Historic New England Accessibility Feasibility Study Various, Massachusetts
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Catherine Oranchak/Landscape Architect with Mohr & Seredin Landscape Architects, Inc.
Eight Massachusetts properties were evaluated for potential improvements to accessibility including Beauport: The Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, the Pierce House in Dorchester, the Quincy House in Quincy, the Gropius House in Lincoln, the Lyman Estate in Waltham, the Phillips House in Salem, the Boardman House in Saugus, and the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury. Each distinct property was visited, assessed and potential solutions to overcoming accessibility issues explored. A small portion of the Beauport: Sleeper-McCann House is shown for reference. |
Goodell, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts
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Catherine Oranchak/Landscape Architect with Goody Clancy
The Conceptual Landscape Plan addresses identified site-specific goals for improvement including an enhanced sense of arrival, clear wayfinding and orientation, seamless accessibility at the east, south and west facades while celebrating Goodell’s unique central campus setting. Straddling a steep plateau, Goodell’s east and west entries lie some thirty feet apart in elevation. While challenging to navigate, this grade change offers significant opportunities for near and distant views and vistas as well as offering significant visual campus connections. Concept Design complete 2020 |
Amherst College Powerhouse Amherst, Massachusetts
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Catherine Oranchak/Landscape Architect with Bruner/Cott & Associates
Originally designed by the architecture firm of McKim, Mead & White, Amherst College’s Powerhouse once was the campus’ first centralized steam plant and was powered by a coal-fired boiler. Today the building has shed its utilitarian function and has donned one of campus life- the Powerhouse is now a gathering space for student events. Following the architect's lead, the courtyard is a direct extension of the dramatic interior space. It is enclosed by the new addition (housing restrooms), a steeply planted slope along East Drive integrated with stepped seating and a mature specimen oak tree marking the building’s main entrance. The simple palette of concrete, steel, wood and planting offers a straightforward compliment to the preserved industrial heritage of the original building. Awards: 2016 Boston Society of Architects- Education Facilities Design 2016 Association of College Unions International- Facilities Design Award 2015 American School and University- Outstanding Design, Adaptive reuse |
Lahey Clinic Fifth Floor Courtyard Burlington, Massachusetts
Catherine Oranchak/Landscape Architect with Unisource
An Irving Family donation made possible the installation of Phase One of the proposed Courtyard re-design and expansion.
The design takes its cue from existing elements and creates a tapestry of raised planter boxes scattered throughout the courtyard space in maze-like fashion. In future phases, colorful abstract sculptural pieces will be placed inside creating a sculpture garden easily viewed from the building.
An Irving Family donation made possible the installation of Phase One of the proposed Courtyard re-design and expansion.
The design takes its cue from existing elements and creates a tapestry of raised planter boxes scattered throughout the courtyard space in maze-like fashion. In future phases, colorful abstract sculptural pieces will be placed inside creating a sculpture garden easily viewed from the building.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Houston Field House Landscape
Catherine Oranchak/Landscape Architect for RPI's Campus Planning & Facilities Design Department
In 1949, a building that once functioned as a World War II naval warehouse was moved to the RPI campus. The building was re-purposed to house RPI's Division I Hockey Program among other community functions; it was renamed Houston Field House.
Houston Field House sits prominently at the top of People's Avenue. The visitor's arrival into the East Campus Athletic Village will be announced by way of a curved sign wall (future phase) and associated planting.
Design Development documentation has been completed. Construction began Fall 2010. Planting is expected to be installed Spring 2011.
In 1949, a building that once functioned as a World War II naval warehouse was moved to the RPI campus. The building was re-purposed to house RPI's Division I Hockey Program among other community functions; it was renamed Houston Field House.
Houston Field House sits prominently at the top of People's Avenue. The visitor's arrival into the East Campus Athletic Village will be announced by way of a curved sign wall (future phase) and associated planting.
Design Development documentation has been completed. Construction began Fall 2010. Planting is expected to be installed Spring 2011.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute East Campus Athletic Village Troy, New York
Site Plan
With Sasaki Associates for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Facilities Planning Department
The East Campus Athletic Village relocates the Institute's football field out of the campus' main quadrangle and into an underutilized area of east campus. In addition to the synthetic turf sports field the Village houses a stadium with locker rooms, seating for the home team and visitors alike, a multipurpose gymnasium and practice gymnasium with team and community functions.
Nearby athletic facilities include Houston Fieldhouse, Harkness Field, Lower Renwyck Field. Future facilities might include a natatorium, indoor track facilities, tennis courts and additional practice fields.
Completed in 2009, the project has a LEED NC 2.2 Gold rating.
Awards:
2010 Athletic Business Architectural Showcase: FACILITY OF MERIT AWARD
The East Campus Athletic Village relocates the Institute's football field out of the campus' main quadrangle and into an underutilized area of east campus. In addition to the synthetic turf sports field the Village houses a stadium with locker rooms, seating for the home team and visitors alike, a multipurpose gymnasium and practice gymnasium with team and community functions.
Nearby athletic facilities include Houston Fieldhouse, Harkness Field, Lower Renwyck Field. Future facilities might include a natatorium, indoor track facilities, tennis courts and additional practice fields.
Completed in 2009, the project has a LEED NC 2.2 Gold rating.
Awards:
2010 Athletic Business Architectural Showcase: FACILITY OF MERIT AWARD
Elevation Looking West
The football stadium to the north and the gymnasium to the south are fronted by Georgian Terrace, a tree-lined linear plaza designed to be flexible. Seatwalls and benches are gathering places for students, the paved plaza areas can house festive outdoor functions and/or media vehicles.
Upper Plaza/ Main Entry
The Gymnasium and Stadium sit prominently above Georgian Terrace, concrete seatwalls provide stepped seating and gathering places. The Upper Terrace welcomes students, faculty, staff and visitors from main campus.
 Main Entry: from Cook Drive |
 Main Entry: From Harkness Field/Houston Fieldhouse |
 View to Upper Terrace and Georgian Terrace |
 Georgian Terrace |
 View to Harkness Field |
 View to Upper Renwyck Field |
George E. Bello Center and Hassenfeld Commons, Bryant University Smithfield, Rhode Island
With Gwathmey Siegel and Associates Architects and Sasaki Associates
With the development of the George E. Bello Center, the Bryant University campus was turned inside out. What used to be asphalt parking lots is now a central quadrangle. The George E. Bello Center together with an addition to the MAC building helped re-shape the campus landscape. Parking lots were reconfigured and a main pedestrian spine was built linking key academic buildings.
With the development of the George E. Bello Center, the Bryant University campus was turned inside out. What used to be asphalt parking lots is now a central quadrangle. The George E. Bello Center together with an addition to the MAC building helped re-shape the campus landscape. Parking lots were reconfigured and a main pedestrian spine was built linking key academic buildings.
 View of Bello Center From the South |
 Main Pedestrian Spine |
 View of Bello Center from the East |
 Pedestrian Spine Looking West |
 Landslides View from North |
 Landslides View From South |
Sedgwick Gardens at Long Hill Beverly, Massachusetts
With Burck Ryan Associates and Gary Hilderbrand
An Historic Master Plan was developed for the Trustees of Reservations, a state-wide nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance properties with exceptional historic, scenic, or environmental value. The Sedgwick Garden's at Long Hill is the organization's headquarters.
The Sedgwick Gardens were developed from 1916 to 1979 by two amateur women gardeners, Mabel Cabot Sedgwick was responsible for the structure of the garden. In 1938, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick began to develop unique horticultural collections within that structure.
Original research was performed including oral history interviews with family members, neighbors and horticultural specialists. Elaborate field investigation was undertaken in the creation of appropriate base material.
Awards:
1997 Boston Society of Landscape Architects- MERIT AWARD
An Historic Master Plan was developed for the Trustees of Reservations, a state-wide nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance properties with exceptional historic, scenic, or environmental value. The Sedgwick Garden's at Long Hill is the organization's headquarters.
The Sedgwick Gardens were developed from 1916 to 1979 by two amateur women gardeners, Mabel Cabot Sedgwick was responsible for the structure of the garden. In 1938, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick began to develop unique horticultural collections within that structure.
Original research was performed including oral history interviews with family members, neighbors and horticultural specialists. Elaborate field investigation was undertaken in the creation of appropriate base material.
Awards:
1997 Boston Society of Landscape Architects- MERIT AWARD
 Aerial View of the House and Gardens |
 Historic View of House and Garden |
The Canterbury School Greensboro, North Carolina
With Burck Ryan Associates
A new Private kindergarten through eighth grade school was planned for Greensboro. Two schemes were developed. The Lower Site Plan made athletics an integral part of the overall master plan while concentrating academic buildings along the main road. The main entry of the campus was situated along a green space at the lower elevation of the property.
A new Private kindergarten through eighth grade school was planned for Greensboro. Two schemes were developed. The Lower Site Plan made athletics an integral part of the overall master plan while concentrating academic buildings along the main road. The main entry of the campus was situated along a green space at the lower elevation of the property.
The Upper Site Plan located the campus' main entry at the highest point along the main road. Academic buildings were clustered along the edge of the main road, with athletics toward the periphery.