Staking Out the Site
Edge Survey and Design LLC graciously surveyed our Learning Lab Site in summer of 2017. In the fall, we staked out each element of the design to see if our design fit the chosen area. Kevin Doniere from Alaska Chapter of Landscape Architects, Brendan Stuart from Schools on Trails, Taylor Keegan from Anchorage Municipal Parks and Recreation, Micheal Aimonetti from Edge Survey and Design LLC and Russian Jack Rotary Club members led us through this workshop.
Edge Survey and Design LLC graciously surveyed our Learning Lab Site in summer of 2017. In the fall, we staked out each element of the design to see if our design fit the chosen area. Kevin Doniere from Alaska Chapter of Landscape Architects, Brendan Stuart from Schools on Trails, Taylor Keegan from Anchorage Municipal Parks and Recreation, Micheal Aimonetti from Edge Survey and Design LLC and Russian Jack Rotary Club members led us through this workshop.
First, everyone was divided into groups, such as body, eye, tail, scales, and bubbles. Then we found the center of our space, and the spine of the fish. After finding that, each team worked together to locate their assigned “fish part”using maps and measuring tapes. For example, the body team worked with the eye/table team to determine the best place to stake out the eye. Then, the tail/stage team figured out the position of the edge of the tail by talking to the body team and scale/seats team. Kids who worked on the path way had to take the surrounding trees into consideration.
First, everyone was divided into groups, such as body, eye, tail, scales, and bubbles. Then we found the center of our space, and the spine of the fish. After finding that, each team worked together to locate their assigned “fish part”using maps and measuring tapes. For example, the body team worked with the eye/table team to determine the best place to stake out the eye. Then, the tail/stage team figured out the position of the edge of the tail by talking to the body team and scale/seats team. Kids who worked on the path way had to take the surrounding trees into consideration.
When we were done mapping out our areas and a rough idea of the layout, we needed to check the limitations of the space. To do this, we gathered in each each element of the design. In some elements we felt crowded and in others it felt just right. Lastly, we gathered in one big group to talk about potential problems and solutions. Fortunately, we realized we must use the space sparingly.
When we were done mapping out our areas and a rough idea of the layout, we needed to check the limitations of the space. To do this, we gathered in each each element of the design. In some elements we felt crowded and in others it felt just right. Lastly, we gathered in one big group to talk about potential problems and solutions. Fortunately, we realized we must use the space sparingly.
Next, we marked our areas with flags and spray chalk. Each group had a different color so we could visually see the layout of the space as if construction were complete.
Next, we marked our areas with flags and spray chalk. Each group had a different color so we could visually see the layout of the space as if construction were complete.
Our class was very thoughtful about revisions to the design. One idea, was to adjust the eye of the koi fish so there is only one table. Another, was at add a roof to the tail because the sun comes up directly in the speaker's eyes. More ideas included materials to use that would not decay or be too man-made such as plastic or concrete.
Our class was very thoughtful about revisions to the design. One idea, was to adjust the eye of the koi fish so there is only one table. Another, was at add a roof to the tail because the sun comes up directly in the speaker's eyes. More ideas included materials to use that would not decay or be too man-made such as plastic or concrete.