Gavin Cain Portfolio

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REVITALIZATION OF JASPER

AVILES PLAZA

RAIN GARDEN PLAZA

ORDER & CHAOS JARDIN

SERENITY PARK

INTERNSHIP RENDERINGS

CONSTRUCTION

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN/BUILD

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JASPER, FLORIDA

CITY PLANNING • REDEVELOPMENT • COMMUNITY • PRESERVATION • RECREATION

Revitalization of Jasper, FL

Senior Capstone Project

Advisor: Tina Gurucharri

Project Duration: 5 months

December - April 2009

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The city of Jasper is a historic small rural town and seat of Hamilton County, Florida located in the North Central region of the state adjacent to the Florida/Georgia border. Like many small towns in Florida and across America, the City of Jasper developed over time around a railroad corridor and subsequent main street district.

As values and transportation technology have changed, residents have moved away from the City and the primary functions of the town have sprawled away from the downtown core. As a result, Jasper is left with a deteriorated main street corridor of vacant buildings with run-down facades, desolate sidewalks, streets with frequent fl ooding problems, liability issues with eroding underground utility infrastructure, an abundance of unattractive affordable housing units, and a loss of municipal tax revenue with lots packed full of mobile homes.

Perpendicular to the main street, running north/south, is an abandoned railway corridor which is not maintained and poorly functions as a swale for stormwater runoff from the surrounding commercial and residential areas. The corridor currently lacks opportunities for recreation and social interaction for the City’s residents and visitors.

The main goal for this project was to analyze the existing conditions of the City and develop planning and design strategies that would spur future economic development utilizing historic preservation, recreation alternatives, and tourism as catalysts

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[Above]: I met with a group of passionate ladies from Jasper and conducted a survey to denote which structures and sites were/are still important to the town’s history.

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[Above]: The City of Jasper is located at the heart of Hamilton County, FL. The context consists of several unique natural features including the historic Suwannee River that defi nes the County’s boundary to the east and south.

[Right]: A thorough series of inventories, analyses, and syntheses were conducted of the existing conditions in Jasper which resulted in a comprehensive fi nal ‘Visioning Plan’. Shown are a few samples completed during this process.

[Left]: The City of Jasper currently has two structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Top) The United Methodist Church, built in 1878. (Bottom) Old Hamilton County Jail, built in 1893. There are approximately 150 more sites and structures within the city that are eligible for historicpreservation initiatives and programs.

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FOCAL POINTS ALONG LINEAR PARK

Mixed-Use Building(Including Hamilton County Recreation Hub)

Outdoor Performing Arts Area

Reconstructed Train Depot & Outdoor Railroad Museum

Additional angled parking along trail in commercial district

Community seating/gathering areas along trail

Historic Methodist Church

Stormwater Collection Basin/Large Bio-swale

Trail connection to County Recreation Facilities

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VISIONING PLAN:PROPOSED PROGRAM

- Historic District(s)Maintain Jasper’s historical •

signifi cance and integrity

- Jasper Linear ParkAnchored by proposed civic node • (Elevation shown on next page)Linked to North/South County Trail• Updated Stormwater Management • System

- Walkable Community Principles‘Complete Street’ elements •

including: sidewalks, street trees, bike lanes, on-street parking, and street lighting.

- Main Street Redevelopment

- Four Residential Redevelopment Areas

Two areas designated for people • seeking an active retirement lifestyleTwo areas designated for mixed • income/affordable housing units.

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LINEAR PARK/TRAIL TRANSECT CONCEPT

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[Left]: The Linear Park/Trail Transect design concept is a interpretation of the New Urbanist’s ‘SmartCode’ principles applied to Jasper’s abandoned rail corridor.

[Below]: The design for the linear space was studied thoroughly in section/elevation. Shown are the existing & proposed section/elevation for the Civic transect.

[Above]: I worked closely with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) district engineers to develop a design strategy toimplement street trees along ‘Main Street’ Jasper. The fi nal plan was to restripe the road cen-ter lines to allow enough space for frequently passing semi-trucks hauling various goods, which is a important industry for the town. The ‘Proposed’ graphics also show the potential to restore the character of main street by bringing building facades to the edge of the right-of-way.

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Civic Transect: Existing Conditions

Civic Transect: Proposed

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ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

URBAN DESIGN • INFILL DEVELOPMENT• CIVIC SPACE • EUROPEAN LIFESTYLE

Aviles Plaza

Urban Design Studio

Professor: Terry Schnadelbach

Project Duration: 3 weeks

April 2008

Aviles Plaza embraces the European urban lifestyle, its architecture, and social structure. This urban infi ll project establishes community identity through a fusion of live-work style architecture, public open spaces, and civic amenities; while celebrating St. Augustine’s history as the oldest European-established city in the continental United States.

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BIRD’S EYE PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTHEAST DIRECTION BIRD’S EYE PERSPECTIVE LOOKING SOUTHWEST DIRECTION

St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish under

Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565.

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OPEN SPACE

LIBRARY/MUSEUM3 STORY MIXED-USE

COMMERCIAL &RESIDENTIAL

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STORMWATER • SUSTAINABILITY • CONTEXT • CIRCULATION • REFLECTION

Rain Garden Plaza

Principles of Landscape Architecture Studio

Professor: Tina Gurucharri


March 2006

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The Rain Garden Plaza is a unique opportunity to combine the arts of stormwater management and aesthetic beauty in a highly urbanized environment; by utilizing features from the surrounding context to enhance the overall experience for campus users.

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Vision is the fi rst sense that we as humans utilize to gather an impression, from which all other senses follow. Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous, yet what does it all mean? The psychology of color only imparts certain thoughts and feelings with in us, but when fused together with the polar opposites in Order and Chaos the experience falls in the hands of the user. Two options…two distinct meanings…with only one choice… which one will it be? The purity and perfection of nature found in white or the much more aggressive human black death...

Order & Chaos Jardin

Submitted to Le Festival International des Jardins - Chaumont-sur-Loire, France

Advanced Design & Construction Implementation Studio

Professor: Mary Padua


November 2008

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Serenity Park

Principles of Landscape Architecture Studio

Professor: Tina Gurucharri


February 2006

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Renderings were done during my time at Dix.Lathrop & Associates

Assisted in design efforts, but all design work is credited to Dix.Lathrop & Associates, Inc.

May 2006 - August 2006

SUNNYSIDE - PLAN VIEWOUTDOOR KITCHEN & ADJACENT OPEN SPACE

SUNNYSIDE - PERSPECTIVEOUTDOOR KITCHEN & ADJACENT OPEN SPACE

BOAT SHOW - CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

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DETAIL - POST CONNECTION WITH GROUND PLANEDETAIL - POST CONNECTION

WITH RETAINING WALL

SECTION - GREENROOF ARBOR &RAIN BARREL CONNECTION PLAN VIEW - ARBOR

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

President’s Mansion at UF - Greenroof Arbor

Construction II - Materials & Methods

Professor: Glenn Acomb


April 2007

CONCEPTSECTION

CONCEPT PLAN

SITE - POOL & PATIO AT PRESIDENT’S MANSION

GREENROOF DETAIL

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Henderson Residence

As the sole proprietor of a residential landscape design/build business, GC Design, I worked with the clients closely to make their dreams a reality. I designed, managed, and implemented the entire project from start to fi nish.


July - August 2009

EVOLUTION OF FRONT ENTRY HARDSCAPE FEATURE FROM CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTED DESIGN

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FENCED IN BACKYARD BUTTERFLY GARDEN

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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

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FINAL PLANTING PLAN

BACKYARD BUTTERFLY GARDEN

BACKYARD WATER FEATURE

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Visitors

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- Williamsburg - Yosemite

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Gavin D. Cain4450 Winderwood Circle . Orlando, FL 32835 . [email protected] . 407.267.8804

EDUCATION – Bachelor of Landscape Architecture May 2009 Summa Cum Laude University of Florida - College of Design, Construction, & Planning - Gainesville, FL Minor: Urban and Regional Planning Overall GPA: 3.9/4.0

EXPERIENCE – Landscape Design/Build Consultant, GC Design May 2009 - Present Gainesville & Orlando, FL

Sole proprietor of a landscape design/build consulting business.• Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 Project - University of Florida Team May 2009 - July 2009lar Gainesville, FL

Team Leader, landscape architecture team. LA team was charged to develop a site plan, program, and deck design • for the international architecture and design competition to be held in Madrid, Spain

Hamilton County, FL Research Grant Project March 2008 - June 2009 Gainesville, FL

Developed a revitalization plan for the City of Jasper, FL• Organized public opinion meetings and interacted with City offi cials and residents.• Created a county-wide tourism website to help spur economic development throughout the county.•

Landscape Design Intern, EDSA May 2007 - December 2007 Orlando, FL

Contributed from schematic design through contract documents for an array of projects. • Interacted with clients and other consultants on numerous occasions• Hand drew/rendered marketing and conceptual graphics•

Teacher’s Assistant, Intro to Computer Modeling/Rendering August 2006 - December 2006 Gainesville, FL

Instructed students how to communicate graphically through the utilization of the digital arts.•

Landscape Design Intern, Dix.Lathrop & Associates May 2006 - August 2006 Longwood, FL

Hand drew/rendered conceptual graphics• Assisted in all phases of the planting design process on variety of projects•

SKILLS -Excellent hand graphics and rendering ability utilizing a variety of different mediums• Effi cient in the following software/programs: Adobe CS3 (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), ArcGIS 9.3, •

Auto CAD, Microsoft Offi ce (Excel, Power Point, Word), & Sketch-Up22

LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY - President, Student Chapter ASLA May 2008 - May 2009 Gainesville, FL

Secured a 35% increase in Student Government funding for the 2009-2010 academic year• Managed all Executive Committee/General meetings and coordinated professional/social events •

Student Representative State of Florida, ASLA Annual Lobby Days May 2008 & February 2009 National Lobby Day - Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. In-District Lobby Day - Gainesville, FL

Presented to and educated congressmen about the profession of Landscape Architecture and • its benefi t to society at all levels.

Team Leader, Student Design Team November 2006 - February 2007 Gainesville, FL

Led a team of students that designed and developed a conceptual master plan for a linear park • in the city of Williston, FL.

AWARDS - American Society of Landscape Architects, Merit Award May 2009

Selected by a jury of faculty and practicing professionals for displaying a high level of academic scholarship• and for accomplishments related to the art and technology of landscape architecture.

Olmsted Scholar Award - University of Florida April 2009Nominated by faculty for the Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Olmsted Scholar Award, •

for demonstrating exceptional leadership potential in advancing sustainable planning and design. Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award Finalist April 2009

Selected by an interdisciplinary panel of faculty in the College for overall academic achievement. • EDSA Award March 2009

Award recognized a graduating student for service and contributions beyond academic and technical abilities• Sigma Lambda Alpha Honors Award March 2009 Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Student Award April 2008 & March 2009

Displayed professional potential and technical achievement throughout academic career. •

University Scholars Award March 2008 - May 2009Selected by the Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the College of Design, Construction, and •

Planning to pursue research in a selected fi eld of study.

Steven C. Crebbin Memorial Award April 20073rd year undergraduate student academic achievement award.•

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Accomplished pianist• Involved in a variety intramural sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, & Softball•

* Professional references upon request

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