rebecca mckevitz landscape architecture portfolio 2015

Rebecca McKevitz

Rebecca Laree McKevitzBall State UniversityCollege of Architecture and Planning Major in Landscape Architecture | Minor in Sustainability

Karner Blue Greenway: Bridging Ecological and Transportation Gaps

Heurtley House: A Curvilinear Planting Design

U.S.S Indianapolis: Redesigning the American Legion Mall

Fullbright Campus: Grading Plan and DetailsConstruction DocumentationFall 2013 | Spring 2014

Ecological Corridor DesignPorter County, Indiana | Fall 2014

Planting DesignOak Park, Illinois | Spring 2014

Urban DesignIndianapolis, Indiana | Spring 2014

Karner Blue GreenwayIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore“to unify the community and provide educationalopportunities through a dynamic east-westgreenway corridor that thoughtfully improves anddemonstrates regional ecological systems”The Dunes National Lakeshore, located in northwestern Indiana, can be described as a dynamic combination of industry, ecology and art. Unfortunately, there is currently a large gap separating the trail to the east and the west. This plan proposes a safe and accessible trail that works with existing infrastructure to connect the gap in the trail and move users through the east-west corridor.

Design ConceptThis master plan shows the design proposal for the entire Dunes National Lakeshore. The red line shows the proposed trail location that would bridge the existing gap. This thoroughfare functions as a connecting piece that will transport users across the southern end of the industrial site safely and efficiently. The dashed arrows highlight the major north and south connecting corridors that could connect to southern neighborhoods and draw more users to the site.

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INDUSTRY

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Green Space Expansion Time-lapse

Also on this map are the proposed Karner Blue metapopulations. The large grey circles show where existing DNL properties could implement butterfly habitats while the blue circles show where property is yet to be acquired. If these areas were to be acquired and butterfly populations implemented, this site could be a very successful ecological greenway focused on the Karner Blue Butterfly.

Meta-Population Explanation

Green Space Time-LapseThe first map highlights the existing green space owned by the National Lakeshore across the site and pocket green areas to the south of the Lakeshore properties. There is a clear gap in the East-West corridor associated with the steel industry located in the area.

While the 5-year plan focuses on bridging the gap in the trail, the 10 and 20-year plans expand upon the North/South connecting greenways, but also focuses on a strong connection to Michigan City. Implementing additional green space to the North and East will encourage a strong physical and ecological connection between these two cities and more importantly, along the Lakeshore.

Existing Green Space

10 Year Expansion Plan

20 Year Expansion Plan

ARCHITECTURE

Bridging the Gap: Greenway ConnectionsTaking a closer look at the gap in the trail, more detailed design decisions were made about particular areas along the proposed trail. This map shows a much more precise placement of the proposed trail and also exposed potential problem areas. The highlighted areas on the map were further explored as they presented unique safety challenges where the trail was crossing existing infrastructure like roadways, railroads, and overpasses.

Besides the thoroughfare greenway, designing at this scale also allowed for placement of an ecological greenway system that would act less as a transportation or commuter route and would provide more of a leisurely greenway experience. This trail system would create a space for recreational and educational activities.

Thoroughfare Greenway


N/S Connection to Ecological Greenway

N/S Connection to Riverwalk

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Map Key

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Recreation Facilities

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Ecological Greenway

Thoroughfare GreenwayNorth/South Trail Connections

After defining three focus areas, United States Census and IndianaMAP Data was compiled and organized into GIS maps. Multiple maps were generated for each focus question in order to analyze trends of data over the course of a few years. The comparison of these maps led to an understanding of trends and transitions in this community. Overall, the Datascape is an intuitive and measurable report that uses specific data to answer questions and inform designers of relevant information about a specific site.

Analyzing the trends of this data created a very informative and useful Datascape that will strengthen the design of the regional trail system and will ensure that the trail is designed and utilized to its full potential, creating a relevant and meaningful experience for the residents of surrounding areas.

Datascape: A GIS Analysis

PopulationYear: 2000

PopulationYear: 2010

Education Levels& School LocationsYear: 2010

“A visual representation of all the measurable forces that may influence, steer or regulate the work of an architect.”

Current PopulationAge 18-21

Current PopulationAge 40-49

Current PopulationAge 65+

Education Levels& School LocationsYear: 2012

Datascape;

Information Center RenderingThis rendering is an example of the detail that was considered while designing each of the focus areas that were identified on the original greenway gap plan. This particular rendering (focus area 1) addresses the issue of the trail passing underneath the existing overpass. An information center and restroom area was also placed here along with bike racks for visitors who are utilizing the trail for biking.

The trailhead that connects with the existing Marquette Trail will guide curious visitors to the ecological thouroghfare while also providing a scenic wetland overlook and bike restroom amenities.

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This plot has been sprinkled with small but meaningful details such as an outdoor reading nook, native vegetation, an outdoor kitchen and an accompanying herb garden. With the addition of some open lawn space, this space will allow for both passive and active recreation as well as an area for hosting gatherings.

Pergolas are placed throughout the yard to utilize the compressional sensation an overhead plane 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.

Heurtley HouseThe curvilinear design of the planting beds and pathways were planned to offset and highlight the rectalinear floor-plan of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Heurtley House. They are also meant to soften the space and create a less formal layout.

Curvilinear PlantingDesign

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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.

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.

Using intermediate 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.

Fullbright Campus

Sandstone and Granite Paving

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After learning how to grade a site, our next task was to understand the strengths and weaknesses of landscape materials and choose materials accordingly. Below are sample details of a variety of landscape materials and how to interact with each other.

Engineering Details

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTBrick Veneer Wall

Bioswale

U.S.S. Indianapolis

This project was designed to alter the current site into an area that offers a therapeutic healing experience in the heart of Indianapolis centered around the tragedy that befell the U.S.S. Indianapolis. Elements include a winding path that frames views towards the memorial, plants that soften the urban hardscape, and water elements that call to mind the life of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. This memorial garden will act as a learning experience for those not directly involved with the tragedy and a healing experience for those that were affected by it.

The site itself lies within the boundary of the American Legion Mall, which is in turn apart of the larger Indianapolis Mall National Historic District. Five blocks of downtown Indianapolis make up the district, from University Park to the Indiana State Library. The district was designed to realize the concepts of the “City Beautiful” movement of the early 20th century. Concepts included a classic formality to the buildings and landscapes in addition to an overall grand monumental scale. These concepts are apparent in the neoclassical style that the American Legion employs in its building complex and the formal parterres that line the Mall.

I.Create an outdoor room Buffer from surrounding site Use vegetation to create separate spaces Allow for seatingII.Allow for educational experience Create a structure consisting of a timeline Inset into path system Form space for memorialIII.Design a therapeutic atmosphere Minimize use of hardscape Allow for areas of rest Use of white noise Reflective pool

Goals & Objectives

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Key Quantity Scientific Name Common Name Size Spacing Root Seasonal Interest Therapeutic ValueShade TreesACE-R 3 Acer rubrum Red Maple 3" cal Per Plans B&B Red Fall Color Provides shade, sense of enclosureFAG-G 9 Fagus Grandifolia American Beech 3" cal Per Plans B&B Interesting Bark Provides shade, sense of enclosureLIR-T 4 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree 3" cal Per Plans B&B Blooms in May-June Provides shade, sense of enclosureTIL-C 9 Tilia cordata Littleaf Linden 3" cal Per Plans B&B Yellow Fall Color Provides shade, sense of enclosureOrnamental TreesAME-C 6 Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry 2" cal Per Plans B&B White Blooms in April Fine texture, movementCER-C 21 Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 2" cal Per Plans B&B Purple-Pink Blooms in April Cool-toned bloomsShrubsJUN-S 144 Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Blue Star Juniper 4' Per Plans B&B Evergreen shrub Interesting coarse textureKAL-L 134 Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' Elf Mountain Laurel 4' Per Plans B&B Pinkish-White Blooms in May Cool-toned bloomsPerennialsCAM-P 535 Campanula poscharskyana 'Telham Beauty' Telham Beauty Bellflower No. 1 18" o.c. cont. Blue Blooms June-July Cool-toned bloomsIRI-V 679 Iris virginica Blue Flag No. 3 18" o.c. cont. Blue Blooms June Cool-toned bloomsLIA-S 628 Liatris spicata 'Kobold' Kobold Liatris No. 4 6" o.c. cont. Purple Blooms July-August Cool-toned bloomsMER-V 785 Mertensia virginica Virginia Bluebell No. 4 1' o.c. cont. Blue Blooms March-April Cool-toned bloomsTUL-B 1,214 Tulipa 'Blue Parrot' Blue Parrot Tulip Top Size 6" o.c. cont. Blue Blooms in early spring Cool-toned bloomsTUL-N 628 Tulipa 'Negrita' Negrita Tulip Top Size 6" o.c. cont. Purple Blooms in early spring Cool-toned bloomsGrassesPAN-V 667 Panicum virgatum Switchgrass No. 1 48" o.c. cont. Purple/Red Fall Color Fine, soft texture, movement

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