organized and designed activities to correspond with the range of camper groups Provided a safe and fun experience and provided first aid when needed Noah Billig (479) 841-7089 Judy Brittenum (479) 575-7385 Kimball Erdman (479) 575-5617 referencecontact Photoshop Indesign Illustrator Sketchup AutoCAD Microsoft Office Vector works ACDSEE GIS/Planning Horticulture Book Binding Proficient Knowledge Sustainable Housing Construction Details and Material Grading and Drainage Environmental Land Use Planning Historical Landscape Architecture Preservation Relevantcoursework LEADERSHIP&HONORS Ambassador for Fay Jones School of Architecture First-Year Architecture Student Mentor American Society of Landscape Architecture, ASLA, President, Secretary Featured in Re:VIEW: FJSOA Magazine Fay Jones School of Architecture Student Leadership Award Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Razorback Athletics Temp Garvan Travel Scholarship Resident Assistant Scholarship University of Arkansas Lead Hogs Volunteer Humphreys Hall Senate Secretary August 2014-Present August 2011-December 2013 August 2011-May 2013 August 2013 2013 2010-2014 September-November 2013 2013 January 2011-May 2013 August 2009-August2010 August 2009-May2010 Dr. Carl A. Smith (479) 575-5922 Landscape Architecture University of Arkansas December 2014
- 4. Empowered Museum Alternative EnergyRetail/Parking structure Big Bend Blvd. Green District Outdoor seating space Sculpture location Rain garden
- 5. Big Bend Blvd.Green District Mixed use development Private gardens Public lawn Retail and parking Empowered Museum Performing and Visual Arts Center Brightergy (existing) Trail head and bike rentals Indoor/Outdoor Cafe Bus stop Missouri Planting Garden Drop off zone Art display panels Bike lanes Public vs. Private Spaces Program Diagram The College School Empowered Museum Retail and Parking Mixed Use Development Trail head and Cafe Performing and Visual Arts Center Neighborhoods of Shrewsbury Neighborhoods of Webster Groves Neighborhoods of Webster Groves Physical Connections Acrylic wall showing the root depth and formation of an array of plantings. Design Concept
- 6. Mixed Use DevelopmentEcological Center Parking and Commercial Structure The lower level of this structure is designed for commercial space that can help boost the economy and provide an attraction to people outside of the community. There is outdoor seating space outside of the front of the businesses and vegetation to provide shade. Parking is located on the top two levels of the structure. People going to the museum, gardens, shopping center, or art center will park here. Empowered Museum The Empowered Museum is an alternative energy museum that is proposed to be built by a partnership of The College School and the city of Webster Groves. This museum will educated students and the public on energy created by wind, solar, water, and human powered machines. Outside of the museum is a bike powered water feature that provides water to the display gardens around the museum. The water is collected by the roof of the museum and held in cisterns until it is used in the water feature or in the hydrologic system. Residential The residential space provides 8 dwelling units within the mixed use development. The residents will have access to the 12 parking spaces behind the building and also the parking structure across the street. There are private plots of land between the buildings that the residents can plant and grow their own kitchen, herb, or flower gardens. The design for this space was created by maximizing usage for this plot of land and the need for protected public and private spaces. Commercial and Public Realm The commercial and public realm consist of the lower level of the buildings, the lawn, and the space closest to the streets. These spaces provide social engagement and community interactions that the current site is lacking. Business that are envisioned for this development are local cafes, coffee shop, restaurants, and the existing Summit Jewelry. Employees of surrounding businesses can take their lunch break here and enjoy a sandwich or coffee on the lawn. Empowered Museum Entrance Entrance Entrance Recycled Concrete Pavers Cistern Cistern Sculpture Location Sculpture Location Mixed Use Building A Mixed Use Building B Private Gardens Parking Display Gardens Rain Garden Group Seating Sitting Circle Sitting Circle Wind Turbines Bike Powered Water Feature Parking Parking and Commercial Structure N. Lacledes Station Rd. Big Bend Blvd. 4’ Bike Lane 10’ 20’ 50’ Big Bend Blvd. Green District
- 7. Performing and VisualArts Center Arts Building The Performing Art Center is a two level building with 8343 Sq. Ft. of practice space, meeting rooms, and offices. Connected to the building is a covered performance stage for concerts and plays. This is an appropriate amenity to the Green District because there are many businesses in close proximity that focus on musical and visual arts, and this space allows people to come together in a larger venue. The Great Lawn The design of the lawn was inspired by the law in millennium park that doubles as a performance venue and has a minimal overhead structure. The overhead structure is arched beams with steel cables stretched accross them so that canvas art work can bring life to the lawn and allow for creative expression by the community. Bus Stop Seat Wall The Great Lawn Crosswalk Art Panels Drop off zone Brightergy Arts Building Stage Big Bend Blvd. Green District Trail head Bike Paths The bike paths are designed to connect the Green District to the existing Gateway Greenway trail system and to the Old Historic District of Webster Groves, which is its old downtown. The trail head has Bike parking structures that can hold up to 40 bikes including 10 bike rentals. The parking for the trail head is located on the south end of the lot and it includes 11 spaces. Trail head Cafe The cafe is a resource to bikers using the trail. It is 1810 Sq. Ft. and there is additional dining outside on the southeast side of the building. The front of the building has an overhead structure so people can sit and watch the street. The drive way behind the cafe is a one way drive through to minimize vehicular infrastructure. Trail Head Cafe Outdoor Dining N. Lacledes Station Rd. Planted m edian Brick Crosswalk Bike Lane Bike Parking Structure 10’ 20’ 50’ Big Bend Blvd. Parking
- 8. creek bed Bikepowered water feature existing pine Rainwater Cistern Big Bend Blvd. Green District wind spireEmpowered Museum exposed roots wall sitting Circle
- 9. Focusing on therestoration and educational outreach, the ecological sanctuary addresses the issues of water quality and stormwater runoff that effect lake Keith and the Illinois River Watershed. Existing natural elements were protected, and a rich diversity of plants were proposed to restore and diversify the current ecosystem. The Ecological Sanctuary provides habitat for the endangered species on site, the Cave Fish and Grey Bats, while educating the public of their existence and endangerment in an aesthetically pleasing environment. The image on the left shows the restored fish hatcheries and wetlands, and the proposed boardwalks. pathofexploration plantedfilterstrip riparianzone1 riparianzone2 LakeKeith cave springs ecological sanctuary scale 1”=40’ A B B’ A’ The landscape transforms from a well lit, visible space into a dark, enclosed space as it progresses toward the cave. The experience begins with comfort and freedom of grassy meadows and hiking trials. It then flows into curiosity and then into an uneasiness as the vegetation becomes dense, the paths become jagged, and the solid ground becomes a wetland.
- 10. queensway elevated community TheQueensway Connection: Elevating the Public Realm Competition was an ideas competition to propose a future park at the location of the preexisting Queensway. The focus of the competition was to create a point of entrance, and design a means of elevation up to the platform. The second focus was on the park that can be activated in addition to recreation and leisure.
- 11. Focusing on pedestrianaccessibility, terminating views, and appropriate public and private spaces, this community creates inviting and sustainable living. This design encourages recreation and fosters connection to nature with its integrated bike trail and natural areas. The perspective on the left is a preliminary concept sketch that portrays the ambiance and rich cultural aspects within a walkable community. morningside walkable community Medium Density High Density Low Density
- 12. Focusing on educationalpurposes, this project accommodates the surrounding neighborhoods, and acts as a gathering space for social events and farmers’ markets. The basis for this design was a main gathering space surrounded by all means of crop production, these include crop beds, raised planters, overhead structures for vines, hoop houses and a green house for extended growth, an orchard, and apiary boxes. vestal urban farms
- 13. Throughout my studies,I focused on how sun and shade effects space, how color is relative, and how simple shapes can come together to create a design and a space. A variety of hand graphics were produced using different media, including Prisma color pencil, graphite, charcoal, tech pens, acrylic paint, and pastel on Canson paper, vellum, canvas, and bond. Mixed media Hand Graphics
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