Ellen AshbourneUniversity of Sheffield BSc in Landscape Architecture with Ecology 2015 Portfolio

Landscape Architecture with Ecology Portfolio

Throughout my childhood my family travelled, as a result I have experienced a variety landscapes. Living in six countries has enabled me to have a culturally sensitive view on life, as well as teaching me many life lessons such as adaptability to new places and people, language skills, and a number of vital communication and teamwork skills.

Whilst in Bosnia and Herzegovina I observed that the majority of the city’s population lived in decaying 1960s tower blocks with reminders of war at every corner, a damaged environment that spoke of division, which the few modern, expensive shopping centres merely reinforced. There is great beauty too in Bosnia from the raw nature of the Krevice Falls to the reconstructed old city around the fast flowing Neretva. The contrasts were a powerful inspiration for my art and I produced work based on the architecture and the landscape. I wanted to tune my artistic skills to the built environment and to bring a soul back into the city.

When living in Bratislava I could photograph a beautiful sunrise or the fumes from the oil refinery in the distance. I could admire the castle or count the cost of the excessive floodlighting. I could feel the life of a thriving city or notice the lack of green space and cramped living conditions. This reinforced my passion for the environment and a will to design to enhance people’s quality of life. Similar themes have reoccurred throughout my work and projects, especially through some of the most recent work undertaken in the States where the contrast of natural and unnatural can be seen. This continuous theme can still be witnessed in current projects, particularly in my final project.

Having completed a BSc in Landscape Architecture with Ecology in 2014 I acquired many skills over the last three and a half years helping me to develop my aim of becoming a chartered landscape architect. In this portfolio I have chosen some of the work I have done over the last three and a half years both in my degree and more recently in my job, along with artwork that has been an ongoing passion in my life.

Thank you for taking your time to look at my work.

Through the inspirational road trip taken in the USA including Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon inspiration was drawn from the contrast of the natural versus the human impact. Over time the theme developed from looking at using planting and vegetation in a structural and maybe even unnatural way to create a focus, to using planting and landform throughout the site to have a heavily human intervened side to the side and a heavily natural impacted site. Eventually this led to the theme of “lines of intervention” where both vegetation and topography play a part in the design. The section chosen for the planting detail is the point at which the two axes (that run along the River Sheaf and the River Don) of human with nature and nature with human amalgamate. As a result the planting is fairly wild and natural, with an unnatural boardwalk crossing the space. By the river Don the vegetation takes charge, nature is brought in and animals return to the area. The riparian planting and reedbeds joining the river are overlooked by a walkway that leads people right to the water side.

Planting StrategyThe planting is separated into sections. The trees that cover the planting site are Al-ders. Having looked at the Sheffield biodiversity plan for the River Don Alders were selected as the choice of tree for the riverside due to the fact that they have been seen further up the River Don and have been known to encourage local wildlife. They are also excellent riverside trees that like moist conditions. The Woodland Understory (mix A) has a variety of plants with the base of ferns, Dry-opteris erythposora and Dryopteris filix-mas being predominant throughout the year. The evergreen presence carpets the woodland all year round. The Iris ‘Jane Phillips’ brings a splash of blue-purple colour during the months of May and June. Followed by the small Luzula nivea which is most attractive from June to July with its slender look and clusters of white flowers, it provides a colourful groundcover. Vinca minor ‘Atrop-urpurea’ provides a beautiful green carpet cover that from April to September blooms small, beautifully deep purple shaded flowers. The Hyacinthoides non-scripta bulbs bring a blue colour during April and May that cover the floor of the woodland with beautiful bluebell flowers. Positioned strategically across the plan Polygonatum x hy-bridum bring a more height and a splash of white during the months of May and June.As we move away from the woodland towards the river the transition from woodland to wetland begins (mix B). Dryopteris erythposora continues to make an appearance and the much larger grandiose Osmunda regalis takes the stage. These evergreens will show off their foliage all year. The vibrant scarlet flowers that appear on the Perisicaria amplericalis are at their best from July to October, its heart-shaped deep green leaves are very elegant. The bulb Leucojum vernum illuminate the floor with little white snowflake flowers from March to April.The third mix (mix C), closest to the waterside, with parts in the water. Carex elata ‘Aurea’ reaches the edges of the water. It is the smaller of the two Carex’s and creates a gradient from the water’s edge from small to big. The Carex riparia reaching heights of 1.5 metres is the taller of the two grasses. In early Summer it springs long spikes with feathery brown flowers. The flowering season for Carex riparia is from March to May followed by Carex elata ‘Aurea’ in June and July. From April to August the Lythrum salicaria produces beautiful tall pink flowers. During July and August bursts of yellow appear as the Iris pseudacorus flowers a spectacular display.Users are able to walk amidst the plantings on the boardwalk. This avoids people trampling on them, but also gives the user a feel of unnatural among natural.

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Mix A: 50 - erythposora, 25 Dryopteris filix-mas, 38 Iris ’Jane Phillips’, 25 Lu-zula nivea, 25 Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’, 60 Hyacinthoides non-scripta

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Mix B: 71 Dryopteris erythposora, 1 Osmunda rega-lis, 8 Perisicaria amplericalis, 63 Leucojum vernum

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In today’s world it is so difficult to find somewhere that has had human intervention without having a negative impact. In my design I aim to show that you can combine human and nature together without there necessarily being a negative visual impact.

From the vast open plains of Nevada desert to the built up hillside of San Francisco, the range of landscapes I travelled through on my breath-taking road trip were phenomenal. Stretches of beautiful untouched landscape separated the built up bustling cities. The contrast of the man made with the natural always lingered in my mind. The one time it was clear to me was when we drove from Vegas through Hoover Dam, and on to the Grand Canyon. Vegas is known for its flashing lights, grandiose fountains and extravagant hotels. As a result, it is easy to forget that it is situated in a desert where civilisation should not exist in this way. Vegas, which is entirely artificial in contrast with the naturally formed Grand Canyon, shows two complete extremes of con-trol. Could there be a healthy balance?By stopping at the Hoover Dam between the two places it was clear to see that human impact on natural areas can be visually damaging and degrading.

This begs the question: is there a way for human intervention to enhance the naturalistic experience of a place?

Using nature and art as an inspiration I became aware of the theme of using vegetation in a structural and maybe even unnatural way. This combination of using natural features in an unnatural way created an element of intrigue to the human eye.

Double Negative

Many case studies inspired my design. Among these was ‘Double Negative’. ‘Double Negative’ is a piece of artwork that was created from 1969 to 1970 in Mormon Mesa, Overton, Nevada. It is 50ft deep, 30ft wide and 1500ft long. Double Negative was among the first ‘earthworks’ art pieces created as part of the ‘land art’ or ‘earthart’ movement. Michael Heizer once described this artwork, saying “there is nothing there, yet it is still a sculpture”. He created space or the absence of form. Although not literally translated into my work, I have kept some of the logic and reasoning behind it throughout my design. Especially in the way it uses both human and natural elements.

9/11 Memorial

In the centre of New York City a memorial park was created where the Twin Towers used to stand. The antici-pation and expectation before walking into the landscape could not even begin to compare to the breath-tak-ing beauty and emotion felt when entering it. This truly inspirational park helped with some of the design of the Castlemarket site. The dramatic drops of the fountains that are in remembrance of the Twin Towers are wonderful features. This landscape is a true example of how human and nature can interact in a positive way. The one tree that survived in the terrorist attacks of 9/11 has been used on the site. This is a prime example that nature always fights back but can also be in harmony with human beings. The historical element also links to the Castlemarket site. The 9/11 memorial does not rebuild what once was there but rather makes a monument to remember the history in the space. The Castlemarket site aims to do something similar. The design acknowledges the presence of the castle remains, and enhances them but does not rebuild the castle that was once there.

Between the lines - Inspiration

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The design is based on a combination of human and nature. On one axis the design follows the idea of human with nature and the other axis follows nature with human. They follow respective rivers: the River Sheaf being the more controlled and canaled river, and the Riv-er Don being released and naturalised to allow nature to take charge.

Over time the theme developed from looking at using planting and vegetation in a struc-tural and maybe even unnatural way to create a focus, to using planting and landform throughout the site to have a heavily human intervened side to the side and a heavily natural impacted site. Eventually this led to the theme of “lines of intervention” where both vegetation and topography play a part in the design. The design will follow the two axes. The section chosen for the detailed design is the point at which the two axes (that run along the River Sheaf and the River Don) of human with nature and nature with human amalgamate. As a result the planting is fairly wild and natural, with an unnatural boardwalk crossing the space.

The design has an obvious element of hu-man intervention; nature is still apparent throughout the site. Both controlled by nature and by human aspects, the land-scape combines the elements to create a space that is both intervened by nature and by humans.

By the river Don the vegetation takes charge. Nature is brought in and animals return to the area. The riparian planting and reedbeds joining the river are over-looked by a walkway that leads people right to the water side.

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Between the lines - detailed designHistory:Castlegate market is currently a rundown part of Sheffield with a lack of interest. The market closed down and is due for demolition because grad-ually the centre of the city moved away from there. The site used to be where Sheffield castle was. The original timber structure was built around the year 1100, and rebuilt in stone in 1270. Some of the stone remains are still accessible under the Castlegate market that is currently on site. The council has plans to reveal these historic features.Connections:Castlegate used to be the centre of attention, it was the entrance to the city and the main attraction in Sheffield. Unfortunately, this has bit by bit disappeared, and it has become a derelict, unattractive way to enter the city. This park will enhance the area, bringing in vitality and life back into the space. The riverside park will reveal the River Don, and recreate the River Sheaf. It will bring people from all directions and adapt the area to suit the communities that would use it; passers-by, those visiting and the people who live and work in Kelham Island, the Cultural industrial quarter, the Central Business District or The Wicker.Regeneration:The area begs for a transformation, the economy is in need of a boost and there is a lot of potential in this site. The park will breathe life back into the space through the use of topography, vegetation and water. Taking into account the current circulation and how the circulation may change on the site a 1:500 masterplan for the new site has been developed. Lines of human intervention and naturalised areas have been combined to cre-ate areas for a multitude of users.The walls on site are a very important feature of the design and are gen-erally 1.5m in height. They dominate the site. The main walkway for com-munters or any users of the site bring you litterally into the site as the user is emmersed in and can only just see over the walls. This creates different feelings for different users. A child may see this site as a daunting or fun place to be around, whereas adults may be able to see above the walls and as a result experiencing something different.From one dirrection the site looks as though it is just a field or woodland. From the other side it is apparent that it has both a dirrect way through the site for users, but also a playful and experiential qualities for those who may choose it to be a leisurely and recreational place. This park will be a main attraction leading people back into the thriving entrance of sheffield that once was there.

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Chicago Lumpkin Foundation DesignThis project was one that I completed whilst on my semester of study abroad in the USA. It was for a client who wanted to make an urban park while encouraging people to be drawn in from the train station across the road. The aim of my design was to make a site that retained water well and was sustainable

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Vectorworks

The following four pages are most recent examples of work showing a proficiency in vectorworks and attention to detail in projects. These were all completed for clients.

Vectorworks

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WOLFRETON SECONDARY SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM

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Los Angeles river

Venice pier Los Angeles

Las Vegas

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Outskits of Las Vegas desert

Cliff cut on between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon

Near Wupatki National Park

Journey between Flagstaff and Bryce Canyon

Coastal route between San Francisco and Los Angeles

Layers in rock of Grand Canyon National Park

Painted Desert

Sunset Crater National Park

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Bryce Canyon National Park Sunset point

Bryce Canyon National Park Inspiration point

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park Snake River

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Landscape Resilience ProjectPart of my semester abroad. This poster was designed to look at an element of landscape resilience. All of the photographs were taken by me on a road trip. They show the human impact on nature on the left-hand side and the natural course of nature on the right. I learnt many skills in this module as we studied how natural disasters can impact landscapes and how we should design to pre-vent, help or recover in natural disasters and natural changes.

My aim for the site was to create an inviting space, with ar-eas to venture. I wanted to use the beauty, originality and

history of the fast flowing rivers’ features to benefit the area. I wanted to create a feeling of transition as if stepping into a dif-ferent place. I would like to create a link between the two sides

of the river at more points.

One main ambition was to create areas that suit different ages, users and personalities. I wanted to improve the access creat-

ing a space for all.

I used the themes of retreat and wilderness to do this.

Evaluation

I believe that my design has been quite successful in combining the themes with my ideas. The feel of leaving the bustling, busy world and entering into a beautiful area

that radiates tranquillity has been created. It has given people the opportunity to take a stroll and have some personal space in the midst of busy life. I think I have made the space inviting through the use of vegetation, adding woodland and opening up

spaces that are near pedestrian crossings.

I have attempted to not to introduce many new materials, but instead have replicat-ed, re-introduced, or left local and natural resources. I have created spaces of wilder-ness and retreat and I think I have been successful in merging them. I feel as though I have emphasised the educational side through re-introducing the mill pond, and the sluice, and putting the rangers’ hut nearby. I have created adventure through the site: from the old fallen tree, to the not so natural swings added around the meander

in the river.

Overall, I have stuck to my brief and I believe that I have improved this site for the better. If I were to improve this project I think I would consider the materials and ex-periment with them. I would also build some models to show the landscape in more

detail and precision.

Retreat

Through the use of landform, vege-tation and the river process I have

adapted a landscape to better suit the users of the space. Through the theme of retreat I have created spaces of hiding, playfulness, and

tranquillity.

Through my site analysis I was able to adapt rather than clear the space, thus, making it more accessible to those who are already familiar with the landscape, and keeping the

original character.

Wilderness

From merging a field and woodland, to having some ropes to swing from,

I have taken the word wilderness in the wider context, both looking at it as ‘act-ing wild’ in the landscape, and the land-

scape ‘being wild’.

I have created spaces that allow both. Al-though primarily a ‘retreat’ section of my plan, the re-introduced mill pond brings wildlife and playfulness into the site, cre-

ating wilderness.

My site analysis allowed me to see the areas that needed adaptation and those that were already pretty much wilderness.

Working in the wild wood Name: Ellen AshbourneRegistration number: 110175692Module: LSC108

A journey through the landscape

1:500 masterplan (pic-ture not to scale)

Areas of my 1:500 masterplan (pic-tures not to scale) detailed

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Wilderness

From merging a field and woodland to having ropes to swing from, the word wilderness has been taken in the wider context. Looking at it from the perspective of acting wild, and the landscape being wild.Spaces have been created to allow for both of these to occur. In the area with the theme of ‘retreat’ the re-intro-duced mill ponds brings back wildlife, history and playful-ness to the site creating wilderness.Through site analysis it was clear to see the adaptation needed in the site and which areas did not need much change to achieve ‘wilderness’.

This space has the aim of encourag-ing a multifunctional use to allow dif-ferent users to roam the area. It also will improve the current access to en-hance the space.The central themes of this project are retreat and wilderness.

Rivelin Project

Through the use of landform, vegetation and the river pro-cess an adaptation of the site creates an area to suit the users of the site. Through the use of the theme of retreat spaces have been created for playfulness, hiding and tran-quillity.

Through site analysis the site was adapted rather than clear it and completely change it. This them makes it more accessible for those people who are already fa-miliar with the space and keeping to the original char-acter.

Retreat

This site was one in Sheffield around the Rivelin Valley. The aim was to create an inviting space with different areas in which to venture. Using the beauty, history and originally of the fast flowing river and its features to benefit the area. The effect created is one of transition. Linking the two sides of the river would also be an element of this design.

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5, 5 No. Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’

7 No. Pennisetum alo-pecuroides ‘Hameln’

28 No. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’

Betula nigra

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17 No. Panicum virgatum

5 No. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning

Moorland Mix4, 4, 2, 3 No. Lavandula an-gustifolia13, 11, 9, 7 No.Calluna vul-garis ‘Alexandra’

34 No. Eragrostis curvu-la ‘Totnes Burgundy’

28 No. Pennise-tum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’

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Contractor’s Plan

All plant quantities on the masterplan run from the left hand side of the plan to the right.

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Planting - Contractor’s PlanThis project was a planting design for a plot of land on the Gold Route. The ideas behind the design were the golden spiral and the golden ratio. A combination of photographs of a model, conceptu-al plans and drawings were included to show the thought process behind it all.Here is the contractor’s plan I derived for the design.This module taught me a lot in terms of planting design, planting organisation and how to draw up contractor’s plans.

Schmid Elementary School - ChicagoThis was a project for a client where we worked with staff, community and students to create a landscape for a school. We got the opportunity to lead community engagement meetings and take into account what people said and wanted in the site. It was necessary to help with the current water drainage system, due to the bad storm-water issues in and around the site where flooding of basements occurred frequently. I thoroughly enjoyed this project, mainly because I had the opportunity to work with real clients and it would be a project that eventually might be realised.

This is just one of 10 sheets that looked at the wide scheme of Sharrow, a neighbourhood in Sheffield with a lot of poverty. This map work was looking at the dif-ferent land-uses across the district in order to help with the design strategy and planning scheme that was later proposed. With self-driven initiative I interviewed locals, discovered the area and found out what was needed. My final planning strategy brought in vegetable patches, fruit trees and community engagement.

Sharrow - Strategic Planning

Artwork and PhotographyHere is a selection of my artwork and photographs over the years. My love for art and helping people was my main motivation behind doing a Landscape Architec-ture degree. Having a strong passion for the environ-ment, geography, biology and art also aided this deci-sion. I have enjoyed my degree through the hard times and the good and continue to be fascinated by the wonders of the world and the new things I learn daily.

Through the number of moves and the multicul-tural nature of my family I have gained a love for photography. Capturing even a glimpse of the majestic beauty of the places I have seen and travelled always seemed instinctive to me. In No-vember 2014 I took a road-trip across some West-ern states of the US and saw some of the most stunning scenes I have ever witnessed, so many of the photographs here are from that journey.

ArtworkOver the years my art and photography seem to have developed from more human intervened land to natural landscapes and plants. I have always had an interest in land-scapes and the beauty of the nature surrounding me. I still have a passion for painting and hand drawing, but I have developed skills in Photoshop and computer graphics to enhance the elements I draw in landscape architecture.

Ellen Ashbourne 07411424999 ellen.ashbourne@yahoo.com

University of Sheffield BSc in Landscape Architecture with Ecology 2015 Portfolio