LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIOANDREW O’MEILIA

ANDREW O’MEILIA

aomeili55@gmail.com

(918)406-8567

URBAN PARK TIGER EXHIBIT

WORK EXPERIENCE

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

HAND GRAPHICS

ARTISTIC MEDIA

REFERENCES & RESUME

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URBAN PARKLocation: Dallas, Texas

Issues: Located just over one-half mile from Fair Park, Lemon Jefferson Park sits on the eastern edge of Deep Ellum. Serving as the entry threshold into the district, a monument is positioned on the southeast portion of the park and on the same axis as the Fair Park monument. This node is placed to remind visitors of their location within Dallas and, more important, the Deep Ellum district.

The two-story restaurant serves as the focal point within the park. Here, visitors are given the opportunity to dine or have a beverage on the second-level deck, which offers spectacular views of the downtown Dallas skyline. From this elevated vantage point, patrons can observe the event lawn, which hosts events year-round.

Tools: AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Hand Graphics, Photoshop

1. Reflection Pond2. Entrance Plaza3. Two-Story Restaurant4. Kid Zone5. Interactive Berms6. Monument7. Parking8. Shaded Seating Area9. Event Lawn

10. Food Truck Staging

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Context Map

Lemon Jefferson Park

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Fair Park Entrance

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1. Interactive Berms and Event Lawn

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Location: Topeka, Kansas

Issues: Topeka Zoo, a recurring client, came to the design team with a request for a tiger exhibit concept to be explored in detail. Originally laid out in the master planning process, taking our ideas one step further allowed us to generate detailed cost estimates. My responsibility as part of the project team was to produce a graphic (opposite) for marketing purposes and potential revenue generating.

While working at GLMV Architecture, I was given many opportunities to explore the world of zoo design. Through a highly collaborative, organic design process, familiarizing myself with this category of landscape architecture has helped me grow tremendously as a designer.

Tools: AutoCAD, Hand Graphics, Photoshop

TIGER EXHIBIT1. Tiger Yard2. Tiger Holding3. Pocket Exhibit4. Existing Orangutan Yard5. Dedication Plaza6. Viewing

Master Plan Context Map

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Topeka Zoo Tiger Concept

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Exterior Lighting - Entry Overview

Initial Conditions

Pedestrian Landing at Dawn

Location: Fort Garland, Colorado

Issues: A summer-long residential design/ build took place in the arid southern portion of Colorado at an elevation of approximately 8,000ft. Working with a client who works part time as an online school teacher and full time as a pianist, the goal for the project was to complete an inviting front entry area for hundreds of guests that would annually attend concerts carried out in the home itself. My role as a landscape architecture student for this project was to create a desert oasis that would leave a lasting impression on client’s guests.

Tools: AutoCAD, Hand Graphics, Various Machinery/Hand Tools

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CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

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My approach to construction drawings is centered on precision and legibility. Learning how to build and package construction details is a skill that I continue to gain confidence in as I work in a professional environment. I understand how vital these details are to a particular project. Without readable details, a good design will never be built the way one envisions it. My appreciation for these details seems to grow the more I am exposed to built works.

The images below and on the adjacent page are taken from a personal project I have been working on since the summer of 2015. Consistent communication with the client allowed the project to move forward into design development and ultimately, break ground in February 2016. Currently under construction, phase I of the Walden residence is expected be completed in April 2016.

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ALLOW FOR 1/2" (MIN.) OF AIRSPACE BENEATHWOOD POST (BETWEEN POST AND BASE OFFOOTING)

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4"X4"X8' (NOM.) PRESSURE TREATED POST @ 5'-0"O.C. (INSTALL PLUMB)

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HAND GRAPHICSBefore jumping in the computer, I always begin my projects working extensively by hand to quickly generate ideas for my landscape design. This phase of the design process is what truly excites me as a designer.

For this particular project, taken from my academic career, I focused on mimicking the form of the landscape with the form of the building structures. My intent for this hybridization of forms was to utilize the pathways and agricultural beds to be seen as an extension of the building itself. Circulation and parking were crucial aspects of this design because of the steep existing slope.

Through the proposal of underground parking, an unsightly asphalt parking lot is hidden and room for bermed areas is created. By using the soil removed for parking and implemented into berms, people are given the opportunity to sit and enjoy the breathtaking vistas surrounding the site.

Existing Amphitheater Grade

Preliminary Landscape Forms

1. Bermed Area2. Parking Entry/ Exit3. Quinoa Plots4. Agriculture Beds5. Vineyard6. Gabion Support7. Pisco River8. Ecolodge Structure9. Path to Lodge

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I view various forms of artistic media as a vital means of communication in the world of landscape architecture. My initial attraction to the visual arts originated in my freshman year of college. Ever since my first exposure to formal drawing at a University level, I have pursued this art form as a hobby and strive to practice every day.

Taking inspiration from my grandfather’s career as an artist, I have developed my own drawing style that I challenge myself to continually improve. In my eyes, there is no better way to communicate one’s experiences of the world than through a quick watercolor, ink pen, or pencil drawing. Striving to always keep a sketch pad on hand, I hope to look back one day and reminisce on some of my life experiences through the paintings and drawings I documented them with.

Watercolor Study

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Philbrook Museum

OKC Skyline

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REFERENCESMichael HolmesLandscape Architecture Program Director, Oklahoma State University(405)744-7333

Derek R. McCallOwner, DRM Design Group(918)359-1166

Barry FugattHead Horticulturist, Linnaeus Teaching Garden(918)746-5137

Julie PowersAssistant Horticulturist, Linnaeus Teaching Garden(918)746-5150

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RESUME

Landscape Designer July 2014 – May 2016GLMV Architecture, Wichita, Kansas

• Collaborated with architects on a daily basis, working on a diverse range of project types • Helped develop zoo master plans, creating Photoshop renderings and marketing booklets • Responsible for composing construction documents and converting conceptual designs into AutoCAD

O’Meilia Design-Build May 2013 – August 2013Macy Residence, Fort Garland, Colorado

• Developed a positive client relationship • Oversaw all aspects of the design, material acquisition, and construction process • Ensured final product was completed on time and on budget

Turf Research Assistant May 2012 – August 2012OSU Botanic Garden, Stillwater, Oklahoma

• Gained a thorough understanding of many varieties of turf grass • Assisted with the maintenance requirements of many onsite studies • Interacted with PhD students, learning the details of the different studies they were conducting

Teaching Garden Intern May 2011 – August 2011Linnaeus Teaching Garden, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Familiarized myself with different plants while learning their various maintenance requirements • Communicated with the head horticulturist and assistant horticulturist on a daily basis • Developed a ten-minute presentation about the design aspects of the teaching garden and presented it to more than 250 garden volunteers

Work Experience

Oklahoma State UniversityBachelor of Landscape ArchitectureGraduation Date: May 2014

To gain a position in an office environment where I can provide valuable assistance while expanding my knowledge of the fundamentals of land planning and landscape design

Exceptional work ethicStrong design instinctProficient communicatorAbility to work in team situationsCapable of reading and composing construction documentsKnowledgeable with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite programs

Professional Skills

Education

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2014 ASLA Merit Award for Academic Excellence and Professional Promise2013 Louis P. Sumpter Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship2013 Elmer And Mona Lewis Ritter And John R. Ritter Scholarship

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