Landscape Architecture Portfolio 2014 Stephen Luna
Apr 06, 2016
Landscape Architecture Portfolio 2014Stephen Luna
p. 5049147621e. [email protected]
3200 Karen Dr.Chalmette, LA,70043
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Lake CharlesCommunity Design
Community LayoutLake Charles, LA
Spring 2011LA 3001
Cat Marshall
Railway CorridorRegional Connections
Baton Rouge, LA
Fall 2011LA 4001
Bruce Sharkey1Willpower ParkMemorial Park
Chalmette, LA
Fall 2014Andre’ Neff & Associates 2 3
Lighthouse RevivalOpen Space Design
West End, LA
Fall 2014
1Willpower ParkMemorial Park
Chalmette, LA
Fall 2014Andre’ Neff & Associates
Planter Conduit & Drainage Detail Engraved Tablet Detail
Planter Detail
Curb Detail
Plaza Cross Section
Plaza Layout
Swirl Layout
Bolt Layout & Detail
Swirl Geometry
Railway CorridorRegional Connections
Baton Rouge, LA
Fall 2011LA 4001
Bruce Sharkey2
View looking toward Green on Pedestrian Bridge
Cross Section of Pedestrian Tunnel
Greenway: Pedestrian Bridge
Elevation showing Pedestrian Bridge
The Pedestrian Bridge is one of the main con-nection elements to the design. It allows visi-tors to cross the I-110 traffic while walking along the railroad track. When the bridge begins there is a pedestrian tunnel that runs under-neath the bridge. This allows an easy access from the parking lot to the shopping corridor, which eventually leads to Spanish Town Park.
Pedestrian Bridge Axonometric
The Entrance Plaza is at the souther-most of the site. It establishes the beginning of the greenway that runs along the railroad. When walking into the plaza there are two large seating walls that in gradually slope down and invite you into the plaza. Throughout the plaza there are planters that are also seating benches. This area allows for a lot of shade and relaxation for the visitors.
View of Entrance to Greenway
Greenway: Entrance Plaza
Cross Section of Greenway at Entrance
Cross Section of Greenway with Mixed Use
Entrance Plaza Axonometric
Greenway Entrance Axonometric
Mixed Media Drawings
Lake CharlesCommunity Design
Community LayoutLake Charles, LA
Spring 2011LA 3001
Cat Marshall3
Opportunities
Community Layout
Existing Wetlands Commuter Transportation
Biofi litration System Concealed Areas for Powerlines
River Front Barrier 1-10 Vistas
Constraints
Lake Charles has had rapidly expanding infrastructure since the late 1800s. Due to economic decline and an evolution in industry many areas of vacancy have opened up and left the created infrastructure behind as an unused structure or barrier. The infrastructure of North Lake Charles meets the standards of the average city, but has several opportunities for improvement along with constraints that could be worked around.The phasing decides whether this design will work or not. We have established a well thought out phasing plan that starts immediately. Phase one goes from present time to fi ve years. In the part of the phasing a bike path will be con-structed. Solar panels will be introduced to the community. Begin the development of the pine forest along Interstate 10. Plant most of the vacant lots with native species. And begin the construction of the Educational Center.Phase two is from 5 years till about 20 years. The solar panels and wind mills will be constructed along the interstate. The introduction of the Industrial Park along the river will begin. And the implementation of a volunteer program will be established.Phase three runs from 20 years to 30 years. In this time period the paths through the Industrial Park will be open. There will also be an implementation of green for homes and business. And fi nally harvesting the pines at intervals to bring back the historic pine industry to Lake Charles.
5 ye
ars
pres
ent
10 y
ears
20 y
ears
30 y
ears
efficiency
cooling
biodiversity
plant vacant lots with native species
develop pine forestry along the interstate
plant rice fields
place solar panels and windmills along interstate
open pedestrian paths through industrial park
propose building recommendations for new homes and businesses
harvest lumber at certain intervals
implement volunteer program for rice fields and community gardens at school center
incorporate native species plantings along the interstate
pave bike path
develop streetscape plantings
begin construction of educational center
begin construction of industrial park area
use solar panels on school
Proposed Phases
Phase One Phase Two Phase Three
5 ye
ars
pres
ent
10 y
ears
20 y
ears
30 y
ears
efficiency
cooling
biodiversity
plant vacant lots with native species
develop pine forestry along the interstate
plant rice fields
place solar panels and windmills along interstate
open pedestrian paths through industrial park
propose building recommendations for new homes and businesses
harvest lumber at certain intervals
implement volunteer program for rice fields and community gardens at school center
incorporate native species plantings along the interstate
pave bike path
develop streetscape plantings
begin construction of educational center
begin construction of industrial park area
use solar panels on school
Phasing Timeline
5 ye
ars
pres
ent
10 y
ears
20 y
ears
30 y
ears
efficiency
cooling
biodiversity
plant vacant lots with native species
develop pine forestry along the interstate
plant rice fields
place solar panels and windmills along interstate
open pedestrian paths through industrial park
propose building recommendations for new homes and businesses
harvest lumber at certain intervals
implement volunteer program for rice fields and community gardens at school center
incorporate native species plantings along the interstate
pave bike path
develop streetscape plantings
begin construction of educational center
begin construction of industrial park area
use solar panels on school
Kit of PartsVacant Lot Revival
Connecting Bike Path
Cooling Streetscape
Solar Power
Ryan Street
Ryan StreetMoeling Street
Interstate Pines
Goos Street
Goos Street
Green Parking
Railroad Avenue
Cooled Path
Rice Field
Right of Way
Powerline
Fence Sewer
Industrial complexes act as a strong barrier between the neighborhood and the river.
Runoff from the inter- state is col-lected by swales on either side
The railroad runs East and West and separates sections of the neighbor-hood.
Most sidewalks are 3 ft. in width with about a 2 ft. right-of-way before the houses fences start.
For the most part, sewer lines run parallel with the streets. Most of them are 4 ft. in depth and 6 ft. wide.
The averagestreet in the
neighborhood is 24 ft. in
width.
Small ditches, about 3ft. in width, on either side of the railroad, help to move water away from the railroad
sewer line usually runs on the opposite side of the street from powerlines.
powerlines cross over barriers
sewer lines either travel around or are released into canalspowerlines cross
over barriers
During the stretch through North Lake Charles, I-10 is 6 lanes and is 150 ft. in width, acting as a strong divider between North and South Lake Charles
The Largest of power lines of-fer a right of way of about 50 ft.
The canals in the area average 15 ft. in width.
4Lighthouse RevivalOpen Space Design
West End, LA
Fall 2014
Lakefront Photos
Lakefront Diagram
Site Plan
Open Space w/ 40” Walk
Equates to 17904.38 sq.ft.
or
0.42 Acres of Land
Since the Corps of Engineers are building a 40’ walk along the lake front the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation thought it would be a great idea to design this area. The thought of the design is to give mean-ing and celebration to the Lighthouse. This area is meant to bring attention to the Lighthouse through the planting design which is a forced perspective di-rected toward the Lighthouse. Also Cabbage Palms were used because once before this area was de-veloped the palms ruled this area so bringing them back to the Lakefront a must. The hills / amphithe-aters are for relaxing a taking in the views of this site.
Open Space [40’ walk]
Equates to 17904 sq.ft. or 0.42 acres
Circulation
Site Sections
Tree Layout Phase 1
Lighthouse Entry
View from Street
Section Perspective
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