Landscape Design 2A
SITE DESIGN: MURPHY SCULPTURE GARDEN
As a continuation of Landscape Design 1, this course explores how a design can and should respond to it’s context, users, and other site conditions in order to provide the best experience. The class emphasizes conceptualization of big ideas for a site, and articulating through quick sketches and diagrams how our big idea responds to the site and the design problem. This site is the Murphy Sculpture Garden on the UCLA Campus, originally designed by Ralph D. Cornell in 1967. Our design task was to redesign the spaced based on the varied context and points of egress, which are many, while highlighting 10 sculptures of our choosing, 8 from the UCLA collection, and 2 others of our choice. This class opened my mind to how many possible iterations of a site design there are, all equally responsive but unique. All graphics are hand-drafted using pencil, pen, and colored pencil, without digital retouching.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Silver SCASLA Achievement Award, 2024 UCLAx Student Show
“The judges praised the project for its great analysis page and the clear breakdown of information, which made it easy to follow. The use of color, shadows, and topo lines in the design was commended for effectively distinguishing between hardscape and softscape, with the concept clearly communicated through simple and well-executed drawings. The perspectives and elevations stood out for their inclusion of people, which helped bring the design to life. The judges appreciated the thematic element of the “Garden of Success” and noted the overall work as confident and familiar with plans, calling it “wonderful”.”
SELECTION OF PROJECT GRAPHICS
