5 RUE DES CADETS DE LA FRANCE LIBRE 75013 Paris 13e, France

urban park redesign

RE -MIXED
vc.hefti@gmail.com . 00+1+970.692.9716 . St.LewisPark, MN 55426 USA

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CULTURE . EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITY . DESIGN COMMUNITY . CLASSICAL . CONTEMPORARY . PLACE IDENTITY . INTERACTION NEIGHBORHOOD.GATHER PLAY . REPOSE . DYNAMIC ART . NATURE . COMMERCE . TIMELESS . EVOLVING . DESTINATION SEQUENCE . INCLUSIVE . ROUTE . SPACE STRUCTURE . GARDEN YOUTH.INTERPRETATION COLOUR . TEXTURE MODERN . TRADITIONAL FACILITATE . COLLABORATE ACTIVATE . INFUSE. REMIX

Holoscene,International

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HOLOSCENE, Intl. 7113 W 23rd St, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 USA
[phone] 00+1+970.692.9716 [email] vc.hefti@gmail.com [web] http://utilityofspace.wordpress.com/

May 1st 2012 Cover Letter Jane Doe, Director of Urban Planning Paris 13 Administration Offices 1 Place Charles Dullin Paris, France 75 018 Letter of Transmittal - Cadets de la France Libre Parc Re-Design

Dear Selection Committee, We are pleased to submit, for your consideration, the following proposal for Landscape Architectural Services for the Cadets de la France Libre Parc, design and construction. Our firm visions a re-mixed mixed-use multifuncational park for the revitalization redesign of the park, suiting the needs and wants of the local community. You will find our firms highly qualified skill set to suit the project well. We believe our emphasis in community participation, through design charettes, in addition with our emphasis in collaborative efforts, will be found greatly beneficial to this project. I will be overseeing the project personally, and your point of contact throughout the process. I look forward to introducing our team as you proceed with your selection process. Sincerely,

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

V.C. Hefti, RLA Principal and Landscape Architect HOLOSCENE, International Landscape Design, Build, and Planning

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executive summary design problem statement resume experience/qualifications proposed schedule budget schedule supporting design materials glossary

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Holoscene, Intl. was established in 2011 as a team of individuals sharing the same value of following the aesthetics of form and the utility of space. Each team members area of interest and specialization compliments each others. Our diversely skilled team works together as strongly knit mesh, allowing us to provide innovative high-end services in Landscape Architecture, Site Planning, Urban Design, and Industrial Design. Our professional approach and philosophy is premised on delivering a product reecting the highest level of expertise, quality, and emphasis on design integrity, earning us continued trust and respect clients and colleagues. Principal Landscape Architect, V.C. Hefti will lead the beginning process. Moving into design renement and contract documents will phase over to Associate Landscape Architect, Jake Coryell, taking charge as Project Manager. In our collective minds, this is not a traditional design project. The manner of space program and function, especially relating to the surrounding neighborhood, College Thomas Mann, Ministere des Sports, Train Station, connections to University Paris Diderot, The National Library, and Parc de Bercy, will inform the design of Cadets de la France Libre Parc and the block it occupies.

We understand the residents goal for a multipurpose urban park to suit the varied demographics of the area. From design charrettes with neighborhood residents, government representatives, and University representatives, and other interested parties, we will gather incite on program elements desired for the park. Preliminary surveys have informed a program of: general recreation, aesthetic through route, areas for reading and repose, childrens play area, a safe place for urban youth, leisure and eating spaces for urban professionals and students, and an aesthetic congruent with historic elements, while taking on modernized forms from around the area. Given the cultural heritage and history, it is within both the aesthetic formulation and the cultural mind-set to remix the classical French garden and Architectural style with a modernized landscape in both appearance and function. Survey comments suggest dislike for the current design, as a wasted through space and suggestions were made to make it an event location. Responding to surveys and limited space, our design concept is to maximize space with multifunctional park features, functioning for different demographics at different times of the day. Our firm will conducted studies of use times of this and similar parks to determine projected use times, to best determine the integration of desired programmatic elements for optimal mixed-use functionality and flexibility. Our budget is estimated at $$$$/sq. ft. at a total of $1,850,000 for ####sq. ft. As part of our firms services we request the approval to conduct an RfP, conducted for local artists to design park elements to enhance cultural identity, in addition to stimulating the local economy, and furthering the sense of local pride and ownership. We recommend funding at state and national level is sought for artist grants, lowering the cost of construction. Partnering with the local Universitys Industrial Arts Department may further reduce the budget. Projected date of completion is August 2013 with construction beginning May 2013. We feel this date is feasible provided the design team is selected by July 2012, assuring all contract documents are completed and available for review prior to the construction date.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TY . CLASSICAL . CONTEMPORARY . PLACE IDENTITY . INTERACTION NEIGHBORHOOD . GATHER MELESS . EVOLVING . DESTINATION . SEQUENCE . INCLUSIVE . ROUTE . SPACE STRUCTURE . GAR MODERN . TRADITIONAL. FACILITATE . COLLABORATE . ACTIVATE . INFUSE . CULTURE . DESIGN C

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CONSULTING TEAM
COMMUNITY
This is a complex project with many stakeholders, each with a unique perspective. All input should be considered. However viewpoints often conict, which requires a consultant with skills to listen, build consensus, and bring differences to resolution.

PARIS 13E, Cadets de la France Libre Parc

The redesign of Libre Parc is a significant project.

PARTNER WITH LOCAL DESIGN TEAM

The consultant team must have experience in international relations, to insure a collaborative approach. The consultant should represent a strong voice and advocate for the design amenity of Cadets de la France Libre Parc.

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This small urban park is wasted space acting as a bypass for users between Rue Thomas Mann, Rue du Chevaleret, and Rue des Grands Moulins.

PARTNER WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

STATEMENT of PROBLEM

The redesign will require the consultant team to work closely with the local government with respect to maintaining and operating the park. The team must navigate through the approval process, providing exibility to all departments input.

URBAN PUBLIC SPACE

Strong programming of activities, amenities, and events are crucial in creating an enlivened public space. These episodic and daily activities give park visitors reasons to stay and return. Creating a comprehensive expense budget and revenue generation plan is fundamental for the ongoing nancial health, and overall operations of the park. Long term care and stewardship of this open space that will insure its continued value to the community in the long run.

DESIGN SIGNIFICANCE

The park aims to make connections, both literal and aesthetic, from the 13E district to the 12th. Beginning at the Train Station, to University Paris Diderot, to The National Library, and across Pl. Simone de Beauvoir to Parc de Bercy. This connection takes the greater aim of establishing a park network, with unique event nodes along the route.

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While it is important to maintain these bypass, the park can have far greater function in serving the surrounding community.
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URBAN CONTEXT

The streetscape, buildings and public realm that surround and incorporate Libre Parc contribute to its unique sense of place. The park edges do not stop at the street curb, they extend to the facades of all the buildings surrounding the park and beyond those edges by suggesting a lynchpin link as mentioned above. Views of the park from and to surrounding buildings are a component of the parks urban character and should be considered in the design process.

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USERS/CLIENTS
LIBRE PARC USERS
The US guide on transit planning, the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, adheres to the most commonly cited standard for comfortable walking distance at 400m [1/4 mi]. However, is it cited Europeans tend to be comfortable with slightly longer distances. This range establishes the primary user base.

LOCAL RESIDENTS students families urban professionals urban youth LOCAL COMMERCE patrons craftsmen industrial designers engineers/ technicians

VALUE

Phase One creates concepts that respond to what Libre Parc should be, capturing the fullest extent of what is possible. The result must be an activated space that captures and supports the interests of the community.

LOCAL EXPERTISE

STATEMENT of PROBLEM

Consultants with familiarity of the 13th and 12th arrondissements of Paris, familiarity with the climate and geology, and other disciplines will be hired as advisors to local laws and standards of practice, aid in aquiring site data, and assisting our team in finding local craftsmen to be commissioned for implimentation and design of our innovative technical, iconic, and environmental solutions to the project.

innovative iconic environmental

USER RADIUS
Parc de Bercy Pl. Simone de Beauvior National Library of France Place Jeanne dArc Ecole Elmentaire Mairie University of Paris Diderot

Ministere Des Sports College Thomas Mann

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805M[0.5MI] 400M[0.25MI] WALKING DISTANCE

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PROGRAM ELEMENTS
INFUSION
Libre Parc is located at the convergence of traditional Paris to the East and modern Paris to the West. Our firms expertise lays in the challenge of renovative design solutions, merging the contemporary with the classical.

CLASSICAL/ traditional

RECREATION RE-MIX

Phase Two begins with a time-use demographic analysis of the Parc. The information found in the analysis will essentially, provide us with program elements of several different parks (example. morning, noon, evening). The concept of the re-mixed park is merging these different parks into one, by creating multipurpose and multifunctional site elements. These site elements will be arranged in a sequence of spaces to best suit the uses.

MODERN/ contemporary

STATEMENT of PROBLEM

ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS

accessibility, circulation vibrant lighting for safety and purpose comfortable seating configurations amenities for special events interactive elements aesthetic planting material environmental solutions recycled materials, renewable energy storm water management 4 season design long term maintenance and operations in the design

MIXED USE[commercial] MIXED USE[residential] Parc de Bercy Pl. Simone de Beauvior

EVENT RADIUS

National Library of France

University of Paris Diderot Ecole Elmentaire Mairie Place Jeanne dArc Ministere Des Sports College Thomas Mann University of Paris Diderot

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EVENT/ DESTINATION CONCEPT

RE-MIX
Libre Parc becomes an event, linking, literally and aesthetically, destinations

STATEMENT of PROBLEM

ROUTE/ DESTINATION
Parc de Bercy Pl. Simone de Beauvior

National Library of France

University of Paris Diderot Ecole Elmentaire Mairie Place Jeanne dArc Ministere Des Sports College Thomas Mann University of Paris Diderot 1000FT 200M

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SCOPE OF SERVICES
standard contract services * additional offered services

programming/analysis
community charrettes

programming site inventory data analysis functional diagramming

PROJECT TEAM
V.C. Hefti, RLA
Principal Landscape Architect

design development
schematic designs

Jake Coryell, RLA

community review master planning

Associate Landscape Architect

TEAM LEADERS
John Gronvad, Rick Abdul
Associate Landscape Designer Associate Landscape Designer

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contract documents
construction documentation construction 5yr site monitoring

RESUME

Priscilla Guruath Josh Wildt

AP, Landscape Designer CSO, Landscape Designer

adaptive management

REFERENCES

Dominic Fischer, RLA Kathleen Pepple Jay Kost

1-00-###-###-### dominic.fischer@ndsu.edu 1-00-###-###-### kathleen.pepple@ndsu.edu 1-00-###-###-### jason.kost@ndsu.edu

Brad Geotz

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RECOGNITION

2012// Colliton Thesis Award Finalist Red River Park System, Fargo, ND

SKILL SET

integrated high performance park system

2012// National ASLA Award Nomination Red River Park System, Fargo, ND

Adobe Creative Suite [Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Flash] AutoDesk Suite [CAD Revit] ArcGIS [ArcView ArcScene ArcMap ArcCatalogue]

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

integrated high performance park system

EXPERIENCE

2007// Brad Goetz North Shields Ponds_Ft. Collins, CO

natural area & nature center

Joe McGrane Mountain Vista Park_Estes Park, CO

sports & recreation community park

MS Office [Word Excel PowerPoint] Windows OS, Mac OS X Scripting Languages

Merylin Paulson Walnut Street Courtyard_Ft. Collins, CO

urban courtyard/downtown plaza

Vail Village_Vail, CO

revitalization to establish local identity

2010// Jay Kost Bayfont Post-Industrial Heritage_Duluth, MN

urban infill design and identity

2011// Kathleen Pepple Dearborn Park_Printers Row, Chicago, IL

community & dog park

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Multimedia production Graphic standards Drafting & drawing Big picture/Detail oriented Self-motivated Firm Industrial/High technology Utilizing design process from analysis to drafted plans. Implementing engineering & architectural standards. Creating project boards, booklets, & multimedia presentations to convey ideas & communicate.

2012// Dominic Fischer Red River Park System, Fargo, ND

integrated high performance park system

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site inventory analysis schematic

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01.2013 masterplan review

completion

08.2013

10.2012

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Site visits will commence with selection of proposal, estimated in July 2012. 07.2012> 08.2012> 09.2012> 10.2012> 12.2012> 01.2013> 02.2013> 05.2013> 08.2013> Site visit/inventory/neighborhood surveys and local design charrettes Analysis Schematic Design process Review of Schematic proposed and submitted for review by residents Revision of Schematic, MasterPlanning MasterPlanning finalized with Design Documents, Construction Team contracted, local artists commissioned Design Documents submitted, Contract Documentation Contract Documents completed, groundbreaking and construction Projected completion date, followed by Project Phasing Project Phasing and Site Monitoring may continue as contracted for 2years with a 5year option.

SCHEDULE & BUDGET

1. Programming/Analysis 2. Design Development 3. Contract Documents 4. Bid/Negotiations 5. Construction Administration

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41,064 54,752 109,505 13,688 54,752 731,372

$54,000 $72,000 $144000 $18,000 $72,000 $1,850,000

$6.6 million

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SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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REFLECTIONS EVIDENCE

REFLECTION MEMO
TO: Steven Hammer FROM: VC Hefti

Two ideas presented in this course had profound prevailing impacts. First is genre, specifically the notion of the mixed-genre. The re-mix notion has become one of the base theories in my Landscape Architectural practice. A series of discussions and reflections on the concept mixed-genre have dedicated blog posts exploring the concept in literal, figurative format and several contexts. The mixed-genre has entered my common design vernacular as a well-suited notion for conjunctive terminology in design genre. Prior blogs have had such a notion, linking an article on Giants Causeway to a Led Zeppelin album cover or discussing winter snow typologies with Calvin & Hobbes comics. I am furthering the thought with my professional blog, sometimes merely as a mash-up of article sources or media types, or stretching the topic to re-mix designs with theories, abstracts, pictures, songs, etc. The second impact from course content is overall professionalization. Weaving professionalization with technology and the digital self while reviewing how this reflects the actual self and the desired perception depicted to the audience. This basic notion that we highlighted has furthered my understanding of marketing and branding. What are you telling your day to day audience about who you are? The idea is reflected in clothing, posture, vocabulary. The professionalization of such things, is to uniquely define a self that is hard working, serious, and intelligent, but also maintains a sense of humour and airy breath of frivolity. All of these characteristics can be finely-tuned marketed. Digitally, everything from graphics, logo selection, business card, to signature, to the picture you choose as your desktop, says something about you and in a way defines you, just as the content people can observe in online media connected to the digital self. I find these lessons highly valuable and something to always keep in mind, how is the audience perceiving me?

This evidence proves my thorough engagement in the class. My blog posts [including about 12 draft posts, yet to be polished out] and expansion, compartmentalization and definition of digital self further proves my participation in course content. I have interlinked all my web presence as much as possible. And now have four working blogs divided by content (1. quotes and random inspiring pictures, 2. a comic strip 3. professional design 4. short stories, poems, and random knowledge gained). There are several students who I connect with as professional colleagues, which of whoms blogs I follow and comment on, several followed on twitter, 2 added on facebook, and three on LinkedIn. While the argument could be made that I have missed a few classes, I have always contacted a peer for updates. When present, I more than make up for the absences, participating fully. While the rest sat still with no response, I would enter the discussion. I was always engaged and interested, taking thorough notes on lectures and giving serious contemplation to topics discussed. Im going to be very blunt in this: most students just go to class, apathetically listen, get marginal work in on time and then forget everything after finals week. I Sir, am nothing like those students. Therefore, I can confidently assert that I have earned an A in this course. I was a Collition Thesis Award Finalist, and therefore I have no regrets about the choice I made to fix my thesis rather than attend the presentations. I attended all of my colleagues thesis presentations in professional attire and manner. It is easily arguable to say what lessons you would have us learn from presenting and watching the presentations, I sufficiently learned on a more professional environment and tailored to my profession. I ask for that to be considered in your deliberations. Thank you.