The document provides information about three landscape architecture projects:
1. McHenry Riverwalk in McHenry, Illinois which seeks to enhance the downtown area by connecting retail spaces and providing access to the river shoreline.
2. Highridge Park in Rolling Hills Estates, California which is located in one of the highest elevations in the area and provides views of the LA basin as well as recreational amenities.
3. JinShanLing Culture Park in JinShanLing, China which includes various garden areas, walking paths, and pavilions surrounded by wooded areas.
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M.C. Masters Portfolio January 2012
1. MATTHEW C.
MASTERS
SR. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ASLA
USA PHONE: 770-406-9641
CHINA PHONE: 1-304-111-7397
5271 TORMEALL TRACE
SUWANEE, GEORGIA 30024
Email: mcmastersdesign@gmail.com
Skype: matthew_masters
3. EDGEWOOD
RETAIL DISTRICT
Atlanta, Georgia This exciting ¡°in-town¡± site is located on
Moreland Avenue at Caroline Street and
has excellent access to Interstate 20,
Freedom Parkway and DeKalb Avenue.
This development is situated between the
Inman Park and Candler Park MARTA
train stations.
The site is surrounded by the East Atlanta,
Edgewood, Candler Park and Inman Park
neighborhoods - all densely populated yet
under-retailed sections of the city. A
population of approximately 133,000 with
average household incomes of $58,000
resides within three miles of the
development.
This distinctive project will allow for anchor
tenants and small box tenants as well as
local retailers and restaurants, featuring a
variety of architecture to suit the diverse
tenant mix and compliment the area¡¯s
unique history. The center¡¯s proposed
¡°Main Street¡± element with its blend of
local boutiques, friendly eateries and
exciting national retailers is sure to
become a thriving hub of neighborhood
activity for families and singles alike. As a
way of blending the old and new
environments, an existing historic building
is being converted to contemporary
residential lofts, thus making the entire
project a true live-shop-play community.
5. PROSPECT PARK
Alpharetta, Georgia
Located in the affluent Atlanta suburb of
Alpharetta, Prospect Park is a luxurious
mixed-use community where commerce, life
and leisure intersect. The development
offers residential, retail and commercial
space, as well as a hotel, spa and
entertainment venues. This combination of
elements and ambiance is unduplicated in
the Southeast. This outdoor feature attracts
passer Byers and acts as a landmark for the
development.
CONCEPT IMAGES CONCEPT PLAN SECTION
6. OMNI HOTEL-
CNN CENTER
Atlanta, Georgia Southern Hospitality Meets Cosmopolitan Elegance
at this Luxury Atlanta Hotel
Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the
elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at CNN Center.
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the
bustling Luckie Marietta District , this luxury hotel
treats you to views of the spectacular downtown
skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic Park.
These contemporary gardens/outdoor space blends
the Cosmopolitan Elegance with this Luxury
Atlanta Hotel.
MOTOR COURTYARD PATIO CONCEPT
MOTOR COURTYARD GARDEN CONCEPT
7. ASHLEY PARK
AMENITY AREA
Newnan, Georgia
Ashley park the urban retail center located
in Newnan Georgia. At the intersection of
the main thoroughfare and entry drive, an
internal roundabout allows for safe
pedestrian and vehicular circulation within
the site. The round about also serves as a
distinct visual landmark and pedestrian
area.
8. ASHLEY PARK
WATER FEATURE AND AMENITY AREA
Newnan, Georgia
Ashley park an outdoor mixed use,
specialty retail centers designed to
evoke a walk able, main street
environment. To create this unique
environment the designer worked with
the client to define the desired look,
feel, and end user experience. This
area was developed to be a park like
setting. The pedestrian is drawn into
this park and its the park like area
enthralls all the senses.
13. Chao Bai
Townhomes
Beijing, China Site Plan
This town home
community separates the
pedestrian from
automobile traffic.
Landscaped walkways
with courtyards to
spend a leisurely
weekend with friends
and family.
14. Chao Bai
Townhomes
Beijing, China Main Landscape
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15. Chao Bai
Townhomes
Beijing, China Children¡¯s play yard
1
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16. Chao Bai
Townhomes
Beijing, China Main Landscape
1 ºµÏª Dry Creek
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18. Ba Da Ling
Townhomes
Beijing, China Site Plan
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9 Running road Åܲ½µÀ
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12 Corridor ¹Û¾°Í¤ÀÈ
Plan View
21. Ba Da Ling
Townhomes 1
Beijing, China
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Model Homes Type #2
22. Ba Da Ling
Townhomes 1
Beijing, China
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31. JinShanLing
Culture Park
JinShanLing, China 1
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£² Èë¿ÚË®¾° ¨C Entry Water Feature 5
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£´ ÀËÂþ»¨´ø ¨C Romantic Flower Garden
£µ ÐÝϢƽ̨ ¨C Rest Area 9
£¶ ÁÖ¼äÐ¡í¬ ¨C Wooded Area 7
7 СÐÍÑÝÒï¹ã³¡ ¨C Small Garden Area
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9 ÁÖÒñС· ¨C Tree Lined Path á°¹âÀÖ԰ƽÃæͼ ¨C Park Plan
10 ÎÂÊÒ´óÅï ¨C Green House
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33. McHENRY RIVERWALK
McHenry, Illinois The project is intended to
enhance and
unify McHenry's downtown by
connecting the Green Street
and Riverside Drive retail
areas. In addition to promoting
McHenry's downtown business,
the project also seeks to re-
establish McHenry as the
gateway to the Chain-of-Lakes
by providing access to the
downtown shoreline, improving
the environmental quality of the
shoreline, encouraging river-
based recreation, and
educating the public about the
history & ecology of the River.
CONCEPT PLAN
34. HIGHRIDGE PARK
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Highridge Park is in an area that is one of the highest elevations in
South Bay, Los Angeles. Highridge park was built on the one of the
last open space on the Palos Verde peninsula. The park's adjacent
neighborhoods enjoy breathtaking views of the entire L.A. basin
with its surrounding snowcapped mountains, as well as Long
Beach Harbor, & ocean views including Catalina Island. Set in the
heart of a pristine residential neighborhood, Highridge Park
includes is a baseball and a soccer field, a tot lot, picnic area,
bathrooms, and a walking path.