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Contemplative Nearby Nature: A Design Proposal For Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Russell Corbin
Contemplative Nearby Nature: A Design Proposal For Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Russell Corbin
Pomona Senior Theses
In this Environmental Analysis thesis project, I analyze what contemplative landscapes are, why they are important, and how to design them, and then implement those learnings in a design proposal for a contemplative landscape at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. In addition to this writing component of the thesis, I created diagrams, drawings, section renderings, a plan, and two 3d models that all help inform the intentions, meaning, and components of my design. These elements have been woven into the writing and attached as additional documents. Five key contemplative design elements have been identified which I hope can prove useful for …
Marston Quadrangle: Past, Present, And Proposals For A Sustainable Future, Meryl Seward
Marston Quadrangle: Past, Present, And Proposals For A Sustainable Future, Meryl Seward
Pomona Senior Theses
Pomona College has professed a commitment to sustainable leadership and decreased water use, exemplified by shifts to garden areas with native landscaping. However, the central college green space, Marston Quadrangle, was renovated in the summer of 2012 and only a few native plants were added to the landscape. In this thesis, I explore Pomona’s Marston Quadrangle as a visual and symbolic space, attempting to better understand the intentions of the landscaped area. I first briefly examine recent campus dialogue surrounding sustainability, water issues, and native landscaping. Then, I look at the history and architectural iconography Marston Quadrangle is steeped in, …