4. LANDSCAPE RECLAMATION INVERNESS
This landscape reclamation project involved a basic understanding of ecosystem
restoration, using principles of landscape engineering, a knowledge of a range of
technical issues associated with derelict land and a creative resolution through de-
sign at a range of scales and strategically over time.
My main concept for this project was to explore an idea that could evolve over
time. Through research and development I decided to experiment with a renew-
able energy park.
As we had to write our own brief, a strategy plan was vital. This strategy plan STRATEGY PLAN 1 - 5 YEARS
needed to show what was important in our reclamation design. For me, the view
across the Moray Firth was a fundemental aspect to reconnect this detached site
and as mentioned previously, a concept that could evolve over time was crucial.
STRATEGY PLAN 5 - 50 YEARS
4 WATERCOLOUR CONCEPT IDEA STRATEGY PLAN 50 - 250 YEARS
7. DETAIL ENERGY GENERATOR
USING KITES
MASTERPLAN AND ENGINEERING PROPOSALS
DETAIL ENERGY GENERATING I chose to abstract my masterplan due to the
STALKS experimental nature of this project.
The main objects of my renewable energy park
were energy generating kites, energy generating
wind stalks and greenhouses run off the excess
methane on the existing landfill site. These were
intergrated into the site to create a bespoke solu-
tion to the ever growing need of renewable en-
ergy.
Using AutoCAD ensured that my engineering pro-
posals were accurate.
DETAIL TORQUE GEN-
ERATOR SECTION ENERGY GENERATING STALKS
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14. URBAN REGENERATION FORT WILLIAM GROUP WORK
This group project was directly focussed on urban space making and reclaiming lost land. There were many issues
concerning the lack of connectivity between the high street and the waterfront and these were issues we needed to
resolve. The brief asked for 250 units of residential/commercial and office space along with other buildings such as a
hotel, hostel and museum.
Working in a team always provides insight of how a proffessional company may work and for this project, our group
worked collaboratively to achieve a well constructed, thought out design which not only accomplished the assess-
ment objectives but which pushed the boundaries of the brief.
MASTERPLAN
14 MASTERPLAN SHOWING EXISTING/PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE
24. REGENERATION LEITH DOCKS
GROUP WORK
The brief for this project asked for 75 units on the site
of Leith Docks whilst still creating beautifully thought
out public and private spaces. After research, ispira-
tion and development our masterplan was completed
with sufficient time to focuss on making a presenta-
tion model that was of a proffessional standard. Using
woodwork to achieve this was a new skill and clearly
demonstrated our final design in a 3D format.
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30. DETAIL DESIGN PORTO-
BELLO
This project was focussed on engineering pro-
posals specific to your design. The site I chose
was Portobello promenade and my main con-
cept was the idea of beach huts. This provided
me with enough details to research including
how the beach huts would sit on the ground,
the steps leading to the huts, how the fencing
and gates would fix and then planting and pav-
ing. I enjoyed this project immensly and using
AutoCad gave me a new confidence with my
work.
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31. DETAIL SECTION OF GATE AND METAL POLES
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DETAIL PLAN OF GATE/HINGES
1 1 - Timber beach hut 11 - Galvanised pipes
2 - Timber ramp 12 - Retaining wall
3 - Granite paving 13 - Hinge
4 - Planting 14 - Latch/Magnetic bolt
5 - Stainless steel fencing
6 - Stainless steel gate
7 - Galvanised pipes
8 - Stainless steel fencing
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32. DETAIL SECTION OF BEACH HUT
Timber blocks and angle
irons
Timber steps
Tarmac Hardcore fill Concrete foundation Cut back bitumen
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33. Timber stringer
Nails
Timber beach huts Nails
Timber treads
Hinge and metal plating Timber bearers
High timber risers
Simpson structural
connector
Galvanised steel pipes
Concrete block
DETAIL SECTION OF TIMBER STEPS
Timber ramp Bolts
Planting
Concrete steps
Retaining concrete wall
Granite paving Planting
Top soil
Mortar
DETAIL SECTION OF PLANTING AND PAVING Subsoil
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37. URBAN DESIGN KIRKNEWTON
This project taught us to deal with the main issues
surrounding urban design. The topography and harsh
climate of the site gave for an interesting yet complex
design project.
Contours were a large part of my concept for this par-
ticular project. I created a tiered site with dense trees
and planting running along the contours for a more
sheltered environment for each house. I wanted to cre-
ate a pedestrian friendly atmosphere throughout thus
designing a shared space. Due to the vast green space
surrounding this particular site, I wanted to devise a
wild meadow area which sits on the east side of the
site.
As with many of my projects, using AutoCAD was help-
ful to draw up a more accurate masterplan and sec-
tions.
SECTIONS
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40. GLASS IN CONTEXT
Chosing glass as an elective was a great way to learn a new art. Being able to experiment with sand blasting, glass
painting and soldering gave me a new way of working and modelling. I decided I wanted to incorporate what I was
learning in this elective into my design work. I chose to build a 3D visualisation of my landscape reclamation design
in Inverness. I felt this was a completely new way of working and brought my vision into reality by way of a concep
tual model. Glass work is something I hope to take further in my work.
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45. FIRST YEAR SKETCHING
This was the first project we were given at ECA. We were too look at four different sites
in Edinburgh’s city centre and draw them up on plan, section and sketches. I think it’s
important to have drawing skills as well as computing skills in Landscape Architecture
which is why I have put these sketches in my portfolio.
This first project really gave us an insight into what is required technical drawing and
sketching wise of a Landscape Architect and I will definitely take these skills into my
working life.
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