A b b y G l a s t e t t e rA b b y G l a s t e t t e rT h e E v o l u t i o n o f a D e s i g n e r

Abby G lastet ter :

Abby GlastetterMaster’s Landscape Architecture Kansas State University Class of 2015

Contact Information:

1111 Ecko LaneWashington, MO. 63090

arglaste@ksu.edu

(314) 413 7180

Design has always played an important role in my life. My dad has worked in the design field for nearly my entire life, and has taught me some of my first cruical lessons: design is simple. I grew up in a small town Washington, Missouri, 45 minsutes west of St. Louis; it was there I learned the art of creativity. Boredom was an unspoken word at our house, if you were bored you obviously needed additional chores... Therefore, my sister and I were forced to come up with our own games and activites. We loved to make and build things. Whether it was a house for our barbies or a fort in the woods we loved to design imaginitive new spaces, and explore new places. This desire to create stuck with me until high school where I began exploring majors and careers for my future. I was drawn to landscape architecture for its progressive ideas and humble design philosophy. It was not until college, I finally understood what my dad really meant about design being simple.Design is not a simple task, but design should remain simplistic. Design is not arbirary, but purposeful and compelling.

The following spreads will begin to reveal my design process. Through text and image organization I will explain my design philosophy and process. The portfolio is meant to represent my evolution as a design student into an emerging professional. Becoming a professional means incrased responsibility. Not only do landscape architects create and design new safe and experiential environments for the public, but also strive to inspire. Currently landscape architects are faced with many compliated problems in terms of environmental well being; its a daunting task to face these issues with a creative mindset, however the world needs more examples of sustainable, functional, and beautiful development solutions. I am ready to take on this responsibility. Landscape architecture is my passion, and I am excited to begin sharing it with the rest of society.

Evolution of a Designer:

“You can only make it look wild,

it can never actually be wi ld.”

-Piet Oudolf

C o n t e n t s :Naftzger Green

EPA Rainworks Challenge

Council Grove

Wyuka Cemetery & Pavilion

Urban House

Boomer Town

Sketches & Renderings

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The Naftzger Green revitalization proposal creates a catalytic civic space with urban mixed-use development. Compiled by verbal interviews with community members, demographic and spatial collection, and on-site explorations the analysis exposed Wichita’s need for an active destination that includes urban residential units and a large iconic green space. Therefore, Naftzger Green is programmed to serve the people of downtown Wichita, Kansas by offering a variety of opportunities ranging from residential to commercial to park spaces. Urban quality of life is improved by providing spatially unique and diverse exterior spaces in downtown giving Wichita a new, active identity. Organic landforms create a new visual urban perspective for the community while physically defining spaces within the park space. A lookout, Douglas Overlook, was designed to take advantage of the downtown views, and emphasize the railroad delineating the east siteboundary. The steps leading to the Overlook doubles as amphitheater style seating thatface a tensile pavilion structure. This space is multi functioning and can be used as anoutdoor picnic area, music venue, theatrical performance, farmers market, or birthday party.

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New Activies On The Green

Preliminary Programming Using Topo To Create Iconic Landforms

Determining Land Use

Building Proportion StudyLandform & Infrastructure Study

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Axonametric Elevation Study Programming Refinement Phasing Ideas & Strategies

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The Overlook is all about views. The proposed sky-walk overlooks Douglas Avenue, the main street running through downtown Wichita. The structure is made of vertical and horizontal steel beam supports attached to the existing railroad overpass. Convex glass walls attach to the underside allowing users to experience a full range of views to downtown Wichita. With glass panels also inserted into the floor plane of the overlook users are able to watch traffic below and experience an almost floating aesthetic. Lights of various colors, directions, and density are surrounding and integrated into the structure. This duel purpose proposal allows residents and visitors to gather and appreciate the urban lights of Wichita at night. Adding a lighting to the destination makes the space more welcoming and inviting.

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Douglas Overlook:

An Artistic Stroll New Perspectives

Under The City Lights The Trees Are In Bloom On Saint Francis Lighting Up The Night

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The EPA Campus Rainworks Challenge is a student competition created to encourage the development and innovation of green infrastructure systems by landscape architects, planners and engineers. This challenge inspires students to consider the effects of stormwater and find creative, sustainable ways to mitigate the impact of urban stormwater. We were put in multidisciplinary teams to propose a green infrastructure project focusing on the improvement and sustainability of an existing site on campus. As a group of five we chose a highly visible site in need of storm water mitigation and ecosystem revitalization. Being on campus it was also important for our team to provide outdoor educational spaces with an amphitheater for students, faculty, and community members. We designed a prairie wetland system with diversity of prairie uplands, ponds, and wildlife habitat. Using the wetlands as a clarifying mechanism we were able to begin filtering storm water in a way that community members could learn from and interact with. 150 Shades of Green won honorable mention in the first, EPA Campus Rainworks Challenge.

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C o n t r i b u t i n g w a t e r s h e d is 262 acres with numerous sources of imapirments.

Goals:• Educate the greater community, students & staff• Filter & clean stormwater run-off Where three tributaries meet• Prevent eroison & damage downstream by retaining and cleansing

stormwater through biochemical & physical processes• Create a new campus hub for all types of gatherings• Expand the grounds of K-State ardens

A New Plan for Runoff

Final Board Submissions

Another Win For Biodiversity

Image by: Ross DeVault

Image by: Ross DeVault

Similar to terrestrial instances, Council Grove was subject to a process of erosion; just like the land itself years of history tightly compressed has created layers of history and culture making Council Grove a rich community. However, Council Grove was ready for a new layerof history. The land itself inspired the design. It was important to emphasize the historical character of the area while developing a new, active space for residents to gather. Through verbal communication with the town citizens it was revealed that the senior population desired most a rejuvenation of the downtown district. A new activated downtown will boost tourism, improve, nightlife, grow industry, and recreation opportunities while strengthening the overall prosperity for the region. By implementing a new town plaza with features to accommodate activity for every season and age group, downtown CouncilGrove would be a place of diverse activity. It was important to develop a plaza that would provide various types of programming for any age. The plaza offers residents a place tobegin a farmer’s market, play in the fountain, or enjoy the views of the Kaw River.

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River Walk Trail entry to Plaza

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Sedimentary Rock Wall

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Limestone paving

Downtown entry to Plaza

Terraced lawn

Medium to large trees provide sum-mer shade

Adventageous views of Neosho River valley

Seasonal water feature built into ground using slope grade for basin

A Reinvented Downtown Plaza For A New Generation

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In The Shade Of The Sycamore `vv Afternoon Picnic

The Bubbling Fountain Entertains Visitors

The First Days Of Summer On The Plaza

The design objectives for the Wyuka Cemetery Pavilion were developed through on-site analysis and identified community needs. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Wyuka Cemetery is being reinvented with the addition of newly proposed pavilion. The pavilion and surrounding grounds need equal attention in order to best serve visitors with the implementation of the pavilion. Currently the grounds are under utilized and need aesthetic attributes to make itself a destination place. Wyuka Cemetery and Pavilion design provide a variety of experiences for visitors. Using a wide selection of vegetation with varying bloom times, textures, colors, microclimatic needs, and attributes for wildlife, create a communal destination. Plant selection is based on specific criteria such as: climatic needs, level of maintenance and irrigation, and seasonal attributes. Patrons are guided through the grounds by views linking spaces. Vegetation, topography, and pathways frame views for visitors making comfortable transitions between spaces.

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Technica l Grading P lan:

Reception At The Pavilion & Grounds Newly Proposed Grading Plan

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Reflecting Under The GinkgosExperiential Plant Zones

Euonymus atropurpeuresEastern wahoo

Ostrya virginianaeastern hop hornbeam

Asclepias syriaca common milkweed

Callirhoe involucratapurple poppy mallow

Acer rubrum ‘Columnare’red maple

Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’Rocky Mountain juniper

Ginkgo biloba ‘Tubifolia’maidenhair tree

Betula nigrariver birch

Ginkgo bilobaginkgo

Acanthus mollisbear’s breeches

Achillea millefoliumyarrow

Alcea rugosahollyhock

Amorpha canescenslead plant

Bouteloua curtipendulasideoats grass

Conoclinum coelestiumwild ageratum

Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’red twig dogwood

Echinacea purpureapurple coneflower

Elymus canadensiscanada wild rye

Iris fulva ‘Lois Yellow’copper iris

Equisetum hyemalewinter scouring rush

Carex muskingumensispalm sedge

Epimedium diphyllumbishop’s hat

Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’indian grass

Lamprocapnos spectabilisbleeding heart

Iris virginicasourthern blue flag

Potentilla fruticosashrubby cinquefoil

Cotoneaster apiculatuscotoneaster

Buchloe dactyloides ‘Shart’s Improved’buffalograss

Mazus reptansmazus

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Minerva’rose of Sharon

Elytrigia elongata ‘Jose Select’tall wheatgrass

Rubus fruticosus‘Chester’ blackberry

Salvia azurea var. grandiflora blue sedge

Viola pedatifidalarkspur violet

Symphyotrichum novae-angliaenew england aster

Penstemon digitalis beardtongue

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The Urban House project was inspired by the gentrification happening in the Westside community of Kansas City, Missouri. Increase in property taxes was forcing long time residents out of their home leaving vacant or abandoned lots; because its prime location within Kansas City, Westside lots and homes were quickly purchased. This change in ownership has created an eclectic neighborhood character. All lots are treated differently with various materials, sizes, structures, and styles. The unique character of the community influenced the spatial layout and organization of the site. Not only was I concentrated on designing a house to fit into the diverse and culturally rich neighborhood but also I wanted to create an environment-focused house. Through use of sliding doors, a balcony, patio space, windows and large garden the urban house created spaces usingboth indoor and outdoor settings. Therefore the residents could also enjoy the eclecticism of their neighborhood from their front yard while encouraging neighborhood interaction and support.

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U R B A N H O U S ESunday Afternoon In The Garden

The VisionIts All In The Plan

View From The StreetView From The Cottage

Our team’s goal was to develop a transit oriented development prototype for the city of Kansas City. This prototype would act as an example for future residential development throughout the region. The initial study area was a 10,000-acre site with several promising smaller study sites. The first site was selected due to its prime location sitting adjacent to three major interstates. With little infrastructure on site it was easy to begin envisioning a place to accommodate and reflect the values and preferences of the aging baby boomer generation. Using US as a backbone to Bommer Town our team developed a new, iconic, transit station to serve the community on a local and regional scale. Streamline Station was an important, key element of Boomer Town to keep residents connected and mobile while offering commuters additional resources while traveling to and from work. By locating amenities such as an urban target daycare center, retail opportunities, gym and other resources attractive and useful to daily commuters we were able to activate the community core and promote social interaction. Overall our group wanted to transform this area of Kansas City to a place to just to pass through, but worth arriving at.

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Smile For The Camera Always Booming In Boomer Town

Boomer Town Land Use

Green SpaceMixed UseOfficeResidential

Green SpaceMixed-UseOfficeResidential

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Streaml ine Avenue Park

Br idge on ManchesterManchester Trafficway and the bridge take advantage of the views overlooking the Blue River corridor. The road and open spaces alongit offer residents and visitors clear views of the wetlands, park systems,and river below. The new eidetic pedestrian bridge allows park users and Boomer Town residents a chance to experience the best of all types of

Streamline Avenue Park becomes Boomer Town residents’ new frontyard. The 200’ park space between the avenue offers residents a greenspace to congregate and share. The location of Streamline Park stretchingthe length of the avenue allows residents an enjoyable, experiential,accessible, green space within close

outdoor spaces. Boomer Town encourages its residents to connect with nature and the river as well as welcoming the park visitors to town for food and entertainment. The bridge creates a memorable experience all within close proximity to mixed-use infrastructure, natural preserves, parks, and the river.

walking distance from their frontdoor. The avenue running north and south along the entire developmentprovide efficient vehicular circulation and accessibility to US 40 and lightrail system at the core of the community. Streamline Avenue & Park givesresidents a programmatically open-ended green space for the community.

Image by: Diance Cocchiara, 2013

Image by: Diance Cocchiara, 2013

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The New Front Yard

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Streaml ine Stat ion

Plaza on The MidwayThe series of plazas and parks strategically scattered throughout Boomer Town helps break up the urban grid while giving residents a space to interact. The plazas differ from Streamline Park because of the level of programmatic elements designed to fit the plazas. Each plaza space has its own original character or programmatic scheme to create variety

The regional transit hub is a space designed with the average Kansas Citycommuter’s needs in mind. Although, the center’s main function is to offera space for riders to comfortably wait while transferring between lines thecenter does so much more socially and recreationally. Streamline Stationis surrounding by commercial and mixed-use infrastructure catering to

and options for residents. Each space offers visitors different experimentalqualities through spatial configuration, furniture type and arrangement,and program elements. Residents and visitors coming to Boomer andSooner Road are intended to utilize the spaces enclosed by the mixedused buildings for social engagement, interaction and cultural diversity.

the commuters needs. These adjacencies allow riders a space to enjoy while journeying between destinations. Various amenities were designed to be within close walking distance from the station so commuters have a chance to either grab their groceries, pick their children up from daycare or get their morning workout in before heading to work.

Image by: Diance Cocchiara, 2013

Image by: Diance Cocchiara, 2013

A Frutti Tuttie Saturday

First Stop, Boomer Town

Sketching is the first lesson in design school, and therefore has stuck with me the longest. No matter what type of project I typically begin by sketching, whether its thoughts or images sketching can be the best form of communication of ideas. Many times sketches begin as arbitrary doodles, but later influence design decisions because of the observations made apparent within the drawings. Sketching is typically my first step of any project design. Drawing without real expectation besides to observe can help inspire ideas and formulate concepts. It also helps me recognize and appreciate my surroundings more through sensual documentation. I believe through initial sketching I am better prepared to begin the next step of the design process.

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Smelling The Roses At Union Station

The Gleaming Pavilion Raindrops And Roses