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CHARLES MCDOWELLCHARLES MCDOWELLlandscape architecture portfolio
design philosophyIn every person there is an appreciation and respect for the natural environment. This comes from a primitive relationship with the environment that some may have forgotten, ignored, or never experienced, but it is still rooted deep within us. Through design, it is possible to provide an environment in which people can reconnect to that basic relationship with nature. Each project has a unique opportunity to reveal and expose the local environmental and cultural conditions to the users. In this way people can reconnect with nature through their own personal experience and learn to appreciate and respect the natural environment in their own way.
An extended version of the portfolio can be accessed at: http://www.wix.com/charlesmmcdowell/landscapearchitect
“There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognized or no, and however covered by cares and duties.” - John Muir
brush creek eco-park
mks watershed plan
north rainier t.o.d.
colorado lights
sand turn scenic overlook
construction drawings
hand graphics
photography
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kansas city, missouri
brush creek eco-park
Proposed design solutions are represented by two different alternatives, each responding to the same design concept but envisioned in unique ways. Alternative 1 is a more costly solution to the design problem and would involve a greater amount of maintenance up front and over the long run. In Alternative 1, the site is manipulated significantly to amplify the users experience. Alternative 2 is less costly since the site is manipulated minimally and much is done to utilize vegetational changes within the existing context. Material and maintenance estimates were provided as to compare and contrast the two design ideas.
The report, in its entirety can be viewed at:http://krex.k-state.edu/dspace/handle/2097/8761
media: ArcGIS, Google Sketchup, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
The Brush Creek Corridor was the focus of a study to assess the impacts of urbanization on stream systems and to explore what designers can do to mitigate those impacts. Through research and precedent studies, the following four project goals were determined for the Brush Creek Corridor: Improve local environmental conditions through ecological design; Connect the corridor for improved pedestrian use; Educate users to the environmental benefits of ecological design; Reveal and interpret ecological processes and phenomena through design. The project process included a corridor study which was used to determine the site for design exploration and the design of the site addressing the project goals.
REVEALnew ecologies for an urban stream corridor
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manage localized flooding to reduce flash flooding
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COMPETITION finalist stage febuary 21 - march 31
ject goalsjCONNECT the corridor for improved pedestrian use
create a design language that can be implemented throughout the corridor
improve access to the corridor
link the existing corridor projects
EDUCATE users to the environmental benefits of ecological design
target selected user groups that could have a potential association with the project
link up with existing environmental improvement goals and initiatives
implement innovative strategies for environmental education
REVEAL and interpret ecological processes and phenomena through design
promote environmental stewardship subconsciously through experience
explore new means for conveying environmental education
allow users to create their own relationship with the natural world in a designed setting
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watershed plan
The solution to the design problem is a framework for planning by watershed which highlights the concepts of preserving natural and cultural resources, including the prairie ecosystem and agricultural lands, while promoting stewardship through community education. Through stream setbacks, and land use proposals a set of typologies have been created to set the framework for new development within the watersheds of Manhattan, Kansas.
The design team consisted of three landscape architecture graduate students.
media: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Manhattan, Kansas will grow by over twenty thousand people in the next ten years due to the relocation of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the initiation of the Base Realignment and Closure which will effect the military base at Fort Riley. Currently Manhattan’s community plan and vision will not handle this increase in population effectively. The current political boundaries are not consistent with watershed boundaries. Existing zoning and subdivision boundaries cross watersheds, making it difficult to effectively manage water resources. There is little evidence of environmental stewardship in the community, illustrated by the inadequate protection of agricultural and open space areas. There is an extensive park and trail network within the existing city but there is a lack of connectivity.
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• wildlife corridor• trails• healthy ecosystem
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• native prairie grasses• woodlands• wetlands
• stormwater management• stormwater treatment• restored ecosystem
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• highly fertile soil• vegetable and fruit production• local employment
• community events• community celebrations• community center• agriculture education
• passive recreation• active recreation• community involvement• environmental education
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residentialdevelopment• stormwater retrofits• transitional buffer areas• pedestrian connectivity • runoff managed in watershed
residentialdevelopment• native vegetation• stormwater best management practices• low impact development
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north rainier t.o.d.
The concept for the Rainier Transit Oriented Development was based on the local and regional juxtaposition between the city, the land, and the water. Through research, our team discovered that, in the pre-developed history of the site, a large stream draining the valley, existed and was eventually piped into an underground drainage network. The design proposal reconstructs and exposes the idea of the stream that flows through the site. Although the proposal does not daylight the underground stream, the proposal collects all on-site stormwater in a corridor which symbolizes the historical stream.
media: Marker, ArcGIS, Google Sketchup, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
The interdisciplinary team was comprised of three landscape architecture graduate students, one architecture graduate student, and a business graduate student who’s emphasis was in real estate. The Competition Stage was a two week period where the team focused on a conceptual strategy to address the project needs while creating a unique urban environment focused around the Mount Baker Transit Station on Rainier Boulevard.
The challenge for the 2011 Urban Land Institute/Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition was to redevelop the 33.5 acre site as a transit oriented development that is focused on improving multi-modal transportation, carbon neutrality, stormwater management, cultural identity, and creating a profitable market.
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1 mt. baker light rail station2 elevated office campus - ground level bus transfer station3 iconic pedestrian bridge4 north rainier square5 stormwater stream corridor 6 rooftop agriculture plot7 residential tower8 residential node9 art studios and boardwalk
Site Section
Sustainable building typologyincluding balconies and setbacks for shading, daylighting, and ventilation while considering solar orientation
Stormwater planterstructured network that collects stormwater runoff fi ltering and infi ltrating water
Geo-exchange thermal systemsuses ground source temperature to effi ciently heat and cool structures
Linear greenwaytext
Stormwater cisternscollect stormwater runoff buildings for greywater use
Building atriumprovides natural ventilation
and sunlight
Rainier Boulevarda green corridor connecting to downtown
Seattle, creating a pedestrian environment that supports multi-modal transportation
ArtSpace Collaborationcreating housing opportunities for artists in the Seattle region
Greenroofsvegetated roofs increase biodiversity, infi ltrate water, and reduce the heat island eff ect
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terrain analysis slope analysishistoric hydrology overlay
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Urban stream corridorincreasing biodiversity, collect on-site stormwater runoff , fi ltering and infi ltrating water, sequestering carbon, and providing and urban aesthetic
Art space boardwalkmain art space contianing studios, galleries, and exhibit spaces
Rooftop gardenprovides produce to in- building grocery store
Structured parkingsupporting residential and retail needs
Photovoltaic panels provides renewable energy to powers electric charging station in carpark
Bioswalecollects stormwater runoff fi ltering and infi ltrating water
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5 minute walk with transit10 minute walk with transit5 minute bike with transit10 minute bike with transitlight rail stationcentral link light rail linenorth rainier t.o.d.mount baker light rail station
walking network analysis
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denver, colorado
colorado lights
Colorado Lights is an outdoor mall located within a mixed-use development at 9th Ave. and Colorado Blvd. in downtown Denver, Colorado. This development encompasses approximately twelve blocks formerly the site of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
The project was broken into two phases, the first being to determine site potential by designing a mixed-use development while retaining existing historical or iconic buildings for adaptive reuse. The second phase of the project was to look at a specific site within the redevelopment to design in more detail.
Colorado Lights is a linear outdoor mall surrounded by mixed-use retail and residential units. The focal point of the space is a low wall that undulates both horizontally and vertically. The wall is lit from within with LED lights that can be programed to change the lighting scheme throughout the night. Running directly along side the wall is a bioswale which collects all the water that runs off of the plaza. Water is also taken from the surrounding buildings and channelled across the walkways through grates into the bioswale. The vibrancy and activity of Colorado Lights makes it a unique place within downtown Denver and creates a new sense of place for the entire development.
media: Colored Pencil, Google Sketchup, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
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bighorn national forest
sand turn scenic overlook
The Sand Turn Scenic Overlook is the proposed location of the Highway 14 Forest Portal for the northeast entry of Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. The proposal includes a pedestrian oriented overlook with interpretive signage, a trail head for a proposed short loop trail, as well as the siting of a new toilette facility.
The pedestrian overlook responds to the lines and geographic formations of the surrounding mountain landscape. Users can view informational signage as they drive up, from their cars, or they can walk to the viewing area where they have a better view and can read more information about the Powder River Basin and surrounding context. The overlook has three viewing areas that can be directly accessed from the parking area. These areas support elevated viewing and allow for access to a short trail. The viewing area located at the bottom of the ramp and stairs has signage integrated into the barrier walls and allows users to move closer to the edge of the site for unobstructed views.
media: ArcGIS, Google Sketchup, Pen & Ink
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concept sketches
manhattan, kansas
construction drawings
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dimensioning and layout plan
C1 318.53 F1 360.83 K1 14.06C2 3324.85 F2 173.80 K2 0.00C3 1535.38 F3 0.00 K3 0.00
Total Sub Cut Area= C1..C10 5178.76 Total Sub Fill Area
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C1 318.53 F1 360.83 K1 14.06C2 3324.85 F2 173.80 K2 0.00C3 1535.38 F3 0.00 K3 0.00
Total Sub Cut Area= C1..C10 5178.76 Total Sub Fill Area
= F1..F10 534.63 Total K Area= K1..K10 14.06
Adjusted for KTotal Sub Cut Area
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Section Vertical Exaggeration 10.00 Section Vertical Exaggeration 10.00Corrected Sub Cut Area
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519.28Corrected Sub Fill Area
sq.ft.=Total Cut / Vert.Exag.
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Section 2+51.75Sub Cut Area(s) sq.ft. Sub Fill Area(s) sq.ft. K (Cut in Fill Area)
Sub Cut Volume for Sections
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Average Sub Cut Area sq.ft.
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Sub Cut Volumecu.ft.
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Sub Fill Volume for Sections
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grading plan earthwork estimation
hand graphics
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photography
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professional projectsgrand boulevard streetscape plan . kansas city, missourituscaloosa forward - detail area planning and design . tuscaloosa, alabamarebuildspringfield - final document production . springfield, massachusetts sand turn scenic overlook . bighorn national forest, wyomingranger creek campground . bighorn national forest, wyoming
7305 nw tomahawk ln • platte woods, mo 64151 • usaphone. 816.878.3965 • e-mail. [email protected]
website. http://www.wix.com/charlesmmcdowell/landscapearchitect
CHARLES MCDOWELL
7305 nw tomahawk ln • platte woods, mo 64151 • usaphone. 816.878.3965 • e-mail. [email protected]. http://www.wix.com/charlesmmcdowell/landscapearchitect
CHARLES MCDOWELL