Landscape Architecture Portfolio - Diandra Karima

LANDSC APEURBA NARCHIT ECTURE PORTFOLIO

LANDSC APEURBA NARCHIT ECTURE

LANDSC APEURBA NARCHIT ECTURE

Diandra Zahra Karima

+39 375 5710 633 diandrazk@gmail.com behance.net/diandrazk Piacenza, Italy

Work Experience

Landscape Architect

Bluegreen Aspen, Colorado

January 2023 - May 2024

• Created conceptual and schematic design documentation, including concept diagrams, concept plan renderings, and schematic site sections.

• Developed detailed design drawings such as plans, sections, and elevation drawings for the schematic design phase, design development phase and construction documents.

• Designed customized planting plans and curated plant species tailored to the unique conditions and requirements of each project.

• Produced the 3D models and rendered images.

• Refined the office’s project proposals layout and the master file of planting palettes, including detailed information on sun exposure, altitude, water requirements, soil conditions, and wildlife value.

• Managed the office’s social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and the official website, to enhance networking and visibility. Increased the amount of engagement by 10-12%.

• Organized bi-weekly non-working meetings to foster a more harmonious working environment among colleagues.

Landscape Architect Intern

Openfabric Milan, Italy

May 2021 - August 2021

• Created conceptual design and detailed design as part of team projects.

• Enhanced the 3D models and produced rendered images.

• Developed conceptual and schematic design presentation packages.

Project Architect

Arkana Architects Bali, Indonesia

August 2017 - March 2019

• Developed comprehensive conceptual and schematic design presentation and proposal to effectively communicate design ideas to clients.

• Created 3D models for each projects, ensuring accurate and visually compelling representation of the design.

• Supervised all phases of project construction, maintaining clear and consistent communication with clients, representatives, collaborators, and builders to ensure project alignment.

• Responsible for updating construction drawings to reflect any changes or modifications during the construction process.

Education

Master of Science

Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design

Politecnico di Milano Piacenza, Italy

February 2019 - July 2022

Bachelor of Architecture

Architecture program in Faculty of Engineering University of Indonesia Depok, Indonesia

August 2013 - August 2017

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop Autocad Archicad Enscape Rhinoceros Sketchup QGIS

Website and Publication

Arkitesi - Founder arkitesi.com

a curated platform exhibiting master’s theses in architecture, demonstrating how spaces can be enhanced through the application of architectural, landscape, and urban design theories.

Our Urban Conversation - Founder oururbanconversation.com

a platform to discuss deeper the benefits of public space for society

Languages

English Indonesia Italian fluent native basic A2

Competitions

• Lignano Pinewood Terraviva 2024 - Participant

• Re-Use The Fallen Church 2021 - Participant

• Reinventing Square P.zza Gino Valle 2021 - Participant

Regeneration of East Flood Canal : Urban and Landscape Strategy for Jakarta’s Water System

Individual Master Thesis. Grade 110/110

Revisiting Jakarta’s water infrastructure, the flooding issues and urban growth through revitalization of East Flood Canal, the newest flooding canal in Jakarta.

Sunnyside Residence

Team Work in Bluegreen, Aspen

Residential landscape project in Aspen, supported by its unique grading and natural water features. The design offers a journey through different zone and atmosphere.

Hunter Longhouse Redevelopment

Team Work in Bluegreen, Aspen

Landscape design for a social housing project in Aspen, Colorado. The site is ocated in front of a river, presenting both significant potential and challenges.

Coastline : An Urban Park for 21st Century

Studio Work in Advanced Landscape Design Studio

Grade 30 L / 30

To revive the area in the coast of Bari, one of the oldest harbour city in Italy through urban engagement and landscape approaches.

Nilem House

Freelance Work - Built project

A residential project for a family in Bandung, Indonesia.

Taryn Lane House

Team Work in Arkana Architects - Built project

An architectural project for a family in Bali island, Indonesia.

Regeneration of East Flood Canal : Urban and Landscape Strategies for Jakarta’s Water System

Jakarta, Indonesia

January - July 2022

Individual Master Thesis Project

Software used : Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, QGIS

Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, was established on the delta formed by 13 rivers. Since its development began in the 15th century, Jakarta has remained a crucial hub for the economy, government, and industry, resulting in continuous growth and expansion. This rapid development attracts many people to work and reside in the city.

However, Jakarta faces significant challenges such as annual flooding, heavy rainfall, rising sea levels, and land subsidence, causing the city to sink faster than other coastal megacities. To combat flooding, the government constructed the East Flood Canal between 2003 and 2010. This canal helps mitigate flooding by redirecting the water flow from six natural rivers to the Java Sea.

Jakarta frequently experiences land subsidence and flooding, which are interrelated issues. This is not surprising, given the city’s recurring flooding events. These flooding events occur because, hundreds of years ago, Jakarta was built on mud sediment deposited by 13 natural rivers flowing through the area towards the Gulf of Java. When the Dutch arrived in Jakarta, they constructed canals to channel water directly to the sea. Flooding events, river structures, and elevation conditions are crucial factors that guide the development of Jakarta’s water infrastructure.

TERRITORIAL SCALE ANALYSIS

Reading the context in each urban fabrics

AGRICULTURAL AREA

MIXED AREA

RESIDENTIAL AREA

TERRITORIAL SCALE ANALYSIS : CONCLUSION

MAIN STRATEGY

+ Canal as a Bridge between the City Fabric of Jakarta and Rural Fabric of Bekasi (West Java) + Canal as a Platform to Enhancing the Green Belt Connection + Canal as a Media to Re-Introducing Jakarta as a Delta City for its Citizen

The interventions along the canal to support the main strategy.

AGRICULTURE AREA

Water Reservoir Basins

Urban Parks

MIXED AREA

Market Terrace River Naturalization

RESIDENTIAL AREA

Urban Furniture

Re-Introduce Natural River

This project aims to implement urban and ecological strategies to regenerate East Flood Canal in Jakarta and how each fabric could activate and initiate development throughout the canal. Moreover, improving the canal will bring a domino effect for other aspects on the bigger scale (the city), from an environmental aspect, social - cultural, and economic.

It opens possibilities for possible solutions to overcome this canal’s complex intertwining fabrics and issues. Through the observation of the city’s fabric typologies, green space networks, the public spaces, the accessibility, and the water system condition, this project proposal can bridge the gap between the existing situation, Jakarta’s annual issues, and its future scenarios.

Sunnyside Residence

Aspen, Colorado

March 2024

Bluegreen

Collaborated with the Project Manager : Matt Bombard (bombard@bluegreenaspen.com)

Software used : Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD

Situated in the scenic town of Aspen, Colorado, this landscape architecture project seeks to enhance the inherent beauty of a property defined by its unique grading and natural water features. With two distinct ponds at varying elevations and a natural waterfall connecting them, this site offers numerous opportunities for creating a landscape rich in experiences and ecological sensitivity. Our goal is to design a landscape that offers a journey through different zones, each with its own atmosphere and purpose, while emphasizing sustainability through the use of native plantings.

All drawings in this project are the property of Bluegreen.

The north pond, integrated with the lap swimming pool and spa, will create a cohesive and functional space for health and relaxation. Surrounding plantings will be selected to provide privacy and enhance the tranquil atmosphere.

The south pond will feature a serene walkway around its perimeter, lined with a diverse planting palette showcasing a variety of colors and blooming times to ensure year-round interest. Alongside the walkway, hideouts will be strategically placed, offering secluded spots for the clients to sit and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

The existing natural waterfall will be enhanced to serve as a central feature, connecting the upper and lower ponds and adding a sense of movement and sound to the landscape. Surrounding the waterfall, lush and magical planting will create a captivating and immersive environment.

A pool area surrounded by lush plantings will offer a refreshing retreat within the landscape. A deck will be incorporated, providing a space for sunbathing, relaxation, and social gatherings. This deck will blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment, offering unobstructed views of the landscape.

The natural grading of the site is leveraged to create dynamic views and experiences, including lookout platforms that offer panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. Personal hiking trails will be integrated into the design, winding through different elevation levels and landscape zones to promote exploration and discovery.

The landscape will be divided into distinct zones, each tailored to specific activities and moods, ensuring a varied and engaging journey throughout the property. Zones will include areas for relaxation, social gatherings, active exploration, and quiet reflection, each characterized by appropriate planting schemes and landscape features.

This landscape design project in Aspen aims to create a rich tapestry of experiences and environments, each with its own character and purpose. By leveraging the site’s unique grading, natural water features, and a commitment to sustainability, we will craft a landscape that offers a journey through diverse zones and emotions. The integration of native plantings, lookout platforms, personal hiking trails, and a magical pool area ensures that the landscape will be both ecologically responsible and deeply enjoyable for the clients.

Hunter Longhouse Redevelopment

Aspen, Colorado February 2024

Bluegreen

Collaborated with the Project Manager : Matt Bombard (bombard@bluegreenaspen.com)

Software used : Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD

Hunter Longhouse, a community housing project situated beside the scenic Hunter Creek in Aspen, Colorado, aims to balance environmental stewardship with enhanced living spaces. Given its proximity to Hunter Creek, the project must adhere to strict environmental regulations to minimize the built-environment impact on the natural surroundings. The client’s goal is to rebuild and expand the community housing to increase the number of apartments while maintaining ecological integrity.

All drawings in this project are the property of Bluegreen.

The landscape design for Hunter Longhouse presents a series of unique challenges and exciting opportunities due to the site’s diverse conditions. The design will address various areas, each requiring a distinct approach. For planting above structure, the design needs to be lightweight yet deep enough to contain all the roots. These plants must be low-maintenance and capable of thriving in these unique conditions.

Planting on the ground offers fewer restrictions, but it’s essential to consider the distance between the structure and other hardscape elements. This aspect significantly affects the design and determines which types of plants can be proposed for these areas. Careful selection of plant species and their placement will ensure a harmonious integration with the built environment.

Additionally, pathways for pedestrians will be thoughtfully incorporated to ensure ease of movement throughout the site. A great landscape design strikes a well-balanced act between nature and human use, creating spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. This balance will be a core principle in the design of Hunter Longhouse, fostering a seamless interaction between residents and their natural surroundings.

A treatment train for sustainability and green strategy on the site is also proposed. For sunlight, we suggest installing solar panels on the roofs to generate electricity for the community. For rainwater management, we design a landscape that incorporates rainwater harvesting, reducing the amount of water flowing directly into the creek. The rainwater will be filtered through strategically placed planting zones, which help in purifying and naturalizing the water.

The selection of planting species plays a crucial role in managing rainwater runoff and ensuring water quality. Native plants and those specifically chosen for their water-holding capacity will help reduce the volume of rainwater reaching the creek. These plants will also contribute to the naturalization and purification of the water, enhancing the overall sustainability of the site.

Coastline : An Urban Park for 21st Century

Bari, Italy

September 2021 - January 2022

Team Work in Landscape Design Studio

Software used : Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, QGIS

Beside its rich and abundant amount of biodiversity, this range of area has a disruption in the form of disconnection by anthropic interventions or even the natural occurrence.

One of the biggest anthropic interventions that could disconnect this biodiversity connection is a city settlement and also agricultural development.

This development is inevitable since the human settlement is growing, especially with the support from industrial revolution.

The proposed strategy follows the concept of Ecological Network.

It will have some core areas, and corridors which integrate the cores. In the section we can see how the plants and trees are fading away as the area can be more accessible by people.

From the disruption that has been found, the main strategy in this scale will be to reconnect the green and blue pathway from the mountain range until the adriatic sea.

The objective is to provide an ecological connection throughout the area and support the movement of Natura 2000. The connection will be mainly through the blue infrastructure.

Beside the pollutant issue, floodings is also a problem that we found. One effective way to use it but still considering the natural aspect is through a Bioswale.

Bioswale is a water swell that filters water and sometimes it is directly used for other purposes.

bioswale area

phytoremediation area

water canal

The strategies has been applied to the site. From the green strategies, mobility, until water culture strategies. We synthesize the analysis and all proposal for the site. We conclude that in the middle of our area (canal area) is more suitable for the green and blue area. We leave this area fothe biodiversity to grow. It is the main reason we are not try to put much interventions on this area. Going more in the sides, the area are becoming more urbanized, more populated, and more functional for the people.

Nilem House

Bandung, Indonesia

March 2019 - December 2019

Freelance Work for Residential Architecture

Software used : Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup

Tranquility, open plan, and a comfortable gathering area are the keywords for this project. Entering the house, first you will encounter the kitchen and dining area. The more you step inside, you will enter the living area that are facing the outdoor terrace and a garden.

This living room is a multifunctional space for the client. Indoor excersises, gathering with family and friends, read a book, or watch a TV. This has been my favorite dwelling project so far since it reflects the client’s personality well.

built pictures

Design Proposal

Taryn Lane House

Bali, Indonesia

September 2019

Built Project

Professional Work in Arkana Architects Office

Software used :

AutoCAD, Google Sketchup

The project is situated within an eco-village neighborhood, positioned on the upper side of Bali island, known for its comparatively lesser population density and a more environmentally conscious approach in contrast to the southern region. This eco-village model encompasses the holistic lifestyle of its residents and their interaction with the surrounding environment. It influences various aspects of daily life, ranging from environmental considerations to social activities, both of which I believe are significantly enhanced. The eco-village’s main sustainable system ensures the preservation of natural cycles, allowing for the utilization of natural resources without exploitation. Additionally, the communal spaces provided facilitate gatherings and communication among residents, fostering cultural exchange and contributing to the social sustainability of the eco-village community.