Updated CV and portfolio

1. Sarah Foqué
PGDip Landscape Architecture
MFA Art, Space and Nature

2. CURRICULUM VITEA
CONTACT & PERSONAL DETAILS
E-mail: sarahfoque@gmail.com Date of Birth: 10/05/1984 Nationality: Belgian
Mobile: 07917061537 Martial status: unmarried I have a full drivers license
Website: www.sarahfoque.com
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
10/2010 - to date Pathway to Chartership, Landscape Institute
09/2008-06/2009: PGDip Landscape Architecture, Distinction, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK
10/2006-06/2008: MFA Art, Space and Nature, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK
04/2008: 'Cityscapers: By the Throat', International design studio with Dr. Goodwin, Edinburgh, UK
09/2002-06/2005: Ba Landscape Architecture, Horteco, Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel, Vilvoorde, Belgium
01/2004-05/2004: Erasmus-student Landscape Architecture, Greenwich University, London, UK
09/2002-06/2003: Part-time Sculpture classes, Academie voor schone kunsten, Mechelen, Belgium
WORK EXPERIENCE:
10/2010 - to date: Freelance Landscape Architect for Standerwick Land Design
Responsible for the landscape design of several urban regeneration schemes in the East of London
08-09/2010: Freelance Landscape Architect for Philip Nixon Design, London
Preparation of tender package: Technical details and specification
09/2009-06/2010: Landscape Architect for the Council of Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
Master planning, Urban design, Community consultation, Park design, Tree replacement schemes, play area, Land-
scape advisor on new development projects and regeneration projects
09/2005-09/2008: Landscape Architect for Derek Cater Associates, Edinburgh, UK
Master planning, Business parks, Historic restorations, Housing Schemes, Park design, planting schemes
05/2008: Competition entry Thu Thiem International Design Competition, office of Dr. Tung Pho Duc, Hanoi, Vietnam
07/2005-08/2005: Consultant for the National Trust for Scotland, Edinburgh, UK
02/2005-05/2005: Landscape Architecture Internship at the National Trust for Scotland, Edinburgh, UK
AWARDS & COMPETITIONS:
04/2011 Selected for the 2011 Chaumont-sur-Loire Garden Festival 'Happy Biodiversity', Garden to be completed in April 2011
07/2009 LDA Design Prize for Excellence in Landscape Design for my PGDip-project

3. COMPUTER SKILLS:
MS office: MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint
Drawing: AutoCAD, Microstation, GIS, Bryce, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Indesign, Rhino (basic)
LANGUAGES:
Dutch: Native speaker French: Intermediate
English: Fluent German: Basic
ART:
Aside from being a practicing landscape architect, I am also active as an artist with exhibitions in London, Edinburgh, Stuttgart, Slovenia, The Hague and Chicago. Within my instal-
lations I investigate the ephemeral relationship between people and their surroundings. Furthermore, they are based on my interest in anthropology and cartography. You can see
some of my art works and landscape projects on www.sarahfoque.com
REFERENCES:
Stan van der Laan Fleure Gething
Projectmanager, OVR, Gemeente Haarlemmermeer Course Leader PGDip Landscape Architecture at Leeds Met
s.vd.laan@haarlemmermeer.nl f.gething@leedsmet.ac.uk

4. EXISTING SITUATION DEVONS ESTATE -
Urban Regeneration Scheme,
East London
Devons Estate is an urban regeneration scheme in
East London. I was involved in the development of
the master plan, the landscape design and the liaising
with client and architects.
The design incorporates a new commnunity hub (pi-
PIAZZA LIMSCOTT GREEN DEVONS ROAD
azza) linked to a central green space, which is made
accessible and useable by the new design, a new
Main vehicular route
treatment to the frontage of Devons Road, the main
local vehicular route
SHOPS New Car parking arrangment
route through Devons Estate, and a new pedestrian
connection between Devons Estate and Crossway
New and/or improved pe-
destrian connections
Estate. The design aims to improve pedestrian con-
Limscott Green -
Central green
New and/or improved public
nectivity within Devons Estate and with its wider
space
Local space for the whole commu-
nity
environment, by reducing car access and increasing
piazza
New and/or improved Semi-
pedestrian walkways, and provide new and improved
private green space fo-
cussed on use by the
useable green spaces for the community.
people living in the sur-
Existing Play
rounding housing block
area - public
space for local New and/or improved Semi-
teenagers private network of green
courtyards with parking on
the periphery focussed on
use by the people living in
the surrounding housing
block
Raised green space - appearance and
Main route through Devons Estate - access to be improved
appearance to match it's function
STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN
NEW FRONTAGE FOR DEVONS ROAD

5. THE NEW COMMUNITY HUB: PIAZZA AND LIMSCOTT GREEN
The design for Limscott Green consists of a central open green
(a flexible space which can be used for various activities),
a toddler play area in the South-West corner of the green
and art Pergola (incorporating lace fence as seen on the new
frontage of Devons Road) as a quiet contemplation space.
The edge of the green provides colour with peren-
nial planting and forms a buffer for the housing
with hedge, shrubs and soft mounding. The
design also incorporates pedestrian
routes, which increase the con-
nectivity of the area.
To hall and
community centre
Piazza incorporating a flexible
open area available for community
events, planters and art benches.
The design is based on a free flow
To shops of movement, retaining all possible
desire lines.
To community
hub
To existing
MUGA

6. LE JARDIN DES MAREES -
Chaumont-sur-Loire Garden
Festival 2011,Accepted Entry
With this project I tried to tell the story of the
seas, a story which might be lost for future genera-
tions. The seas form an essential element of life
on earth. It produces the majority of oxygen in the
earth's atmosphere, it absorbs CO2 from the at-
mosphere and it houses millions of species, many of
which we count as part of our food supply. Calcium reactor
Planters with salt marsh plants made out of coconut liner and
chicken wire. At the base of the planter is a layer of gravel for
on bringing the Ph of drainaige purposes, on top of the gravel sits a mixture of topsoil,
Today it is also under major threat by over-fishing, the water upto 7.6 Valve closed when pump
on
sand and existing soil separated from the gravel by geotextile
climate change, acidification and pollution. As most of pump on, emptying waterbasin
this wonderful world is hidden
under water we don't realise the impact of our ac-
tions and what we are about to loose if we don't
change our behaviour.
This project aims to celebrate the diversity in this
hidden world and the relationships it has with the
dry land. The garden design shows 4 images of 4
types of environments in order to represent their
relationships and to highlight the importance of the
sea in the chain of life. Central in the garden is a
salt-water water feature, showing the colourful hid-
den under-water world taking inspiration of reefs,
sea-anenomes, shells and many more mysterious sea Calcium reactor Planters with salt marsh plants made out of coconut liner and
chicken wire. At the base of the planter is a layer of gravel for
creatures. This water feature links to a salt-marsh
to control Ph of water,
aim is a Ph of 7.6. drainaige purposes, on top of the gravel sits a mixture of topsoil,
Controlled by a timer Valve open when pump off sand and existing soil separated from the gravel by geotextile
area, which will flood twice daily by the water of to drain water away from
Waterbasin with pond pump salt marsh
water feature, showing the relationship between sea controlled by a timer,
works twice daily creating
and land. Along the side of water feature and salt- an event like the tides of
the sea
marsh are the dunes, another environment linking ELEVATIONS SHOWING THE WORKINGS OF THE WATER FEATURE
sea and land and which is closely connected to the
faith of the seas. Finally the backdrop of the water
feature is formed by the large luscious leave plants,
representing the hinterland. By placing them in the
background, it shows the relationship of dependence
of life on earth on the seas.
Will be completed April 2011.

7. Salt water pond, lined with PVC-liner and Salt water water feature with artist impressions of sea
edged with untreated pine sleepers anemones, coral and other sea creatures. This water
feature will overflow twice daily, like the tides of the
sea
Location for water basin,
pump (to create tidal floods)
and calcium reactor (to Existing hedge
control the Ph of the water)
Sea’s area with salt water pond and water
feature
Large leaved plants, repre-
senting the hinterland and Salt marsh area with planting zones covering
forming a backdrop for the lower to upper marsh
water feature Decking area with seat, Playful Dunes area with dune grasses and
made of untreated pine perennials
sleepers, for contemplation Hinterland area consisting of plants with
Trees, creating a transpar- and play large lucious green leaves
ent enclosure to the water
feature Playful dune area with wavy
dune grasses and swaying
Overflows, allowing water in the wind perennials,
from water feature into the evoking a sense of play
salt marsh
Salt marsh, forming a carpet
of bands of colours, like an
abstract painting. 1.2m wide path of shelly
The planting is placed in sand with an untreated pine
planters made of chicken sleeper edge
wire and coconut liner,
representing the natural
build up of sedimentation and
planting salt marshes
Salt marsh grasses, forming
tufts giving the salt marsh
some more interest
Salt water water feature forming the focus
of the garden
Overflow channels, allowing Salt marsh area functioning as an abstract
the overflowing water to painting of lines to be viewd from decking
spread amongst the salt- area
marsh plants and resembles
Playful Dunes area enhancing the path axis
the natural structure of a
and drawing people into the garden
saltmarsh with its many
natural canals Hinterland area creating a perfect backdrop
for the water feature
Contemplation space created by transparent
enclosure due to trees
SUBMITTED PLAN FOR THE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE GARDEN FESTIVAL2011 Path axis

11. VISUALISATION OF GARDEN
TO BE COMPLETED IN APRIL 2011

12. ANALYSIS OF EXISTINGS SITUATION
ART
DE RINGVA
Local ammenities
Park zone
BUURT 6
Water
PROGRAMME OF DEMANDS -
Comfirmed new buildings: BUSSINESS
* Housing PARK Framework for the
* Nursery
Quatrebrass area, Badhoe-
Childrens' farm to be maintained vedorp, Haarlemmermeer,
BUURT 4
Netherlands
Dense woodland to be opened up
Due to the relocation of the A9, a large
Main slow traffic routes (cyclists BUSSINESS
PARK stretch of land running through Badhoevedorp
and pedestrians)
will be freed up for re-development. This
Main car traffic routes required a re-envisioning of certain areas
within Badhoevedorp. As part of larger plan-
Necessary neighbourhood connecti-
ons to be established /improved
ning team I helped to create a new framework
and landscape vision for one of these areas,
Achterkanten BUURT 4
named Quatrebrass.
Interesting buildings to be maintained
Need for a new architectural frontage BUURT 7

13. WATER AND GREEN STRATEGY TRAFFIC STRATEGY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
VAART
DE RING
VAART
DE RING
New residential areas
Existing open green space New residential areas continuing
the venacular of large single
Park with permeable edges Green ribbon, to replace the A9 standing houses
and to help re-connect the dif-
The green ribbon, to repalce ferent village areas Park
A9 to help re-connect the
different areas of the village Pedestrian & cyclist's routes
Living at the park, frontages facing
the park
Wavy tree lanes to match the Locally important car routes
existing North-South tree
lines, which run throughout the
village New bus route
Local amenities set as buildings
in the park
Large scale green connection
Frontages facing the tree lined
Small scale green connection streets
Building free zone
Green ribbon, to replace the A9
Green buffer and to help re-connect the diffe-
rent village areas
Existing water to be retained
Future open water
New waterways
CONCEPT - FRAMEWORK QUATREBRAS
The Quatrebrass area will include
an expanded public park, new New residential areas
street lanes, development of the Park
DE RINGV
AART
old A9 ribbon into a green con- Water
nector throughout Badhoevedorp New water way
and the new residential areas. The
Architectural accent with matching public
Programme of Demands does not realm to mark the entrances into the park
only locate these new develop-
ments, but also subscribes their New public buildings housing functions like
NEIGH
BORHOOD
school, village hall HE
character/identity and how they O FT
should connect to the existing
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Children's farm to be maintained
HU
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surroundings. The Programme of
PARK
Tennis courts and handball fields
Demands will be used as plan-
Car park
ning regulation for the design
and construction of this area by Building free zone
developers Green ribbon, to replace the A9 and to help
re-connect the different village areas
Green connections
New tree lanes to match in with exisitng
village character
Large scale green connection
Pedestrian & cyclist's routes
Main car routes

14. VIEW OF THE GREEN RIBBON NEXT TO THE TENNIS COURTS
Green buffer between the Green Ribbon and the Tennis
Courts, 10m wide
Semi-private garden strip
Cycle path and foot path set in 30m wide
park strip (Green Ribbon)
15m wide water way to replace A9 and
to compensate for the increase in hard
surface

15. OVERBOS NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK -
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Main view Sport’s area
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Overbos, Hoofddorp. Within this project I was responsible for the design , Dis
trib
Play area Entrance
fundraising (together with the project manager) and the community consul-
tation process (together with the area manager). The first phase of this Green linear connection Cycle path
project will be excecuted in autumn this year. The park was constructed Green wall Flexibel open
with the surrounding neighbourhood in the 1970's. Since then the park has green space
received very little attention; This has given rise to various problems: Perennial garden Monotenous
disconnection between neighbourhood & park, feels unsafe due to dense coppiced
woodland
planting; the park is no longer experienced as a place to stay and it has
lost its heart.
Altough it has some problems the park also has some strong points: it is
close to local ammenities, it has an already established planting, which gives
structure; it is on a much used cycling route and it has water in and around
it.
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Cycle path Open tree entrance
Footpath Opened views/visual
connections
Visually open lane
Sports field
Varied and ecologically
interesting woodland Boardwalk
Swamp area The new hub/heart
Perennial garden Tree group

16. The design of the park entails the following elements:
0. The hub of the park - a new point of attraction aimed at keeping people in the park located on the intersec-
tion of important routes through the park
1. Open tree squares - highlight the entrances and reconnect park and neighbourhood
2. Ecological play forest - offers storm water storage for the area and an outdoor class room
for the neighbouring schools
3. Flexible open space - for diverse usage
4. Main water chamber - a landmark feature with new floating planting beds and
wooden decking and seating to improve the connection with the water
5. Second water chamber - will be opened up to reconnect water,
park & neighbourhood
6. The chamber zone - will gain new pathways to connect
park and neighbourhood. This will open up the cham-
bers without losing intimacy
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17. Lanes and pathways are created or opened up to
improve safety. The path network is simplified to im-
prove the logic of the park and the pathways will be
re-surfaced to create a difference between resting
places and routes.
THE ECOLOGICAL PLAY FOREST
Wooden planks attached with screws
150mmx300mmx2000mm
Oak support beam, Wooden planks, grooved,
at 600mm intervals 2400mmx150mmx50mm
150mmx300mmx2000mm
Neoprene, 1.2mm
concrete,
300mmx400mmx2100mm 600mm
Oak crossbeam,
200mmx200mmx1900mm
Concrete infilling
Oak Posts, 200mmx200mmx2000mm
Gravel base, 200mmx300mmx300mm

18. ROLLING DESIGN, what occurs in a hot spot / metastasis
Better Surroundings
connectivity Greater
integration ,
Positive ROLLING DESIGN AT QUEEN
effect SQUARE -
Community Site
Major Design Project PGdip,
Constant Leeds Met, Leeds, 2009
momentum
Activate For my major design project I chose Queen Square,
an under used public space in the centre of
Designer,
EVENTS DESIGN Leeds, and its wider surroundings.
Planner or
STEPPED PROCESS
SUSTAINABILITY
Artist
Increased Rolling design is a new approach towards urban
vibrancy design and landscape architecture. It combines
m unity Sit events/program with gradual design interventions
om e in order to improve and re-ignite a site as a true
Sense of Endless
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public space. A true public space being a space
Place process where people dwell and interact with one another.
RESEARCH In addition to this the positive effect of this
re-ignition will spread beyond the site boundaries
opening the door for new rolling design locations.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGHOUT
AIM:
Delivering a succesful place for the community, which will function as a plat-
form for social interaction & To root site into community

19. Key Blenheim
Primary Little London
High value green space 5 Campus Park - Organically designed park with 2 retention 9 Rose Bowl Square - Car park transformed in high quality School
ponds and gravel garden on deck over ring road. Planting to outdoor space encompassing outdoor space for restaurant,
New high value public space with green elements be part of botanical collection for educational purposes and flexible seating and kiosk 2
will be managed by a gardening youth programme set-up by
1 Queen Square - Contemporary onramental garden with a CDCL. This park will also contain the Leeds Met Restaurant. Future potential hotspots 4
cafe and community services linked to Leeds Met in the
buildings surrounding it (CDCL). The garden will be man- 6 Queens Court - Flexible, Mainly hard landscaping
aged by a gardening youth programme set-up by CDCL Open space connection between different Leeds Met buildings Community Catchment Area
5
with seating and active frontages
2 New Broadcasting Place - Leeds Hub for Visual Arts: 7
Mainly hard landscaping with potential mutant gardens 7 Queens Court Gardens - Quiet garden space behind new
Leeds Met building containing Student Union, Student Ser-
AD
Leeds Met Civic
3 Arena Square - Leeds Hub for entertainment with bars, vices and Financial Services 6 New arena with
underground
restaurants, ... The garden will hold a botanical collection of perenials for 1 3
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parking
Muttant garden style planting educational purposes and will be managed by a gardening 9
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youth programme set-up by CDCL 8
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4 Little London Park - Will have an adaptable master plan
and will be organically developped with the community. It 8 Campus Square - Flexible, Mainly hard landscaping, can be Civic
will contain sports facilities and retention pond. This park used for markets; Shops on the Queen Square edge Hall
will not be designed within this project Merion Centre
Millenium Square
Town Art
Hall N
Gallery
HIERARCHY & CHARACTERISTICS OF HOTSPOTS - PROPOSED
Key Blenheim
Square
High value green space Mutant Garden (vertical green struc- Existing other public green spaces
tures attached to buildings)
Hard landscaped area Retention pond Blenheim
Access to
Major tree lined roads with Porous Leeds Uni
Primary Little London
School
New building with green Foot- and Cyclepath and asphalt road Community green spaces to be devel-
roof oped in the future
Minor green routes which include trees
Existing building with new green roof and/or perenials
Community catchment area
New building with solar panels on roof Water run-off collection tanks to
collect water from hard surfacing
AD Leeds Met Civic
New arena
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underground
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Hall
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Millenium
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STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN - WIDER CONTEXT Hall Gal-
lery

20. The project incorporated a research stage or feasibility study, a master planning stage and detail design. Within
the master planning stage I started to develop a time line, which showed the implementation of events and gradual
design changes in relation to time. This highlighted the positive chain-reaction rolling design could cause and how it
could spread through a city.
PHASE 1: 2009-2011
PHASE 2: 2012-2015
PHASE 3: 2016-2020
PHASE 4: 2021-2025
THE MASTER PLAN: PHASE 5: 2026-FUTURE