1. John Sharon, LEED®
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2. The Vue Condo and Beach Club | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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his two phase project included the preparation of
landscape planting, lighting and irrigation plans for
permitting to the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Phase one of this project was for The Vue Condominium.
In addition to the planting plans, an integral component
to the success of the project involved coordination with
city staff for the inclusion of a public pathway along
the southern edge of the site. This public right-of-way
was required by the city to provide necessary access
to neighborhood residents and a safe direct means to
reach the public beach located across SR A1A.
Subsequent to the work at the site for the main condo
property, the architect of record requested additional
similar services for the Vue Beach Club, an associated
but separate property located on a beach front parcel
east of SR A1A. The project’s location required sensitivity
to plant material selection based upon soil type and
salt water tolerance and lighting requirements for turtle
nesting areas.
Clockwise: Vue Beach Club - Parking Area, Patio, Pool Area
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3. Entry Landscape - The Vue Beach Club, Fort Lauderdle, FL, 2004
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6. Weston Signs Package | Weston, Florida
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his comprehensive bid/build package for the City
of Weston, Florida included over twenty individual
projects.
A Careful study of proportions and condition of existing
city monument signs yielded a uniform standard for
construction. New signs maintained the architectural
style of the city and provided a blueprint for future signs
throughout the municipality. Architectural signage was
further enhanced with tropical landscape design and
coordination with lighting and irrigation consultants.
Sites were studied and new grading, planting and
architectural detailing were provided. Projects included
numerous city monument signs throughout the city as
well as several parks, swale plantings, canal easement
access gates and repair of damaged signs at the City’s
municipal Fire-Rescue and Police stations.
Some locations, such as Dykes Road, presented
challenging site conditions, including constrained siting,
right-of-way issues and severe grading which required
structural retaining walls.
Canal easement access areas located along the C-11
canal were required at the intersections of Bonaventure
Blvd. + Griffin Rd. and Weston Rd. + Griffin Rd. These
iron gates provided secured access to the C-11 canal
while still allowing for Equestrian passage along a much
utilized recreational trail and were integrated with the
City’s monument signs employing a standard palette of
tropical vegetation.
Clockwise: Blatt Blvd.+ Weston Rd., Vista Park, Dykes Rd.
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7. Weston Monument Signs - Dykes Road Location; Weston FL, 2003, Landscape Design, Architectural Detailing
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9. Tiger Woods Dubai | Dubai, UAE
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ork on this high-profile, international
project included architectural design and
programming for back-of-house, public areas
and guest suites and villas as well as coordination with
EDSA, the master planners for the luxury resort.
This collaboration was significant at the interface of
the built structures and their siting into the landscape.
Careful negotiation of levels to assure proper alignment
of site grading to floor levels and clearances for multi-
level construction was an integral component to the
overall design.
Design development of the Feature Entry Towers
and layout of the pool area toilet/changing rooms
and mechanical/storage rooms, which were sited
directly below the pool area, transcended the purely
architectural and required study of the topography,
circulation and programmatic concerns.
Further responsibilities included in-house project
coordination, QA/QC review of drawing sheets for
proper and consistent layout and updates on a
regular basis as well as external submittal coordination,
management and deployment of files to Dubai for
client meetings under tight monthly deadlines.
Top: Tower Elevations, Above: Pool Area Changing Rooms Plan
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10. Entry Feature Tower - Tiger Woods Dubai Resort; Dubai, UAE, 2008, Architectural Design, Site Plan Coordination
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11. JFK Plaza | Philadelphia, PA
The site of JFK Plaza is strategically located at one end of a grand
avenue on axis with both Philadelphia City Hall and the Philadelphia
Art Museum.
It is a point of departure, or gateway, which opens up, not only the
expanses of space, but also ways of thinking about connection, interface,
and interaction.
This project takes bold and deliberate advantage of the axis between
City Hall and the Art Museum, addressing issues of physical and visual
connection, as well as ideas about social space and the interaction of
diverse peoples and activities.
The proposed plaza conceptually acts as a “bookend” to the iconic
Philadelphia Art Museum. It’s location is significant for both its visual
and physical connection. In fact, the axis brings into alignment three
generations of Calder sculptures. The First being the famous sculpture of
William Penn by Alexander Milne Calder atop City Hall, the second seen
in the Swan Fountain of Logan Circle by his son, Alexander Stirling Calder
and finally, “Ghost”, a mobile by the modern Alexander Calder, which
hangs in the grand stair hall of the Art Museum.
Visual connection is of primary interest. The axis between the icons of
power and poetics is unique to this city which is laid out in a generally north-
south Cartesian grid. Although there are a few diagonal thoroughfares,
they cannot compare with the powerful gesture of the parkway. The
power of the axis relies heavily on the visual connection between the
Art Museum and City Hall, and an intentional alignment of elements
helps achieve this effect. It is through an association of events, points, or
elements along this axis that the pedestrian understands the relationship
between the Art Museum and City Hall as they move along the edges of
the parkway. Obviously, the greatest expressions of the grand axis are
from either end. The event of climbing the Art Museum steps is rewarded
with a commanding view of City Hall and the city skyline.
JFK Plaza provides similar opportunities in this new park. Its grassy sloped
lawn, provides a vantage point for the viewing of fireworks displays above
the Art Museum as well as the opportunity for outdoor cinema and
concerts, a raised plinth, shaded by a bosque of River Birch, is provided for
countless other activities, and less formal alcoves along the South edge
of the site are for casual seating amongst air vents to the underground
subway system. These air vents have been redesigned into translucent
sculptural elements that glow with a rainbow of L.E.D. lighting schemes.
Top: Proposed Site Plan, Above Left: Contextual Diagram, Above Right: Conceptual Sketch, Above: Plan Detail
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12. Perspective View - JFK Plaza; Philadelphia, PA, 1999, Landscape Design
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13. River Manor Condo | Wilton Manors, Florida
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n on-going project for site improvements began
with conceptual designs for entry features for the
condominium property.
Initially prepared as part of a Broward Beautiful
Grant submission, close collaboration with the board
of directors and community stakeholders involved
meetings, trips to local nurseries, research on Florida
native plants and xeriscaping. Ideas were presented to
the condo board of directors through a series of sketch
plans and vignettes for areas along public right-of-ways
which included NE 5th Terrace, NE 6th Avenue and the
waterfront along the North Fork of the Middle River.
The property currently retains much of it’s original 1970’s
character, although the community is very interested
in moving forward with plans to upgrade and improve
its community appearance both for the benefit of its
ownership and the surrounding neighborhood, which
has been much more aggressive in modernizing and
updating both public and private spaces.
Above: Conceptual Planting Plan
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14. Conceptual Entry - River Manor Condo; Wilton Manors, FL, 2008
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15. River Manor Landscape Plan | Sketch Up
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conceptual study for landscaping and site
beautification for a condominium sited along the
North Fork Middle River in Wilton Manors, Florida.
The existing riverfront is a sparse landscape bordered on
one edge by asphalt surface parking and the other by
a concrete seawall. After strong tropical storms in 2005,
several large shade trees were lost, exposing the facade
and parking to direct southern exposure. Subsequently,
the condo association planted several foxtail palms in
clusters of three. The resulting planting lacks spatial,
textural and hierarchical layering to produce a richly
inhabitable space.
These studies seek to provide a base of alternatives to
the existing condition and give additional visual and
functional relief to the site. The addition of a walking
path and areas for seating and gathering are intended
to stimulate greater use and interaction of the residents
with the site and the river.
Top: Plan View Top Right: Southwest View Above: 3D Section at Seawall
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16. GSA Immigration Center | Mangonia Park, Florida
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he site for this project was provided by our client, the
owner of an industrial park, as a potential location
for a new GSA Immigration Center to be located in
northern Palm Beach County. The site and facility were
developed as part of a competitive submittal for the
award of the project.
Simple line drawings of the elevations were taken from
autocad and converted into pdf format and further
developed into full-color renderings in photoshop.
The master plan, which included the proposed
immigration facility and a five building industrial park
complex was integrated and rendered into an aerial
view, showing context and accessibility. The site plan
was laid out to the specifications of local zoning code
and incorporated the necessary required parking
for both public and secured access, while including
an artistic interpretation of one of the Nation’s most
enduring symbols of freedom and opportunity.
Top: Conceptual Master Plan, Above: Conceptual Site Plan Detail
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17. west elevation
south elevation
Rendered Elevations - GSA Immigration Center; Mangonia Park, FL, 2007
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18. Everglades Master Plan | Sunrise, Florida
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ited at the very edge of the Everglades, this mixed-
use master plan presented unique challenges.
The extremely long and narrow nature of the site,
combined with environmentally sensitive lands and
aggressive municipal codes and setbacks proved
challenging. The project, is a unique 21-acre site
situated on the west side of the intersection of Sunrise
Boulevard and the Sawgrass Expressway. This site is the
only developable parcel of land located west of the
Sawgrass Expressway and north of I-595. Plans called
for a corporate and commercial center at the south
end of the site, a hotel and conference center and a
residential complex on the north end made up of two
structures. The first, a 10-story rental apartment and
the second, an 11-story luxury condo which would
provide sweeping panoramic views westward into
the Everglades landscape. The serpentine roadway
creates an informal and elegant connection of the
programmatic functions.
Top: Site Plan Detail - Hotel/Convention Center Above: Site Plan Detail - Residential
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19. nMixed-use Master Plan - Everglades Corporate Park; Sunrise, FL, 2006
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20. Above: Conceptual Entry Feature Plan
Boca 54 | Boca Raton, Florida
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he northern 45-acres of a site that would eventually
become the corporate headquarters for Office
Depot, was master planned to conform to the
Light Industrial and Research Park (LIRP) district of Boca
Raton.
Zoning code research provided the basis of design for
numerous feasibility studies and due diligence. Various
site configurations included retail, corporate offices,
and residential components.
The site investigation also included parking studies
for both surface and structured parking facilities and
combinations of the two which could be phased in
construction. To offset large numbers of parking spaces
and hard surfaces consumed by them, alternative
strategies were developed which promoted public
transit and the use of bicycles for commuters. Notably,
integration of an on-site transit node and bicycle
storage and showering facilities for cyclist. Additionally,
provisions for preferred parking for hybrid and electrical
vehicles was encouraged.
A more detailed look into the landscaping and
pedestrian circulation included public plazas, service
access, entry features, signage and connections from
parking and bus stop locations to front door, all options
were considerate to accessibility needs and reduction
of pedestrian and vehicular conflicts. By pulling the
pedestrian crossing at the main entry back from the
street front, a safer path was provided for the pedestrian
and visual sight lines were maintained for the motorist.
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21. nnTop: Master Plan Above: Site Plan Detail - Boca 54; Boca Raton, FL, 2006
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22. nSite Plan/Massing Studies - Condo/Hotel, Boca Raton, FL, 2006
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23. Conceptual Master Plan - Saginaw River Park, Bay City, MI, 1992 n
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24. nConceptual Master Plan - Golf and Sports Complex; Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 2001
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25. nConceptual Master Plan - Downtown Miami; Miami, FL, 2000
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26. nConceptual Master Plan Studies: Delaware Riverfront - “SouthPort”, Philadelphia, PA
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27. Conceptual Master Plan: Delaware Riverfront - “SouthPort”, Philadelphia, PA n
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28. Walmart
Vacant Lot
Home Depot
nExisting Site Conditions: Waterfront Park, Philadelphia, PA
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29. Walmart
Plaza
Plaza
Park[ing]
parking garage w/
green roof park
Home Depot
New Harbour
nConceptual Master Plan: Waterfront Park, Philadelphia, PA
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30. Above Left: Historic Photo of PATCO Line crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge, Bicentennial Station Entry, Philadelphia, PA; Igualada Cemetery, Barcelona,
Spain; Above: Historic Aerial Photo of Franklin Square at the West Terminus of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia, PA
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31. Above Left: Existing Condition Above: Conceptual Sketch - Subway Entry Plaza; Philadelphia, PA; Public Urban Space; Spain
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32. 6thStreet
Noguchi Scupture
Lower Plaza/
Train Platform
Westbound
Upper Plaza/
Subway Station Entry
Upper Park
Ballfield
Fountain
Lower Plaza/Train Platform
Eastbound
nSite Plan: Franklin Square Park/Subway Station; Philadelphia, PA
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33. Above Left: Copleted Renovation Above [top to bottom]: Kitchen Before, Conceptual Skettch, SketchUp Model; Wilton Manors, FL
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34. Visual Communications | Mixed Media
A
brief selection of visualization methods and styles,
through a diverse and evolutionary knowledge
of hand and computer graphics.
The ability to create high-quality visual communications
in an efficient and professional manner is essential to
the conveyance of design ideas.
The use of black/white, color, hand sketches,
models, computer renderings and photographic
image manipulation is representative of a constantly
developing and adaptive nature. The medium can
often vary based upon the needs of the client, project,
or overall presentation method, but should, at its core,
be an evocative, emotive and true representation of
the subject or design intent.
Learning new visualization software is natural and relies
on skills and talents developed through years of hand
drawing and visual observation.
A desire to advance and improve techniques and
learn new ones, including 3D modeling, animation and
rendering is a challenge that provides constant visual
and intellectual stimulation.
Top: US Epperson Construction Photo Above: Re-touched Photo
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35. Clockwise: The New Yorker, Miami Beach, FL - 3D model - FormZ; Boca 54 Office Park Concepts, Boca Raton, FL - Colored Pen on Trace; Church Street
Tower, Chicago, IL - Photoshop Rendering; Saint James Church, Clarksburg, WV - Museum Board/Wire; View from Palazzo Window, Capannole,
Italy - Graphite; Luxury Townhome, Miami, FL - Mixed Media; A Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey - Charcoal
Before: Chipboard Model After: Photoshop Rendering
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36. Photography | Various Locations
A
natural instinct for composition, color, lighting,
form, texture and spatial relationships.
These qualities are keen senses which inform and drive
good design and are evident in these examples of
photographic exploration. A true passion for visual
expression has been manifested in these images and
rewarded through recognition in national publications.
The “Dome”, seen on the opposite page, was selected
as one of the top 10% of over 10,000 entries in a national
collegiate photography competition. The image was
taken with 35mm color slide film and was not retouched
or altered in any way. Understanding of composition,
subject, lighting and color were paramount in the
success of this photograph.
Other examples show a range of subjects including
landscape, architecture, and objects.
As an avid traveler who has visited much of North
America and Europe, photography is a way to truly
see the world around me from a larger view of the
environment down to the specific details.
Above: Battery Park, New York, NY
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37. Clockwise: Dome, Philadelphia, PA; Sculpture Detail, Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway; Bridge, Vizcaya, Miami, Florida; Chihuly Sculpture, Fairchild Tropical
Gardens, Exhibit, Miami, FL; Spiral Stair, Greenwich, England; Industrial Landscape, Philadelphia, PA; Chihuly Pots, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Exhibit,
Miami, FL
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38. [ 954.647.3268 ] John Sharon, LEED®
AP [ jtsharon@icloud.com ]