Harriet Miller Landscape Architecture Portfolio

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Cherry treesin marketsquare

PrivateGardens

Communal Courtyard

Hedge Boundary

Stone wallBoundary

Local Road

Shared Surface

PedestrianisedStreet

Market Squareand central plaza

Footpath

Housing and offi ces

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Detention pond

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Recycling centre and wood pellet production

Woodland clearing: affording opportunities for bluebells and daffodils to provide some colour and create a beautiful natural space to play

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To wetland on lower site

Landscaped entrance rain garden: An interesting rocky place, fi lled with water in times of rain, keeping the water process visible to visitors.

Open water channel through the main street: taking water to the rain garden and providing interest along the street.

Woodland edge and low vegetation fl ank the woodland in areas used daily by the residents. Keeping the vegetation lower and well managed eliminates fear that may be caused by high vegetation.

Public linear park: extending the woodland as a green fi nger through the site

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Outline Design Proposals for Western BankLibrary Courtyard. Sections and details.

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Sub grade excavated to required levels

Stone legs for seating

Wooden seating slats

Keystone universal cap unit

Keystone 133Elite 'Stone face' (smooth)

Compactable stone (13-20mm)compacted to 95% Standard Proctor

Top soil in planters and tree pits

SUDS: The site has been designed for full infiltration throughpermeable paving and granular base. Design changes couldoccur subject to the geotechnical engineers final report.

All paving and sub-bases must remain permeable. As suchthe granular sub-base and grit sand layers should not containfines, which reduce permeability

Permeable concrete should be made with limited fineaggregate content and a narrow gradation of coarseaggregate. A/C ratio should be 4-4.5.Water to cement ration should be 0.27-0.30.

Retaining wall final dimensions are to be supplied by thestructural engineer.

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Materials: a - AC 14 open surf asphalt concrete b - Resin bound 6mm aggregate c - Tree root ball d - Biodegradable tree root supports e - Loose bound gravel 6mm f - Type 3 granular sub-base or similar permeable aggregate g - Geotextile h - Top soil i - Honeycombe brick work to create permeable root barrier j - Aquaflow 60mm height permeable block 'EcoGranite' k - 2-6mm clean stone l - Crushed stone levelling pad m - Perforated drain, if required n - Stone seat support to match finish of retaining wall o - Wooden slats for seat p - Keystone universal capping unit q - Keystone 133Elite "Hewn Stone" r - Aquaflow 60mm height permeable paving block 'Charcoal' s - Concrete haunch from pervious concrete t - Hazard paving u - Pervious concrete step support v - Circular steel hand rail fixing, painted black w - Tubular steel hand rail, painted black x - Limestone mortar y - Aquaflow 80mm height permeable paving block 'Charcoal' z - Location of perforated overflow drain, if required, pending

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Education:Aylesbury High School:1990 9 GCSE’s including Maths and English1992 3 A levels, Maths (A), Physics (A), Art with Art History (B)

The University of Nottingham:1992-1995 BEng Civil Engineering (2:1)1995-1996 MRes Civil Engineering (Dissertation: “Improving the 2D modelling of open channel flow”)

Nottingham Trent University1997-2000 PhD Civil Engineering (Thesis: “Modelling the collapse of metastable loess soils“)

The University of Sheffield2008-2010 Landscape Architecture MA/Dip (to be completed September 2010)

Skills: Photoshop, Sketchup, Simmetry3D, AutoCAD, Indesign, ArcGIS, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher Interests: Photography, walking, gardening, painting

Work:2000-2008 Laser Rail Ltd. Title: Head of Research and Development Responsibilities: Managing a team of 5 engineers, Programming in C++, Design of hardware and software, team work

Harriet Miller [email protected] Tel: 01629 55426 Mob: 07734 922489



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Planning Part of the Special Design Project February-May 2010.

DesignPart of the Special Design Project April-May 2010.

Urban Design Module First Semester 2010

Planting Design Module Second Semster 2009

EcologyEcology Module Second Semester 2009

ConstrucutionIntroduction to construction module First Semester 2009


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A6 entrance from Bakewell

A632 entrance from Chesterfield

A6 entrance from Matlock

A615 entrance from Tansley and Alfreton

Minor entrance from Starkholmes

River Derwent

Cawdor Quarry

Peak Rail from Rowsley (Steam train)

Branch line from Derby

Hall Dale Quarry Minor entrance from Snitterton

Entrances and First Impressions

Project Brief

Existing Green Space


Extend Matlock in a way that combines ecological ideals with restorative principles to ensure the health of the environment and the people within it

Existing Land Use

Neighbourhood scale: Dominated by the old hydro buildings

Hall Leys Park: An amenity for all residents and visitors

Small Scale: Communal courtyard in Old Matlock

Character

Constraints and Issues

Street Scale: Cafe on the street in Old Matlock

Extreme topography, barriers of road, rail and river, flooding, SSSIs, listed buildings and ancient monuments. Disused buildings when entering on the A6 from Bakewell

BackgroundMatlock is situated on the edge, but outside, of the Peak District National Park. It sits on the River Derwent and grew out of a collection of small villages. When the thermal springs were discovered in 1698, the town grew and became famous for its hydrotherapy treatments. The hydros declined with the introduction of the NHS, but the buildings have been reused to house the county council and for new apartments. There is considerable pressure on Matlock to expand as it is not restricted as much as towns in the Peak Park and it has good facilities and links.

AimsFirstly, to connect the new development to the surrounding area - both to the town and to the countryside.

Secondly, to increase the attractiveness of the public realm and within this, ensure that the new development fits into the local area and is ecologically sound, with green infrastructure at its heart.

Thirdly, to increase the opportunities for people to work, live and relax in Matlock, using restorative principles to provide places where people can feel refreshed.

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Matlock

Bakewell

AlfretonWirksworth Bus Routes

Train RoutesMain RoadsSecondary Roads

Peak District National Park

Mosaic of pond and pools in wetland(proposed)

Wet meadow (proposed)

Wet Woodland(proposed)

Linear Park (Wetland)(proposed)

Pocket Park(proposed)

Linear Park and tree screening(proposed)

Woodland Edge (proposed)

Deciduous woodland(enhanced)

Deciduous woodland(proposed)

Orchard

Quarry face

Existing footpath

Heritage Way

Limestone Way (Old route)

WetlandIn the flood plain it is proposed that a managed wetland is introduced to further help with flood alleviation and biodiversity and provide an interesting and varied place to explore. The area will be a mixture of wet meadow, wet woodland and a series of pools and ponds of differing depths and permancies. Board walks and platforms provide access through the wetland and to the river, where people can get closer to the water and hire boats to paddle down the river.

AccessTwo new foot bridges connect to town and countryside. One leading to a new entrance pocket park and into town, the other to the wetland and countryside beyond.

WoodlandThe SSSI’s at Matlock Woods and Masson Hill to the south of the site contain the largest collection of two native lime trees in the area. It is proposed that the species from these woods are extended up into the site to create: extended woodland habitat; improved Biodiversity; reduction in flooding problems; areas for recreation and play; and areas for coppicing wood to create wood pellets for fuel.


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Inspiration Market Square Linear Parks and Detention PondDiffering scales of experieceHall Dale quarry has very dramatic terracing and fantastic views into the Peak District.

The scale and intimacy of the open spaces will vary within the village, from large scale public areas of woodland and wetland that will encourage visitors, to communal spaces that will help with surveillance and neighbourliness, to private gardens where people can do their own thing. Market Square will be the busiest and noisiest place and the communal courtyards and private gardens will be quieter and more tranquil.

The linear parks will be located on the terrace edges and partially shield the new buildings and provide a sense of enclosure. They also provide access to the stunning views to the North West and to the climbing cliff faces.

Genius lociThe inspiration for the layout of the village came from the local farm courtyard shapes and from the rock formation of the limestone. From this the ‘distorted grid’ pattern emerged.

Woodland ManagementThe Government’s Strategy for England’s Trees, Woods and Forests, launched in 2007, highlights the contribution that trees make to social, environmental and economic objectives and sets out a vision for their future role. The goal is that by 2020 more woods will be brought into sustainable woodland management supplying raw materials for use in construction and for woodfuel, and we will have a healthier landscape for wildlife and an increase in people visiting woodlands.

The emphasis at Matlock Spa is on a more varied harvest of timber, forest products and crafts, with greater employment opportunities. Monitoring and maintaining wildlife and biodiversity are important, along with providing places to play and explore.

Ash-Elm Woodland

Woodland EdgeWoodland Edge

Street Trees

Wet WoodlandWet Meadow

Ash-Elm Woodland

HydrologyDeep gulleys cut into the soil due to water run-off. A SUDS system has been included to cope with this. Swales take the water from built areas and transport it to the detention ponds. From here the water will be released into the ground after filtering through the vegetation. Underground drains have been kept to a minimum. An open channel on the main road keeps the water processes visible.

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Sustainable Drainage System

Existing Woodland (To be managed and brought back to Ash woodland with Lime)

Proposed woodland (Ash-Lime mix)


Proposed road through site

Communal Courtyard

Home Zone Shared Space

Linear Parks

Woodland walks provide a contrast of colour; light and shade; activity and relaxation; steep and easy paths.

Detention pond

Gym equipment in the woods

Tree house hideaway



Code for Sustainable Homes - ‘Excellent’ Standard

Carbon Neutral: the homes and offices use electricity generated from the photovoltaic cells and use the coppiced wood (in the form of pellets) for heating and hot water. High insulation and triple glazing keep heating requirements to a minimum. The buildings are arranged to make the most of passive solar gain with large windows SE and SW and small windows on the other sides. All plots have direct access to their own gardens where they can grow vegetables. Communal and public areas provide places for allotments and orchards.

Water: the homes are installed with low-flush toilets and the latest water saving taps, showers and baths.

Materials: locally sourced stone has been used for the houses and the left over limestone from the quarry has been used for the dry-stone walls, the sitting rocks and sculptures found at the entrances.

Water-Runoff: permeable paving is employed where hard surfaces are necessary. All run-off from the homes is used to flush the toilets and in the washing machines- and extra water is directed to the water butts, swales and detention ponds where the water is filtered and released into the ground.

Waste: Recycling facilities are avaible on site.

Flexible and Varied BuildingsThe infrastructure such as roads, courtyards, services and waste facilities will be built by the local council. Then the ‘infill’ of the buildings will be individually designed in collaboration with the community. Plots should be sold off separately or in small blocks in an attempt to keep buildings interesting and varied. The buidlings should be flexible in design, so that in the future they can easily be adapted to different uses depending upon demand. People are encouraged to use this flexibility to adapt and change their own spaces; making them form an attachment to the place and making it feel like home.

Mixed Use VillageMatlock Spa will be a mixture of residences, offices, shops and recreational opportunities

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June is a future resident of Matlock Spa. She enjoys walking into the woodland surroundings which vary with time and the seasons. The lime trees draw her eye down the street and the differing building facades provide interest. As she nears the end of the road she can start to hear the sounds of the busy market square. The trees change from lime to cherry which look very dramatic in the spring. She enjoys sitting under a tree in market square to people watch and drink a coffee. She then proceeds through the arch in the community building and through to her residential street. Her courtyard is arranged so that she and her neighbours can grow vegetables and share the produce among themselves.

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Feelings on the journey: Slightly nervous, and bewildered by all the signs on the main street. Depressed by the dull flats, they really jar with their surroundings. The open lawn feels like wasted space and the trees feel like they have just been thrown down. The street feels really wide and disconnected from the flats. The large empty walls are bland and dull. None of the flats open up into the courtyard; the residents probably feel a bit separated from this space. It would be nice to use this space to grow fruit and vegetables.

Wishes for the journeyIncreased restorative opportunitiesBetter aesthetics and integration with the surrounding areaIncreased opportunities for social interactionMore routes available to reach his destination(permeability)Differentiation between courtyards (legibility)

Brief: Architecture:Create a strong sense of place and a neighbourhood of which the residents can be proud.Use the local character, scale and proportions to integrate the flats into their surroundings. Create a more interesting and varied frontage to the flats.Provide access to the courtyards from the individual flats where possible. Make sure each resident has a garden space or a balcony.Eliminate the stress that is caused by the stairwell and bridge.

Brief: Pocket ParksCreate opportunities for people to meet and socialise.Draw people in by making them feel welcome and intrigued.Improve opportunities for using and enjoying the outside space.Improve facilities/amenities available to the residents.

Brief: Communal Edible CourtyardsCreate opportunities for adoption and adaptation of the space.Define areas of private and communal space for the residents.Encourage community spirit, pride of place and sense of ownership.Give each courtyard a distinctive identity.Improve opportunities for using and enjoying the outside space.Create spaces available for cultivation.

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Kevock Nursery Stella and David Rankin 16 Kevock Road Lasswade Midlothian EH18 1HT Telephone / Fax: 0131 454 0660 Mobile: 07811 321585 Email: [email protected]

Roger Allport Nurseries Parkstone, Newland Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5AY Telephone: 01886 832288 or 832000 Fax: (01886) 833517 Email: [email protected]

LSC 6040: Advanced Planting Design The Crookesmoore Blue Space 080207487 Vision: The design for the site is based around the swimming pool at the centre of the park. The conventional shape of the pool is designed to make the visitor feel comfortable with the natural swimming pool concept and excited due the Olympic size of the pool. The area around the pool and cafe is formal and designed using straight lines and rectangles with curved corners. This area is surrounded by a curving amphitheatre used to view events in the pool area. The main entrance to the swimming area is designed to impress and provide interest for all the senses. The planting is designed to provide year-round colour, sweet smells, different textures from leaves and barks and interesting sounds from the rustling leaves. The clipped hedges provide evidence that the area is maintained and directs the visitor through the main entrance and not through the planting. The entrance area is higher maintenance than the rest of the site in order to encourage the visitor to step into the space and make use of the pool. The steep slopes of the site are covered with woodland that will managed but left with a natural feel. The clipped hedges surrounding the entrance to the pool area will continue, rhythmically, through into the woodland. This will create some clipped boxes within the woodland to show that the area is managed and cared for and create some curiosity in the visitor. Other enhancements of the woodland will be to add colour with spring bulbs and shrubs and to provide interesting walks through the trees. Areas of more natural woodland have been brought into the entrance area to create, to give a feeling of the woodland leaking into the area. The two plans on the right show the whole park (top) and a the pool area and entrance (bottom). The main entrance to the pool area is on the left of the plan.

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Name Size at purchase Spacing (mm) Number required Recommended Supplier Herbaceous Species 1. Shade - Purple (29.5m2) Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' 2L 333 93 Allport Saxifraga fortunei 1L 333 93 Kevock Astilbe chinensis 3L 333 80 Allport 2. Part shade - Purple (22.5m2) Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' 3L 400 42 Allport Brunnera macrophylla 2L 400 42 Allport Iris ensata 2L 400 28 Allport Gentiana asclepiadea 2L 400 28 Allport 3. Sun - Purple (16m2) Lillium martagon 1 bulb scattered 200 Kevock Viola odorata cell grown 200 120 Allport Monarda 'ou charm' 2L 400 35 Allport Liriope muscari 2L 350 46 Allport 4. Shade - white (27m2) Tiarella cordifolia 2L 300 90 Allport Actaea simplex 'Brunette' 3L 500 22 Allport Luzula nivea 2L 400 34 Allport Carex elata 'Aurea' 2L 300 90 Allport 5. Part shade - white (22.5m2) Anemone nemorosa 3bulbs scattered 300 Kevock Leucojum vernum 3 bulbs scattered 300 Kevock Galanthus nivalis 5 bulbs scattered 300 Kevock Aster novi-belgii 'Kristina' 2L 200 281 Allport 6. Sun - white (12.5m2) Geranium sylvaticum 3L 500 25 Allport Narcissus 'Canaliculatus' 5 bulbs scattered 150 Kevock Anaphalis margaritacea 1.5L 300 69 Allport Emergents: Matteuccia struthiopteris 3L as specified 32 Allport Shrubs: Corylus avellana 90-120cm high as specified 3 Allport Hamamelis mollis 60-80cm high as specified 3 Allport Philadelphus microphyllus 20-30cm high as specified 3 Allport Sarcococca confusa 9cm pot as specified 3 Kevock


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Integration of Rainwater Management with the Visitors Centre

Water is filtered by the green roof and runoff fills the moat. If the moat reaches its limits, the water is diverted to the storm water planter, which in turn runs the water into a swale and finally a rain garden. Water runoff is reduced by evaporation, transpiration and infiltration of the ground as shown by the arrows in the section below.

Rocky Creek Playground

Although the whole site provides opportunities for play, the large rocks in particular, will be an enticing playground for children. They can also learn about rivers and the way they carve through the earth and about sustainable development and rain water management.

The pebble beach made from reclaimed stone on site will provide a brown-field environment for wind blown plants. Interesting species should be encouraged to develop.

A bridge will be needed to cross the ‘creek’ for those unsteady on their feet. This is provided in the plan near the top end of the slope.

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NorthSteps are to have 150mm risers and 350mmtreads in all flights except the first flight whichhas 160mm x 350mm (East Entrance)

Keystone universal capping stones are 300mm deep. Keystone 133Eliteblocks are 288mm deep. For aesthetics, the resulting overlap should beon the visible side of the wall and away from planters, where possible.

Corduroy hazard paving

Wooden seating slats fixed to stone legs

The main area of paving is to be of Aquaflow block with 60mm height, ofcolour 'EcoGranite'

Aquablock main paving should be set 6mm above fixed edges to allowfor settlement. The blocks should be vibrated with a vibrating plate TypeDVP75/22" or similar. Following the first pass with a vibrating plate,2-4mm clean quartzite or gritstone should be applied to the surface andbrushed in. Blocks are to be vibrated again and any debris brushed off.

Paving has been designed assuming full infiltration. Drainage points havebeen specified on the plan as 100mm diameter pipe. If overflow drainageis required, pending the geotechnical engineers report, these locationsshould be used. Flow should be directed towards these drainage points.


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