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Portfolio

Austin Taphorn

RESUME

Education

Breese Central Community High School 2004-2008

Kaskaskia College 2008-2009

University of Kentucky 2009-May 2013

Design Experience

Four years of Landscape Architecture Design Studio

Residential Landscape Design and Implimentation

2009-Present

Summer 2011

AquaChem Pool and Spa

Installation and construction of pools

Related Experience

2010-Present

Evergreen Pool and Spa

Installation and construction of pools 2005-2009

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCad

AutoDesk- Revit

Google SketchUp

Hand Rendering

Colored Pencil

Pen

Marker

Planting Plans

Austin Taphorn

13639 Highline Rd

Carlyle, Il 62231

618-920-1206

AutoDesk- 3DS Max Design

South Hills Pg: 3-5-Urban Infill

-Stormwater Management

Tools Used

-Adobe Suite, Google SketchUp, Pen, Chartpak

Solar House Site Design Pg: 6-7-Sustainable Design

-Urban Agriculture

Tools Used

-Adobe Suite, Google SketchUp, Pen

Mixed Use Development Pg: 8-10-Mixed Use

-Neighborhood Revitalization

Tools Used

-Adobe Suite, Google SketchUp, AutoCAD,Pen

Pruit Igoe Redesigned Pg: 11-12-Sustainable Design

-Neighborhood Revitalization

Tools Used

-Adobe Suite, Google SketchUp

Brownfield Restoration Pg: 13-16-Urban Infill

Tools Used

-Adobe Suite, Google SketchUp, Free Hand

Construction Documents Pg: 18-19-Site Grading And Drainage

Tools Used

-AutoCAD

Tourism Pg: 17-Commercial Development

Tools Used

-Free Hand and Photoshop

INDEX

Technical Drawings

South Hills

Existing Parking Lot on the Site Circulation Map

Land Use surrounding the site Schematic/Preliminary Design

The objective of the project was to design a site for an office building that could manage the stormwater run-off of impervious surfaces. Using different formulas and site analysis, the design accomplished the task. A large rain garden was incorporated with site circulation to create an enjoyable experience.

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The two perspectives are looking at the rooftop space and parking area, as well as the entire rain garden. Boardwalks were used in the design to minimize the use of impervious materials, as well as to allow people to interact with the rain garden.

When figuring how much volume the rain garden needed to cover, depth also needed to be considered. The section below shows how the depth of the rain garden varies in order to handle water from a 100 year storm.

Solar House Site DesignUsing an existing solar house the site was to be designed for educational purposes, as well as for two occupants. The forms are based on a grid, gradually getting more organic as the site progresses.

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The perspectives shown offer views from all over the site, giving a sense of what someone might see when navigating through the site. Views are from the parking lot, the boardwalk surrounding the rain garden, the entrance to the solar house, and the sidewalk adjacent to the site.

Mixed Use Development

The mixed use development was designed on a 100 acre site. The schematic above was designed using the analysis maps below. Local zoning restrictions were also considered in order to enhance the practicality of the design.

Circulation Hydrology Existing Features Land Use

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The development was designed to be accomodating to pedestrians as well as vehicular traffic. Street trees are used as a buffer to create a feeling of safety for pedestrians.

A stipulation for the design was that it was to provide ample bicycle parking. Large areas of bicycle racks are located throughout to allow for close proximity parking.

In order to be pedestrian friendly, it is important that the proper facilities are provided, so as to encourage pedestrian activity.

The mixed use development in plan oblique gives an idea of how circulation throughout the site would work for vehicles and pedestrians/residents.

Hand rendering of site, using pen.

Rendering of the site using Photoshop and Google SketchUp.

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Pruitt IgoeRedesigned:

The Pruitt Igoe site was redesigned as an alternative energy park, as well as a mixed use development. The concept is that the solar structure is radiating throughout the site, using radial axis along with flowing forms.

The site utilizes wind, solar, and biofuels as a means of researching new emerging energies. In order to revitalize the surrounding community, a mixed use development was also implimented to allow for economic growth as well as improved housing.

The biofuel on site would be generated using photo-bioreactors that grow algea. The reactors double as scultural pieces and also guide pedestrains throughout the recreational area on site.

Perspective shows the residential portion of the site. It provides ample green space, as well as buildings meant to accommodate a large number of residents.

Research and retail areas of the site are located adjacent to each other, since one provides income and the other provides goods. This may increase the economic activity in the area.

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Restoration:Brown Field

Brownfield sites like this 28 acre site are becoming more and more frequent. To make the site safe and useful, all the contaminated soil was removed in order to prevent future problems. Inventory and analysis was done around the site so a practical design could be created.

Using the analysis, a schematic design was created that progresses from low density town homes to condominiums, and finally to high density mixed use. Green space is

also incorporated throughout to provide recreational areas.

section shows the height changes in the plaza area. The changes in elevation create multiple small personal spaces, rather than one large plaza.

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the second Section shows changes in topography throughout the park area. The topography changes are used to create a reoccurring theme throughout the site.

The town homes on site would be comprised of six units, with parking directly across the street to allow for easy access for residents. Designed for families rather than

young professionals and couples.

Perspective illustrates how the circular mound theme is carried throughout the more developed, mixed use areas of the site. They provide seating as well as opportunities for drainage.

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TourismResearch and analysis were done on the southern region of Kentucky, in hopes of generating additional revenue for the region. The region was lacking amenities and destinations for potential tourists, so a commercial development was designed. The development features access by both land and water, and offers many outlets for economic stimulation. The project was difficult because not only was development to be added, but the natural integrity of the site was to be preserved.

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A hydrotherapy center was to be designed to meet all zoning and a.d.a. requirements. The design was also to take into account stormwater runoff and manage all potential runoff on site. This was accomplished by utilizing rain gardens and retention ponds through proper site grading.

Hydrotherapy Center

Along with site grading, a planting schedule was also designed. All plants were selected carefully to ensure there would be no issues in the future. The rain gardens and retention ponds also utilize many water tolerant plants. all seed mixes used on site were to be accounted for, so the correct amount could be applied.

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When all construction documents were complete, an illustritive plan was also drawn to in order to further appeal to the clients.

3DS MAX DESIGN

AUTODESK: REV IT

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