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b r i a n g r e e n
BRIAN GREEN
master of landscape architecture december 2014
washington-alexandria architecture center
virginia polytechnic institute and state university
[email protected] 570.337.0871
THESIS
infrastructural opportunism
PROFESSIONAL
parker rodriguez inc.
STUDIO
memorial to abused children
lyles crouch traditional academy
continental divide and the yardstick
residential bubble diagrams
waac mailbox
nbm mini-golf hole
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
From the outset, two important ground rules were established to guide the site selection and design process. First, the site needed to be located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Because all water problems are local, the thesis would be specific to the locality where it was sited.
south countymiddle school
laurel hillgolf club
south countyhigh school
future commercial, retail, residential reuse
future recreational space, includes:sports fields, disc golf, meadows, passive recreation areas, picnic areas, skate park, children’s play area, dog park, equestrian complex, sculpture garden, community gardens, orchard, and mountain biking park
spring hill seniorcommunity
laurel hill elementary school
halley elementary school
lorton stationelementary school
interstate 95
amtrak station &csx rail line
future museum
workhousearts center
fairfax water griffith treatment plant
vulcan quarry / fairfax water storage
high tension power lines & ox substation
abandoned quarry
interstate 95 landfill
sports fields
energy resource recovery facility
lorton construction debris landfill
rainwater construction debris landfill
current local infrastructure restaurant / bar
major trail
proposed major trail
future local infrastructure / development
future local recreation areas
current local recreation areas
current regional infrastructure
unplanned public space
norman m. cole jr.pollution control plant
temporary fairfax county fire & ems training facility
vulcan quarry barge loading facility
unplanned
lorton, va | local infrastrucure - current & planned
subwaylasani kabobfireside grillvocelli pizza
aroma indian cuisinehong kong cafeglory days grilltokyo onez pizzaquiznos
five guyshunan lorton
dairy queensubwaypizza hutsteak n’ thingsszechuan d’lite
secret garden cafeblue arbor cafepink bicycle tea roommadigan waterfront
wendy’skfcsubwaybistro l’hermitagemcdonald’sana’s restaurant shanghai cafe
taco bellkabob grillsubwayalmita’s carry outpupuseria acucenadixie bones bbqastoria pizzael pulgarcito grillfuente’s grillel hangueo
burger kingtaco bellmcdonald’spanda chineselake ridge pizza
the electric palm
lazy susan’s dinner theaterskinifatz nightspot & restaurant
mcdonald’staste of bejinglas colinasfather & son seafoodvinny’s italian grill
aroma pizza plusthaiboxginger beef
high tension power lines
lorton local infrastructure assessment
Second, the thesis needed to be grounded in the reality of a local plan involving drinking water infrastructure. By piggybacking off of an existing project, the designer could claim agency in a very specific manner, using a given timeframe and parameters set outside the realm of academia.
proposed watertreatment plant
luck stone quarry a
potomac raw water intake
leesburg
potomac raw water intake
wssc potomac water filtration plant
travilah quarry
occoquan reservoir
vulcan quarry pitfairfax water griffithwater treatment plant
fairfax
prince william
prince george’s
alexandria
arlington
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montgomery
loudoun
loudoun water
fairfax water
washington suburban sanitary commission
site selection diagram. other local water utilities are considering similar quarry to reservoir conversions.
Fairfax Water’s real world quarry expansion plan, as illustrated here, led to the selection of a point of beginning. This point is where views are most impressive both now, and as the quarry expands. Identifying this location early on ensured the most important design goals were not lost during the course of the design process.
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
vulcan quarry expansion, 2012
2035 2084
2034
2085 point of beginning study
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
watershed boundaries and flows
site plan
the design is centered on four entrances into the site. each moves visitors from the everyday scale of which they are accustomed into the infrastructural scale that is foreign. the four entrances are designed to achieve different experiences. parallel parking and street trees were
added to Peniwill Drive to accommodate visitors without a large parking lot and to increase the banality of the streetscape experience / intensify the infrastructural experience.
anticipation building
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
UNDERGROUND CONCRETE CULVERT FLOW FROM UPSTREAM SEDIMENTATION PONDS
BASE FLOW MAX : 3120 GPMTOTAL CAPACITY GREATER THAN 100 YEAR STORM RATE
10 HP PUMP + 3” PIPE TO WETLANDSMAX FLOW: 100 GPM
TREATMENT WETLANDS1,215,315 GALLON CAPACITY9.72 DAY MINIMUM TREATMENT TIME
BASEFLOW HOLDING TANK250,000 GALLON CAPACITYHOLDS 2 DAY SUPPLY
WATERFALLOPERATES 10 HOURS PER DAY208 GPM OVER 13 FEET LENGTHHALF OF WORLD TRADE CENTER FOUNTAIN RATE
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OLYMPIC POOL16,720 SQUARE FEET SURFACE AREA1 FOOT WATER LEVEL DROP EQUALS 125,000 GALLONS
CULVERT TO ELKHORN RUNINCLUDES AUTOMATIC GATEDIVERTS WATER DURING 25 YEAR STORMSINTO QUARRY
WETLAND SURFACE AREA RATIO
SHALLOW MARSH67.5%
OPEN WATER32.5%
2.42 ACRES
.48 ACRES
+ELK HORN RUN
hydrological relationships revealed
the thesis site is located at the bottom of a 150 acre watershed in Lorton, Virginia. the current Fairfax Water plan calls for a small stream fed by this watershed to be diverted around the northern edge of the quarry, through the site, and into Elkhorn Run to the west. the design manipulates Fairfax Water’s plan to further clean baseflow coming from
the sedimentation ponds through a constructed wetland and natural pool system. the water is then diverted into a swimming pool for recreational use and then over a waterfall and into either the reservoir or Elkhorn Run, depending on the phase of the project.
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
a zen moment overlooking the quarry
here, the quarry is slowly revealed.
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
various entrances into the infrastructural scale are visible.
a framed view of the threshold cube and waterfall
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
planting elevations show potential tree growth between 2015 and 2085, when mining operations are scheduled to cease. species were selected based on research on trees common to granite outcrops and rocky areas in northern Virginia, see opposite page.
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
section-perspective
by 2035, the Washington Monument fits nicely inside the quarry. future water levels are marked as the quarry transitions into a reservoir.
THESIS: INFRASTRUCTURAL OPPORTUNISM FALL 2013 - 2014
The large mound of overburden is one of the defining elements of the site. It blocks views into the quarry from the road entirely and is landscaped in the vernacular, suburban style so common to Lorton. It also presents a design challenge when directing vehicles towards the restaurant cube beyond. The solution here is a tunnel large enough for two lanes of traffic and a pedestrian sidewalk. The tunnel is a high speed gateway into the quarry. The third entrance is a portal from the generic landscaping along Peniwill Drive into the wild and unfamiliar world of the mine.
Finally, for those so inclined, a slight notch is carved into the overburden mound. While still extremely steep, this fourth entrance lends just enough invitation to journey uphill to the highest point on the site, the summit. Views from this vantage point are earned and there is no easy way to get to the top.
portal section
summit section
PARKER RODRIGUEZ INC. MAY 2013 - AUGUST 2014
created site analysis diagrams for a planning commission meeting for a proposed park in prince georges county, maryland
created site analysis diagrams for a planning commission meeting for a proposed park in prince georges county, maryland
created a rendered plan for marketing purposes of a proposed development in college park, maryland.
PARKER RODRIGUEZ INC. MAY 2013 - AUGUST 2014
conducted a study to determine the best alignment of a parking area for wmata trucks at a proposed building in washington, dc.
conducted a study to determine the best alignment of a parking area for wmata trucks at a proposed building in washington, dc.
PARKER RODRIGUEZ INC. MAY 2013 - AUGUST 2014
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101 North Union St. #320Alexandria VA 22314
703.548.5010
01 BIORETENTION AREA PLANTING PLANSCALE : 1/8" = 1'-0"
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developed a planting plan for a bio-retention area near a residential building in reston, virginia. installation is scheduled for the spring.
developed a planting plan for a bio-retention area near a residential building in reston, virginia. installation is scheduled for the spring.
101 North Union St. #320Alexandria VA 22314
703.548.5010
02 DOUBLE SIDED GAS FIREPLACE WALL SECTIONSCALE : 1/2"=1'-0"
01 OUTDOOR TV / PROJECTION WALL SECTION ELEVATIONSCALE : 1/2"=1'-0"
04 WATER FEATURE SCALE : 1/2"=1'-0"
03 TYPICAL SEAT WALL SECTIONSCALE : 1/2"=1'-0"
researched and drafted on-structure details for an outdoor tv, theater screen, and fireplace in a courtyard at a planned residential building in tysons corner, virginia
PARKER RODRIGUEZ INC. MAY 2013 - AUGUST 2014
REVISED BROADWAY ELLIPSE PLANTING AND PAVINGDESIGN. REMOVED FOUNTAIN ELEMENT.
LIST OF REVISIONS
REVISED AMPHTHEATER PIERS TO BE MASONRY BRICKPIERS. MODIFIED PLANTING DESIGN TO PROVIDE MORESEASONAL INTEREST.
drafted site sections, elevations, planting plans, layout plans, and details for a housing developement permit set in montgomery county, maryland
CLARKSBURG (2nd) ELECTION DISTRICTMONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
CABIN BRANCHCLARKSBURG, MARYLAND
0582-58-00
NOTE:ALL STREETS, ROUTES, AVENUES AND DRIVESARE PUBLIC. ALL RESIDENTIAL ALLEYS ARE PRIVATE.
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INFORMATION CONCERNING EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIESWAS OBTAINED FROM AVAILABLE RECORDS. THE CONTRACTORMUST DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION AND ELEVATION OF ALLEXISTING UTILITIES AND UTILITY CROSSINGS BY DIGGING TESTPITS BY HAND, WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE START OF EXCAVATION.CONTACT "MISS UTILITY" AT 1-800-257-7777, 48 HOURS PRIOR TOTHE START OF EXCAVATION. IF CLEARANCES ARE LESS THANSHOWN ON THIS PLAN OR TWELVE (12) INCHES, WHICHEVER ISLESS, CONTACT THE ENGINEER AND THE UTILITY COMPANYBEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION. CLEARANCES LESSTHAN NOTED MAY REQUIRE REVISIONS TO THIS PLAN.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
OWNER/DEVELOPER/APPLICANT
6905 Rockledge Drive, Suite 800Bethesda, Md 20817Attn: Sylke KnuppelFax: 301-803-4929
Phone: 301-803-4855
THIS SITE PLAN REFINES AND SUPERSEDES SPECIFIC AREAS COVERED BY THE INFRASTRUCTUREROADS ONLY SITE PLAN No. 820050150 APPROVED JUNE 14, 2007 AND THE LIMITED PLANAMENDMENTS No. 82005015A APPROVED APRIL 3, 2008, 82005015B APPROVED DECEMBER 1, 2011,82005015C APPROVED NOVEMBER 27, 2012 & 82005015D PPROVED MAY 2, 2013.
DEVELOPER'S CERTIFICATEThe Undersigned agrees to execute all the features of the Site Plan Approval
No. 82006029C , including Approval Conditions, Development Program,
and Certified Site Plan.
Developer's Name: Winchester Homes, Inc. Sylke KnuppelCompany Contact Person
Address: 6905 Rockledge Drive #800 Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (301) 803-4855
Signature:
SITE PLAN No. 82006029C
CSB/SJN SJN CSB
101 North Union Street, Suite 320, Alexandria, VA 22314 p. 703.548.5010 f. 703.548.6280
PlanningUrban DesignLandscape Architecture
GRADING AND GUARDRAIL NOTES:
1. See Civil for additional grading information.
2. Site Walls not to exceed 5' in height from eitherside of finish grade.
TRIBUTE PARK EAST PLAZA - WALL ELEVATION2
1/8"=1'-0"
TRIBUTE PARK EAST PLAZA - REAR ELEVATION4
1/8"=1'-0"
TRIBUTE PARK EAST PLAZA - FRONT ELEVATION3
1/8"=1'-0"
NOTES:
1.) This site plan refines and supersedes certain areas covered by theInfrastructure Roads Only Site Plan No. 820050150 approved June 14,2007 and the Limited Site Plan Amendment approved April 3, 2008
NOTE:
THESE DETAILS ARE PART OF FUTUREDEVELOPMENT AND ARE PROVIDED FORINFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
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TRIBUTE PARK EAST PLAZA - ENLARGED PLAN & ELEVATIONS5
1/2"=1'-0"
LIST OF REVISIONS
REVISED ARCHITECTURAL CHARECTER, STYLE AND MATERIALITYOF THE TRIBUTE PARK EAST PAVILION AND WALLS/STAIRWAY
MOVED TRIBUTE PARK EAST PLAZA SITE WALL ELEVATIONFROM THIS SHEET TO SHEET 76
MEMORIAL TO ABUSED CHILDREN FALL 2013
early in the semester, each student chose an existing memorial to document and study. i created a study model of the september 11 memorial in new york cIty by handwriting the names of each person that died at the world trade center that day. the act of writing each name helped convey the magnitude of the loss of life during the attack.
the program for this studio, taught by Jonathon Fitch, principal at Landscape Architecture Bureau, was to design a memorial to abused children at the national children’s hospital in washington, dc. foremost, this emotional landscape was intended for victims of child abuse. additionally, the memorial needed to be built on an underground parking structure and serve as a public space for activities related to the prevention and awareness of child abuse.
mcmillan reservoir
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memorial to abused childrennational children’s hospital | washington dc
plan, section, elevation, and birds eye drawings of the memorial design
MEMORIAL TO ABUSED CHILDREN FALL 2013
the straight edges and lines of the memorial pavilion juxtapose against the surrounding, rolling landforms. the grid like structure throughout the design acts as a datum for viewing the sweeping hills. additionally, the landforms block out noise and unwanted views of the busy neighborhood and hospitals nearby.
MEMORIAL TO ABUSED CHILDREN FALL 2013
shallow, quarter inch deep, granite reflecting pools fill, allowing visitors to have personal moments as they move through the memorial. each day, different pools are randomly filled to create a variety of experiences for returning visitors. the uniform grid layout serves to remind victims that despite our pasts, we are all human and are all capable of healing, just as each pool is capable of being filled. when drained, the memorial surface acts as ceremonial space for events and speakers.
LYLES CROUCH TRADITIONAL ACADEMY FALL 2011
this project involved the redesign of an elementary school playground in alexandria, va. the program required exposing a buried stream that is now enclosed in a six foot pipe beneath the playground. the design aims to measure the phenomena water, wind, and sun on the site in ways that people can
innately understand.
early process sketches
a plan shows landforms used to measure the location of the sun.
LYLES CROUCH TRADITIONAL ACADEMY SPRING 2012
digital renderings of the lyles crouch redesign
this studio project involved the study of the 900 block of king street in old town alexandria. i began by focusing on a pothole, see next page, in an alley that exposed layers of paving materials, like a glimpse into the past. from here, I developed a series of drawings exploring the surrounding neighborhood that led to an important discovery.
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND THE YARDSTICK FALL 2011
a longitudinal section through king street showing a ridge at the 900 block
the ridge is represented by carrying the slopes across each other forming a median
a model and perspectives of the median and alley paving system proposed for the 900 block of king street
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND THE YARDSTICK FALL 2011
4525 49th street nwwashington, dc 20016
residential site analysis and conceptual design exercise
romance garden bubble diagram blackberry free garden bubble diagram
site analysis
RESIDENTIAL BUBBLE DIAGRAMS SPRING 2011
blackberry free garden 90 degree schematic
blackberry free garden naturalistic schematicblackberry free garden bubble diagram
collaborated with two architecture students from the bauhaus to design and build a school mailbox
WAAC MAILBOX FALL 2011
NBM MINI GOLF HOLE SPRING 2013
this entry, titled Tomorrow’s Water, to the 2013 National Building Museum Mini-Golf exhibit was designed, built, and installed by Jae Cho, Jason Granado, James Hangar, John Whilden, and myself for the American Society of Landscape Architects. we came in under budget and won honorable mention for best design in the exhibition.