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Brett Lezon, Associate ASLA, LEED Green Associate

Address: 116 Chestnut Drive Frankfort, IL 60423

Cell: 815.545.2197

Email: balezonasla@gmail.com

Attending Ball State University the past five years and through professional experience landscape architecture, design, and sustainability have become important aspects of my life. I am persistently striving to become a better designer through study and guidance, while developing the ability to effectively communicate project ideas.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

B_LEZON

S t u d i o P r o j e c t s 1 . 0Main Street Muncie

1.2 Moon Garden Moonville

Community Garden Albion1.3

Pogue’s Run Park Indy1.4

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Main Street Section

Master Plan

Main Street Perspective

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A downtown ‘green finger system’ will connect to the surrounding neighborhoods and enliven the businesses.

To accomplish this method, a portion of land behind the buildings situated on Main Street was allocated for open space.

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Framework Plan

A key element to the street design is the use of colors to distinguish each block.

Master PlanMoon Garden Section

Moon Garden Model

Moon gardens were used in ancient times as places of gathering for worship. This garden utilizes the quarters of the moon to shape the rooms.

Plants were chosen based on their night blooming abilities, fragrance, silvery appearance, and ornamental qualities.

Experiences range from smelling the pungent scent of fragrant columbine to viewing the illuminated moon forms at the gardens highest point, the full moon phase.

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Master Plan Albion Community Garden Sketch

Albion Community Garden Section

Located adjacent to the Noble County Courthouse in Albion, Indiana this 1.06 acre site will become Albion’s own community garden.

Goals include improving downtown Albion’s recreation, economy, tourism, and zoning. Establishing additional green space was key in the progress.

Designed for both adults and children this community garden offers a variety of activities including an educational garden, children’s garden, and market stand.

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Primary medium of the site involves vegetation. The transitions between planting zones were worked out deliberately to create a visually engaging mix.

Program elements include a three weir system acting as hydrology control, islands serve as resting areas, and water basins radiate from islands.

Generating visual interest from 1-70 was mandatory. To achieve this goal a line of Norway spruce and redbuds were planted along 1-70. Grand entrance lined with sycamores.

Team project completed by Andy Burrus, TJ

Dwyer, and Brett Lezon. I was responsible for

assisting in the creation of the sections and

rendering the plan and sections.

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B_LEZON Clearwater Parks & Recreation2.

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Professional Experience 2.0

Interchurch Center Project2.2

Moccasin Lake Boardwalk

Wood Railing Section

Moccasin Lake is a 51-acre nature park owned and operated by the City of Clearwater. My task was to design retrofit boardwalks to replace the existing structures.

I was responsible for the design, calculation of materials, purchasing, meeting with contractor, and project management with the assistance of the Project Manager for the City of Clearwater.

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Improvement Plan

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This project was completed in the Winter of 2012. The next phase includes a overall master plan, vision, and minor improvements to the facilities.

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Gulf to Bay Boulevard is one of the primary access roads to and from Clearwater. It is significant because many of the tourists, seasonal residents, and residents travel this road.

I was responsible for site inventory/analysis, drafting the existing conditions/demolition plans, irrigation plans, and planting plans for 16 medians. In addition, I developed a cost estimate.

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This project is state funded through the Florida Department of Transportation. Construction began in February 2012 and is slated to be completed in summer 2012.

Fire Station 48 Memorial Garden was designed as a ceremonial space for the firefighters of Clearwater. I was responsible for the irrigation plan, layout plan, cost estimate, and project management.

The irrigation system has 4 zones and features a spray system for the planting beds and rotors for the turf grass.

Fire Station Irrigation Plan

Fire Station 48 Memorial Garden

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This project was completed in September 2011.

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Stainless Steel 1/4-20 x 1 Flat Head Torx Security Screw, Typ.

Stainless Steel 1/4-20 Drop In Anchor SS 18-8, Typ.

Vulcum Caulk to Match Concrete, Typ.1/4" Backer Rod, Typ.

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Lake Chautauqua Park

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Shared UseEquestrian andNature Trail

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Existing FacilitiesExisting PondProposed Grant Facilities Interpretive Signage Locations

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New Bridge

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Beachwalk Shower Trench Drain Details Lake Chautauqua Equestrian Trail System

Completed Beachwalk Shower Trench DrainLake Chautauqua Equestrian Parking Design

One of my initial projects, Lake Chautauqua, was to propose enhancements to the master plan for a grant, design a 12 stall equestrian parking lot, and perform cost estimation.

Three of the Beachwalk showers had drainage issues. As a result, my task was to resolve the issues. I chose to design and install trench drains. Details and completed design shown above.

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The photo above showcases the completed trench drain. Three trench drains were installed to remedy the drainage issue.

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Conceptual Plan for Phase 1-2 (tree planting + prairie)

Contemplative Garden Looking East

Conceptual Plan for Phase 1 (tree planting)

As a class we led several design charrettes, which ultimately produced a master plan, maintenance plan, and the creation of an Indiana Certified Wildlife Friendly Habitat.

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At the end of this class we coordinated a planting day which installed trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses.

The final result provides a gathering space for those using the facility, in addition to a stormwater feature, two bioswales.

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AutoCAD Drafting3.2

Google SketchUp3.3

Adobe Creative Suite3.4

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Night Rendering of Alley Historic Facade Elevation St. Clair Housing Design Sketch

Street Cross-Section St. Clair Housing Design Sketch

I enjoy sketching and employing hand graphics. Sketch books accompany me when I travel.

Experimentation with a variety of hand graphics is showcased above.

The sketches above were created using a variety of media including: markers, colored pencils, sign pens, and many sizes of microns.

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Magnificent Amberson’s Planting Plan

Comprehensive Project Planting Plan of Active Recreation Area Beachwalk Shower Drainage

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Looking North Looking North

Looking South Close-Up Looking North

SketchUp allows for quick and simple 3D digital modeling.

The images above showcase design work from the Indiana Interchurch Center immersive learning project.

Our goal was to use native plants, best management practices, and planning to obtain the Indiana Wildlife Friendly Habitat certification.

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Main St. Muncie Enlarged Plan using Photoshop

Craddock Wetland Section using Photoshop

Board Layout using Illustrator

Plan Rendering using Photoshop

Team project completed by Andrea Borkowski, Pat Stout, and Brett Lezon. As a group, we developed the layout.

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1 - 9/11 Memorial New York2 - Teardrop Park New York3 - Scripps Park La Jolla, CA4 - Waterfront Park Portland, OR

This diagram illustrates a few of the cities I have visited. I am an avid traveler and enjoy learning new cultures, indulging in all varieties of food, and experiencing the great spaces that form our cities.

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While serving as the Ball State Student Chapter ASLA President for two years I coordinated, with the help of the officers:

-Biweekly meetings-Events which include:

Applefest- flag football tournament and cookout, a BSU landscape architecture tradition

LABASH- conference for landscape architecture students held yearly at a university.

Student Advisory Board-meeting with the Chair of Landscape Architecture at Ball State to discuss current events and topics of concern.

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Currently, I serve on The American Society of Landscape Architects Emerging Professionals Committee, Coachman Park Enhancement Coalition, and a active LEED emerging professional.

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Concepts + Diagrams6.2

Schematic Design6.3

Master Plan + Renderings6.4

Sections6.5

Comprehensive Project 6.0

Harborview Center

The 5th year of the program at Ball State requires a research phase and comprehensive design project.

I chose my project site in Clearwater, FL. The site is comprised of Coachman Park, Harborview Center, and Bayfront Tennis Complex.

The site is adjacent to Clearwater Harbor, creating an opportunity for the site. Currently, an abundance of parking poses a strong disconnect to the neighboring context.

Strong disconnect due to parking lot, complete linear pattern

Lack of connectivity to Cleveland Street, borrow elements to unify

Strong disconnect due to parking lot, complete linear pattern

Terminate Cleveland St. at Osceola to increase water views and establish pedestrian entry

Terminate Drew St. to fishing pier, allow for a drop off area and turn around zone

Extend Pierce Blvd. to connect with Drew St., locating parking on the perimeter

Establish parking on north and south perimeter of park, allowing for views of Clearwater Harbor in center

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Figure GroundBlack- RemainRed- Demolish

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Pinellas TrailGreen- ExistingPink- Proposed

CirculationBrown- BoardwalkTan- Primary SpineGrey- Secondary Path

Programmed AreasDark Green- Great LawnGreen- Recreational/EducationalLight Blue- WetlandBlue- PondPurple- TennisGrey- ParkingPink- Primary Entrances

ViewsInward- PurpleOutward- Yellow

The Solar Canopy Equation

By borrowing elements from the Singapore helix bridge and the Treepods in Boston, I’ve developed a solar canopy concept.

Due to the average 240 sunny days per year in Clearwater, implementing a solar generating system while linking key nodes begins to set the framework.

The solar canopy has several benefits: provides cover, serves as an artistic element, establishes a educational opportunity, removes carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, and creates an attractive environment.

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GalleriaLooking South Toward Great Lawn

Looking Southwest

Solar Canopy Promenade

Above are a series of renderings produced in Google Sketchup Pro 8 at the schematic design stage. I enhanced the images using Photoshop.

The galleria was envisioned to attract tourists and locals which will help to keep the site lively on a consistent basis.

The great lawn, as shown on the bottom left, will be host to a variety of events including the Jazz Holiday and Sea Blues, to name a few.

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Legend:

1_Parking/Staging Area2_Boat Slips North3_Boat Slips South4_Clearwater Harbor5_Great Lawn/Bandshell6_Rec. Space/Vendor/Staging7_Water Feature8_Gathering Space9_Bosque10_Solar Canopy Promenade11_Central Active Quad12_Bayfront Tennis Complex13_Parking14_City Hall15_Boardwalk/Pinellas Trail Ext.16_Galleria17_Urban Oasis18_Clearwater Public Library19_Restrooms20_Residential Tower21_Mixed-Use22_Housing23_Mixed-Use24_Underground Parking25_Pond26_Memorial Causeway

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Section B: Boat Slips to Clearwater Public Library Looking North

Section A: Parking to Galleria and Solar Canopy System

Section C: Boardwalk Looking West toward Clearwater Harbor

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Key Words:-Entertainment-Accessible-Connective

Key Words:-Linear-Diverse-Active

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