JAKE HAMILTONLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

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HealTHcare design 1

residenTial design 5

PlanTing design 7

arboreTum masTer Planning 9

arcgis analysis 11

meTroPoliTan design 13

siTe Planning 15

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above is an ink representation of my residence in nichols arboretum at the university of michigan. i was granted free housing in exchange for ten hours of work per week as a caretaker and land manager of the now 123 acre property designed by o.c. simonds in the early 1900’s

art and plant display

aromatherapy alternative walking surfaces

As a cofounder and leader of our six member masters project team, SIBHS, I led client interviews, held monthly and bi-monthly team and client meetings, researched and created a custom therapeutic healing garden and helped write our 231 page LEED Initiatives product with the goal of earning LEED Accreditation for Beaumont.

HealTHcare design - beaumont Therapeutic gardens

elevaToin d-d’: attractive panels to be used for exercise

secTion c-c’: rain garden to collect excess water via rain chains from proposed neighboring greenroof

elevaTion e-e’: accessible planting beds set at multiple heights

Patio concept designed in sketchupa)

northeast view of fountain and shaded seatingB)

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looped paths

seating options

accessiBle planting Beds shade structures intimate space

water feature

modeled in 3ds max

ramps and stairs

open lawn

educational signage

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= DECIDUOUS TREES

= NO MOW TURF

= SHRUBS

= PERENNIALS

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PLANT LIST

SEASONAL INTEREST CHART

THERAPEUTIC GARDEN PLANTING PLAN

MEADOW SEED MIX

kiosk

privacy nook

raingarden

display area

tool shed

fountainoutdoor seating

iron gatepoting zone

exposed aggregate paving

looped path

gravelpath

art display

accessibleplanting beds

meadow

drinkingfountain

no mow turf

ramp

stairs

shade garden

display area

shaade structures

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third year masters project

HealTHcare design - Horticultural Therapy Planting design and aromatherapy

B) shade structures informed By sun/sHade analysis

plant list

B) Perspective view of raingarden and shaded seating

a) Perspective view of looped path and raised planters

PLANTING PLAN

Lavender

Butterfly weed

Blazing star

Lemon thyme

Black-eyed susan Blue oatgrass

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third year masters project

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Using information gathered from Legacy Healthcare and affiliates, this plan uses a holistic approach for the recovery of patients. The availability of programed activities such as birdhouse building and potting plants can stimulate the mind and body to hasten recovery.

June 21 - September 22 September 22 - December 21

We modeled the hospital using Rhino and used the third party software, Ecotect, to project the buildings shadows which helped us provide an effective and attractive planting design.

This sensory garden is a space designed for the care and pleasure of patients and visitors alike. By providing a plant pallet of distinct foliage, flowers, and scents, visitors and patients may experience a sense of comfort and relaxation. Allowing patients to interact directly with the plant material can have a positive impact on their recovery.

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residential design

siTe analysis concePT generaTion Hand rendering on Trace auTocad PreP for 3ds maX

OUTDOR DINING PATIO

LAWN

FIRE PIT TERRACE

BLUESTONE WALK

PATH TO DRIVEWAY

FIRE PIT

ORNAMENTAL TREE

STONE OUTCROPPING

SMALL SHADE TREE

PILLAR WITH LIGHT FIXTUREOR ORNAMENTAL POT

TABLE

LOUNGING NOOK

RAISED DECK SPACE

LOW SHRUB/GRASS PLANTINGS

EXISTING TWO STORY HOME

SCREENED PORCH

EXISTING BLUESTONE WALK

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freelance, november, 2014

deck above

bluesTone PaTH

firePiTdining area

lounge

Turf

flagsTone walk

PaTH To driveway

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a) firepit Perspective

b) Perspective from deck abovePlan view

PlanTing design - rain garden

The building foundation and parking lot was drawn by pea engineers while the landscape plan was de-signed by me with edits and critiques from Jeff Smith of pea and burger king owners.

Trough PEA, I was exposed to zoning and ordinance reviews and client interaction which was used to help shape the landscape plans I helped to create at the firm. This particular plan addresses all site requirements while providing a nearly maintenance free planting pallet. Vegetation is drought and salt tolerant and provides form and color.

Acer saccharum

Buxus macrophyla

Hydrangea macrophylla

Potentilla fruticosa

Ginkgo bilboa

Berberis thunbergii

Juniperus chinensis

Spiraea japonica

Tilia cordata

Deutzia gracillis

Juniperus s.

Hemerocallis ‘stella d’ oro’

commercial design - Burger king landscape Plan

Drafted in autocad and rendered in photoshop

Parking lot perspective

master plan

Zoning and ordinance review

Plant list plant list 8

third year studio july, 2013 internship with Pea

landscape Plan

arboreTum masTer Planning

nichols arboretum

siTe Plan - birch gladethird year studio

ann arbor, mi

110ft

Undesireable stand of unknown cedar species. Focal point from overlook, potential for speacies with attractive fall color

View of main valley pfrom overlook

Focal point from road, currently has space to occupy Full Sun in morning. Backdrop of ever-green species is undesireable.

Many people gather along edge of forested areas. Highly visible, low privacy, potential to add plantings and create smaller intimate space

Tree blocks view from boardwalk to hawthorn valley, attention diverted to main valley. Consid-er removing to open views

Wettest area. Willows senescing, space open to replant groves

Too many black walnut trees, consider thinning and replacing with groves of di�ering species

Grassy Hillside, potential to extend maple grove

Former Birch stand. Revitalize area with new island, help create multiple rooms

View from stairs into valley

Amur Cork tree to go, leaves room for accent tree stand, visible stairs

View of open wet grassland, good for medium sized trees with understory for bird cover

Underutilized land, plenty of open space for planting

View from main road looking down into Hawthron Valley

Connection points to create wildlife corridor/seperate room

Drainage channel. Trees can help with eroision and water uptake

With this site being positioned within a flood way, the careful selection of tree species was especially necessary for each zone.

A wide rage of soil types are the result of hilly terrains and diverse forest types. The red circle is our study site.

The site analysis reveals opportunities to design for interesting viewsheds and shows potential planting zones and areas that are in need of attention.

This was an eight member team project for the redesign and future planning of Nichols Arboretum. Each team member was to select families of trees and shrubs best suited for their site based on the analysis of existing site conditions. My section contains wet and loamy soils where birch species will thrive.

Master plan designed by: Max cohen, aMy Motzney, jing bu, jake haMilton, Mike kaManski, nolan sandberg, shuting wang and chang yan

site context

A) THE WATCH: As a field of low emergent forbes, grasses, and fruit bearing shrubs, ‘The Watch’ provides sanctuary for birds, rodents and insects. The teak boardwalk spans across the marshy terrain, allowing viewers to watch and enjoy their beautiful surroundings dings.

B) BIRCH RUN: Groves of gray birch trees line the earthy path heading towards Huron River. The delicate leaves of the birch trees provide the user with soft shade as the sun compels the shadows to dance on the forest floor.

Birch run is located in a low point of the arboretum which causes a buildup of water and wet soils. Birch species were specifically chosen for this area as they will thrive in these conditions

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low emergent meadow

turf

boardwalk

Birch glade

birch glade

birch glade

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suiTabiliTy analysis Trail Planning

I worked directly with the Matthaei Botanical Gardens staff and the cities of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Township to create a proposed master plan that will safely connect the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens to the existing Border-to-Border trail system. Through the process of collecting parcel and zoning data from SEMCOG and the City of Ann Arbor, I was able to produce a master plan using ArcGIS that thoughtfully considers trail proximity to private property and sensitive ecosystems while minimizing overall trail length and cost.

Using the statistical analysis tools available in ArcGIS, I was able to locate existing parcels of land that fit the predetermined characteristics for potential park development that are available for purchase. The process of creating this map helped me to understand the necessary file organization practices that will help me create clear and effective maps that inform future design decisions.

dixboro shared use Trailnew Park locations

second year studio professional internship with matthaei botanical gardens and nichols arboretum

ann arbor, mi

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meTroPoliTan design - sidetown shopping center sTormwaTer managemenT

located at top of watershed

direction of water flow on site

sandy loaM soils

blue/green roofing

elevaTion c-c’: Parking lot bioswales

secTion c-c’: complete streets with bioswale

elevaTion d-d’: weaved way

a) showcase square public plaza perspective

B) sidetown streetscape perspective

c) weaved way perspective steel reinforced polyethylene cisterns

Stormwater that falls within the boundaries of Sidetown Shopping Center is sent through a series of stormwater management technologies including: Blue/green roofs, french drains, bioswales, raingardens, cisterns and dense planting of trees and shrubs. These technologies will help reduce excess stormwater volume and pollutants such as PAH’s and heavy metals from entering our streams 14

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big box store

nursery

library

commercial district

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ONE WAY LANE

PARALLEL PARKING

PARALLEL PARKING

BIO-SWALEBIKE LANE

BIKE LANE

third year studio

Sidetown Shopping Center is a mixed use retail development center in the western area of Ann Arbor, MI that sits at the top of the Huron River Watershed. This location gives the site an opportunity to implement innovative stormwater management practices that will help reduce the follow of stormwater that collects downstream.

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siTe Planning - campus farm

a) custom 10’ high fences keep deer out b) custom wood rails surround cut flower gardens d) a scenic walk through the french formal garden, leads directly to the central plaza

c) Perspective view of the raised garden beds and central plaza from the food prep area

REFLECTION FARM main entrance

This was my first attempt at completing a project entirely in 3D using Google Sketchup and 3D Autocad. I used 3D autocad to model the fences and rails which taught me how to manage .obj files while using multiple software programs.

video game inspiration modeled in 3d-cad e) 3 Bin composting f) path to outdoor classroom g) loading Bay H) Bee house

plaza pavilion

main plaza

outdoor classroom

raised beds raised bedsformalgardens

mounded beds agricultural fieldsagricultural fields

loading zone

mounded bedscompost

orchard orchardgarden space

compost

turfturf

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Education was a main driver in the design of this campus farm as it will be used by university students and visitors of all ages. The outdoor classroom with amphitheater seating offers a formal space for teaching techniques for farming while the bee house demonstrates the importance of pollinators in food production.

second year studio

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siTe Planning - multi-use dog Park siTe Planning - elementary school Playground

designed by paul andriese and sue grissiM of grissiM Metz andriese associates, rendered and labeled by jake haMilton using photoshop and autocad

designed by paul andriese of grissiM Metz andriese associates, rendered and labeled by jake haMilton using photoshop and autocad

We worked with the Oxford School District to create schematic plans for four of their elementary schools. This particular plan is an extension to an existing play area and will be used for the younger children.

new boulevard entrance with identity signParkinggarden Plotsspecial Pavingornamental fencingfencinggatelow HedgePark structureTables with umbrellas and grillswalkway with benches and Pole lightingdog Park ‘vestibule’dog Park agility area (crushed granite)large dog area (lawn)small dog area (lawn)Playground (all age groups)sand volleyball concrete edgingbermingexisting berming to remain (with some modificationexisting Trees to remain, typ.shade Trees (various sizes)meadow lawn (uncut)lawn (cut)stormwater detention area

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concrete Pavementshade structure with Tables bencheswood fibar mulchlow bermlawn4’ Ht. fencing (black vinyl clad)existing fencebasketball court (half court)ornamental Treesexisting electric lineexisting asphalt Pavementexisting sidewalkgate in fencePainted lines on existingPavementseesawsaddle spinnerclimbing structure 1climbing structure 2spring riderfall Zone

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The Harbours Park oxford school district

grissim metz andriese associates project, july 2015 grissim metz andriese associates project, july 2015

With neighborhoods and apartment complexes surrounding all sides, The Harbours Park provides amenities and activities for all ages and interests including garden plots, sand volleyball courts, looped paths and two separate dogs parks for small and large dogs. Berming and moderate plantings enclose the site offering visitors a sense of calmness and intimacy.