University of Southern California
Course: Landscape Construction: Performance Approaches
Professor: Alexander Robinson
Through this class I learned multiple ways to analyze a project, in
preparation for site analysis, such as perspective and sectional drawings .
The Salesforce Transit Center Rooftop Park is a thriving 5.4 acres of
green space within the dense downtown of San Francisco. This
hand drawn trace, combined with a Micro/Macro analysis
highlights the areas where sustainability, health, and education
weave together to create a park with seemingly endless benefits.
The seasonality of vernal pool habitats can be understood through a cross section of the Madronna
Marsh Wetlands. This unique site is a breeding ground for Fairy Shrimp, who remain dormant in
cryptobiosis for years, even decades, until their 6-8 week life span.
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