CAL POLY
Landscape Architecture
First Year Fall Studio
LA 170
“Introduction to traditional (analog) communication media for landscape architecture, including methods, techniques, skills, and tools used in design expression, exploration, and generation.” - Cal Poly Course Description
This studio consisted of constructing a topographical landscape and then designing a development on it. The process included makings topo maps, bubble diagrams, a 1’’ = 50’ scale model, plan view diagrams, section, oblique and perspective drawings.
Topo Map
Model
Sept. - Dec. 2024
Prof. Omar Faruque
Plan
First Year Spring Studio
LA 202
“Introduction to the principles, methods and elements of two- and three-dimensional design in order to communicate intended concepts and meanings. Exploration of the basic design elements including composition, design process and the creation of spatial settings..” - Cal Poly Course Description
This studio was focused on the more conceptual side of design with a focus on composition, balance, spatiality, and art in design. The design concept was a garden in the character of the International Garden Festival at Redford Gardens (CAN). The process included a precedent study, making study models, conceptual diagrams, multiple 5’ =1’’ models, section and perspective drawings.
Sections and Perspectives
Model
Apr. - Jun. 2025
Prof. Bret Betnar
Plan
Model Plan View
Second Year Fall Studio
LA 204
“Continuation of ideas introduced in LA 202 and LA 203 with the introduction of the principles of design theory, landscape ecology and technical applications. Problems of increasing complexity incorporate critical and creative problem solving, the relationship of aesthetics, response to human needs and design for sustainable environments..” - Cal Poly Course Description
The studio had both conceptual and technical focus. Conceptually the project was focused on the utility of a landscape, where we were assigned a specific person with a hobby to design a backyard for. On the technical side we used Rhino to 3d model our backyard and Lumion to render the 3d model.
Second Year Fall Studio
Materials/Techniques of Landscape Construction
LA 243
“Introduction to the properties, uses and inherent qualities of the fundamental materials of landscape architectural concerns and associated construction techniques and processes. Materials and techniques explored as a source of design ideas, form and expression in landscape architecture.” - Cal Poly Course Description
This class focused on sustainability and construction detail drawings. The final project was designing an outdoor seating element:
Sept. - Dec. 2025
Prof. Bret Betnar
Sept. - Dec. 2025
Prof. Joseph Ragsdale