VICTORIA GOSDEN graduate landscape architect

portfolio of works

Introduction

Raised to love nature and the organic beauty of the world, I have always enjoyed drawing inspiration from my surroundings to create invigorating and engaging designs. I initially set out to pursue a career as a fine artist, specialising in landscapes and wildlife. As I progressed, I came to realise that my true passion lay in creating actual landscapes rather than merely their likenesses, which could then go on to be used and enjoyed by real people.

My aim as a landscape architect is to use landscapes to encourage people to spend time and enjoy being outside; bringing together communities, and help-ing to establish a successful union between the man-made and the natural.

I am currently approaching the end of my final year studying landscape architecture at the University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham, UK. Whilst working on my degree, I learned a wide range of skills, from computer design to the latest sustainable technologies and their implementations around the world. I am confident that I have now reached a level of competence in my chosen subject that I am proud and honoured to sharemy works.

St James’ SquareUniversity of Gloucestershire

Year 1 Design ModuleApril 2014

Original site

Visualisation of site following proposed redevelopment

Masterplan development

Masterplan

Currently a run-down car park, many efforts have been made in recent years to redevelop St James’ Square, an area which lies in the centre of an otherwise attractive neighbourhood. The brief required new housing to be constructed, as well as a multi-purpose commercial building, outdoor spaces and landscaping, along with flood management systems for River Chelt, which runs along the southern border of the site. This designincorporates open landscaped spaces, a natural and sustainable flood-proofing system in the form of a lowered channel filled with planting.

St James’ SquareUniversity of Gloucestershire

Year 1 Design ModuleApril 2014

Aerial visualisation of proposed site redevelopment

Lightmoor Colliery

Holistic Centre

Holistic Centre

(A1) Raised Timber Decking

(A2) Permeable Concrete Block Paving

(A3) Brick Wall

(A4 ) Resin Bonded Gravel

(A5) Loose Gravel Path Lining

(A6) Permeable Concrete Block Paving

(A7) Tarmac Parking Area

(A8) Permeable Concrete Flag Paving

(A9) Permeable Concrete Flag Paving

(B1) Wooden Bench

(A10) Raised Timber Decking

(B2) Central Statue

(B3) Pedestal Light

(B4) Concrete Bench

(C1) Ornamental Tree In Open Soil

(C2) Planting Beds

(C3) Planting Bed

(C4) Hedge

(C5) Tree Avenue

(C6) Semi-wild Planting Bed

(C8) Central SUDs Swale

(C7) Natural Woodland

(C9) Ornamental Tree

(C10) Ornamental Planting

(C11) Ornamental Planting

Grassland

Grassland

Grassland

Grassland

Grassland

Grassland

Lake

LakeLake

(C7)

(A8)

(B4)

(C4)

(A4)

(A4)

(A11) Water Channels

Grassland

Grassland

(A7)

(A8)

(A8)

(A8)

(C8)

(A11)

(C12) Ornamental Planting

(C12)(C12)

(A2)

(C5)

Commercial Building

Commercial Building

S1 S1

S2

S2

(A2) Permeable Concrete Block Paving

Type I Aggregate Bed

Type II Aggregate

Type III Aggregate

(A11) Water Channel

Sub-base (150mm)

Gravel (250mm)

Topsoil (300mm)

(A1) Raised Timber Decking

(C12) Ornamental Planting

Support Beams

S1 Section (Scale 1:200)

Concrete Retention Blocks

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900

2100

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A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A8

A9

A10

A11

A7

Raised Timber Decking(Holistic)

Permeable ConcreteBlock Paving

Curved Brick Wall

Resin BondedGravel

Loose Gravel FootpathLining

Permeable ConcreteBlock Paving (edges)

Tarmac Parking

Permeable ConcreteFlag Paving (edges)

Permeable ConcreteFlag Paving (central)

Raised TimberDecking (lake)

Water Channels

QTD

Marshalls

Marshalls

Addagrip

MainlandAggregates

Marshalls

BorderSurfacing

Marshalls

Marshalls

John Brash

Termo-Ash HardwoodDecking

Mistral Priora

Stanton Moor PitchedFaced Walling

Terrabase Rustic ResinBonded Porous Surfacing

20mm Shingle

Herringbone MistralPriora

Tarmac Surfacing

Renaissance RecycledFlag Paving

Renaissance RecycledFlag Paving

Antislip Plus SmoothDecking (2 inserts)

1968x125x51mm

240x160x80mm

(150-500)x65x65mm (random length)

Approx 185m210mm depth

Approx 90m225mm depth

240x160x80mm

Approx 880m240mm depth

450x450x50mm

600x600x50mm

1320x145x68mm

Buff Sandstone

Harvest Buff

Rustic Oak

Silver Grey

Slatestone

Chalkstone

Running

Random Course

Herringbone

Asphalt Cement

Stacked

Running

Buff Sandstone

3mm

10mm

3mm

5mm

5mm

Priora Aggregates, Type II (100mm)/III(150mm)

Surface sits over permeable terrabase grid,5mm Type II aggregate, permeable geofabric

Surface sits directly over landscapefabric sheet

Priora Aggregate Type II/III

Surface sits over binder course (100mm),base course (150mm), sub base (250mm)

Aggregate Type II (100mm)/Type III(150mm)

Aggregate Type II (100mm)/ Type III(150mm)

Support beams fixed to concrete base

Channels are held in place by concreteblocks

Description Source Product Name Dimensions Colour Course Joint Sub Base Details

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B2

B3

B4

Bench

Central Sculpture

Pedestal Lighting

Concrete Bench

Marshalls

Marshalls

Marshalls

Dementra Bench

Geo Light Stick

Bellitalia QuadroConcrete Bench

1500x609x450mm

Allotted Space:3000x3000mm

220x4000mm

3300x1300x600mm

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"Public Art" space.

Description Source Product Name Dimensions Quantity Additional Details

2 Bench consists of concrete block,onto which wooden bench is fitted

Hard Materials

Street Furniture

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C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C8

C9

C10

C11

C7

Ornamental Tree(holistic centre)

Planting Beds(holistic edges)

Planting Bed(follows curved wall)

Fern hedge

Tree Avenue(fern hedge)

Semi-wild Planting Bed

Natural Woodland

Central SUDs Swale

Ornamental Tree(commercial buidings)

Ornamental Planting 1

Ornamental Planting 2

QTD

Marshalls

Marshalls

Addagrip

MainlandAggregates

Marshalls

BorderSurfacing

Marshalls

Marshalls

John Brash

Description Species(s)

PlantingQuantity Height (m) Spread (m) Habit Additional Notes

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University of GloucestershireYear 2 Sustainable Technology module

Feb 2015

The Forest of Dean (Hereford, UK) has a long history of coal mining, and this abandoned site has been proposed for development in recent years. The brief detailed the provision of a small number of residential dwellings, a holistic/well-being centre, commercial office units, a primary school and tourist accommodation/activities.

Residential “eco pods”

Visitor Parking

Hilltop Café

Holistic Centre

Commercial units

Primary School

Residential dwellings

Construction section of holistic centre central courtyard feature

Aerial visualisation of proposed site from the east

Holistic centre central courtyard feature

University of GloucestershireYear 2 Sustainable Technology module

Feb 2015Lightmoor Colliery

Overhead visualisation of the proposed site redevelopment

Hardwick CampusUniversity of Gloucestershire

Year 2 Design ModuleJune 2015

A small campus based in the north of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Hardwick specialises in art and design-based courses, including fine art, interior design and photography. Currently the university buildings sit on a relatively bare open field, featuring nothing of interest, and providing no sense of character for the campus. This design proposal is based around the swirling of paint when mixed, and features raised grassed knolls, seating, decorative planting, and vastly increased, primarily pedestrian access.

Masterplan

Concept development

Site visualisations

Overhead view of site from the south -west

St Pauls Community ArtWallUniversity of Gloucestershire

Year 2 Design ModuleFebruary 2015

The resulting three images portray the changes within the neighbourhood over time through the “stories” the wall has seen - from the war-stricken past, to the ambient present, and onwards to the future, in which the words of the next generation’s thoughts on their neighbourhood can be seen.

This project was based around creating artwork for the community of St Pauls neighbourhood in Cheltenham, reflecting the inherent character of the community. This piece was to focus on the an old wall running adjacent to the neighbourhood, effectively separating it from the rest of the town.

In order to gain an understanding of the area, I questioned local residents, including a class of school children, students, elderly residents and families. I then researched local newspaper headlines and stories relating to the St Pauls,

both from recent times, and from as early as the 1940s.

Magnolia CourtUniversity of Gloucestershire

Year 1 Design ModuleNovember 2013

Magnolia Court , a small courtyard within the Francis Close university campus currently suffers from poor maintenance and use. This design proposal offers a more

vibrant landscape scheme, using raised fern beds and central water channels to create a “woodland valley” effect.

Masterplan

Section A

Section BVisualisation of the view into the site from the north-west entrance

Overhead visualisation of the site as seen from the south-eastern corner

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Rio de Janeiro Show GardenUniversity of Gloucestershire

Year 2 Design ModuleOct 2014

The upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics caused considerable controversy when they were announced, and not without good reason. This show garden seeks to demonstrate the stark contrast between the wealthy and poverty-stricken social groups

living in Rio, and creates a sense of what a visitor to the games may experience. Designed around the Olympic symbol for the Rio Games, the central space is full of bright, colourful planting, and engaging water features, but the rising, dark blocks

surrounding represent Rio’s slums, and the undeniable corruption of what Rio would like to portray as a vibrant, beautiful city.

Concept development

Section sketch

Central planting sketch Central water feature concept sketch

University of GloucestershireYear 2 Design Module

Oct 2014Rio de Janeiro Show Garden

Overhead visualisation of the completed garden design

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