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WILL GLAESERWILL GLAESER

PORTFOLIOSelected Works 2011-2013

Landscape Architecture

“Show your lovefor Lady Nature...”

Cemetery 1

Bird Habitat & Observatory

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Traditional Art 11

Goodyear Open Space& Downtown Masterplan

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Trio (Competition)

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Pioneer and Veteran Memorial Park

Phoenix, AZCEMETERY

Everyone who visits Pioneer Cemetery does so because they are separated from something, and through that, they are connected. The physical forms of features are manifestations of separation, while the experiences emphasize connection. Whether it be connection to the history of the area, or connection to a lost loved one, this cemetery connects us by framing our shared separations.

Grid extended from context Feature Imposed Feature separated, aligned, connected through separation

Repeated throughout site

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The reflection space (left) features a symbolic gravemarker, an olive tree as a focal point, and a water feature for ambience and cooling. The stones are engraved with all the different information about those buried, providing an additional sensory (touch) experience leading to discovery. Night time lighting is inspired by artist James Turrell.

A memorial (right) along the northern exterior wall will often be the first experience for visitors and passersby. The height of corten steel panels corresponds to the final age of those buried within the cemetery. This creates a powerful visual experience when looking down the length of the wall with all its varying heights.

Grave markers (left)are placed on the same grid that continues into the rest of the existing site. Each marker is a symbol of intersection, and references the surrounding markers. Their placement reinforces connection, while the forms themselves are obviously separated.

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The exhibition space pays homage to the history of the deceased as well as the city of Phoenix. All views from within the building are aligned

with a significant feature. Above, the view is aligned with the reflection space. The interior has been kept white to maintain focus on the pieces

being displayed. The physical form is consistent with connection through separation, as the above columns demonstrate.

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Papago Park, Tempe, AZ

BIRD HABITAT & OBSERVATORY

Program includes all accomodations for the American Kestrel to live healthily, as well as a low-budget viewing facility and a network of trails offering up close education opportunities for visitors. A challenge in the design process was developing a dialogue of space for the birds to live uninhibited, while providing ample viewing and education for visitors. This was solved using varying vegetation densities in conjuction with the naturally undulating topography to create distinct corridors meeting the needs of both parties.

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Open Space and Downtown

Goodyear, AZMASTERPLAN

Mission: To create a community of the future. This community, through environmentally conscious methods, will foster a higher quality of life while harboring a healthy economy and a vibrant cultural identity.Extensive research was conducted on successful masterplanned communities, and the commonalities were implemented in this plan. Special emphasis was placed on low impact development, walkability, and outdoor education.

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Competition Solution

Avondale, AZTRIO

After interviewing the youth of Avondale, we took their wish list and combined it with the Youth Center’s mission goals to create Trio. We created a multi-use gathering space to be used as a community for events, arts, and sports. The triangular layout and forms correspond to the three guiding principles of the youth center: Collaborate, Identify, Grow. The shade structures and stone paving facilitate the initiation and graduation processes of the institution, and provide inspiration for those within, and joining, the community.

“...and she will come back again”-Led Zeppelin

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BSLA- Arizona State University

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wrglaeser@gmail.com(530) 867-39198036 Slayback Ranch Lane Davis, CA 95618

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