Course # Landscape Design 3: Advanced Site Design Landscape Design 3: Advanced Site Design Req #265904 Course NumberX471.2 Summer Quarter 2016 Course Information: Location: Dates: Room, Building (314, 1010 Westwood) Tuesday, 6/28/16 to 9/06/16, 6 10pm Field Trip Dates Saturday, Date, Time (Sat, 7/2/16, 10AM 1PM) Instructor Information: Name: Email: Email Policy: Francisco Behr, AIA fabehr@behrbrowers.com If your question or concern is of the personal/private nature, I encourage you to contact me via e mail. This studio class will meet 4 hours per week. If you need to speak with me outside of class time you must make an appointment you can ask me directly for an appointment or you can request one via e mail. Francisco Behr, AIA As President and Director of Design at Behr Browers Architects Inc., Francisco has over 30 years of design and planning experience. His firm has won numerous design awards and over the past 20 plus years, has been responsible for planning many of Ventura County s largest properties. He obtained his Bachelor s of Architecture Degree, with highest honors, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Currently, Mr. Behr holds architectural licenses in the states of California (#14634), Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Course Description: This course introduces the student to the landscape architectural design process, emphasizing site inventory, analysis, program, and design process and concept development. Projects will be mid to large scale sites preferably actual and visit able such as civic plazas, freeway capping projects, downtown urban redevelopment, etc. The design program for each project is defined by the instructor. Presentation graphics will be both hand drawn and/or physically built and will use computer modeling, rendering, and 3d modeling as well as InDesign and Photoshop. Final presentation products will utilize primarily hand graphics with use of cad and 3d modeling as needed. Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand site analysis and context in large scale projects Understand and apply a design program (provided by the instructor) to mid size and regional scale project Use the site analysis and program to identify design opportunities and constraints (in terms of site features, existing vegetation/land forms, natural processes, surrounding context, land use history, etc.) and inform the design concept. Identify relevant historical and/or contemporary design precedents to develop design concepts. Use the landscape design process to develop design concepts and generate possible design solutions Verbally and graphically communicate the landscape architectural design process, the design concept, and the design solution using two and three dimensional drawings/models Examine the landscape architectural design process by studying/visiting a contemporary built project. Collect inspiration images, and record design ideas and process in an Ideabook or sketchbook.!1
Course # Landscape Design 3: Advanced Site Design Objectives unique to Design 3: Formal Organizational Techniques: Review and advancement of organizational ideas covered in Design 1 and 2. Design Development: Articulation of abstract diagrams through drawings, photographs and models. Site Analysis and Context: Review and critique of existing conditions leading to site specific responses. Program: Develop an understanding of how program statements can build in complexity. Concept Development: Using context analysis, program analysis, and each individual's intuition, show how the development of a basic idea, organizing principals and diagrams guide your project. Process: Focus is on the process of working through the design, not the completion of a final product. Three Dimensionally: Exploration of the vertical dimension by encouraging designing in section and using three dimensional drawings. Develop computer skills using computer modeling and presentation programs to convey designs and process elegantly and professionally Course Overview This course requires that the student take initiative in understanding a large scale site and its context; applying a large program within physical, social and political constraints; refining and using the landscape design process to develop design ideas, practicing time management, and producing quality projects that exhibit craftsmanship, thoughtfulness, and creativity. In order to successfully complete this course, the student is expected to: During scheduled class time: Attendance is mandatory! You will participate in lectures, class discussions, critiques, and field trips; explore design solutions; and review work in progress with the instructor. Students who do not participate in class critiques or individual discussions with the instructor, when scheduled to do so, should not expect private critiques at a later date. Outside scheduled class time: complete reading assignments, do individual research, explore design solutions, complete assignments, and keep an Ideabook or sketchbook in which design examples/inspirations and ideas are recorded. Course Resources Textbooks References The Landscape Urbanism Reader Charles Wldheim Drawing the Landscape - Chip Sullivan Architecture, Form, Space and Order Frank Ching Graphics for Architecture Kevin Forseth Large Parks Czerniak and Hargreaves 1000 tips for Landscape Architects Daniela Santos Quartino Additional Course Materials Supplies Pencils, HB 2B Pencil sharpener Erasers (white graphic and kneaded) Black felt tipped markers both fine and thick tipped Sketch book at least 10"x8" To be brought to each class. Bristol board pad, 19"x24" (or single sheets) Metal ruler, 24" T square (optional), at least 24" Plastic triangles, clear 45 degree, clear 60 30 degree (larger better) Flexible or French curve Utility knife (matt knife) and blades Scissors Tackle box (to carry your supplies!) White Trace paper roll 18 and 24 Course Resources Computer with the following software: SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop Desirable software: AutoCAD Site, Space and Structure (Kim) Todd!2
Course # Landscape Design 3: Advanced Site Design Course and Extension Policies Grading: All grades except Incomplete are final when filed by the instructor of record in an end of term course report. No change of grade may be made on the basis of reassessment of the quality of a student's work. No term grade except Incomplete may be revised by re examination. Refunds: Refund requests will be accepted until the close of business on the final refund date, which is printed on your enrollment receipt. Changes in Credit Status and Withdrawals: Students may change their enrollment credit status, or withdraw from classes, by the last business day before the final examination. Students are encouraged to speak to the Landscape Architecture Program office before making changes that will affect their ability to continue in the program. Under no circumstances may a change in credit status or withdrawal be approved for a student who has sat for a final examination. Cheating: UCLA Extension students are subject to disciplinary action for several types of academic and related personal misconduct, including but not limited to the following enumeration promulgated under Regental authority. Dishonesty, such as cheating, multiple submission, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University. Theft or misuse of the intellectual property of others, or violation of others' copyrights. Sanctions may include Warning; Censure; Suspension; Interim Suspension; Dismissal; and Restitution. Absences: Attendance at classes is part of your grade. Absences are discouraged. If you must miss class please notify your instructor as soon as possible. Make up work, if accepted, will be penalized as late. More than 3 absences in a quarter may result in a failing grade. Late Work: No late work will be accepted. Grading: Your grade will be based on the following: Your grade will be calculated using the following scale: Grade Percentage Scale Grade Point A 100 93% 4.0 A 92 90% 3.67 B+ 89 87% 3.33 B 86 83% 3.0 B 82 80% 2.67 C+ 79 77% 2.33 C 76 70% 2.0 D 69 60% 1.0 F 59% 0.0 Completion of all projects on time with a reasonable degree of craftsmanship and care, and regular attendance is the minimum expectation. The requirements for each project will be discussed in class and may be modified at that time. Students are responsible for assuring that their work meets or exceeds the expectations for each project. Top grades will be awarded for a combination of design excellence, conceptual depth, intelligent participation in discussion, and, most importantly, individual improvement.
Course # Landscape Design 3: Advanced Site Design I. Attendance Attendance is mandatory for the full time the class is scheduled to meet unless extenuating circumstances prevail. If an absence is unavoidable, the student is to notify the instructor prior to the scheduled class meeting. 2 or more classes missed with prior notice may adversely affect the student s grade. 2 or more classes missed without prior notice will adversely affect the student s grades and possible status in the class. If a student attends class unprepared (without the required tools) their grades will be adversely affected. II. Class Participation During group discussions/class critiques, each student will be evaluated on his/her attentiveness and participation in the discussion. During individual desk critiques, each student will also be evaluated on his/her attentiveness and participation with the instructor. Each student must exhibit enthusiasm and connectedness to their projects. Each student must demonstrate an awareness and understanding of their project, the issues that affect their projects, and the relevance of their process at this particular point of their project. Each student must be aware of and be able to discuss their decision making process to date. Each student must be able to discuss their projects logically and rationally. Particularly without subjective personalized comments such as I like curves..., I don t like straight lines, I was playing If discussions like these continue then failing grades will follow. During individual desk critiques, students not being critiqued have the following options: (a) listen and participate (with the student s permission being critiqued) in the critique; (b) work on their project; (c) discuss their project with a classmate in order to continue working on their own project prior to the critique. III. IV. Any other non studio related activity such as leaving class early without prior arrangements, non related discussion with classmates, and discussion of other classes not related to the project is not acceptable and will adversely affect the student s grade. Project work/process Students must show steady and consistent progress, drawings, and models throughout each project. Project solutions are of no value without the progress to support decisions and the ultimate solutions. Students without process drawings will result in a failing project regardless of the form their final project takes. Reference/Research Each student will be evaluated on their thoroughness of research and completeness of process. V. Product/Project Presentations VI. As a minimum, students must fully complete the requirement per each project. Typically, minimum requirements are presented with each project. In addition to this minimum requirement, each student must be able to determine how to (which drawings and models) best describe their project in the presentation above and beyond the minimum requirement. Grades This class is to be approached as a graduate level course. Students receiving below B graded work may be asked to repeat the course.
! VII. At the beginning of each class, it is discussed between the instructor and class how grading and evaluation are to occur. Grades are typically not given on a project basis. Rather, studio discussion and desk critique serve as the instructor s evaluation of each student s progress. It can, therefore, be deduced that if the student has no progress to discuss with the instructor from the previous week s work, then they have failed for the week. (Please note this and review with item III). If the student has nothing to review in studio from a previous week s work, then their grade will be adversely affected regardless of the success of the final form of the project. Miscellaneous comments Questions regarding vague, unclear project statements must be asked within seven days that the project has been assigned to students. By signing up for and attending this class you are agreeing to the above. Assignments (Project Descriptions after Schedule) Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Introduction to class and first project Field Trip to Project sites 1 & 2 Studio, Site Analysis and Process Studio Design Alternatives Presentation Project 1 Introduction to Project 2 site Studio, Analysis and Studio, Process Studio, Concept refinement Studio Presentation Project 2!5
Schedule: Session + Date Topic Coursework Due Week 1 June/28/16 Introduction to the Class Lecture: Design Process Review syllabus and course expectations Assignments: Sketchbook Week 12 Week 2 July/5/16 July/5/16 Saturday Field Trip to Site 10AM to 1PM Project 1 Central Market Field Trip (note that this field trip includes a visit to problem 2 site) Assignments: -Prepare analysis & graphic representation of observations (work in class) -Project 1 Program Analysis: Week 3 Project 1: Week 5 Week 3 July/12/16 Topic 2: Design Program Opportunities/ Constraints Studio review site analysis diagrams Studio - Discuss and identify design opportunities and constraints based on site analysis and design program. Week 4 July/19/16 Week 5 July/26/16 Topic 3: Design Concept And Design Process Present Project 1, Central Market Studio Develop 1-3 design concepts Guest jurors Assignment: Project 2 Week 6 August/2/16 Design Inspiration through sketching Assignments: Project 2: MOCA Arts District Week 11 Week 7 August/ 9/16 Special elements and Features Assignments: Develop & evaluate site analysis Week 8 Week 8 August/16/16 Design Process Assignments: Prepare alternative concepts Week 9 Week 9 August/23/16 Desk critiques Studio Week 10 August /30/16 Desk critiques Studio Ideabook/ sketchbook is due Week 11 June/8/16 Project Presentations Guest jurors drawings and design alternatives!6
Project 1 STUDIO GOALS/INTENTIONS Explore varieties of articulation of a plan diagram on a steeply sloping site SITE Vacant parcel accross from Grand Central Market, downtown Los Angeles. See attached plans PROCESS I. Site/Context Analysis II. Develop 2 diagrams that address the unique topography of the site and address circulation. Design Graphics and previous Landscape Design classes. III. Fully articulate one diagram with physical design solutions PROGRAM You are to develop a steeply sloping site near LA's Grand Central Market to serve as a people space for the surrounding businesses, commercial areas, and proposed residential developments. See the 7th Street and Figueroa Market Place as an example, but not as a solution. Your spatial requirements are: 1 primary space 2 secondary spaces + small spaces + circulation if separate Each of the spatial groups must be approximately the same size and have their own unique quality. Based on your site/context and program analysis, you are to decide on a percentage of the spaces to address the interior of the site and a certain percentage that must address the surrounding areas of the site. STEPS/RULES For this project your primary parts will be: hardscape surfaces Retaining walls and landscape slopes Stairs and ramps of varying widths Assume: Stairs: 6 risers, 12 treads; Ramps: 1 unit vertical to 12 units horizontal with landings every 30' You must work above and below the ground plane. You must incorporate the required stairs or ramps for access to all areas. Your work is to be limited to your site boundaries. You will however have to develop a majpr elevated stair and platforms to connect to the MOCA Promenade at the top of your site REQUIRED PRESENTATION DELIVERABLES Key, working sketches that articulate the development process of your project. Photographs of the materials you have chosen to use. Plan, section, three dimensional drawings, and virtual or physical STUDY MODEL of your proposed solution. Analysis diagrams in plan and section showing: (but not limited to) Context Circulation (all types) Enclosure/Envelope Massing (Figure/ground drawings) Any images that provided inspiration to the development of the final project (non landscape architecture.) NOTE Design Principles equal Design Ideas developed from an understanding of the context, site and environmental conditions Design Principles does not necessarily equal just the Plan Geometry imposed on a site.!7
Project 1 STUDIO GOALS Creating an Arts Plaza and designing the urban fabric. PROJECT AREA Site Fronting Disney Hall The location of this new site is very unique. It is surrounded by both Government, academic, cultural and corporate institutions. It is the front yard of the world famous Disney Hall and it just a block away from the recently completed Grand Park. The property has some interesting topography. You will assume that the existing parking structure is going to be removed. You will however propose to maintain some underground parking at the site similar to what Pershing square provides. For the underground parking you can use the generic parking plan that will be given to you as a part of the problem. The plan will show how and where the parking is entered. Note that the parking access requires closure of Olive Street. Potential alternative process, to be dicussed. This project may begin as individual projects, then move into two three team projects and then end as one class project. In order to ensure success for each individual for the entire quarter, active participation by all students at all phases would be MANDATORY.!8
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VII. PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Virtual or physical Study Model: (Individually and teams if alternate process selected). 2. Site Plans Site and enlarged specific areas. 3. Sections / elevations (at any appropriate scale and relative to plans). 4. 3D/ perspective, axonometric, isometric, photos with drawing overlays, etc. (All are required). 5. Diagrams of all aspects and phases of your solutions.!10
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