Chris Beaulieu WorkSamples

WORK SAMPLES2005-2011

Christopher James BeaulieuPo Box 3173 Jackson, Wy

83001

[email protected]

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FIVE ACRE WOODSAthens, Georgia

Regarded as a last effort to prohibit over-development, Five Acre woods stands between low income multi-family dwellings and commercialized infrastructure. Athens Land Trust purchased the property with grants from organizations with the site’s best interest in mind. That being, provide a community influenced design with sustainably inexpensive functions. After site analysis and spacial deconstruction, the final proposed design (below) achieves that task.

Media: Photoshop, GISHours: 18

PLANTING PLANUniversity of Georgia Memorial GardenAthens, Georgia

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Media: AutoCAD, ExcelHours: 9

Centered in the heart of UGA’s campus, the Memorial Garden’s traffic is unparalled. The desire for a planting plan indicative of Georgia’s native vegetation headlined the project. The designing process proved to be challenging when addressing the site’s popularity and also it’s exposure to the sun. With sunken water reservoirs below the lawn space, the site takes advantage of the impervious factors and re-uses runoff for its’ own benefits.

DESIGNUniversity of Georgia Memorial GardenAthens, Georgia

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Media: AutoCAD, Vellum, Ink, PencilsHours: 15

Initially loading the site from University archives, I created an AutoCad layout as a base for design. The dramative slope of the site allowed for a unique viewing vista in such a small place. Therefore, the large set of stairs leading into the space introduced not only my design, but also grand views of UGA’s south campus landscape. Shade trees in the center provide respite for students. Graphically, I used an array of ink pens and markers to create depth but maintain simplicity for easy depiction.

POTTERYTOWN REVITALIZATION

Located east on Broad Street, Pottery Town sits in between

one of Athens’ lost treasures, the Oconee River, and an outskirt of Downtown.

As the old days relied on the River for its functionality, the modern days revisit it’s beauty.

Integrating the natural aspects of a riverfront with the commercial dynamics of downtown life

provides a balance rarely accomplished. Inspiration from successful riverfront parks, such as

Putnam’s Mill, located in Connecticut, provides lawn space for multi-use functions and also formal

boardwalk space for gathering. Typical architecture exhibited throughout Athens is replicated alongboardwalk space for gathering. Typical architecture exhibited throughout Athens is replicated along

East Broad Street. Historic southern homes provided inspiration for the renovated Pottery Town. The neighborhood now exhibits

a facade Athens can be proud of. As Athenians and visitors alike experience the Riverfront park, the Oconee once again benefits the city.

The vibrant and pedestrian friendly city streets connect the successes of Clayton and College Street to the opportunity of the River. The urban

setting created by the Park provides context for a progressive city. Allowing this connection, the Park will sustain itself through the efforts of it’s inhabitants. East Broad Street, Pottery Town, setting created by the Park provides context for a progressive city. Allowing this connection, the Park will sustain itself through the efforts of it’s inhabitants. East Broad Street, Pottery Town,

and the Oconee River co-exist in a balanced manner that supports the importance of sustainable, timeless designs.

Master PlanScale: 1”=60’ N

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Community Center / Restaurant

Oconee River

Weaver D’s

Riverfront Plaza / Public Space

Nature Trail

Restored Pottery Town

Broad Street

Athens, GeorgiaMedia: AutoCAD, Photoshop

Hours: 20

Statue

Upper Plaza

Community Center / Restaurant

Lower Plaza

POTTERYTOWN REVITALIZATIONAthens, GA

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A riverfront plaza was created to reconnect the newly revisited streetscape and the existing water front. Gradual, radial steps descend the plaza onto an urban museum showcasing Pottery Town’s history and future. Re-vamping old aspects of cities not only reduces waste and costs, but also reminds habitants of a progressive future without destructive means.

RIVERFRONT PLAZA at Oconee River

capital square

POTTERYTOWN REVITALIZATIONAthens, Georgia

Large scale project addressing cultural issues of poverty and riverfront degredation. The attraction, for me, was the character of Athens built by the iconic Oconee river. A classic streetfront with parking on either side allows for pedestrian mobility as well as safety. Stores will thrive with provided outdoor seating and resilient shade trees. Designed in AutoCad, rendered in Photoshop.

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CHRISTOPHER [email protected]

Po Box 3173 Jackson, Wy 83001 706 495.0708EXPERIENCE

JEKYLL ISLAND AUTHORITY                 May-Aug 2009 / Jekyll Island, Ga  Conservation Department, Intern

- Assisted in development of an educational wildlife & habitat bike trail located in a protected Maritime Forest  - Provided graphic representational signs throughout particular nodes of the island

SPRINGWOOD NURSERY                May-Aug 2006 / Augusta, Ga  Landscape Crew, Nursery Assistant  - Offered insight to proposed planting plans  - Maintained landscapes upon clients’ needs and requests

SKILL SETSOFTWARE  AutoCAD 2010, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, SketchUp 7,      Microsoft Office, Mac OSHAND GRAPHICS  Variety of media including: markers, pencils, ink, pastels, and watercolorMODELING  Constructed landscape and building models from cardboard, foamcore, and balsa wood

 EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA                         2005-2010 / Athens, Ga  School of Environmental Design, BLA Landscape Architecture                      

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTATHENS LAND TRUST  Assisted in maintenance of urban park constructed for surrounding low-income neighborhoodsCLARKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL  Board members selected my courtyard design as a finalist for construction

AFFILIATIONSLEED Green Associate, United States Green Building Council               

EXTRA-CURRICULARLAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY                       2005-2010  Executive Board Member, Social Coordinator, Ritualist

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SNAKE RIVER BREWERY                  Aug 2010-Present / Jackson, Wy  Server, Bartender

- Dealt with customer needs on a personal basis  - Participated in sales and development department’s promotional events

USGA, Wyoming Chapter member