Portfolio

Laura Roof

BLAeveningrain2@gmail

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INTROLittle Saigon, Seattle

VT Technical CollegeArchitecture Studio

Magnuson Park, SeattleVilla Academy, Seattle

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Group Site AnalysisPublic MeetingsUser Group AnalysisCommunity Stakeholders Included:City of SeattleLittle Saigon Neighborhood Comm.International District Comm.Little Saigon Business Owners

Individual Final ProjectHand Drawn/Watercolor on VellumPhotoshopIllustratorInDesign

MarketLITTLE SAIGON, SEATTLE

Process Work 3

UW STUDIO CLASSZoning changes call for a phased neighborhood plan that utilizes un-used space and supports a growing residential population.

GOAL: Preserve community And cultural identity in a growing urban setting.

PROGRAM: ~ Enhance entrance with visual markers~Address grading changes~Create visual corridors for safety~Pocket parks/ Green space addi-tions for the use of the whole neigh-borhood

4 Final Board

VTCRANDOLPH, VERMONT

Associates of Landscape Design and Ornamental Horticulture 2003

The projects here represent final projects from the first and second years of study. Other areas of study include :Stone Masonry EntomologyGreenhouse ManagementConstruction Management

Study of Place 5

TRAVELFINLAND, NORWAY, SWEDEN

Architecture in Scandinavia Summer Studio 2010

This studio involved two months in Scandinavia.

PRODUCTS:~Analysis of designated locations and presentation of findings to the group. ~Three projects including two team collaborations and a solo project regarding reading the urban matrix. ~Sketchbook entries and measured detail drawings required at the end of the studio.~Ceremony presentation of post-studio, documental, published book including projects, sketches and analysis studies by all students. Forward by Jennifer Dee and Peter Cohen (SP?)

6 Final Board

Group Site AnalysisIndividual Final ProjectHand DrawnAcrylic paintsColored Pencils Butcher paper

Process Work 7

RETAINMAGNUSON PARK, SEATTLE

UW STUDIO CLASSMulti-stage creation of a natural area wetland. The second stage of the project involved the design of a visitor center and a storm water filtration system for the parking lot.

GOAL: Provide access to the site while maintaining buffers for sensi-tive habitat zones. PROGRAM: ~Provide shelters, viewing platforms and ADA accessibility. ~Enhance ecological literacy op-portunities through art and activities.~Design a Visitor Center with in-door and outdoor group gathering space.~ Parking lot needs include pick-up and drop-off location.

Group Site AnalysisQTR. 1-Team Master PlanQTR.2- Team Design and CD’sSite AnalysisUser Group AnalysisLg Scale Site ModelCommittee Presentations

Team Final Project with:Lek WuttipornSonia TienInk and Watercolor CADPhotoshopIllustratorInDesign

8 Construction Documents

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reTURNing.reREADing.reINTERPRETing.reCALLing.re-TELLing.re-STORing

1. turning and re-turning (movement in space)

[Stages] in a Design Life for the Villa Academy

RECYCLING WATER...

1. turning and re-turning (movement in space) 2. reading and re-reading (the story of water) 3. interpreting and re-interpreting (visibility) 4. calling and re-calling (time) 5. telling and re-telling (a place) 6. storing and re-storing (presence)

children, water, play - run, thoughts, feelings, actions, tether ball swing, voices...

�owacross theconcretecontoursinvisibly under our feet

the forms andspacestoremember and re-kindle a wonder

the memories ofancientwisdomfull of appreciation

toshapean understandinganddirection for a new day

connectionfromhere to thereto here

[ R E A L I Z I N G ]LAURA , LEK,SONIA

PLAYVILLA ACADEMY, SEATTLE

Process Work 9

UW STUDIO CLASSInsufficient drainage, unused space, and lack of connectivity with the surrounding landscape were some or the opportunities during this rede-signGOAL: K-8 playground. Include ecological literacy and sustainable

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this portfolio or to request more work examples. Resume attached separately.

Laura Roof206 941 [email protected]