Sketchbook

Generation, or rather preservation, of site nuance as well as ecological and experiential sensitivity emanates from the forms, textures, and materials found on a site.

Horse pasture runoff and water systems don’t mix well. Excess phosphorus from manure can lead to eutrophication (less dissolved oxygen) of waterways and negatively alter biological systems. As part of the site planning for an equestrian facility, we looked at the existing grades and watersheds to determine the optimal layout for capturing runoff in keyline swales. The swales would hold runoff along the perimeter of the property to prevent unchecked phosphorus and nitrate runoff into the adjacent creek, a headwater of a major river system.

This concept for a planted wall intends to enhance beautification and provide an opportunity to incorporate native planting. It also aims to establish a connection and extend an invitation to passersby on the streetscape

Sun studies provide valuable insights into various environmental aspects that impact the design and functionality of buildings, public spaces, and outdoor areas.

A pavement compass provides a quick reference for hikers, cyclists, or pedestrians to understand their direction of travel and helps them stay on the right path.

This tool helps create highly accurate and detailed three-dimensional representations of the terrain and objects on the ground.

Using the existing flora and fauna of lakes and pine groves as inspiration, forms and materials for monument signage takes shape as an ode to the landscape, a visual song to welcome residents to their home and remind them of their place within the ecosystem. 

Eye-level perspectives  are important when designing roundabouts because they provide a view of the roundabout from the perspective of a pedestrian or a driver at ground level.

Underpass treatments transform utilitarian spaces into vibrant, functional, and aesthetically pleasing areas that contribute positively to the urban environment.

Flow lines, also known as flow maps or path maps, are an important tool in environmental analysis.

 In the context of environmental analysis, flow lines can provide valuable insights into the movement of natural resources, pollutants, wildlife, water, and other environmental factors.

Parking and roadways are central components of transportation infrastructure, yet monofunctional infrastructure designed to address vehicular mobility can result in static heat islands that limit pedestrian and multi-modal mobility and restrict ecological performance. Asakura Robinson designers think critically about the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and mobility to develop strategic interventions that work in tandem to enhance the dynamic interactions between people, nature, and the public realm.