LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

GEORGE M. SILVESTRO

Vincent Van Gogh - Mulberry Tree Painting

Landscape Architecture through my eyes - “Provide a visually attractive canvas while remaining sensitive to environmental practices; demonstrate a blend of art, engineering, and design, to create memorable outdoor spaces for the human and natural eye.”

- George M. Silvestro

Philadelphia Flower Show 2010 - Temple University’s Exhibit

Inspiration

Sketches

Point

Line

Section

PLANTING DESIGN

DIXON ROOF TOP GARDEN THE GILBERT HOUSE

Design Precedent : The High Line, West Side NYC

The goal of this project was to provide an outdoor rooftop classroom, site a sculpture of choice, address wind, seasonal breezes, views, and plant colors, while understanding the rooftop layering system.

The High Line in NYC was used as a precedent; due to its raised undulating trail system, and natural fl owing, soft plant arrangement.

Planting Design DIXON ROOF GARDEN

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OutdoorClassroom

Cut Granite Boulder Seating

Roof Layer Section

Dimensions: 6 ft

Medium: Bronze

Sculptor: Tim Fortune

Elevator

Master Plan

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Sculpture

Eragrostis spectabilisPurple Love GrassH 2-3’W 2-3’Bloom Color Red Orange

Miscanthus sinensis ‘purpurascens’ Flame Grass H 4-6’W 4-5’Bloom Color Orange Red

Carex pensylvanicaPennsylvania SedgeH 8-10”W 6-8”Bloom Color Green

Festuca glauca (cinerea) ‘Elijah Blue’ Blue FescueH 10-12”W 1’-1.5’Bloom Color Golden

Muhlenbergia capillarisPink Muhlygrass H 3’W 3-4’Bloom Color Light Pink

Sorghastrum nutans ‘Sioux Blue’ Indian GrassH 3-5’W 2-3’Bloom Color Golden

Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ Switch GrassH 3-4’W 3-4’Bloom Color Deep Red

Salvia verticillataMeadow SedgeH 18”W 1.5’-2’Bloom Color Purple

Eupatorium purpureumJoe Pye weedH 5-7’W 2-4’Bloom Color Light Pink

Tiarella cordifoliaFoam FlowerH 1-1.5’W 1-2’Bloom Color White

Panicum amarum ‘Dewey Blue’ Switch GrassH 4-5’W 3-4’Bloom Color Light Blue

Andropyon scopariasLittle BluestemH 2-3’W 2’-3’Bloom Color Green Blue

Deschampsia fl exuosaCrinkled HairgrassH 8-18”W 12’-18”Bloom Color Light Brown

Andropogon gerardiiBig Blue StemH 4-6’W 2-3’Bloom Color Light Green

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PLANTING MEDIUMPLANTING MEDIUMFILTER BLANKETFILTER BLANKET

DRAINAGE MEDIUMDRAINAGE MEDIUMCONCRETE PROTECTIVE SLABCONCRETE PROTECTIVE SLAB

2” RIGID INSULATION2” RIGID INSULATION PROTECTION BOARD/WATERPROOFINGPROTECTION BOARD/WATERPROOFING

2X6 DECKING2X6 DECKING

CONCRETE SLABCONCRETE SLAB

CONCRETE SUPPORTSCONCRETE SUPPORTS

SCULPTURESCULPTURE

PLANT MATERIALPLANT MATERIAL

Concept Plan

Roof Layer Section

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Planting Design GILBERT HOUSE

Planting Plan

Conceptual plan

Views & Edges

Circulation

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Location : Temple University Ambler Campus

The master plan refl ects the sustainable mission of the Gilbert House. The landscape was connected to the existing pedestrian path system on campus, while a native plant palette was established. Project was designed in harmony with the existing woodland canopy.

Site context within campus

Rendered Plan

CRUSHED STONE PATH TO RESEARCH GARDEN

CRUSHED STONE PATH TO GREENHOUSE

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ADA RAMP

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MEADOW

QUIET AREA

GATHERING AREA

HERBACEOUS LAWN

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Planting Design GILBERT HOUSE

TOWN PLANNING

FRANCISVILLE URBAN IN‐FILL BUCKINGHAM VILLAGE

Master Plan

Town Planning URBAN IN-FILL PROJECT

Illustration Locations

Town Center Detail

Francisville, Philadelphia P.A.

The master plan refl ects the concept of an active, mixed use community tied into the existing urban fabric.

Incorporation of street trees, outdoor activities, plazas, paths, and a the celebration of the existing artwork helps to unify the community.

Town Center Program

- Cafe with outdoor seating- Workable vineyards for community use -Green Roofs- Focal fountain gathering area- Outdoor food market- Linking streets to the arts center

Town Center Detail

Section BB0’ 10’ 20’

Scale 1”= 10’-0”

Arts Center Section

Town Planning TRANSPORTATION ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

CommercialLow Density Housing

High Density HousingOpen Space

Institutional

Master Plan

Conceptual Plan

BUCKINGHAM VILLAGE

Buckingham Township, P.A.

Buckingham village emphasizes a transportation oriented development and mixed use community, while providing multiple pedestrian linked parks, and reducing traffi c speed from Rt. 611.

PLAZA DESIGN

DOYLESTOWN FOUNTAIN HOUSE

STARBUCKS

FOUNTAIN HOUSE PLAZA

2 SPLIT FOUNTAINSCONCRETE

COBBLE STONE

STORM GRATE RUNNELS

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LINKING PEDESTRIANS TO CO

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STEET TREES T.B.D.

CONCRETE

ASPHALT

GRASSES

GRASSES

ASSORTMENT OF WETLAND

GRASSES

ASSORTMENT OF WETLAND

GRASSES

5’ STORM WATER COLLECTION

PLANTING BUMP OUTS

GRASSES

CURB BUMP OUTS

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B’CLASS HARLAN REAL ESTATE BLDG.

Master Plan

SECTION AA’SCALE 1” = 4’0”

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Section AA’ Fountain House to Street Width

Sidewalk FountainStreet width StormWater Planter

Sidewalk PlazaPlaza Fountain House

Fountain House Plaza Doylestown, P.A.

The Doylestown Fountain House plaza doubles as gathering space, and storm water tutorial area for the town. Run off from the Fountain House is captured through storm grate runnels, a sustainable fountain, and storm water planters. Street tree connection to the surrounding town provides links into the plaza.

COBBLE STONE

CONCRETE

Plaza Design DOYLESTOWN FOUNTAIN HOUSE

Darker red colored buildings are commercial stores in Doylestown that pose more pedestrian volume during a typical day; which consist of specialty shops, entertainment, and some restaurants

Lighter red represents smaller volume commercial shops that may be less visited

Light blue represents the typical movement of the storm water run off

Darker blue areas show where larger quantities of run off gathers as it fl ows down site

The blue squared area within the plaza shows run off aff ected by paving materials. The plaza’s existing cobblestone paving will slow down, as well as trap some run off which will diff er from the rest of the site’s smooth brick, concrete, and asphalt material

Yellowed area depicts the best location within the Doylestown center to enjoy most of the morning throughout the afternoon’s sunlight

Green areas represents views into the plaza from surrounding corners and streets

Analysis Maps

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

SITE DESIGNSTORM WATER MANAGEMENT

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FFE 423.77

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HP 423.82 424.40 HP 424.95424.92

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423.14423.22 424.20

TC 423.11BC 422.61 BC 423.47

TC 423.97BC 422.02TC 422.52

TYPE C INLET

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BC 423.44

BC 422.80

TC 423.30422.66

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Grading Plan

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TYPICAL STEPS WITH FROST FOOTING 6” RISERS 12” TREADS

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6” 1/2” CLOSED CELL EXPANSION JOINT WITH BACKER ROD AND TOOLED SILICONE SEALANT

2500 PSI CONCRETE STAIRS 6” RISER, 1’ TREAD

2A MODIFIED COMPACT AGGREGATE 6”

COMPACTED SUBGRADE

2500 PSI CONCRETE STAIRS 6” RISER, 1’ TREAD

(1/2”) CLOSED CELL EXPANSION JOINTWITH BACKER ROD, TOOLED SILICONE SEALANT

(1” X 1/2”) KEYHOLE

3/4” = 1’0”

4’

1’ - 6”

6” 2A MODIFIED COMPACTED AGGREGATE FILL / BASE300MM (12”) MIN.

EMBED KEY STONE (2-3’)

CONC. BASE TO FROST LINE

STONE MASONRY W/ (1/2 -3/4”) JOINTS

WEEP HOLES(2”) DIA. PIPING (6’)

SLOPE AWAY

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EXISTING PROPOSEDFLAGSTONE PATIO

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MORTARED STONE GRAVITY RETAINING WALL

NTS

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ACRYLIC PLASTIC GLOBE AND CAST ALUMINUM HOLDERAS SPECIFIED

CAST IRON LAMP POST AND BASE AS SPECIFIED, ANCHOR TO CONCRETE FOUNDATION

FINISH GRADE(1”) DIA. PVC CONDUITFOUR (5/8” X 6” X 3’ G.S. ANCHOR BOLTS WITH NUTS AND WASHERS6” 2A MODIFIED COMPACTED AGGREGATE BASEPREPARED SUBGRADE(1/2” X 8’) COPPER WELD GROUND ROD CONNECT TO GROUND LUG IN POLE

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HISTORIC WALKWAY LIGHTNTS

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GRATE (CAST IRON)

TYPE C INLET CONCRETE TOP UNIT

GRADE ADJUSTMENT RING

INLET BOX

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TYPE C INLET

NTS

Lower Merion Bagel & Lunch

Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, P.A.

An eight sheet CD set detailing the renovations chosen to the abandoned site. The project included existing conditions, demolition plan, site plan, grading plan, landscape and lighting plan, sections, elevations, and site details.

Technical DRAWINGS

PLANT MIX AS SPECIFIED

(1”) FINELY SHREDDED COMPOSITE BARK

FINISH GRADEMINIMUM (4”) TOPSOIL

11.7.

GROUND COVER PLANTINGNTS

Sample Details

Roof Drain

Hotel

Roof Drain

Service

WS #1

DI #1

CB #1TF : 74.1INV IN: 70.5INV OUT: 70.24

CB #2TF: 75.4INV IN : 70INV OUT: 68.11

CB #3TF: 70.1INV IN : 67.1INV OUT : 66

CB #4TF : 65.9INV IN : 62.4INV OUT : 60.89

CB #5TF: 65.9INV IN : 62.4INV Out: 60.42

CB #6TF: 67.4INV IN: 63.9INV OUT: 63.4

CB #9TF : 64.1INV IN : 60.5INV OUT: 60.42

CB #8TF: 69.4INV IN : 65.5INV OUT: 61.6

CB #7TF : 71INV IN : 66.5INV OUT: 65.87

DI #2TF : 70.4INV OUT : 65.34

DI #3TF : 68.4INV OUT : 64.13DI #4

INV OUT : 66.9

WS #2

WS #3

WS #4 WS #5

WS #6 WS #7

WS #8

WS #12

WS #10

WS #11

WS #9

INV OUT 70.79

EX CBTF : 64.4INV IN : 60.4

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INVIN

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Hotel

Roof DrainDI #1

Peak Discharge = 7.36 cfsDiameter = 24”Slope = 0.002 ft/ftLength = 130’Velocity = 3.2 fps

CB #1

CB #2

CB #3

Peak Discharge = 1.97cfsDiameter = 24” Slope = 0.003 ft/ftLength = 80’Velocity = 3.9 fps

Peak Discharge = 1.33cfs Diameter = 24”Slope = 0.033 ft/ftLength = 300’Velocity = 4.5 fps

Peak Discharge = 1.25 fpsDiameter = 24”Slope = 0.004 ft/ftLength = 280’Velocity = 4.9 fps

Peak Discharge = 2.14cfsDiameter = 12”Slope = 0.006 ft/ftLength = 140’Velocity = 2.4fps

Peak Discharge = 2.71 cfsDiameter = 30”Slope = 0.006 ft/ftLength = 65’Velocity = 4.8fps

Peak Discharge = 7.42 cfsDiameter = 24”Slope = 0.002 ft/ftLength = 200’Velocity = 3.2 fps

Peak Discharge = 3.04 cfsDiameter = 24”Slope = 0.006 ft/ftLength = 160’Velocity = 3.8fps

Peak Discharge = 3.30cfsDiameter = 12”Slope = 0.01 ft/ftLength = 40’Velocity = 2.3fps

CB #4

Peak Discharge = 3.30 cfsDiameter = 18”Slope = 0.009ft/ftLength = 120’Velocity = 3.0 fps

Peak Discharge = 1.82 cfsDiameter = 24”Slope = 0.003 ft/ftLength = 120’Velocity = 4.1 fps

Peak Discharge = 1.06 cfsDiameter = 30”Slope = 0.004 ft/ftLength = 280’Velocity = 5.9fps

Peak Discharge = 1.04 cfsDiameter = 36”Slope = 0.004 ft/ftLength = 40’Velocity =3.5 fps

CB #6 CB #5

CB #7 CB #8

CB #9

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DI #3

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DL NO. 1 CB NO. 1 .95 .67 5.7 1.36 7.36 7.36 24 .002 130 3.2 .013 - 70.79 -CB NO. 1 CB NO. 2 .90 .34 5.7 .20 1.03 1.97 24 .003 80 3.9 .013 70.50 70.24 74.10

.30 5.7 .55 .94CB NO. 2 CB NO. 3 .90 1.11 5.7 .24 1.23 1.33 24 .033 300 4.5 .013 70.0 68.11 75.40

.90 5.7 .02 .10CB NO. 3 CB NO. 4 .30 .95 5.7 .73 1.25 1.25 24 .004 280 4.9 .013 67.10 66.00 70.10DL NO. 2 CB NO. 4 .90 .97 5.7 .39 2.0 2.14 12 .006 140 2.4 .013 - 65.34 70.40

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.80 5.7 .009 .04CB NO. 4 CB NO. 5 .90 .70 5.7 .57 2.92 3.04 24 .006 160 3.8 .013 64.80 63.37 67.80

.30 5.7 .07 .12DL NO. 3 CB NO. 6 .90 .28 5.7 .46 2.36 3.30 12 .01 40 2.3 .013 - 64.13 68.40

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.30 5.7 .07 .12CB NO. 6 CB NO. 5 .90 .66 5.7 .38 1.95 3.30 18 .009 120 3.0 .013 63.90 63.40 67.40

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.80 5.7 .07 .32CB NO. 5 CB NO. 9 .90 .22 5.7 .50 2.57 2.71 30 .006 65 4.8 .013 62.40 60.89 65.90

.30 5.7 .08 .14DL NO. 4 CB NO. 7 .95 1.04 5.7 1.37 7.42 7.42 24 .002 200 3.2 .013 - 66.90 -CB NO. 7 CB NO. 8 .90 .48 5.7 .15 .77 1.82 24 .003 120 4.1 .013 65.50 65.87 71.00

.80 5.7 .23 1.05CB NO. 8 CB NO. 9 .30 .79 5.7 .23 .39 1.06 30 .004 280 5.9 .013 65.50 61.60 69.40

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CB NO. 9 EX CB .30 .19 5.7 .61 1.04 1.04 36 .004 40 3.5 .013 60.50 60.42 64.10

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT

Calculating the water shed run off from the hotel roof while understanding pipe fi tment, and sheet run off calculation, was the purpose of the storm water project.

ws - watersheddi - drain inletcb - catch basinex cb - existing catch basintf - top of frameinv in - invert ininv out - invert out

Technical DRAWINGS

CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Existing Aerial Conditions

Existing Conditions

Proposed Master Plan

MENDEL SCIENCE CENTER

FALVEY LIBRARY

ALUMNI HALL

ST. RITA HALLST. THOMAS MONASTERY

EXISTING PARKING / TRANSPORTATION

TRAIN STATION

Existing Tree

Proposed Tree

Villanova University CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

A semester long master plan project of the Villanova University Campuslocated in Radnor Township, PA.

The campus was split into 7 areas to redesign, with an emphasis on circulation connectivity between spaces, outdoor activity, existing building connections, and open space use.

Existing conditions lack outdoor activity and gathering, connectivity between areas on campus, responses to the historic architecture, and ADA accessibility.

Campus Goals

- Create one pedestrian friendly campus

- Provide strong pedestrian connections that link open spaces

- Provide strong special defi nitions

- Create visual links to surrounding architecture

- Emphasize connectivity to public transportation

SHEEHAN HALL

CORR HALL

KENNEDY HALL

CONNELLY CENTER

DOUGHERTY HALLVASEY HALL

SULLIVAN HALLAUSTIN HALL

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ST. AUGUSTINE

Villanova University CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

St. Augustine Frontage & Rear Connelly Center drop off / Storm water area

Connelly Center

Existing Faculty Parking

Proposed Drop off area

Storm water / Bio-retention area

Observation area

Amphitheater / Outdoor Classroom worked into grade

Kennedy Hall

Amphitheater / Outdoor Classroom photo simulation

ST. AUGUSTINE

The outdoor classroom and amphitheater in front of the St. Augustine Center will address the grade change in front of the building, provide seating, and strengthen pedestrian interaction. Natural meadows adjacent to the amphitheater will soften the backdrop, and quiet the outdoor learning area.

Refl ection pool and Seating cove

Pervious paving around central fountain

Pervious paving around University crest design

Meadow back drop

Rain gardens to catch run off

Piazza style, plaza drop off area

Storm water planters& Storm grate runnelsthrough the dorms walkway

Villanova Dorm Halls & South Campus Entrance

Plaza style entrance with seating

PARK DESIGN

PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD

Figure Ground Relationship

Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia Palmer Square Princeton, NJ Central Green, Philadelphia Navy Yard

Entrance PerspectiveEB.

AxonometricAA.

Central Fountain Area PerspectiveCC.

The radiating entrances into the Central Green, plaza style street scape extension off of Diagonal Blvd, circular lawns, and main linear path into the central fountain area are expressed within this view.

Central fountain area perspective illustrates the gathering space around the statue, and circular walkway around the pitched refl ection pools.

15’ steel trellis will provide an overhead structure wrapping around one of the four pools walkways.

- 4’ retaining walls reside around the perimeter of the front of the park behind the mounded lawns, giving pedestrians walking by a city scape feel. Walls are rounded to simulate waves, and have lighting situated within them for night activity.

Philadelphia Navy Yard THE CENTRAL GREEN

Philadelphia Navy Yard THE CENTRAL GREEN

Existing Vegetation Kept Proposed VegetationDesign Program:

- Outdoor open event areas- Circular gardens- Seating and gathering areas- Pitched refl ection pools- Raised steel trellis- Natural meadow areas- Plaza style street scape frontage- Concession stand- Subway stop- Radiating entrances

5.5 Acre park located in the center of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

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Gardens

Mounded lawnsmeeting 4’ retaining wall

Open Event Lawn

Woodland Trail system

Sloped refl ection pools

Raised steel trellis

Meadow

Movable tables

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Concession

Subway stop

Diagonal Blvd.

Children’s play area

Proposed Master Plan

The Central Green was designed as a seamless composition of landscaped and open spaces for the surrounding residential, retail, and offi ce LEED certifi ed buildings.

DESIGN BUILD

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW 2010

Philadelphia Flower Show SPRING 2010

Exhibit Concept

Exhibit Section

Paving Construction Detail

2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show

Theme: Passport to the World

Temple Exhibit: Metromorphosis Transforming the Urban World.

The Junior class design build studio undertakes the challenge of representing a 22'x 25' life size exhibit representing a theme that the fl ower show provides.

We constructed an exhibit demonstrating sustainable, ecological practices that can be applied in an urban environment. Design features included a metro meadow, green wall, crack garden, livable pond, eco wall, and recycled glass pavers.

Philadelphia Flower Show SPRING 2010 Construction & Built Exhibit

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

2007 - 2011