This document contains a portfolio of Adrienne Rosenblatt's architectural projects from Cornell University and Copenhagen. It includes summaries and diagrams of an 8-square schoolhouse documentation project, a topiary and sculpture garden redesign, an urban square observation study, a dormitory landscaping project, and a mixed-use waterfront redevelopment plan in Copenhagen. Adrienne's projects demonstrate skills in preservation documentation, landscape design, urban analysis, and mixed-use planning and design.

1. adrienne rosenblatt
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
CLASS OF 2013
B.S. URBAN & REGIONAL STUDIES
B.A. HISTORY OF ART
FOOTBRIDGE
DAM
100 m

2. 3
table of contents 8 square school house
3 8 square school house 1748 upper hanshaw road
historic preservation measured ithaca, ny
drawing project. CAD.
apr. 2010: the 8 square square schoolhouse is a delapidated 19th-century brick structure. our
project required its full measurement by hand and drafting in CAD, following the historic american
5 cornell plantations sculpture garden building survey regulations and format.
landscape architecture: topiary project.
hand drafted.
7 bispetorvet square
urban design observation and analysis.
9 øresundskollegiet
dormitory landscaping and urban space
redesign.
12 krøyers plads
abandoned waterfront site redevelop-
ment. mixed use. floor plan.
reflected ceiling plan.
elevation (east) and masonry details.

3. 4 5
plantations topiary
and sculpture garden
cornell university CORNELL UNIVERSITY PLANTATIONS
EXPLODED AXON
ithaca, ny
apr. 2010: the cornell university planta-
tions are an extensive natural park and
museum of sorts. several decades ago,
an architecture student won a sculp-
ture design contest, and the university BUILDINGS
chose to display them in the planta-
tions arboretum. this site is circled in
red to the right. our project called for
a remanipulation of this site in order to
better integrate the sculpture by using
a topiary and landscaping approach. TREE COVER
section with door elevations.
sections. CIRCULATION
STONE/ROCK
STRUCTURES FOOTBRIDGE
DAM
exploded axon
WATER
by material
section. (analysis).
ADRIENNE ROSENBLATT

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bispetorvet square
copenhagen, denmark
sep. 2011: this project demanded the observation of human-environmental behaviors at a chosen public space. findings were summarized visu-
ally, from which conclusions were drawn.
Context Process Instead of spending only 10 minutes at a time at Bispetorvet Square, I would ob
M (Nørreport)
Academic
Church
Commercial
axon. Public Space
Studiestræde
Major routes
Minor routes
N
(Kongens Nytorv) I began each observation period by sketching the foot
M Nørregad
e
clearly shows the square and immediate area. The
Church of Our Lady is to the East (across Nørregade),
existing sculptures (digi-
(behind the square).
talized with illustrator). Located amongst other public spaces, as
well as cultural, religious, and commercial
Studiestræde
sersby. The square is nestled between
University buildings, is on the way to DIS, Circulation The following map was created
after my observation periods. The thicker the lines, the
of work; theoretically, Bispetorvet Square more heavily travelled a path was, and the opposite for the
would have a strong student and work N
ing visitor population. The square is also Nørregade
located between two major Metro stops: Observation #1. 16. Sept 2011. 18:00.
Norreport and Kongens Nytorv, making it
a convenient place to stop along the way
base map. Plan of Bispetorvet Square with section cut.
Studiestræde
Section below.
Observation #2. 19 Sept 2011. 14:00.
N
Nørregade
sketch: topiary, demonstrating
section. plant material. Observation #3. 19 Sept 2011. 18:00.

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øresundskollegiet
dalslandsgade
Raw Results Conclusions copenhagen, denmark A
In the half hour I spent observing, few people passed
through the square, and even fewer performed
From my visits, I can conclude that Bispetorvet Square is underutilized and underestimated.
N
A
stationary activities.
Stationary (marked by an “x“) all standing:
The square possesses elements that should encourage passersby to stop and sit awhile, including:
L
2 males and 1 female met at the southeast cor
Opportunities to rest, meet a friend, eat, read, talk on the phone
1 male stood in the middle of the plaza, with
Benches that do not directly face each other and allow users to passively interact
Y
his bike leaning against him, while looking
Studiestræde
Observation #1. 16. Sept 2011. 18:00.
something up on his computer (10 min)
Dynamic (extrapolated from 30 minute counts to 60
Opportunities to people-watch with a view of a very busy way (Nørregade)
Convenient, connective location
S
minute/1 hour intervals):
Diagonal from Studiestræde to the Southeast
ern corner of Bispetorvet Square to Nørregade Open layout, so users do not feel committed to using or remaining in the space, nor closed in
Still a level of protection and concealment, surrounded by old buildings and backed by trees
I
22 people/hr
x Diagonal from the Southeastern corner on Nør
xx x
N
regade to the Northwest corner of Bispetorvet Architectural “friends” present: benches, memorial, curbs, granite planters, trees to lean against
Well-maintained, visible space; no suggestion of neglect or negative use (i.e. drug use, violence)
S
11 people/hr.
Nørregade 30 people/hr.
Scenic view of the Church of Our Lady, Frue Plads, the University of Copenhagen, and myriad
compression between buildings.
Southward on 40 people/hr.
Eastward along Studiestræde - 10 people/hr.
Westward along Studiestræde (turned off of quaint shopfronts open space.
Beautiful yet minimalist landscaping; softens granite and brick surroundings
Human scale in comparison to the more monumental structures of the Church and University
Standing:
4/hr
oct. 2011: this project demanded a full redesign
The square is lacking in several features:
2/hr
2/hr
4/hr
Soft surfaces on which to relax (grass, turf; all surfaces are granite or wooden benches) of this college dormitory’s outdoor spaces. in the
6/hr
2/hr
Open spaces: the square is quite small, especially when compared to Copenhagen’s many other analysis diagrams to the right, it was concluded
public squares and their capabilities. Bispetorvet could hold only a small, intimate concert, for
that this community needed a boost in connectiv-
4/hr
example; it also could not be a venue for political activism or strikes
Studiestræde
xx x Sitting:
6/hr
Adjacent eateries and entertainment (other public spaces with cafes are more successful by default)
Observation #2. 19 Sept 2011. 14:00.
x xx
4/hr
2/hr
Adjacent bodies of water or other natural elements
ity between towers, landscape elements to soften
the harsh, looming modern building structure,
x
6/hr
xx
x Dynamic activities (all walking):
10/hr
During my visit, several activities did not take place, each accompanied by the reason why they might not
and some semi-private spaces to combat the high
x x xx
4/hr
xx
x xx N 96/hr have occurred:
surveillance due to the many windows looking
62/hr
Nørregade Diagonal from Southeast corner of square to Street performers (too small a venue; also may not attract enough people during work day)
20/hr
Rain, snow, nightfall (would have further reduced numbers, unless using trees for shelter or waiting
2/hr
for a taxi/bus) out over the courtyards (seen in above photos).
Cutting through from Nørregade to South
4/hr
Protest (too small and understated a location)
surveillance from buildings into courtyards. greenways on site.
Cutting southward through back path be
8/hr Sleeping/sunning (no soft surfaces or grass)
4/hr
Play (no children of age came through - only those in strollers)
Standing:
2/hr Sitting on the memorial (perhaps too central on the square, too exposed, not intimate enough)
2/hr Sitting on the sidewalk (likely to get clipped by a bike)
Sitting:
2/hr Recreation (too small a space; no grass; during the school day so no children present)
Eating on bench - 2/hr
4/hr
Dynamic activities (all walking): Had I visited perhaps before the work day began, around 8:00, and exactly during lunch breaks, between
4/hr
Studiestræde
xx
Crossing northeast corner of square from Nor 11:30 and 13:00, I might have seen more users enjoying their breaks. I believed that visiting the site when I
Observation #3. 19 Sept 2011. 18:00. 6/hr did (afternoon and after work hours) would allow me the chance to catch students going to and from class,
xx 16/hr (2/hr using
x
xx x
phone) and then returning home after the day. I do believe I witnessed the post-work exodus going home, especial-
58/hr
2/hr
ly as many came to unchain their bikes from the racks and trees at Bispetorvet Square around 18:00.
x 122/hr M
xx
N Cutting through Northeast corner of square
from Nørregade 10/hr
Nørregade
Cutting through Northeast corner of square
4/hr
6/hr
200 fod
50 m
lack of connectivity between buildings. circulation routes in area. green space in area.

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section elevation:
semi-private “back-
yards” with reflect-
ing pools.
elevation: climbing plants introduced
to soften originally concrete towers.
base map.
section elevation: central corridor with stairs. the transformative effect of light in northern europe is integral to
good design. inspired by this, i analyzed and established patterns
in the shadows from the high rise towers to generate some of my
design placement. for example, i created the two geometric sculp-
tures placed in the rear courtyards based off of the intersection
perspective:
shadow diagram, spring sunrise & sunset. and position of the sun and shadows during different times of the
central corridor
google sketchup. day throughout the seasons.
between towers.

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krøyers plads
strandgade, christianshavn
copenhagen, denmark
section.
dec. 2011: this mixed-use project utilized
building volumes in order to create engaging
outdoor spaces: partial residential use was
BUILDINGS V. SPACE
required. i chose to create a residential and WIND SPEEDS
AREAS OF
HIGH EXPOSURE
commercial development centered around
PRIMARY/VEHICULAR/CYCLE
High Low
section.
SECONDARY/PEDESTRIAN
its ability to be a shared public space. with
both enclosed and open courtyard and
boardwalk spaces, residents and guests
alike might would enjoy the harborwalk and
groundfloor restaurants and shops. many
similar examples exist in copenhagen today.
site circulation. wind intensity. space vs. volume.
Frederiks Kirke
Amalienborg
Slot
Statens Teaterskole
Danmarks
Designskole
Operaen
Medahls Smedie
Exhibition Hall
Det Kongelige Teater,
Kongens Nytorv Skuespilhuset
(Playhouse)
Nyh
avn
Det Kongelige Teater
(Ballet)
Nordatlantens
se
Brygge
ou
H
m
to
us
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Greenland Tourism
& Business Council
Arkitektur &
Kriminals Other Offices
Forsorgen
100 m Grønlands
Rejsebureau Edition Magazine
Dansk Arkitektur
Center
plan.
100 m
green space: lacking in area. cultural amenities: integral & cultural views
abundant in area. include the new opera
house, royal danish
theatre, and customs
house.
section elevation.

8. 14 though not required, i also implemented minor facade de- similarly, i drew from existing green urban 15
tails that i felt played an essential part in the historic local spaces in copenhagen. formerly desolate con-
design vernacular of scandinavia. crete spaces have been transformed into green
walkways, pocket parks, courtyards, and urban
the copenhagen waterfront and canal system is famous forests.
for its successful waterfront designs. i was guided by and
integrated aspects of these examples into my own design,
which kept a local vocabulary in aesthetic and use.
elevation showing day & night use.
100 m
visualization of the different
renter types who might oc-
cupy each type of unit.

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rendering/elevation: facade superimposed on existing site.
section: waterfront whaf/deck.
model 1:200.