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HOODSPORT — SHORELINE REGENERATIVE PROJECT

Regenerative Shoreline Design Project · Steve Morta, P.E. Collaboration · Lake Cushman, Washington

Collaborator
Steve Morta, P.E.
Role
Regenerative shoreline design
Location
Lake Cushman, Washington
Visualization
Francisco Santana · Esther Romero

The project

From intent to something buildable.

This regenerative shoreline project in Lake Cushman, Washington, transforms years of fragmented documentation and unpermitted shoreline structures into a unified, buildable, and regulatory-approved vision. Working with engineer Steve Morta, P.E., Gabriela Carnicero developed a fully coordinated Revit 3D model that integrates technical accuracy, environmental awareness, and long-term shoreline resilience. The renderings were produced by Francisco Santana, Engineer and Revit Specialist, and Esther Romero, Architect and Revit Specialist, who brought the model to life with detailed visualization and spatial precision.

Revit Modeling and Technical Drafting

Gabriela rebuilt the site using as-built data, historical notes, and field observations to create a precise 3D model that represents existing conditions, mitigation requirements, and proposed interventions. The 3D model was used to optimize mitigation improvements and design iterations two to three times, ensuring accuracy, buildability, and alignment with environmental goals before final submission.

Storyboard Documentation

A 'storyboard' approach connects the site's past, present, and future, including unrecorded structures, expired permits, and approved mitigation work, helping stakeholders and agencies understand the complete project history.

Regenerative Engineering Design

The project incorporates innovative shoreline protection systems such as: Pleated AYC (Armor-Yield Concrete) Wall — dissipates wave energy and preserves fish habitat while reducing erosion over time (by Steven P. Morta, PE); Elastic Mooring Dock System — uses augers and flexible moorings that adapt naturally to lake level changes (by Seaflex Inc.).

Outcome

The 3D model provides visual clarity and technical accuracy, reducing back-and-forth with regulatory agencies and helping secure approvals for long-term shoreline protection.

“Literally taking what's inside my brain and putting it on paper at light speed.”
— Steve Morta, P.E.
Lake Cushman shoreline site model showing existing conditions and proposed regenerative interventions.
Lake Cushman shoreline site model showing existing conditions and proposed regenerative interventions.
Revit plan and technical documentation for the Hoodsport regenerative shoreline project.
Revit plan and technical documentation for the Hoodsport regenerative shoreline project.
Coordinated shoreline model illustrating mitigation work and waterfront structures.
Coordinated shoreline model illustrating mitigation work and waterfront structures.
Detailed shoreline section prepared for environmental review and construction coordination.
Detailed shoreline section prepared for environmental review and construction coordination.
Waterfront structure and shoreline protection system modeled for Lake Cushman.
Waterfront structure and shoreline protection system modeled for Lake Cushman.
Regenerative shoreline design study showing the relationship between dock and habitat.
Regenerative shoreline design study showing the relationship between dock and habitat.
Technical Revit view of proposed shoreline improvements and existing site conditions.
Technical Revit view of proposed shoreline improvements and existing site conditions.
Waterfront rendering showing the project vision for long-term shoreline resilience.
Waterfront rendering showing the project vision for long-term shoreline resilience.
Shoreline documentation connecting historic conditions with proposed mitigation work.
Shoreline documentation connecting historic conditions with proposed mitigation work.
Project drawing set detail for the Hoodsport shoreline approval package.
Project drawing set detail for the Hoodsport shoreline approval package.
Site visualization of the regenerative shoreline project at Lake Cushman.
Site visualization of the regenerative shoreline project at Lake Cushman.
Coordinated 3D view of shoreline structures, landscape, and lake edge conditions.
Coordinated 3D view of shoreline structures, landscape, and lake edge conditions.
Final shoreline rendering supporting stakeholder and regulatory review.
Final shoreline rendering supporting stakeholder and regulatory review.

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