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[REBECCA LOTKA • LANDSCAPE + GRAPHIC DESIGN]REBECCALOTKA.COM •[email protected] •215.380.1604 1

[REBECCA LOTKA • LANDSCAPE + GRAPHIC DESIGN]REBECCALOTKA.COM •[email protected] •215.380.1604


EXPER IENCELandscape Design Intern // Summer 2013The Center for Sustainable Landscapes, Studio PhippsConducted literature review for compost tea and alternative lawns; participated in site visits, attended client meetings, responsible for hand and computer graphic rendering, interpretive signage for alternative lawn research, general autdocad drafting, assisted in SITES research to gain the CSL four star certification.

Landscape Design Intern // Summer 2013 Terra Design StudiosDemonstrated graphic skills in planting plan design, projects in AutoCAD; strong emphasis on hand rendering and graphics.

Design Charrette Committee Member // Summer 2013-Present The Green Infrastructure Network Collaboration with the technical subcommittee for the organization’s April 2014 design charrette. Work has included the creation of base maps and project graphics (www.southsidegreen.com) in conjunction with landscape architects, city planners, architects, engineers, and other design professionals.

Graphic Designer // 2012-Present[Dispersive Technolgies, LLC], [RPA, Inc.], [Christophe Gagne]Created and designed graphics for presentations, bookmarks, monthly newsletter, promotional literature, logo and branding for startup brewery.

Design Team Member for Housing Committee // 2012-Present Women’s Community Revitalization ProjectParticipated in committee meetings to discuss matters surrounding the design and implementation of low income housing units in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

Graphic Designer // 2012-PresentTemple University, Department of Landscape Architecture & HorticultureDesigned promotional posters and powerpoint presentations for Temple University.

Urban Forest Research Intern / 2012U.S. Forest Service, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, & the University of PennsylvaniaCalculated, measured, and identified trees, shrubs, and herbaceous ground covers in established plots throughout Philadelphia’s urban forest; conducted insect and disease assessment of trees; quantified invasive species presence on sites.

Graduate Assistant // 2011-PresentTemple UniversityProvided direct assistance to chair of the landscape architecture department, faculty and staff.

Graduate Teaching Assistant // 2011 Temple University, Sustainable DesignAided in test preparation, implemented a weekly current event blog, & provided mentorship for major project.

Community Case Manager // 2009-2011VisionQuestHelped juvenile offenders reintegrate from prison into the community and school; assisted in finding employment; leader of group supervisions of coworkers; oversaw individual case managers as supervisor and held weekly meetings, case distribution, home visits; collaborated with probation and Philadelphia Family Court. Learned about the city fabric of Philadelphia neighborhoods and lack of access to public green space.

EDUC AT IONMaster of Landscape Architecture

Temple UniversitySchool of Environmental Design

Bachelor of Arts, Art History Temple UniversityTyler School of Art

Semester abroad in Rome, Italy // Spring 2008

AWARDSASLA Student Honor Award // 2014

HONORSHonor Society of Sigma Lambda Alpha

SCHOL ARSH IPSSchlotterer Zipf Graduate Scholarship

2013//2014

EXPER T I SEAutoCAD

Adobe SuiteGoogle SketchUp

Microsoft OfficeHand and Computer graphics

Mac + PC

PROFESS ION AL AFF I L IAT IONSASLA Student Membership // 2012-Present

INTERN AT ION AL TRAVELAmsterdam

Barcelona Bologna

Dublin Florence

GalwayLondon

ParisRavenna

RomeVenice



REVISIONING PENN’S LANDING WATERFRONT

QUEENSWAY ELEVATED RAIL COMPETITION

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T SJRMC COURTYARD DESIGN

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QUEENSWAY ELEVATED RAIL COMPETITIONQUEENS, NYTEAM//R. LOTKA, J. DURKIN, D. SMITH

Entrants were asked to design a vertical connection to the abandoned railway platform in Queens, NY. Importance was placed on the act of vertical transition and arrival.

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The proposed design uses curvilinear form to elevate pedestrians and bicyclists to the top level of the platform. A “resting park” exists mid-level as a place to enjoy the journey and access commercial space. Flexible, culturally sensitive programming includes food, fun, and education. New, mixed-used structures serve to animate multiple spatial zones.Systems-level design focuses on preserving and improving natural resources.



QUEENSWAY ELEVATED RAIL COMPETITIONQUEENS, NY

SITE DESIGN AERIAL

SECTION SHOWING STREET LEVEL, RESTING PARK, AND TOP OF PLATFORM



REVISIONING PENN’S LANDING WATERFRONTPHILADELPHIA, PA

For Penn’s Landing, the physical barrier of Interstate 95, the lack of visual connections, noise, and an undefined destination has led to decades of underutilized, lackluster space. This design aims to bridge the highway by extending the city grid with a cap over the highway to the river. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to create a landmark and iconic space as the entrance to Philadelphia. Activation will occur through commercial, retail, residential, and office space. This mixed use proposition facilitates use for many purposes, during all seasons, and through various hours of the day.

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REVISIONING PENN’S LANDING WATERFRONTPHILADELPHIA, PA

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21ST STREET CORRIDORPITTSBURGH, PA

STREETSCAPE DESIGN

This design aims to alleviate the current combined sewer system by reducing cso’s. Annually, Pittsburgh dumps some 10 billion gallons of raw sewage into their three major rivers. Through a combined approach, this corridor design addresses stormwater by creating areas for infiltration, daylighting the historic stream, and bringing the water down to the Monongahela river without entering the current combined system.

MASTER PLAN

SOUTH SIDE BASIN

WATERFRONT CONNECTOR

Additional design goals were honoring the industrial history of the site and fostering the green connection between South Side Park and the natural heritage trail along the waterfront. The master plan is pictured below with rendering details showing the

streetscape design and waterfront connection with the daylighted stream terminus.

STREETSCAPE CORRIDOR WATERFRONT CONNECTOR



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STREETSCAPE DESIGN WITH DAYLIGHTED STREAMThis rendering depicts the space delineated for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, stormwater infiltration, and the daylighted stream.

THE RAIN WATER CAFEThe cafe serves as an opportunity to educate the public on issues of stormwater on site. The green roof adds insight about runoff and the use of native plants. Additionally, it continues to strengthen the connection between the river and South Side Basin.

SOUTH SIDE BASIN WETLAND GRADING PLANCascading pools and a lined wetland manage stormwater from the surrounding topography (see construction details and grading plan).



THE GREEN RIBBON TRAILMONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA

ERADICATION

This design studio focused on the Green Ribbon Trail, a floodplain trail that closely follows the Wissahickon Creek. The creek and trail exist in a highly urbanized environment and are subject to regular, intense flooding. The design goals of this project were aimed at improving the trail conditions, bettering the plant communities, enhancing access points, and bringing more visitors onto the trail.



FACULTAT I VE WETL AND SPEC I ESFACULTAT I VE WETL AND SPEC I ESFACULTAT I VE WETL AND SPEC I ES

OBLIGATE WETLAND SPECIES



WETLAND CONTROL STRUCTURE

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THE GREEN RIBBON TRAILMONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA

CALCAREOUS FEN WETLAND

SECTION THROUGH WETLAND

Calcareous fens, a type of wetland, are comprised primarily of sedges. These are open, sedge-dominated systems usually occurring on organic substrates made of sedge peat. PH levels range between 6.0 and 7.9. A limestone quarry upstream of the Wissahickon creek makes the surface water alkaline and provides conditions for this wetland to thrive. Microtypography in the design allows for a range of plant species depending on their hydrologic needs.

PLANT SPECIES (ABBREVIATED)

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Eutrochium maculatum Salix discolor Osmundastrum cinnamomeum Polygonum pensylvanicum Scirpus cyperinus Verbena hastata Andropogon virginicus Alnus incana Aronia arbutifolia Ilex verticillata Sambucus canadensis

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Asclepsis incarnata Aster puniceus Callum tinctorium Caltha palustris Campylium stellatum Carex prairea Carex sterilis Carex stricta Carex tetanica

EDGE

Cornus amomum Platanus occidentalis Quercus palustris Salix nigra Betula nigra Hamamelis virginiana Impatiens spp Viburnum acerifolium Cercis canadensis

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Debris Grate//Plan View Water Control Structure//Section Water Control Structure//Plan View

Dam (see construction details below)



JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER COURTYARD DESIGNPITTSBURGH, PA

Four interior hospital courtyard spaces, redesigned as therapeutic and rehabilitative gardens.

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