Corbett Belcher Portfolio

CORBETT BELCHER

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4 SELECTED WORK SAMPLES

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE IS PRESENTED PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO THE DESIGN PROCESS AND THE RESULTING PROJECTS.

ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK

PACKING DISTRICTP e a c e O f f i c e r s ’ M e m o r i a l C o u n t y o f O r a n g e , C a l i f o r n i a W o r k s h o p W e s t : K e n S m i t h L a n d s c a p e A r c h i t e c t S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 0 9

Don J. Burt

Darrel D. Cate

Edward W. Clavell Jr.

Robert D. Dale

Howard E. Dallies Jr.

Leo R. Darst

Matthew K. Davis

Terry L Fincher

Gordon g. French

Daniel A. Hale

Jerry S. Hatch

Bob Henry

Lauren E. Hurd

Edward R. Jensen

Waldron C. Karp

James D. Ketchum

John W. Libolt

Joey D. Little

Camile E. Madere

John C. Marshall

Guy (Jim) S. Matthews

Gary A. Nelson

Michael A. Osornio

Steven E. Parsons

Steven I. Phillips

Tyler M. Pinchot

Leslie J. Prince

Michael L. Rainford

Donald F. Reed

Andrew R. Reese

Bradley J. Riches

Darryn L. Robins

Tommy de la Rosa

Robert T. Roulston

Nelson A. Sasscer

Donald W. Schneider

Robert L. Shultz

Donald J. Sowma Sr.

Robert Squires

Ezra Stanley

Richard T. Steed

John L. Steel

Mark S. Tonkin

Myron L. Trapp

Steven D. Van Horn

Carl E. Wilson

Lenard W. Winney

Shayne D. York

Marble Chip Cast Stone Memorial Wall 48 Existing Plaques 67 Additional Spaces Chronological Order

Existing Site

View to Memorial Wall

Scale: 1/2” = 1’ Scale: 1/2” = 1’

TRESTLES BEACH ACCESS

ORANGE COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL

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34 RESUME

COVERS SELECTED WORK, EDUCATION, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS. IT IS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FORMATIVE ASPECTS OF CORBETT’S EXPERIENCES.

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35 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE PROVIDED.

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37 REFERENCES

REFERENCES ARE PROVIDED

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ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARKCLIENT: ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK CORPORATIONPROJECT SIZE: 1,145 ACRES / 45 ACRES COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $1.5 BILLION

THE ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK IS AN AMBITIOUS OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP A BEACON OF PUBLIC AMENITY AND LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE GROWING SUB-URBAN COUNTY AND TO BRING IDENTITY AND A CORE TO THE REGION. THE GREAT PARK REFLECTS THE DESIGN TEAM AND LOCAL COMMUNITY’S VISION FOR WHAT A LARGE URBAN PARK IS MOVING INTO THE 21ST CENTURY. THE PARK ENCAPSULATES GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ESTABLISHED AT THE PROJECT COMMENCEMENT TO RESPECT THE HISTORY, ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY, AND ESTABLISH DESIGN DISTINCTION FOR A STRONG SENSE OF PLACE.

I JOINED THE DESIGN TEAM EARLY IN THE PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN WORK DEVELOPING THE GREAT PARK MASTER PLAN SETTING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FUTURE GREAT PARK. AFTER COMPLETING THE STATE AND NATIONALLY AWARDED MASTER PLAN WE FURTHER DETAILED THE VISION IN THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN DRAWINGS. I MANAGED THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARK DISTRICTS; TRABUCO ENTRY, BOSQUE, FIELDS & MEADOWS, AND PROMENADE OF SENSES, AS WELL AS THE CIRCULATION SYSTEMS AND CLIENT AND STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION. I ARGUED FOR AND DEVELOPED THE PRESERVATION DRAWINGS WHICH LOCATED AND ITEMIZED NATURAL AND FABRICATED ELEMENTS OF INTEREST AND MADE SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE USE IN THE PARK.

IN ORDER TO BUILD REGIONAL SUPPORT IT WAS IMPORTANT THAT PUBLIC AMENITIES BEGIN OPENING EARLY. WE ESTABLISHED A YEARLY OPENING OF RECENTLY COMPLETED PARK STARTING WITH THE GREAT PARK BALLOON OPENED IN 2008, THROUGH TO THE PALM COURT AND NORTH LAWN OPENED IN 2011 AND THE COMMUNITY GARDEN OPENING IN 2012. I ASSISTED IN COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THESE COMPLETED PROJECTS.


“Let’s play on the slides. See you at the top.”

“That was a very interesting exhibit.”

“Let’s go Panthers Let’s go!”

“I remember serving with him.”

“Do you smell the blossoms?”

“Are you ready to bike the entire canyon.”

“Marvelous. An innovative and sustainable approach to ecology, people, and history on an amazing scale.” ASLA National Awards Jury

“The initial few elements of the masterful design created by Ken Smith and his Great Park Design Studio are in place. Though the future of the Great Park may not play out exactly as the visionary Mr. Smith originally planned, a walk around the portion of the park now in play reveals that his genius is truly in the details. If done right and managed well, the Great Park will become one of Orange County’s most innovative and inspiring spaces.” Coast Magazine

“The Orange County Great Park Comprehensive Master Plan sets a new precedent for the transformation of both a community and a landscape at a regional scale.” APA National Awards Jury

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN


Trabuco Entry (13 Acres) - Ceremonial entrance which included a plaza, fountain and reflection pool and large gate frame which captures view to mountains beyond.

Bosque (65 Acres) - Grid of native and flowering trees as structure for a number of grade defined spaces such as the Tai Chi & Meditation Garden, Community Garden, and the Childrens Play Environment.

Fields & Meadows (55 Acres) - Honors the agricultural history of the site. Production area to supply farm to fork for Great Park and support local food banks.

Promenade of Senses (21 Acres) - Preserves runway 34L corridor and ¼ mile of the actual runway. Included are the bowling green and the senses environment which engaged all 5 senses.


TRABUCO ENTRY - TRABUCO GATE & PLAZA

BOSQUE - COMMUNITY GARDEN


BOSQUE - TAI CHI GARDEN

FIELDS & MEADOWS - ORCHARD AND SOLAR FARM


FULLY INTEGRATED CIRCULATION


BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

MAINTENANCE ACCESS

FIRE / EMERGENCY ACCESS

PARK SHUTTLE ROUTE & STATIONS


TRABUCO ENTRY - SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP OF TRABUCO GATE, TREE GRID AND ENTRY POD


BOSQUE - GRADING AND SPATIAL DEFINITION AT MEDITATION GARDEN AS A ROOM IN THE ANGULAR BOSQUE GRADING

BOSQUE - GRADING AT CHILDRENS PLAY ENVIRONMENT AS A SERIES OF VALLEYS IN THE ANGULAR BOSQUE GRADING

PROMENADE OF SENSES - GRADING AT ENTRY AND PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE MONUMENTATION


APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY


PRESERVED RUNWAY AT WALKABLE TIMELINE

COMMUNITY GARDEN

VEGETATED SWALES AT BALLOON PARK

RE-USE OF CONCRETE RUNWAY AT BERMS

ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS


PACKING DISTRICTCLIENT: CITY OF ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYPROJECT SIZE: 4.4 ACRES CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $12 MILLION

THE PACKING DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM REACTIVATES THE HISTORIC CITRUS PACKING HOUSE AND PACKARD CAR DEALERSHIP AND ADJACENT LOT INTO A FLEXIBLE PUBLIC SPACE FOR PROGRAMMED AND NON-PROGRAMMED USES. THE ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF THE HISTORIC PACKING HOUSE ILLUMINATES THE HISTORY OF ANAHEIM WHILE PROVIDING CONTEMPORARY USES. THE PACKARD BUILDING RE-USE ANCHORS THE OTHER END OF THE BLOCK AND THE “FARMERS PARK” TIES THE TWO BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH AN OPEN PROGRAMMABLE SPACE.

I WAS INVOLVED FROM THE PROPOSAL PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPTS TO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. WORKING WITH THE CITY AND FUTURE PROPERTY MANAGER WE DEVELOPED A PROGRAMMING PLAN CENTERED AROUND THE AGRARIAN ROOTS OF ANAHEIM. THE CONCEPT PLAN REFLECTED AN ESTABLISHED GROUND PLANE IN WHICH THE PACKING HOUSE AND PACKARD BUILDINGS WERE SET. THIS GAVE THE ENTIRE PROJECT A COHESIVE ORGANIZATION AND A FRAMEWORK FOR MORE ORGANIC DESIGN ELEMENTS. I DEVELOPED A SITE WIDE GRID FOR ORGANIZING ALIGNMENTS OF PAVING, TREES, AND LIGHTING. I DEVELOPED CONCEPTUAL GRADING PLANS, A CHALLENGE ON AN OTHERWISE FLAT SITE.

WE THEN OVERLAYED THE GROUND PLANE WITH UNIQUE COMPONENTS FOR SHADE, BOARDWALK, AND SITE FURNISHINGS. WE INTEGRATED RAIL CARS AS DECK SPACE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING ADDING PROPORTIONAL VOLUME TO THE STARK SOUTH SIDE OF THE PACKING HOUSE. WE INTEGRATED AN AT GRADE BOARDWALK ALONG THE PRIMARY CORRIDOR AND FARMERS MARKET. WE INTRODUCED ORCHARDS AND WINDROWS, A RIFF ON AGRARIAN PRACTICES. EACH OF THESE ELEMENTS WERE INTEGRATED BY THOROUGH DETAILS, ELEVATIONS AND MODELING. I COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND PERFORMED CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE COMPLETED PACKARD BUILDING, PACKING HOUSE AND THE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FARMERS PARK.

FARMERS PARKPACKARD BUILDING


HISTORIC CITRUS PACKING HOUSE

FARMERS PARK


CITRUS GROVEYOGA IN THE PARK

RAILCAR DECKS

FARMERS MARKET

MUSIC ON THE LAWN

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT


DETAILING


PACKARD BUILDING SOUTH ELEVATION

PACKARD BUILDING WEST ELEVATION

PACKING DISTRICT WEST ELEVATION20 P o r t f o l i o | C o r b e t t B e l c h e r

BOARDWALK AND FARMERS SHED SECTION

PACKING HOUSE RAILCAR ELEVATIONS




TRESTLES BEACH ACCESS DESIGN COMPETITION

CLIENT: ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITYPROJECT SIZE: N/A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: N/A

THE “SAFE TRESTLES” DESIGN COMPETITION WAS PROPOSED WITH THE HOPE TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE INCREASINGLY POPULAR SURF SPOT CALLED “TRESTLES” IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. WITH THE INCREASED USE AND A NUMBER OF POPULAR SURF COMPETITIONS THE SITE WAS STRESSED AND THE UNSIGNALED AT GRADE RAIL CROSSING WAS BECOMING TOO DANGEROUS. THE CHALLENGE WAS TO REFLECT THE SURF COMMUNITY, PROTECT THE LOCAL ECOLOGY, AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS TO THE BEACH.

OUR APPROACH DUBBED “A LIGHT TOUCH”, SOUGHT TO PROVIDE ACCESS WITH MINIMAL GRADING, SECURING EROSION, PROVIDING ADA ACCESS, AND A SAFE CROSSING AT THE RAIL. I ASSISTED IN THE ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING SITE AND GRADING CONDITIONS WHICH INFORMED THE LAYOUT OF THE ACCESS. WE WORKED TO FIND A GRADING SOLUTION THAT ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE ADA ACCESS, REDUCE ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS, WITH PAVING MATERIALS THAT WOULD REDUCE EROSION. I STUDIED RAIL CROSSING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS AND INCORPORATED THEM INTO THE AT GRADE AND GRADE SEPARATED ALTERNATIVES. I ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING DESIGN CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES, AND DEVELOPED GRAPHICS INCLUDING MONTAGES, SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS. I ASSISTED IN GENERAL SUBMITTAL LAYOUT AND PRESENTATION.



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OC PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIALDESIGN COMPETITION

CLIENT: ORANGE COUNTY CHIEFS’ OF POLICE AND SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATIONPROJECT SIZE: N/A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: N/A

THE ORANGE COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL WAS A DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE MEMORIAL TO THE NEW FACILITIES RECENTLY BUILT IN TUSTIN, CA. THE CHALLENGE WAS TO DESIGN A SPACE FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE MEMORIAL PLAQUES AND SCULPTURES, WHILE PROVIDING A REFLECTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT HONORS THOSE OFFICERS THAT GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, AND ALLOW FOR FAMILIES TO CONNECT.

WE DEVELOPED A PLAN WHICH CONNECTED THE BUILDING TO THE MEMORIAL BY “THE THIN BLUE LINE”, A NARROW BLUE INTERIOR WHITE EXTERIOR WATER FEATURE HONORING ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THE MEMORIAL WALL HOLDING THE MEMORIAL PLAQUES IS SITUATED AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE THIN BLUE LINE. THE MEMORIAL IS A SINGLE MONOLITHIC WALL WITH A LOW HEARTH FOR SEATING AND THE PLACING OF FLOWERS. AT EACH END OF THE THIN BLUE LINE WE INTEGRATED TWO SCULPTURES, A SINGLE WALL WITH THE OUTLINE OF PEACE OFFICERS REPRESENTING THE SHOES THEY FILLED AND THE LOSS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED.

I ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING DESIGN CONCEPTS AND EVALUATING THEM THROUGH SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS AND DIGITAL MODELING. I DEVELOPED THE TWO SCULPTURES AT THE ENDS OF THE THIN BLUE LINE. I ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING GRAPHICS INCLUDING MONTAGES, SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS FOR THE PRESENTATION. I ASSISTED IN GENERAL SUBMITTAL LAYOUT AND PRESENTATION.





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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Utah State University 2001

AFFILIATIONS

Advisory Board, Utah State University Landscape Architecture Department.

LECTURES

Utah State University Department of Landscape Architecture, “park ∙ing (verb)” October 2011

ASLA National Convention Chicago, “Inside the Studio: Ken Smith Landscape Architect” September 2009

AWARDS

ASLA Utah Chapter Merit Award, 2001, Utah State University, North Logan, Utah

PRESS + PUBLICATIONS

“Feasibility of Canal Trails” A study of existing canal maintenance paths as a city wide network of trails 2001

INTRODUCTION

Corbett’s work on projects ranging from regional and community parks to urban redevelopment and corporate headquarters have provided him with invaluable experience on demanding projects. These projects, particularly the award winning Orange County Great Park and the Anaheim Packing District show a thoughtful approach, patience and determination. His work on the Master Plan for the Orange County Great Park was instrumental in establishing frameworks, coordinating with stakeholders, and working with the city and client to achieve a plan that has received awards at the state and national level. His experiences have fashioned his dedication to public improvement, sustainable development, and design excellence, as well as commitment to an inclusive team approach, application of a local vernacular, and a detailed execution for the comprehensive success of each project.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORKSHOP WEST: Ken Smith Landscape Architect 2006 - 2012

Orange County Great Park Masterplan, The Orange County Great Park Corporation (OCGPC), Irvine, California (Awards from AIA, APA, ASLA)

Historic Preservation Plan, Orange County Great Park. OCGPC, Irvine, California

Orange County Great Park Schematic Design, The Orange County Great OCGPC, Irvine, California

Balloon Park and Preview Park, Orange County Great Park, OCGPC, Irvine, California (Awards from ASLA)

‘Kids Rock’ Childrens Play Environment, Orange County Great Park, OCGPC, Irvine, California (Awards from ASLA)

Sunkist Packing House Historic Rehabilitation and Landscape, Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Anaheim, California

Packard Building Historic Rehabilitation and Landscape, Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Anaheim, California

Farmers Park Community Plaza and Park, The Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Anaheim, California

Trestles Beach Access Design Competition, Architecture for Humanity, San Clemente, California (Awards Finalist Honorable Mention)

Orange County Peace Officers Memorial Design Competition, Orange County Chiefs’ of Police and Sheriff’s Association, Tustin, California

Land Arc + West 2005 - 2006

Oakley Headquarters Landscape Improvements, Oakley, Lake Forest, California

8105 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine Company, Irvine, California

ACCU Headquarters, ACCU, Glendora, California

Ocean Ranch Village, Shea Properties, Laguna Niguel, California

HRP LanDesign 2001- 2005

CORBETT BELCHER 318 E. Amerige Ave.Fullerton, CA [email protected] 206-9072




REFERENCES

KEN SMITHPRINCIPAL AND OWNER

WORKSHOP: KEN SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

450 WEST 31ST STREET, FIFTH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NY 10001

P 212.791.3595

[email protected]

RICHARD RAMSEYASSOCIATE

SWA GROUP

570 GLENNEYRE STREET

LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2453

P 949.497.5471

[email protected]

MICHELLE SULLIVANPRINCIPAL

MIA LEHRER + ASSOCIATES

3780 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 250

LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

P 213-384-3844

[email protected]


C O R B E T T B E L C H E RP 714 206-9072

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Documents

Corbett Belcher Portfolio