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Kim ThouresLandscape Architecture PortfolioKim Thoures
Golden Temple Plaza 1-6Student Union Plaza 7-10Hendrix Student Center 11-16North Charleston Edge 17-22
Layout Plan 27
Student Design Work Grading and Site Prep Off-Campus Study
Grading Plan 28Planting Plan 29
Greenspace, Inc. 35Campbell & Ferrara 36New York 37-38Boston 39-40Construction Details 30
Student Design Work
site designGOLDEN TEMPLE PLAZA
Design a space at the entrance of the Golden Temple to welcome visitors that is powerful in appearance yet balanced in composition. Lines inspired by the Sikh symbol, the Khanda, will dictate where changes in paving patterns occur and where edges are located.
Th e Project
Golden Temple PlazaSite Design StudioFall 2010
Objectives:-Safe and convenient access-Easy pedestrian movement-Provide spaces for gathering-Design a grand entrance and create a sense of arrival-Limit obstructed views of the entrance
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Such as the Khanda symbolizes, there is balance throughout the design: a balance between light and dark tiles, green space and open space, and hard lines and organic lines. Power will be exemplifi ed by framing the existing entrance and clock tower as well as with powerful patterns and bold colors on the ground surface. The result is an impressive and stable design with references to Sikhism which is only fi tting for the entrance plaza to the holiest place of the Sikhs.
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site designSTUDENT UNION PLAZA
Student Union PlazaSite Design StudioSpring 2011
Create a space for students, faculty, and visitors to occupy for a variety of activities while serving as a functional area of travel between popular buildings on campus. The existing courtyard was organized without regard for direct ways of travel and had an uninviting and exposed atmosphere that did not encourage lingering recreation. With the introduction of new materials, practical vegetation, and elements out of the way of walking paths, the new courtyard becomes a place that people use as a destination rather than as a necessary thoroughfare.
The Project
Objectives:-Improve circulation-Encourage lingering and recreation-Create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere
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site designHENDRIX STUDENT CENTER
Hendrix Student Center
Redesign the area surrounding Hendrix Student Center to better accommodate heavy pedestrian traffi c and continue to provide areas for gathering and recreation. This part of campus is constantly seen by prospective students and their families; therefore, it must be welcoming and interactive. The issue of pedestrian circulation will be addressed by using the student-created cow path as a guide for future permanent paths as well as other program elements.
Site Design StudioSpring 2011
Th e Project
Objectives:-Improve pedestrian circulation-Design welcoming areas for seating and gathering-Keep maximum lawn space
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Circle Concept
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The Hendrix Student Center Welcome Plaza will act as an open space that can accommodate the heavy pedestrian traffi c through the area and provide zones for gathering. The raised cafe seating area has tables and chairs for the indoor ice cream shop and food court, and trees provide shade for comfort.
Welcome Plaza
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Student Center Stage
The space adjacent to the Welcome Plaza is also designed for gathering as well as interaction. A play fountain offers attractive visual and audible effects as well as relief on hot South Carolina days. Beyond the fountain, radiating bands extend into the lawn to create an amphitheater for students and visitors to sit and transition into the lawn where recreational activities can take place.
Interactive Gathering Space
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Plaza-Amphitheater-Lawn
urban designNORTH CHARLESTON EDGE
North Charleston EdgeUrban Design StudioSpring 2012
As part of a collaborative studio with visiting Egyptian architecture students, this project looks at restoring and revitalizing a region in North Charleston, SC, into a new Creative Corridor. My role was to look at the site edges and how they relate to the inland sectors and the ecology of the river. This design creates a series of destinations along a linear movement down the waterway that provide a variety of experiences while respecting these two issues.
Th e Project
Objectives:-Restore the marsh-Clean up the post-industrial land-Manage water runoff-Create multiple destinations along a linear path of multi-use trails-Relate program with inland sectors
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MARINA/SHOPS
ATHLETIC FIELDS & PARKS
RESTORED MARSHLAND
GREAT LAWN
PRODUCTIVE GARDENS
COMMERCIAL CENTER
FILM PARK
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Shipping Container Shops
Reused shipping containers will be the building material for the shops in the commercial center. This use of reclaimed materials is sustainable and the uniqueness of this destination is sure to bring in people from all areas, locals and tourists alike.
Commercial Center
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The former industrial site will be replaced with native plants that create habitats for local wildlife. In addition, these plants will work to slow and fi lter water runoff from the corporate district before it enters the marsh as well as remove remaining toxic elements from the soil through phytoremediation. These areas are excellent places to walk, view wildlife, and display art from local artists made from recovered industrial materials.
Productive Gardens & Bioswale
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Visitors will have the choice of a variety of trail options from boardwalks to paved paths. Boardwalks will bring people right up to the restored marshlands and all the wildlife that live there. Paved pathways are more suitable for fast-paced activities like biking and running. Along these trails visitors will fi nd a series of destinations including a Great Lawn and a Corporate Plaza with sculptural artworks and a visitor center.
Trails & Gathering Areas
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Grading and Site PrepGrading and Site Prep
constructionDESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
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Layout Plan
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Grading Plan
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Planting Plan
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Construction Details
Off-Campus StudyOff-Campus Study
chicago - d.c. - new york - bostonTRAVEL AND INTERNSHIPS
Greenspace Inc.Chicago, ILSummer 2010
In 2010 I worked with Greenspace, Inc., a small landscape design company run by a woman named Lois Grimm out of her home in downtown Chicago. Every day I’d meet Lois at her house and we’d drive to different homes and businesses around the city installing container gardens and small yard projects. This was my first experience with design and installation, and I had the chance to design my first project, the street parkway shown above.
The Internship
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Campbell & FerraraAlexandria, VASummer 2012
My first landscape design office experience was with this small landscape design-build company. During this summer I had the opportunity to shadow designers in site visits, client meetings, and presentations. I got to witness the process of a landscape design from start to finish, and help in the paperwork and drawings involved with production. I was able to sharpen my skills and learn lessons one can only learn in a real-life office setting.
The Internship
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Urban Genesis & FormNew York and Boston Summer 2012
The trip began in New York City. Right away I could recognize the differences between NYC and Clemson, SC. The sights, smells, sounds - all were very unfamiliar but I was excited to explore this new and strange place. I had the opportunity to see famous parks I’d so far only seen in books - the Highline, Bryant Park, Tear Drop Park, and of course Central Park. And during the constant movement through the city I was able to witness how the urban fabric shapes people, and how people shape the urban fabric.
New York
This 2-week course took me through a tour of New England where I studied art, architecture, and the history of modern urban areas. Time was divided between New York City and Boston where I had the chance to see parks, plazas, and streets and how they interacted with the urban fabric and the people who live there.
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BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK THE HIGHLINE BRYANT PARK
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Urban Genesis & FormNew York and BostonSummer 2012
Next stop was Boston, a city very different yet similar to New York City. After visiting popular public spaces like the Boston Common, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and the North End I was reminded once again how important the presence of people are to an urban place. Although Boston’s skyline and street fabric are very different than those of New York City, Boston employs similar strategies to create beautiful and functional spaces for people to use.
Boston
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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - Clemson, SCBachelor of Landscape Architecture: December 2013Minor: Horticulture
Education
Campbell & Ferrara: Alexandria, VAJune 2012-August 2012
Greenspace, Inc.: Chicago, ILMay 2010-July 2010
Internships/Experience
Interests
Goals
Travel, food, outdoor activities, dogs, gardening, running, mountains, family, friends, crafts, reading, big cities, small towns, life, people, learning.
Find a position at a landscape architecture fi rm where I can begin to gain experience, become licensed, and perhaps later start my own design company. I am particularly interested in residential design, urban design, and transportation design that incorporates healthy living practices which put walking and biking over the automobile.
