Nick RaelLandscape Architecture Portfolio

Capstone: Comprehensive Landscape Design(re)Creating Systems: Reclaiming Hunters Point

Gates Rubber Community

Fort Collins Welcome Center

Morgan Library Courtyard

Moorish GardenMinimal Garden

Garden Design

Urban Design

Landscape Design Expression

Construction Documents

Table of Contents

Charles Bridge, Prague, Hand Drawing

comprehensive landscape design

(re)Creating Systems: Reclaiming Hunters PointSan Francisco, California

Hunters Point has become neighbors with an abandoned shipyard since it closed in 1994. This landscape is important as it is an access to the waterfront for a large community of people. My senior project proposes a newly developed ecological waterfront. Using various planting and vegetation schemes, the ultimate goal is to reclaim the land and transition it into a natural thriving ecosystem. One that not only supports wildlife but also allows for human interaction. (Project currently in progress)

abstract clay model

Coastal Wetlands

Wetland Migration

Tidal Marshes

Water Marshes

Infrastructure

Base Map

contours building footprints

streets

streetsbuilding footprints

contours

Master Plan

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underground parking lot

central promenade

amphitheater

existing arc

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prairie

front view

shadow structure

vegetative underpass

Hunters Point shipyard

parallel view

wetland walk

prairie main promenade

welcome center

wetland pathway

recreation center

urban designRubber Gates Community

Rubber Gates DistrictDenver, CO

This area is located in a dense urban region of Denver, just south of downtown. The site is surrounded by high end residential apartments and a major RTD light rail station is located just to the west.

The design intent is a mix of commercial and residential living. A large central promenade focuses on planting and vegetation schemes to create forms encouraging individuals to explore the site. The promenade serves as the main connection route to the light rail. This community is aimed to restore energy and bring back an iconic landmark of what was once Denver’s Rubber Gates Factory.

master plan

water tower

RTD underpass

central promenade

art district

residential living

commercial buildings

sensory plaza

RTD lightrail

building footprints

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grass & nodesoverlay 3

concept perspective - main plaza with water tower

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landscape design expressionUSGS Xeriscape GardenFort Collins Visitor Center

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south side building view - vegetative walkway

planting plan

irrigation plansite analysis

USGS Ecological CenterXeriscape Garden

Matt Barker & Nick RaelColorado State University

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Fort Collins Visitor CenterFort Collins, Colorado

This visitor center is located on the edge of Fort Collins and I-25. The landscape is formed by large land formations that look to be interwoven with each other guiding a person though the space. Large shade structures noticeable from a distance would define the area as a landmark to Fort Collins.

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garden designMinimal GardenMoorish Garden

A look into an amphitheater located on the Pourdre River. This minimal garden would be host to gatherings and concerts. It is a short walk from an elementary school and New Belgium Brewing company.

Looking across the reflection ponds in the main plaza of the residential buildings. This Moorish garden is in a busy part of Old Town and would be a popular destination for people passing by during the day and nighttime.

construction documentsMorgan Library Courtyard

Morgan Library CourtyardColorado State University, Fort Collins

The desire for a new library courtyard has been wanted for some time now. This space is designed to invite and comfort students who are using the area. This programmatic design includes glass water walls and pocket seats allowing students to rest and study. Large quaking aspen trees extrude though the top of the building, giving shade and an environmental friendly feel to the courtyard.

library courtyard details

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Czech Republic

Netherlands

Germany

Austria

Ireland

Costa Rica

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Nick Rael303.883.9657

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