John Walsh Landscape Architecture Portfoliojwwalsh45@gmail.com 708.738.8373

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REID MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HEALING GARDENS

Programs Used Reid Memorial Hospital Healing Gardens focused on the redesign and development of healing gardens for Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana that will aim to improve the quality of life for Family, Patients, and Staff. Specifically, the garden(s) will focus on cancer patients and placing them into nature to reduce the pain and stress of treatment as well as providing an escape to those who visit and work in the hospital.

John Walsh jwwalsh45@gmail.com 708.738.8373

Pier 54 memorial plaza

Programs Used Representing the RMS Lusitania through abstraction, this design features illuminated racked stacks to represent the smoke stacks of the Lusitania, a reconstructed arch that creates a blast to the past using historic stone and iron work, as well as an outer shell that is an abstract wave that interacts with the tide to create the illusion of a wave crashing into the ship. The captain’s house abstraction was inspired by OMA and will be used as an event space to host a multitude of events.

John Walsh jwwalsh45@gmail.com 708.738.8373

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WAVE CONCEPT MODEL

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The Hudson River Park Esplanade is a 4-mile greenway, which is 70% complete. Since 1999, it has begun to transform old piers and parking lots along the west side into urban parks in sections. Each pier is designed by a di�erent architecture �rm to have its own unique appeal. The newly created parks attract over 17 million guests per year and serve a key role in preserving and educating on ecological and cultural history of the Hudson River. The parks o�er a variety of activities including: athletic events, concerts, dances, educational programming, and movies. The Hudson River Park Trust has recently had to stop hosting events at Pier 54 due to its structural integrity, but in the past it has been home to many events and has produced re venue to keep the trust going. The trust wishes to have a place that brings in revenue and attracts guests, while celebrating the pier’s rich history.

The Meatpacking District is 20 square blocks located on the West Side of Manhattan. It is home to many architects, artists, creative industry corporate headquarters, and fashion and graphic designers. The Meatpacking District is also home to the High Line. The High Line is a park built in the sky and o�ers green space to city residents. After the Civil War the district went into a decline and was considered to be no longer desirable. Beginning in the 1990’s however, the district began a resurgence with fashion companies and young hipsters moving in. Today it is a thriving neighborhood home to quality dinning, recreation, and shopping. Through its recent development it has worked to keep in touch with it’s rich history.

With 6 lanes of highway tra�c, 1 lane of street tra�c, 2 lanes of on street parking, and a bikeway, getting to Pier 54 from the pedestrian ways located on the opposite side is currently not possible. The use of a pedestrian bridge is not only recommended, but needed in this location to enhance the use of the Pier 54 design.

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The total tidal variance of the Hudson River is 4 feet. The tide rises 3 feet and drops 1 foot from sea level. The water itself is not very sanitary so �nding a way for the tide to be incorporated into design presents a challenge. The water itself is rather calm and no big waves impact the river.

On April 22nd the German embassy released a warning to all citizens of New York warning them that the Lusitania would be traveling through German U-boat patrolled waters. On May 1st, 1915 the Lusitania set sail from Pier 54 despite warnings from German U-boats who suspected that the Lusitania was carrying ammunition for British guns. 6 days later, on May 7th, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the Lusitania, killing 1,100 people including 120 Americans. This event ignited outrage in America and turned the public opinion against Germany, eventually leading to the United States involvement in World War I. Designing a pier memorial remembering the RMS Lusitania would help honor those who perished on that fateful day.

Pier 54 is a former Cunard White Star Line pier. It was where the RMS Lusitania departed before a German U-boat attacked it; the pier was also where survivors from the Titanic were brought. During WWII the pier was used for ships carrying troops. After the war it was used for United States Lines freight operations. The pier has played a large role in ocean liner history; therefore a design commemorating ocean liners would help add to the Hudson River Park design. Currently the pier is not being used due to structural concerns, however previously it was used for the annual Heritage of Pride Dance Party, the Ashes and Snow art installation, MTV concerts, and the Tony Hawk Vert Jam.

PIER 54

RMS LUSITANIA NEW BRIGHTON PIER NAGASAKI NATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL HALL

CONCEPT DRAWING

STRUCTURE CONCEPT DRAWING

STRUCTURE CONCEPT PLANWAVE SUPPORT

ILLUMINATED PIER SUPPORT

WAVE WILL MOVE WITH THE TIDE

WAVE OUTER SHELL

INDOOR EVENT SPACE, BOW OF AN OCEAN LINER

ILLUMINATED RAKED LUSITANIA MEMORIAL STRUCTURES

ILLUMINATED SUPPORT

PIER FOOTING

WAVES CRASHING INTO BOW

HUDSON RIVER ROLLING TIDE

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CHAIRS SEATING GLASS OMA METAL DICHROIC GLASS WOOD HISTORIC 54 LAVENDER KF GRASS HUDSON RIVER

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ILLUMINATED STACKS REMEMBER THOSE WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE SINKING OF THE RMS LUSITANIA

ENTRY SIGN CREATES A BLAST TO THE PAST USING EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PAST MATERIALS INTERLACED WITH FUTURE MATERIALS

AVAILABE SPACE FOR MOVIE SCREEN

DESIGNED BY OMA, THE SPACE REPRESENTS THE BOW OF AN OCEAN LINERGLASS ALLOWS VISITORS

TO VIEW ILLUMINATED STRUCTURE AS IT INTERACTS WITH THE RISING TIDE

TAXI BOAT PICK/ DROP OFF

OUTER WAVE SHELL INTERACTS WITH TIDE TO CREATE FEELING OF A WAVE

LUSITANIA INSPIRED SEATING “ROOMS”

PIER 54 ENTRY PERSPECTIVEPIER 54 DESIGN PROPOSAL IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMMUNITY

PIER 54 MEMORIAL + MOVIE PERSPECTIVEPIER 54 STRUCTURAL LIGHTING PERSPECTIVE

The existing arch will be moved closer to the pier and refurbished stonework will be placed behind the existing structure. The stonework will be integrated with glass to create a blast to the past feel that will send visitors back to the Lusitania. Light bulb lighting will inform the users that they are entering Pier 54.

The RMS Lusitania structures will remain lit to commemorate those lost during the sinking of the ocean liner. The structures are abstractions of the Lusitania stacks. Space is available on the building for a screen for movie night on the pier.

A large glass strip will allow visitors to watch as the structural light components interact with the rising tide, while white lighting will create the illusion of �oating on the Hudson.

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WAVE CONCEPT MODEL

BOW CONCEPT MODEL

The Hudson River Park Esplanade is a 4-mile greenway, which is 70% complete. Since 1999, it has begun to transform old piers and parking lots along the west side into urban parks in sections. Each pier is designed by a di�erent architecture �rm to have its own unique appeal. The newly created parks attract over 17 million guests per year and serve a key role in preserving and educating on ecological and cultural history of the Hudson River. The parks o�er a variety of activities including: athletic events, concerts, dances, educational programming, and movies. The Hudson River Park Trust has recently had to stop hosting events at Pier 54 due to its structural integrity, but in the past it has been home to many events and has produced re venue to keep the trust going. The trust wishes to have a place that brings in revenue and attracts guests, while celebrating the pier’s rich history.

The Meatpacking District is 20 square blocks located on the West Side of Manhattan. It is home to many architects, artists, creative industry corporate headquarters, and fashion and graphic designers. The Meatpacking District is also home to the High Line. The High Line is a park built in the sky and o�ers green space to city residents. After the Civil War the district went into a decline and was considered to be no longer desirable. Beginning in the 1990’s however, the district began a resurgence with fashion companies and young hipsters moving in. Today it is a thriving neighborhood home to quality dinning, recreation, and shopping. Through its recent development it has worked to keep in touch with it’s rich history.

With 6 lanes of highway tra�c, 1 lane of street tra�c, 2 lanes of on street parking, and a bikeway, getting to Pier 54 from the pedestrian ways located on the opposite side is currently not possible. The use of a pedestrian bridge is not only recommended, but needed in this location to enhance the use of the Pier 54 design.

T IDAL VARIANCE OF THE HUDSON RIVER+3

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The total tidal variance of the Hudson River is 4 feet. The tide rises 3 feet and drops 1 foot from sea level. The water itself is not very sanitary so �nding a way for the tide to be incorporated into design presents a challenge. The water itself is rather calm and no big waves impact the river.

On April 22nd the German embassy released a warning to all citizens of New York warning them that the Lusitania would be traveling through German U-boat patrolled waters. On May 1st, 1915 the Lusitania set sail from Pier 54 despite warnings from German U-boats who suspected that the Lusitania was carrying ammunition for British guns. 6 days later, on May 7th, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the Lusitania, killing 1,100 people including 120 Americans. This event ignited outrage in America and turned the public opinion against Germany, eventually leading to the United States involvement in World War I. Designing a pier memorial remembering the RMS Lusitania would help honor those who perished on that fateful day.

Pier 54 is a former Cunard White Star Line pier. It was where the RMS Lusitania departed before a German U-boat attacked it; the pier was also where survivors from the Titanic were brought. During WWII the pier was used for ships carrying troops. After the war it was used for United States Lines freight operations. The pier has played a large role in ocean liner history; therefore a design commemorating ocean liners would help add to the Hudson River Park design. Currently the pier is not being used due to structural concerns, however previously it was used for the annual Heritage of Pride Dance Party, the Ashes and Snow art installation, MTV concerts, and the Tony Hawk Vert Jam.

PIER 54

RMS LUSITANIA NEW BRIGHTON PIER NAGASAKI NATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL HALL

CONCEPT DRAWING

STRUCTURE CONCEPT DRAWING

STRUCTURE CONCEPT PLANWAVE SUPPORT

ILLUMINATED PIER SUPPORT

WAVE WILL MOVE WITH THE TIDE

WAVE OUTER SHELL

INDOOR EVENT SPACE, BOW OF AN OCEAN LINER

ILLUMINATED RAKED LUSITANIA MEMORIAL STRUCTURES

ILLUMINATED SUPPORT

PIER FOOTING

WAVES CRASHING INTO BOW

HUDSON RIVER ROLLING TIDE

54 STRUCTURE

CHAIRS SEATING GLASS OMA METAL DICHROIC GLASS WOOD HISTORIC 54 LAVENDER KF GRASS HUDSON RIVER

LUSITANIA

LUSITANIA CONCEPT MODEL

ILLUMINATED RAKED STACKS

OCEAN LINER BOW

PIER 54 DESIGN PROPOSALPIER 54 SITE MAPA

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ILLUMINATED STACKS REMEMBER THOSE WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE SINKING OF THE RMS LUSITANIA

ENTRY SIGN CREATES A BLAST TO THE PAST USING EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PAST MATERIALS INTERLACED WITH FUTURE MATERIALS

AVAILABE SPACE FOR MOVIE SCREEN

DESIGNED BY OMA, THE SPACE REPRESENTS THE BOW OF AN OCEAN LINERGLASS ALLOWS VISITORS

TO VIEW ILLUMINATED STRUCTURE AS IT INTERACTS WITH THE RISING TIDE

TAXI BOAT PICK/ DROP OFF

OUTER WAVE SHELL INTERACTS WITH TIDE TO CREATE FEELING OF A WAVE

LUSITANIA INSPIRED SEATING “ROOMS”

PIER 54 ENTRY PERSPECTIVEPIER 54 DESIGN PROPOSAL IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMMUNITY

PIER 54 MEMORIAL + MOVIE PERSPECTIVEPIER 54 STRUCTURAL LIGHTING PERSPECTIVE

The existing arch will be moved closer to the pier and refurbished stonework will be placed behind the existing structure. The stonework will be integrated with glass to create a blast to the past feel that will send visitors back to the Lusitania. Light bulb lighting will inform the users that they are entering Pier 54.

The RMS Lusitania structures will remain lit to commemorate those lost during the sinking of the ocean liner. The structures are abstractions of the Lusitania stacks. Space is available on the building for a screen for movie night on the pier.

A large glass strip will allow visitors to watch as the structural light components interact with the rising tide, while white lighting will create the illusion of �oating on the Hudson.

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MEATPACKING DISTRICT HUDSON RIVER PARK

RMS LUSITANIA

CONNECTIVITYTIDE

WAVE CONCEPT MODEL

BOW CONCEPT MODEL

The Hudson River Park Esplanade is a 4-mile greenway, which is 70% complete. Since 1999, it has begun to transform old piers and parking lots along the west side into urban parks in sections. Each pier is designed by a di�erent architecture �rm to have its own unique appeal. The newly created parks attract over 17 million guests per year and serve a key role in preserving and educating on ecological and cultural history of the Hudson River. The parks o�er a variety of activities including: athletic events, concerts, dances, educational programming, and movies. The Hudson River Park Trust has recently had to stop hosting events at Pier 54 due to its structural integrity, but in the past it has been home to many events and has produced re venue to keep the trust going. The trust wishes to have a place that brings in revenue and attracts guests, while celebrating the pier’s rich history.

The Meatpacking District is 20 square blocks located on the West Side of Manhattan. It is home to many architects, artists, creative industry corporate headquarters, and fashion and graphic designers. The Meatpacking District is also home to the High Line. The High Line is a park built in the sky and o�ers green space to city residents. After the Civil War the district went into a decline and was considered to be no longer desirable. Beginning in the 1990’s however, the district began a resurgence with fashion companies and young hipsters moving in. Today it is a thriving neighborhood home to quality dinning, recreation, and shopping. Through its recent development it has worked to keep in touch with it’s rich history.

With 6 lanes of highway tra�c, 1 lane of street tra�c, 2 lanes of on street parking, and a bikeway, getting to Pier 54 from the pedestrian ways located on the opposite side is currently not possible. The use of a pedestrian bridge is not only recommended, but needed in this location to enhance the use of the Pier 54 design.

T IDAL VARIANCE OF THE HUDSON RIVER+3

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The total tidal variance of the Hudson River is 4 feet. The tide rises 3 feet and drops 1 foot from sea level. The water itself is not very sanitary so �nding a way for the tide to be incorporated into design presents a challenge. The water itself is rather calm and no big waves impact the river.

On April 22nd the German embassy released a warning to all citizens of New York warning them that the Lusitania would be traveling through German U-boat patrolled waters. On May 1st, 1915 the Lusitania set sail from Pier 54 despite warnings from German U-boats who suspected that the Lusitania was carrying ammunition for British guns. 6 days later, on May 7th, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the Lusitania, killing 1,100 people including 120 Americans. This event ignited outrage in America and turned the public opinion against Germany, eventually leading to the United States involvement in World War I. Designing a pier memorial remembering the RMS Lusitania would help honor those who perished on that fateful day.

Pier 54 is a former Cunard White Star Line pier. It was where the RMS Lusitania departed before a German U-boat attacked it; the pier was also where survivors from the Titanic were brought. During WWII the pier was used for ships carrying troops. After the war it was used for United States Lines freight operations. The pier has played a large role in ocean liner history; therefore a design commemorating ocean liners would help add to the Hudson River Park design. Currently the pier is not being used due to structural concerns, however previously it was used for the annual Heritage of Pride Dance Party, the Ashes and Snow art installation, MTV concerts, and the Tony Hawk Vert Jam.

PIER 54

RMS LUSITANIA NEW BRIGHTON PIER NAGASAKI NATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL HALL

CONCEPT DRAWING

STRUCTURE CONCEPT DRAWING

STRUCTURE CONCEPT PLANWAVE SUPPORT

ILLUMINATED PIER SUPPORT

WAVE WILL MOVE WITH THE TIDE

WAVE OUTER SHELL

INDOOR EVENT SPACE, BOW OF AN OCEAN LINER

ILLUMINATED RAKED LUSITANIA MEMORIAL STRUCTURES

ILLUMINATED SUPPORT

PIER FOOTING

WAVES CRASHING INTO BOW

HUDSON RIVER ROLLING TIDE

54 STRUCTURE

CHAIRS SEATING GLASS OMA METAL DICHROIC GLASS WOOD HISTORIC 54 LAVENDER KF GRASS HUDSON RIVER

LUSITANIA

LUSITANIA CONCEPT MODEL

ILLUMINATED RAKED STACKS

OCEAN LINER BOW

PIER 54 DESIGN PROPOSALPIER 54 SITE MAPA

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SECTION A

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NOT TO SCALE

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ILLUMINATED STACKS REMEMBER THOSE WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE SINKING OF THE RMS LUSITANIA

ENTRY SIGN CREATES A BLAST TO THE PAST USING EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PAST MATERIALS INTERLACED WITH FUTURE MATERIALS

AVAILABE SPACE FOR MOVIE SCREEN

DESIGNED BY OMA, THE SPACE REPRESENTS THE BOW OF AN OCEAN LINERGLASS ALLOWS VISITORS

TO VIEW ILLUMINATED STRUCTURE AS IT INTERACTS WITH THE RISING TIDE

TAXI BOAT PICK/ DROP OFF

OUTER WAVE SHELL INTERACTS WITH TIDE TO CREATE FEELING OF A WAVE

LUSITANIA INSPIRED SEATING “ROOMS”

PIER 54 ENTRY PERSPECTIVEPIER 54 DESIGN PROPOSAL IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMMUNITY

PIER 54 MEMORIAL + MOVIE PERSPECTIVEPIER 54 STRUCTURAL LIGHTING PERSPECTIVE

The existing arch will be moved closer to the pier and refurbished stonework will be placed behind the existing structure. The stonework will be integrated with glass to create a blast to the past feel that will send visitors back to the Lusitania. Light bulb lighting will inform the users that they are entering Pier 54.

The RMS Lusitania structures will remain lit to commemorate those lost during the sinking of the ocean liner. The structures are abstractions of the Lusitania stacks. Space is available on the building for a screen for movie night on the pier.

A large glass strip will allow visitors to watch as the structural light components interact with the rising tide, while white lighting will create the illusion of �oating on the Hudson.

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ENTRY SIGN CREATES A BLAST TO THE PAST USING EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH PAST MATERIALS INTERLACED WITH FUTURE MATERIALS

AVAILABE SPACE FOR MOVIE SCREEN

DESIGNED BY OMA, THE SPACE REPRESENTS THE BOW OF AN OCEAN LINER

GLASS ALLOWS VISITORS TO VIEW ILLUMINATED STRUCTURE AS IT INTERACTS WITH THE RISING TIDE

TAXI BOAT PICK/ DROP OFF

OUTER WAVE SHELL INTERACTS WITH TIDE TO CREATE FEELING OF A WAVE

LUSITANIA INSPIRED SEATING “ROOMS”

NASHVILLE INDIANA NATURE CONSERVANCY

Programs Used Nashville Indiana Educational Nature Conservancy focused on the placement of a new facility into an existing environment located in Nashville, Indiana. Specifically this project focused on a sustainable placement of a new facility into an existing prairie. From there construction documents were prepared to help illustrate the design and it’s intent.

John Walsh jwwalsh45@gmail.com 708.738.8373

Peter pan's neverland garden

Programs Used Inspired by the classic Peter Pan, this sensory garden is home to native Florida plants that boast vibrant colors and visual textures, as well as fragrant odors. A Skull Rock inspired water feature will provide background noise to provide a positive distraction that removes guests from the surrounding park. Honoring the theme of the United Kingdom, Peter Pan’s Neverland will incorporate classical United Kingdom elements as it depicts Peter Pan and Friends’ journey.

John Walsh jwwalsh45@gmail.com 708.738.8373

Skull Rock Water Feature

Peter Pan and Friends Topiary

Second Star on the Right Entry

Captain HookPergola

Peter PanPergola

Residential design

Programs Used The residential proposed design features a swimming pool, shaded seating area, fire pit area, and outdoor bar/ kitchen space. The design progressed through multiple concepts exploring with different elements and shapes. The client settled on a rounded fire pit area with an L shaped bar and kitchen space. Strategically placed vegetation burms provided a privacy screen from neighbors and created multiple views out into the landscape.

John Walsh jwwalsh45@gmail.com 708.738.8373