Rebecca McKevitz Portfolio 2014

rebecca mckevitz

Fall Creek Parkway..................................................3-4Community Design

Grading Plan..............................................................5Introduction to Engineering

Cardinal Landing.......................................................6Park Design

Grandview................................................................7-10Transit Oriented Design

Victorian Flower Garden............................................11-12Planting Design

Heurtley Residence.................................................13-14Residential Design

Rebecca L. McKevitz Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning

[email protected] 248.719.1705

Fall Creek Parkway Community Design Indianapolis Indiana December, 2013

Density- Density steps up towards the north end of the site towards the Indianapolis Fairgrounds. Residential areas are located at the south east end of the site with green spaces throughout.

Views- The building footprints were designed to take advantage of as many views to the water as possible. Both residential and mixed-use buildings have views to Fall Creek.

Circulation- The circulation was the first aspect of the design that was established. These roads connect to many existing roadways in order to assist with the permeability of the site.

Parking Solutions- Parking was a challenging consideration for this site. A mix of indiviudal residential parking, undergound parking, and garages were placed around the site.

The relationship of the Cottage Clusters to the Monon Trail creates two interesting phenomenons. Residents of the adjacent units enjoy a “backyard” of usable green space and accessibility to nature. They are also provided with easy connections throughout the city via the Monon.

Users of the Monon also have an interesting view of the housing units. The Cottage Clusters keep the built environment at the human scale but also provide for aesthetic interest as one

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Vision StatementDestination Fall Creek has much potential to become a successful TOD community that offers residents a healthy and livable community. Connectivity in and around the site along with safe pedestrian travel will make this design accessible by car or on foot. Providing both access to nature and Mixed Use facilities will make this site attractive for the entire Fall Creek Community.

Goals & Objectives1.Create an exciting destination that will attract visitors to the site -Make the site safe and accessible for residents and visitors alike -Create easy circulation patterns for both vehicles and pedestrians -Create green corridors and connectivity throughout the site

2. Provide Fall Creek with amenities it does not currently have -Design a variety of housing types -Create interesting and accessible Mixed Use Developments -Create a relationship with the creek

3. Address the asset of Fall Creek and the possibilities associated with it -Take advantage of views to the creek -Create access points to the creek -Offer amenities like Kayak, Canoe and Bike rentals to allow of recreation on and nearby the creek

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Grading Plan

Using introductory engineering skills, this project provided an opportunity to explore the challenges associated with grading plans. Besides gaining a greater understanding for drainage and grading principles, this project also strengthened my AutoCAD skills.

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Cardinal Landing Muncie, Indiana April, 2013

Vision StatementThe Delaware County Fairgrounds is currently an underused and underappreciated area but has much potential to become a community park for the students and residents of Muncie, Indiana. With the enhancement of vegetation and instillation of program elements throughout the site, this land will become a more attractive and useable space.

Goals & Objectives -Connect site to Ball State University and attract students to use the space -Create a sense of community on and around the site -Create ease of access and ease of circulation through the site -Use naturally occurring topography and take advantage of drainage patterns

Potential Connections Residential AccessTopography Analysis Noise Study

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VIsion StatementBeech Grove is an underutilized community with much potential to thrive if simple design improvements are made. Providing a light rail stop on site will allow the area to become more transit oriented and will attract individuals to the area. Creating a retail and market center in Grandview will not only attract business to the area but will also provide jobs for Grandview citizens. Creating a neighborhood with diverse uses from residential to industrial and commerical to recreational, grandview can become a gateway into the Beech Grove area.

Grandview Mixed Use Development Beech Grove, Indiana November, 2013

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Getting people to and from Grandview was one of our most important goals. Not only is the site easily navigated by foot, bike or vehicle, but a light rail system was also proposed and planned to be implemented on the north end of the site with a stop on the north east corner of Grandview. Making it quick and convenient to get to the site will increase its success.

In order to make Grandview a destination for everyone, not just residents, retail areas were added on the north end of the site. Residents will enjoy the convenience of the retail opportunities and visitors, who can take advantage of the light rail system, can come visit Grandview and take part in the unique eating and shopping establishments offered here.

Contributions made by Andrea Kuruda and Michael Weitholter throughout the design and final production process. 8

Detail Plan of Townhome Layout Detail Plan of Mixed Use Development

Detail Plan of Recreational Area9

When considering the goal of attracting younger residents to Beech Grove, we decided to include an extensive number of mixed-income housing including townhomes, row homes and live/work opportunities. This way, Grandview will be a fairly dense area with many different living opportunities.WBecause we are dedicated to implementing sustainable practices in Grandview, there is much green and open space left undeveloped and available for human interaction with the natural world. Native plantings are used throughout the site in order to best suit the Beech Grove Landscape. These green spaces can be used for many activities from playing Frisbee to flying kites or even just bird watching.

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Victorian Flower Garden

The Parterre:

Organized, symmetrical and manicured hedges in this area

create a calm and contemplative space. The crisp shape

of the boxwood shrubs and the contrasting tulip flowers

enhance the beauty of the central sculptural pieces.

The Central Commons:

The central feature of the garden includes circular pathways

on which visitors can explore the vegetation on the site.

They will find themselves surrounded by crabapple trees,

herbaceous plantings and a large central water feature.

The Hidden Rooms:

Sunken spaces at the north end of the site provide a private

and enclosed space for visitors to read, meditate, or simply

enjoy the intricate and peaceful surroundings.

Moonville, IndianaJanuary, 2014

Outdoor Furniture

Throughout the garden there are many Victorian-style iron furniture pieces. In historic Victorian gardens, strategic positioning of ornaments created a sense of

wealth and prestige. Other ornaments like birdbaths, sundials, sculptures, and water features were all popular in Victorian gardens. Here, visitors can sit, relax

and enjoy their surroundings on these beautiful and sophisticated pieces of furniture while enjoying adjacent sculptural pieces that will bring to mind the alluring

essence of historic Victorian gardens.

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Vision StatementThis garden was designed to transport visitors to England in the late 1800s. England’s Victorian Era was a time of prosperity, peace and refined sensibilities. Because leisure time was becoming more customary, Victorian gardens became an important aspect of life for middle and upper class families and individuals. Precisely manicured hedges and colorful flowerbeds are the epitome of a Victorian style garden along with strong symmetry and whimsical décor. A central water feature along with a series of outdoor nooks enhances the essence of the Victorian Flower Garden. This colorful, fragrant space will allow for thought, meditation and appreciation of the beauty and therapeutic qualities nature offers.

Planting Plan

Goals & Objectives1.Design a Victorian style gardena.Include Victorian style whimsical décor b.Create a series of outdoor nooks c.Feature a central fountain

2.Attract visitors to the sitea.Provide a relaxing space for the community to enjoyb.Design a safe atmosphere for all ages

3.Create a sensory experience for visitorsa.Choose colorful, eye-catching plantsb.Include pleasant, fragrant plants c.Design with a mixture of natural and built textures to give the design an interesting feel

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Design Concept

In 15 years, there are many elements I would enjoy having in my yard including a quiet outdoor reading nook, native vegetation, an outdoor kitchen, and an accompanying herb garden. With the addition of some open lawn, this space can be enjoyed by me and my husband and will allow for outdoor recreation and hosting friends and family.

Pergolas are placed throughout the yard to create an overhead planeW as well as an area to feature climbing plants. One of these pergolas frames the outdoor reading nook and provides a sense of enclosure and surrounds the reader in beautiful and fragrant blooms.

When choosing plants for this design, their ability to contribute to wildlife was considered. Whether for food, shelter, or nesting, the majority of the plants in the design improve the ecological conditions of the site and will promote biodiversity at the Heurtley House.

Heurtley Residence

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Oak Park, IllinoisFebruary, 2014

Key Quantity Scientific Name Common Name Size Spacing RootShade TreesACE-S 1 Acer saccharum Sugar Maple 3" cal Per Plans B&BLIQ-S 2 Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum 3" cal Per Plans B&BQUE-A 2 Quercus alba White Oak 3" cal Per Plans B&BOrnamental TreesAME-C 3 Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry 30' Per Plans B&BCOR-A 2 Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood 1.5" cal Per Plans B&BShrubsBUX-GV 74 Buxus ‘Green Velvet’ Green Velvet Boxwood 4' Per Plans B&BCOR-BA 51 Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' Baileyi Red Twig Dogwood 8' Per Plans B&BHYD-M 13 Hydrangea macrophylla "Blue Nikko" Blue Nikko Bigleaf Hydrangea 6' Per Plans B&BILE-JD 9 Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' Jim Dandy Winterberry 6' Per Plans B&BILE-V 41 Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' Red Sprite Winterberry 4' Per Plans B&BPIC-G 17 Picea pungens 'Globosa' Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce 5' Per Plans B&BROS-F 24 Rosa ‘Folklore’ Folklore Rose 6' Per Plans B&BROS-JD 22 Rosa 'John Davis' John Davis Climbing Rose 6' Per Plans B&BROS-S 52 Rosa 'Snowdrift' Snowdrift Rose 4' Per Plans B&BVIB-C 19 Viburnum carlesii Korean Spice Viburnum 6' Per Plans B&BPerennialsLAV-A 211 Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' English Lavender No.1 12" cont.NEP-R 563 Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' Walker's Low Catmint No.1 26" cont.SOL-F 45 Solidago 'Fireworks' Fireworks Goldenrod No. 1 Per Plans cont.GroundcoverCAR-ID 340 Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' Ice Dance Sedge No.1 12" cont.HEU-BS 211 Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' Berry Smoothie Coral Bells No.1 22" cont.JUN-E 187 Juniperus communis 'Effusa' Common Juniper No.3 48" cont.LIR-M 77 Liriope muscari Big Blue Lilyturf No.1 8" cont.PAC-T 294 Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' Green Carpet Japanese Spurge No.1 12" cont.GrassesSPO-H 86 Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed No.1 22" cont.VinesCLE-D 114 Clematis ‘Jackmanii' Clematis No.1 Per Plans cont.

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Goals & Objectives

Create an outdoor entertainment area -Utilize existing deck area -Add outdoor kitchen element -Plant herb garden for use in cookingDesign a quiet reading nook -Create an enclosed space -Include hidden furniture -Feature small fountains for white noiseImprove ecological conditions -Utilize plants that support native Indiana insects -Utilize plants that support small mammals native to Indiana -Utilize plants that support native Indiana birds

Rebecca McKevitz Portfolio 2014

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asset of fall creek

site safe

entire fall creek community

site attractive

design accessible

parking solutions parking

advantage of views

undergound parking