Carley Rickles' Landscape Architecture Portfolio (extended version)

Carley Rickles

Landscape architecture portfolioUniversity of georgiacollege of environment + design

about the designer

CARLEY RICKLES LOVES TO DESIGN. WITH PARTICULAR INTEREST IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD AROUND HER; COLORS,

FORM, AND WHAT EXIST NATURALLY INSPIRE HER WORK. SHE APPROACHES PROJECTS WITH AN OPEN MIND, AND

WITH INTENTIONS TO FIND THE MOST SUSTAINABLE AND ECOLOGICALLY AWARE SOLUTION POSSIBLE. SHE WORKS

WELL ALONE AND WITH OTHERS AND HASN’T MET SOMEONE SHE DOESN’T GET ALONG WITH.

CONACT INFO:

E-MAIL: [email protected]

CELL PHONE: 770.362.0387

ADDRESS: 190 OAKLAND AVE

ATHENS,GA 30606

table of contents

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LIVE WHERE YOU WORKTHE COURTYARD AT CARRIGAN PLACE

CONSERVATION + DEVELOPMENTOAK GROVE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION

MAKING A COMMUNITY AT HOMEOCONEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY

COEXISTANCE OF ACTIVITIESLASER TAG AT DUDLEY PARK

table of contents

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LIVE WHERE YOU WORKTHE COURTYARD AT CARRIGAN PLACE

CONSERVATION + DEVELOPMENTOAK GROVE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION

MAKING A COMMUNITY AT HOMEOCONEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY

COEXISTANCE OF ACTIVITIESLASER TAG AT DUDLEY PARK

EDUCATION + HARVESTDESIGN CHARRETTE AT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

DRAWN ON THE GARDENDESIGN COMPETITION HONORABLE MENTION

MODELSWINTER RETREAT + SERENITY BETWEEN LIVE OAKS + DECK AND ARBOR

GRAPHIC DESIGNPORTFOLIO + IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

BOOKLETSCONCEPTUAL GRENDEL + ANALYSIS OF A LANDSCAPE

1live where you work

connecting the needs of an office and a home into

one space, residents can relax and work in the same

courtyard. inspired by the ‘new urbanism’ lifestyle,

with an emphasis on blending the two together in

nature; the goal was to bring the necessities of an

office and home outside.

live where you work

connecting the needs of an office and a home into

one space, residents can relax and work in the same

courtyard. inspired by the ‘new urbanism’ lifestyle,

with an emphasis on blending the two together in

nature; the goal was to bring the necessities of an

office and home outside.

THE COURTYARD AT CARRIGAN PLACE

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

IRREGULAR FORM

SECTION-ELEVATION OF OUTDOOR KITCHEN

THE COURTYARD AT CARRIGAN PLACE

2conservation + development

conservation + development

OAK GROVE: Family + nature + community

OAK GROVE: Family + nature + community

3making a community at home

making a community at home

OCONEE MEADOWS NEOTRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NORTH OCONEE RIVER (CLOSEST TO SITE)

CENTRAL GREENSPACEBASED ON THE NATURAL DESIGN OF THE NORTH OCONEE RIVER

OCONEE MEADOWS NEOTRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Laser Tag in Dudley Park

Michael Bohan & Carley Rickles . LAND 4050-Sawhill . Laser Tag in the Park . Fall, 2013 . Page 2/2.

Play Progression

Initial Phase:Game play lies mostly on ends along “water ways.” Somewhat low intensity.

Middle Phase:Game plays move beyond the Paths, spreading into the forest and native plant gar-den. The intensity picks up.

Final Phase:The lack of remaining team members forces those still in the game to face off in the center or along the sides. The intensity is high.

Green Corridors

Connection to Patches

Ecological Analysis of Site

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B.

C.D.

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B.

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D.

Field Formulation Explanations

Field Formulation Diagrams

This course is based upon a hexago-nal grid form. Like a gameboard, grids direct movement in a fair, interesting way.

Inspiration for the form came from the two surrounding waterways of Dud-ley Park: Oconee River (left) and Trail Creek (right).

The two waterways meet. The paths that form the course are essentially an overlap of the Oconee River and Trail Creek.

Basic diagram of the plan including di-agrams A, B, & C + ecological analysis of site.

Objectives (Goals):1. A unique Design which draws groups to use site -Structures look familiar (Granite walls, Rock piles, sinuous paths) but are represented with in a new look - The Site will stand to represent Dudley Park 2.To encourage fun, fair competition in the activity of Laser Tag. -Both teams are even at game start and have similar obstacles on game sides -Design provides multiple routes -Design provides interesting obstacles and muliple obstacle uses3.Design Laser Tag for large groups of all ages and ability levels. -Laser tag course and obstacles are considered for safety issues -Laser tag is programed for 32 people participating 4.To correagraph game play which encourages an exploration of site -Design which provides multiple route choies and looping corridors -Design which allows views across site -Game play progression which encourages movement between obstacles5.To convey that the site is connected to Dudley Park -To allow the recreation of Dudley Park to continue -To give a sense of connection to the North Oconee Greenway Trail and consideration as a wildlife corridor -To give a sense of connection to the Oconee River6. To give a purpose to site outside of the game of Laser tag. -Seat walls and rock piles provide seating -Obstacles in central field are moveable and allow large field activities to continue -Gazebo shelter provides picnic space

Entrance Perspective

Forest Perspective

4coexistance of activities

Laser Tag in Dudley Park

Michael Bohan & Carley Rickles . LAND 4050-Sawhill . Laser Tag in the Park . Fall, 2013 . Page 2/2.

Play Progression

Initial Phase:Game play lies mostly on ends along “water ways.” Somewhat low intensity.

Middle Phase:Game plays move beyond the Paths, spreading into the forest and native plant gar-den. The intensity picks up.

Final Phase:The lack of remaining team members forces those still in the game to face off in the center or along the sides. The intensity is high.

Green Corridors

Connection to Patches

Ecological Analysis of Site

A.

B.

C.D.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Field Formulation Explanations

Field Formulation Diagrams

This course is based upon a hexago-nal grid form. Like a gameboard, grids direct movement in a fair, interesting way.

Inspiration for the form came from the two surrounding waterways of Dud-ley Park: Oconee River (left) and Trail Creek (right).

The two waterways meet. The paths that form the course are essentially an overlap of the Oconee River and Trail Creek.

Basic diagram of the plan including di-agrams A, B, & C + ecological analysis of site.

Objectives (Goals):1. A unique Design which draws groups to use site -Structures look familiar (Granite walls, Rock piles, sinuous paths) but are represented with in a new look - The Site will stand to represent Dudley Park 2.To encourage fun, fair competition in the activity of Laser Tag. -Both teams are even at game start and have similar obstacles on game sides -Design provides multiple routes -Design provides interesting obstacles and muliple obstacle uses3.Design Laser Tag for large groups of all ages and ability levels. -Laser tag course and obstacles are considered for safety issues -Laser tag is programed for 32 people participating 4.To correagraph game play which encourages an exploration of site -Design which provides multiple route choies and looping corridors -Design which allows views across site -Game play progression which encourages movement between obstacles5.To convey that the site is connected to Dudley Park -To allow the recreation of Dudley Park to continue -To give a sense of connection to the North Oconee Greenway Trail and consideration as a wildlife corridor -To give a sense of connection to the Oconee River6. To give a purpose to site outside of the game of Laser tag. -Seat walls and rock piles provide seating -Obstacles in central field are moveable and allow large field activities to continue -Gazebo shelter provides picnic space

Entrance Perspective

Forest Perspective

coexistance of activities

Laser Tag in Dudley Park

Michael Bohan & Carley Rickles . LAND 4050-Sawhill . Laser Tag in the Park . Fall, 2013 . Page 2/2.

Play Progression

Initial Phase:Game play lies mostly on ends along “water ways.” Somewhat low intensity.

Middle Phase:Game plays move beyond the Paths, spreading into the forest and native plant gar-den. The intensity picks up.

Final Phase:The lack of remaining team members forces those still in the game to face off in the center or along the sides. The intensity is high.

Green Corridors

Connection to Patches

Ecological Analysis of Site

A.

B.

C.D.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Field Formulation Explanations

Field Formulation Diagrams

This course is based upon a hexago-nal grid form. Like a gameboard, grids direct movement in a fair, interesting way.

Inspiration for the form came from the two surrounding waterways of Dud-ley Park: Oconee River (left) and Trail Creek (right).

The two waterways meet. The paths that form the course are essentially an overlap of the Oconee River and Trail Creek.

Basic diagram of the plan including di-agrams A, B, & C + ecological analysis of site.

Objectives (Goals):1. A unique Design which draws groups to use site -Structures look familiar (Granite walls, Rock piles, sinuous paths) but are represented with in a new look - The Site will stand to represent Dudley Park 2.To encourage fun, fair competition in the activity of Laser Tag. -Both teams are even at game start and have similar obstacles on game sides -Design provides multiple routes -Design provides interesting obstacles and muliple obstacle uses3.Design Laser Tag for large groups of all ages and ability levels. -Laser tag course and obstacles are considered for safety issues -Laser tag is programed for 32 people participating 4.To correagraph game play which encourages an exploration of site -Design which provides multiple route choies and looping corridors -Design which allows views across site -Game play progression which encourages movement between obstacles5.To convey that the site is connected to Dudley Park -To allow the recreation of Dudley Park to continue -To give a sense of connection to the North Oconee Greenway Trail and consideration as a wildlife corridor -To give a sense of connection to the Oconee River6. To give a purpose to site outside of the game of Laser tag. -Seat walls and rock piles provide seating -Obstacles in central field are moveable and allow large field activities to continue -Gazebo shelter provides picnic space

Entrance Perspective

Forest Perspective

Laser Tag in Dudley Park

Michael Bohan & Carley Rickles . LAND 4050-Sawhill . Laser Tag in the Park . Fall, 2013 . Page 2/2.

Play Progression

Initial Phase:Game play lies mostly on ends along “water ways.” Somewhat low intensity.

Middle Phase:Game plays move beyond the Paths, spreading into the forest and native plant gar-den. The intensity picks up.

Final Phase:The lack of remaining team members forces those still in the game to face off in the center or along the sides. The intensity is high.

Green Corridors

Connection to Patches

Ecological Analysis of Site

A.

B.

C.D.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Field Formulation Explanations

Field Formulation Diagrams

This course is based upon a hexago-nal grid form. Like a gameboard, grids direct movement in a fair, interesting way.

Inspiration for the form came from the two surrounding waterways of Dud-ley Park: Oconee River (left) and Trail Creek (right).

The two waterways meet. The paths that form the course are essentially an overlap of the Oconee River and Trail Creek.

Basic diagram of the plan including di-agrams A, B, & C + ecological analysis of site.

Objectives (Goals):1. A unique Design which draws groups to use site -Structures look familiar (Granite walls, Rock piles, sinuous paths) but are represented with in a new look - The Site will stand to represent Dudley Park 2.To encourage fun, fair competition in the activity of Laser Tag. -Both teams are even at game start and have similar obstacles on game sides -Design provides multiple routes -Design provides interesting obstacles and muliple obstacle uses3.Design Laser Tag for large groups of all ages and ability levels. -Laser tag course and obstacles are considered for safety issues -Laser tag is programed for 32 people participating 4.To correagraph game play which encourages an exploration of site -Design which provides multiple route choies and looping corridors -Design which allows views across site -Game play progression which encourages movement between obstacles5.To convey that the site is connected to Dudley Park -To allow the recreation of Dudley Park to continue -To give a sense of connection to the North Oconee Greenway Trail and consideration as a wildlife corridor -To give a sense of connection to the Oconee River6. To give a purpose to site outside of the game of Laser tag. -Seat walls and rock piles provide seating -Obstacles in central field are moveable and allow large field activities to continue -Gazebo shelter provides picnic space

Entrance Perspective

Forest Perspective

LASER TAG AT DUDLEY PARK

LASER TAG AT DUDLEY PARK

ECOLOGICAL + ACTIVE + PASSIVE

LASER TAG AT DUDLEY PARK

education + harvest

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education + harvest

CLARKE MIDDLE

SCHOOL

CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL DESIGN CHARRETTE

CLARKE MIDDLE

SCHOOL

ORACHARD + TRELLIS + RESTORATION + OUTDOOR EDUCATION

ORACHARD + TRELLIS + RESTORATION + OUTDOOR EDUCATION

6drawn on the garden

the Founders Memorial Garden is one of the most beautiful and

historical places on all of the universiy of georgia’s campus.

An art competition was held in January 2013 to mark the 75th

annivesary of the garden. MY PIECE WAS AWARDED honorable

mention.

drawn on the garden

the Founders Memorial Garden is one of the most beautiful and

historical places on all of the universiy of georgia’s campus.

An art competition was held in January 2013 to mark the 75th

annivesary of the garden. MY PIECE WAS AWARDED honorable

mention.

Formation of ConceptTHE FOUNDES GARDEN IS A

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models

a winter retreat

a winter retreat

serenity between live oaks

serenity between live oaks deck + arbor

8graphic design

graphic design

Animals natural landforms waternatural vegetation

portfolio cover development

Coexistance of all entities:

My design process encompasses two intertwining parts: the linear (physical) process and the design philosophy. the difference between the two parts is that the linear process is learned in school and the design philosophy is innate. I decided to focus on the design philosophy aspect of my process be-cause it is more unique to me as a designer.

urban environment air quality humans

portfolio cover developmentMy design philosophy is based , essentially , on coexistance of all entities. I believe it is important to consider all beings, their needs, and how they interact with each other before designing; seeking the most sustainable solution to benefit all those involved.

Carley RicklesLandscape

Architecture

770 362 [email protected]

Carley Rickles

770 362 0387 [email protected]

carley rickles carley ricklesLandscape [email protected] 770 362 0387

770 362 0387 [email protected]

landscape architect

190 Oakland Ave.Athens, GA 30606

October 18, 2013

Ms. LAR 1234 AviendaUSA

Ms. LAR: I am inquiring about the landscape architect position for LAR. I heard about the position through a job posting board at my school, the University of Georgia. I am interested in this position because my ecological mentality of landscape design aligns with many of your projects. I believe that all beings deserve to live in good places that suit their needs. I care about enhancing life for all beings and pay close attention to detail when it comes to design. I also realize that in order for good design to be implemented, it needs to be readable for those interpreting it, and I enjoy the aesthetic aspect of the design process. I have experience in many fields pertaining to landscape architecture. I have completed courses in design, horticulture, anthropology, engineering, ceramics, and permaculture. All of these have contributed to my understanding of the coexistence of beings and has inspired me to seek creative solu-tions to design problems. I also have experience with CAD, photo shop, and in design; these tools have helped me to move quickly through the design process. I am able to think creatively and work well alone and with others. I enjoy interacting with other people; learning and understanding all the different ways people can think, and finding a way for all those involved in a project to find a solution. I am interested in working at LAR because I feel your studio has a way with bringing new light to forgotten ideas that have been ingrained in humans and the land for thousands of years. I believe these forgotten ideas are important and recreating these ideas is critical in the coexistence of the world today in the built environment. My interest in ecological design and permaculture have driven me to find creative, aesthet-ically pleasing solutions to urban problems. I feel that these capabilities would be beneficial to your studio because of the types of ecological projects you all do.

Sincerely,

Carley Rickles

190 Oakland Ave.Athens, GA 30606

October 18, 2013

Ms. LAR 1234 AviendaUSA

Ms. LAR: I am inquiring about the landscape architect position for LAR. I heard about the position through a job posting board at my school, the University of Georgia. I am interested in this position because my ecological mentality of landscape design aligns with many of your projects. I believe that all beings deserve to live in good places that suit their needs. I care about enhancing life for all beings and pay close attention to detail when it comes to design. I also realize that in order for good design to be implemented, it needs to be readable for those interpreting it, and I enjoy the aesthetic aspect of the design process. I have experience in many fields pertaining to landscape architecture. I have completed courses in design, horticulture, anthropology, engineering, ceramics, and permaculture. All of these have contributed to my understanding of the coexistence of beings and has inspired me to seek creative solu-tions to design problems. I also have experience with CAD, photo shop, and in design; these tools have helped me to move quickly through the design process. I am able to think creatively and work well alone and with others. I enjoy interacting with other people; learning and understanding all the different ways people can think, and finding a way for all those involved in a project to find a solution. I am interested in working at LAR because I feel your studio has a way with bringing new light to forgotten ideas that have been ingrained in humans and the land for thousands of years. I believe these forgotten ideas are import-ant and recreating these ideas is critical in the coexistence of the world today in the built environment. My interest in ecological design and permaculture have driven me to find creative, aesthet-ically pleasing solutions to urban problems. I feel that these capabilities would be beneficial to your studio because of the types of ecological projects you all do.

Sincerely,

Carley Rickles

Concept 1:

identity development

Concept 2:

cover letter cover letterbusiness card

cd sleevecd sleeve

Carley RicklesLandscape Architect

phone: (770)362-0387e-mail: [email protected]

Carley Rickles

landscape architect

770 362 0387 [email protected]

Carley Rickles

Carley RicklesLandscape Architect 770 362 0387 [email protected]

Carley Rickles

landscape architect

770 362 0387 [email protected]

770 362 0387 [email protected] Architect

190 Oakland Ave.Athens, GA 30606

October 18, 2013

Ms. LAR 1234 AviendaUSA

Ms. LAR: I am inquiring about the landscape architect position for LAR. I heard about the position through a job posting board at my school, the University of Georgia. I am interested in this position because my ecological mentality of landscape design aligns with many of your projects. I believe that all beings deserve to live in good places that suit their needs. I care about enhancing life for all beings and pay close attention to detail when it comes to design. I also realize that in order for good design to be im-plemented, it needs to be readable for those interpreting it, and I enjoy the aesthetic aspect of the design process. I have experience in many fields pertaining to landscape architecture. I have completed courses in design, horticulture, anthropology, engineering, ceramics, and permaculture. All of these have contributed to my understanding of the coexistence of beings and has inspired me to seek creative solu-tions to design problems. I also have experience with CAD, photo shop, and in design; these tools have helped me to move quickly through the design process. I am able to think creatively and work well alone and with others. I enjoy interacting with other people; learning and understanding all the different ways people can think, and finding a way for all those involved in a project to find a solution. I am interested in working at LAR because I feel your studio has a way with bringing new light to forgotten ideas that have been ingrained in humans and the land for thousands of years. I believe these forgotten ideas are import-ant and recreating these ideas is critical in the coexistence of the world today in the built environment. My interest in ecological design and permaculture have driven me to find creative, aesthet-ically pleasing solutions to urban problems. I feel that these capabilities would be beneficial to your studio because of the types of ecological projects you all do.

Sincerely,

Carley Rickles

identity development

Concept 3:

cover letterbusiness card business card

cd sleeve cd sleeve

9booklets

booklets

symbols speak louder than words

Grendel conceptual story

analysis of a landscape

thank you!