2. table of contents
01. sparks canyon retreat
02. shutes folly island
03. triangle park observational study
04. the roots of cannery row
05. quintana road town center
06. inspirations
07. contact + resume
3. sparks canyon retreat
pismo beach, california
relationship diagrams
concept sketches
concept 1
concept 2
Main Lodge
Office
Cabins
Vineyard
Garden
Green SpaceNature Trail
Open Space
Pool
Entry Pavillion
Road to
Pismo Beach
Road to Ranch
Creek
Amphitheater
Fire Ring
A wilderness escape for all ages and abilities, Sparks
Canyon Retreat + Lodge is located in Pismo Beach,
California. The design has a strong connection to the
existing natural environment and is focused on cre-
atively integrating the user experience into the natural
features of the site.
Retreat program elements include a main lodge, cab-
ins, gathering areas, amphitheater, pool, fire ring, nature
trails and vineyard. Low impact development features
are utilized to capture and collect stormwater.
retreat site plan
4. sparks canyon retreat
pismo beach, california
site plan birds-eye view
parking lot plan
view towards cabins
main lodge
pool
green space
green space
cabins
low impact development detention pond
catches runoff from cabins, vineyard am-
phitheater and adjacient pathways
vineyard
amphitheater
fire ring
garden
office
entry pavillionroundabout
ocean views from pool terrace
low impact development detention
pond captures runoff from main lodge,
pool terrace and adjacient pathways.
use of walls to minimize site disturbance,
maximize entry pavillion views and evoke
a true mediterranean style
25 foot riparian buffer zone
20 percent slope has been
gently graded, design mainly
utilizes slopes of less than
10 percent
5. sea level rise
2014
2020
2050
2100
sustainable strategies
wind power
vortex hydro energy
solar power
rainwater harvesting
floating walkway
tidal current energy
tidal sanctuaries
preservation of castle pinckney
preservation of castle pinckney
shutes folly island
charleston, south carolina
site program
Castle Preservation Area
Civil War Memorial
Main Dock
Marina
Kayak Dock
Accessible Green Roof
Visitor Center/Research Facility
Nature Preserve
Wind Turbines
Tidal Energy Turbines
In an entry for a ASCA design competition, our design team was challenged to
rethink castle pinckney, a nineteenth century fort situated on shutes folly island
within the charleston, south carolina harbor.
We proposed a design solution that focused on future climactic activity on the
island. The mission of our design team was to establish a research and educa-
tional facility that would communicate and educate the public on matters relating
to environmental phenomena and the consequences of leaving these events
unaddressed. The research facility would focus on coastal conservation and
rejuvenation, ecological succession, and climate change, and the island design
would accomodate solar and wind farms, vortex and tidal energy, rainwater har-
vesting and green architecture.
research facility and island
6. triangle park observational study
san luis obispo, california
as a regular visitor and observer of trian-
gle park, I am very aware that the park
is relatively unknown to most citizens of
san luis obispo. if triangular lounge blocks
are implemented, people will gain recogni-
tion, as the park will have gained a unique
feature that promotes meditaition and
relaxation.
to take the fundamental psychogenic
need to play. by releasing tension in a
park, a lounge block will bring the body
to a higher level of relaxation, where the
body is in harmony with the mind. this
is through a connection with nature
through the grass, trees, leaves and sky.
currently, people that come to the park
often bring their own seating elements:
blankets, folding chairs etc, through innate
construction. by providing a comfortable,
in-ground lounge chairs, people will take
more time to relax, enabling play. this will
create a loyalty to the park leading to a
future visit.
An obeservational study in the style of william white, conducted over a
month long period that focused on factors associated with environmental
psychology, site analysis, and user behavior to inform design decisions.
Implementation solutions were based on tree canopy cover in the park,
and how users can maximize interaction with the views from underneath
the trees.
lounge chairs lounge blocks triangular lounge blocks
meditating
climbing trees
texting or talking
on the phone
playing with a dog
reading
sitting or napping
exercising or cooling down
eating or drinking
what are people doing?
who is there?
malefemale
side
walk
bench
grassorshade
picnictable
where are they?
how are they feeling?
ru
shed
h
appy
meditative
rela
xed
exhausted
satis
fied
how long?
5 minutes
or less
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
60+ minutes
map + infographics
7. conceptual site plan
the roots of cannery row
monterey, california
The design of 500 Cannery Row emphasizes restoration of an abandoned coast-
al space, implementing a beach, a native park, and a vegetated parking lot, all in
connection with the Monterey Coastal Trail. The site design begins at the exist-
ingpedestrian trail and flows towards the bay in a series of curving walkways that
wind through native vegetation and meadows and ends at a revitalized white sand
beach. This root system of pathways is a vital connection for residents and visitors
to have access to both land and sea recreational oppourtunities.
connection to existing
monterey coastal trail
existing parking lots have been
updated to incorporate vegetat-
ed swales and provide shade to
cannery row visitors
pedestrian bridge
vehicular gateway planted median
monterey bay
dune restoration
gathering area
gathering area
dune restoration
native meadow
recreational field
designated
fishing area
kayak loading zone
california native meadows (grasses
and wildflowers) and fields (native
grasses) will be implemented to
serve the recreational needs of
residents and visitors looking to
find peaceful place with a view
of the bay. the fields will require
minimum maintenance and once
established, minimal irrigation.
dune restoration - to provide a functional barrier
between park space and the beach, a compre-
hensive dune restoration will take place, thus
resulting in strong protection againststorms and
habitat revitalization for plants and animals.
8. the roots of cannery row
monterey, california
Planting List
Abr. Common Name Botanical Name Description
CM
PM
PR
PT
QA
CC
CO
PC
RC
LD
MA
CS
CP
SA
Monterey Cypress
Bishop Pine
Monterey Pine
Japanese Black Pine
Coast Live Oak
Lemon Bottle Brush
Western Redbud
Pittosporum
Coffeeberry
French Lavender
Monkeyflower
Rockrose
Sedge
White Sage
Cupresses macrocarpa
Pinus muricata
Pinus radiata
Pinus thumbergia
Quercus agrifolia
Callistemon citrinus
Cercis occidentalis
Pittosporum crassifolium
Rhamnus californica
Lavendula dentata
Mimulus arrantica
Cistus spp.
Carex praegracilis
Salvia apiana
Large tree, drought tolerant
Tree, tolerant of salt & wind
Fast growing native tree
Small ornamental pine tree
Adaptable native tree
Tall shrub w/ flowers
Tall shrub, pink flowers
Shrub, withstands ocean winds
Leafy, sprawling shrub
Small shrub, wind resistant
Small shrub, salt resistant
Bank cover, sandy soil
Adaptable native grass
Small native shrub
1 - CM
1 - CM
1 - PR
1 - PM
2 - PC
1 - QA
2 - QA
7 - RC
2 - PC
4 - LD
2 - RC
4 - CO
1 - QA
2 - CO
1 - CC
1 - PT
1 - CC
3 - CC
1 - PT
1 - CO
2 - CS
1 - CC
2 - PC
1 - PC
2 - QA
1 - PT
1 - LD
3 - CC
1 - PC
3 - CO
2 - CC
4 - MA
1 - CC
3 - CS
1 - PC
2 - PT
2 - CO
2 - PC
1 - CO
2 - CC
1 - SA
1 - CS
1 - LD
3 - CS
3 - RC
1 - PM
1 - CC
1 - CS
2 - PC
1 - MA
1- CP
4 - SA
1 - CO
1 - PC
1 - PC
5 - SA
4 - LD
1-PC
1-CC
4-CS
4-MA
1-PC
7-MA
1-CC
3-CS
1-LD
2-PC
1-PT
1-CC
1-CO
2-CO
2-CC
14-LD
2-MA
1-CO
2-MA
1-CO
6-SA
3-LD
4-CP
1-PT
3-PC
3-PC
1-CC
1-PC
2-PC
1-PT
1-PC
3-LD
1-PM
2-CC
4-PC
1-PT
3-MA
8-QA
1-LD
3-RC
1 - QA
4 - PC
CP
scale: 1" = 10’-0”
mission statement
The guiding influence behind this project is a
coastline revitalization of 500 Cannery Row.
The purpose of this project is to introduce a design
that effectively integrates all aspects of waterfront
recreation on Monterey Bay (fishing, diving,
swimming and kayaking), provides a strong
connection to beachfront access, addresses the
entire undeveloped site in relation to Cannery Row,
and educates visitors and residents about
ecological features.
sample planting plan
pedestrian bridge/vehicular underpass
vegetated screen vegetated screennative meadow
sidewalk
cannery row
pathwaypathway
sidewalk sidewalk
vegetated screen
9. quintana road town center
morro bay, california
a design solution and construction documentation for a
1970’s style shopping center that focuses on processes
of ecological renewal by implementation of bioswales,
silva cell planters, curbless parking, permeable paving and
community gardens. the final set of documents included a
demolition plan, layout plan, grading plan, planting plan and
selected constrution details
R3'-5"
R3'-7"
R178'
layout plan sample wheel stop detail
planting plan sample
demolition plan sample
DEMOLITIONPLAN
500 QUINTANA ROAD
SHOPPING CENTER
HIGHWAY 1
QUNITANA ROAD
1
Morro Bay Boulevard
Dunes Street
Quintana Road
MainStreet
MarketStreet
Embarcadero
Morro Bay
Project Site
VICINITY MAP
North
KENNEDYWAY
LEGEND
Streetlights To Be Removed
Streetlights To Remain
Trees To Be Removed
Trees To Remain
Fire Hydrants To Be Removed
Fire Hydrants To Remain
Signage To Be Removed
Bicycle Racks To Be Removed
Catch Basin To Be Removed
Demolition Area
Utility Pole To Be Removed
Chain Link Fence To Be Removed
Limits of Work
REMOVE EXISTING
STREET TREES
REMOVE EXISTING
STREET TREES
REMOVE EXISTING
STREET TREES
DEMO. EXISTING CONCRETE
SIDEWALK, RAINLINGS AND RAMPS,
PROTECT WIRING AND UTILITIES
PROTECT ENTRYWAYS
AND BUILDING FACADE
REMOVE ALL EXISTING BICYCLE
RACKS IN HATCHED AREAS
REMOVE EXISTING
PORTABLE RESTROOMS
REMOVE LANDSCAPING
AND GROUNDCOVER
REMOVE ALL
EXISTING SIGNAGE
REMOVE EXISTING
STORAGE UNIT REMOVE AND CAP EXISTING
STANDING HYDRANTS TO
WALL SOURCE HYDRANTS
REMOVE ALL EXISTING
TREES IN HATCHED AREAS
REMOVE ALL EXISTING
LIGHTS IN HATCHED AREAS
REMOVE ALL EXISTING
POWER LINES+POLES,
MOVE UNDERGROUND
H
AM-1
AR-1
CO-1
AR-1
QT-1
AM-1
CO-2
QT-1
QT-2
AD-2
AR-3
AR-3
AR-1
CO-4
MA-3
MA-4
AD-4
AR-2
AM-1
CO-2
AR-2
PR-1
AR-2
AD-10
QT-1
PR-1
QT-1
AR-2
AR-2
PR-2
MA-2
AM-1
MA-6
PR-1
QT-1
AM-1
AB-1
MA-17
AM-2
CO-3
AB-1
AC-1
QT-1
AD-4
AB-1
AR-1
AD-7
AD-2
CO-4
CP-55
AR-2
PR-7
AD-3
QT-1
CO-2
C0-3
PR-1
AM-1
AR-1
AR-1
QT-2
AB-1
QT-2
AR-2
AD-6
AD-3
CO-5
AD-8
AC-1
QT-1
PR-2
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AD-1
CO-2
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PR-1
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AB-1
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AR-1
AC-1
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AD-2
QT-2
PR-1
CO - 3
PR - 1
AB - 2
PR - 1
AD - 2
AD - 1
PR - 1
CO - 4
AD - 3
AM - 1
FC
CP
10. pantheon, rome
piazza communale, bagnaia
piazza del campo, siena
inspirations
morro rock+dunes
hills of marin morro bay embarcadero
11. EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA POLYTECNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | 3.74 GPA
- Minor in Sustainable Environments
- Dean’s List: 12 quarters | President’s List: 3 years
ITALART | CASTIGLION FIORENTINO, ITALY
- Studied urban design and history, Italian language, watercolor and oil painting.
- Engaged in a design studio that focused on promoting walkability within the urban landscape and ex-
plored sustainable tourism in Tuscany.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DEER VALLEY RESORT | LANDSCAPE DESIGN INTERN | PARK CITY, UT
- Produced drawings and conceptual renderings for various landscape and hardscape projects around the
ski resort, to be approved by the General Manager.
- Identified all summer plant selections, and facilitated implementation and continuous maintenance of
resort landscapes.
LOS OSOS VALLEY NURSERY | LOS OSOS, CA
- Responsible for nursery maintenance and sales of plants and gardening supplies
- Supported customers in plant identification, landscape design, and pest management.
RMA DESIGN STUDIOS | DESIGN INTRERN | MILL VALLEY, CA
- Assisted designers with fabric and finish selections, interior space planning and programming.
- Responsible for office organization and design library management.
- Continuously updated and maintained design boards.
- Developed relationships and contacts with design representatives through sample orders.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
SAN LUIS OBISPO BOTANICAL GARDEN | CHILDERENS GARDEN VOLUNTEER
- Volunteer weekly; responsible for planting, watering, weeding, general upkeep and maintenance.
- Assist at special events, plant sales and workshops.
CENTRAL PACIFIC SKI CLUB | FINANCE DIRECTOR | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
STUDENT CHAPTER, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
rachel dobronyi
1784 mccollum street
san luis obispo, ca 93405
rachel.dobronyi@gmail.com
415.686.4113
STUDIO EXPERIENCE
SPARKS CANYON RESORT+ LODGE | PISMO BEACH, CA
- Presented an overall site plan, rendeings, constraint and topography analysis for a retreat center to the
City of Pismo Beach. Retreat included a main lodge, cabins, gathering areas, nature trails and vineyard.
- Design responded to the natural environment and focused on creatively integrating the user experience
into the natural features of the site.
- Complete grading plan of the site, utilization of low impact development stratgies
500 CANNERY ROW | MONTEREY, CA
- Created a design solution for one of the last undeveloped parcels along the bay in downtown Monterey.
- Utilized Photoshop and hand renderings to depict potential improvements that focused on issues of
public access, shoreline protection and enhancement, and recreational opportunities.
- Presented final solutions to members of the Monterey City Council.
SHUTES FOLLY ISLAND | CHARLESTON, SC
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team participating in a nationwide design competition
- Addressed issues of historic preservation, climate change, off-grid energy consumption, water manage-
ment, land use and habitat protection.
QUINTANA ROAD TOWN CENTER | MORRO BAY, CA
- Prepared a full set of construction documents using AutoCAD for a landscape redesign of a 1970’s style
shopping center.
- Documents included: planting plan, layout/staking plan, grading plan, demolition plan.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- AutoCad 2013
- Rhinocerous 6.0
- Google SketchUp
- ArcGIS 10.2
OTHER INTERESTS
- Fine Arts: Ceramics, Watercolors, Sketching, Woodworking
- Outdoors: Skiing, Hiking, Surfing, Sailing, Traveling, Fly Fishing
