naranjo_portfolio
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Selected projects of Terry Naranjo, landscape architect with 15+ yrs experience.TRANSCRIPT
Terry Naranjo, RL ALandscape Architect
Terry Naranjo has 15 years of experience as a landscape architect.He has managed and participated in a diverse range of project types. His experiences include all aspects of project delivery including conceptual program development, schematic design, construction documents, municipality ordinance review, bidding, construction administration and project closeout.
E duc ationMichigan State UniversityBachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1993
Regis tered L ands c ape Arc hitec tNorth Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan
Work E xperienc eCLH Design, PA Cary, North CarolinaElam Todd d’Ambrosi Morrisville, North CarolinaHSMM/ AECOM Raleigh, North CarolinaDesign Plus Architects Grand Rapids, Michigan Hawkins Partners, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee S kills and E xperienc e• Project and client management. • Marketing and business development including RFP/ RFQ preparation.• Internal leadership and coordination of team members to achieve optimal productivity.• Establishment of goals, objectives, and tasks to achieve project and client needs.• Written correspondence and documentation to address a multitude of coordination issues.• Development and implementation of interdisciplinary systems and programs. • Development of schedules and budgets.• Specification and coordination with vendors of a wide variety of products types, materials, and costs.• Generation of alternate solutions for owner review and refinement of final selections.• Formal presentations to a variety of clients and consultants; individuals and groups.
S elec ted Projec ts :Parks and Greenways: Institutional/ Industrial/ Corporate:Institutional/ Industrial/ Corporate: Shelby Bottoms Greenway, East Nashville, TN Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Durham, NC Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, Nashville, TN; Wake County Continuum of Care, Raleigh, NCBattle of Nashville Monument Park, Nashville, TN Beaumont Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, TX
Educational/ Campus Urban Design: Fort Benning – US Army, Columbus, GA Tennessee Titans Coliseum, Nashville, TNCentral Michigan Univ., East Campus, Mt. Pleasant, MI 12 South Redevelopment Plan, Nashville, TNMichigan State University, Bakery Complex, E. Lansing, MI Florence Brownfield Site, Florence, SCWayne County Public Schools, Goldsboro, NC Studio One Housing, Detroit, MI
C omputer S kills : AutoCad 2008, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Outlook,
Pers onal Interes ts / Ac hievements :Family, gardening, music performance, travel / Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (Georgia to Maine), 1999
PROJ E C T TY PE S Urban Environments Community Spaces Industrial and Office Govt. and Medical Mixed Use Environments Education Environments Parks and Greenways Religious Institutions Residential Sites
GUIDING PRINC IPL E S Create Environments that Inform Lifestyle Design with nature and culture Preservation, restoration, and regeneration Systems thinking approach Collaborative/ Multidisciplinary Approach Foster Environmental Stewardship Provide internal leadership/ mentorship
Terry Naranjo, RLALandscape Architect
S US TAINAB L E S TRATE GIE S LEED documentation/ facilitation Rainwater Infiltration Systems High efficiency Irrigation Systems Preserve/ create wildlife habitat Cisterns for rainwater/ greywater Green roofs and walls Drought tolerant plantings Native meadows/ No-mow zones Permeable Paving Low-voltage and LED lighting
MODUS Create pedestrian environments and the public/ private realm Celebrate the owner’s mission, product and people Utilize design principles of unity, scale and proportion Incorporate art into the landscape Celebrate and interpret the cultural landscape's layered history Combine function with beauty and form Provide connectivity between uses and users Comply with municipal codes and ordinances
MUNIC IPAL AGE NC IE S S E RVE D: Wake County City of Raleigh, NC City of Durham, NC Davidson County/ City of Nashville, TN NCDENR NCDOT City of Grand Rapids, MI City of Goldsboro, NC Town of Mount Olive, NC Town of Zebulon, NC Wayne County, NC Kent County, MI
This master plan is the central business district of a larger community that incorporated a golf course and residential sections in an active ‘sports themed’ development. Access and circulation combined with the spatial requirements of programmed elements to create sub-districts within an overall composition. Existing water patterns were recognized and highlighted as an core amenity and form generator.
Des ign E lements Mix of themed uses including hotel,
coliseum, commercial districts, and entertainment districts and high density residential areas.
Central ceremonial plaza Selection of images that convey a sense of cultural and spatial understanding River walk as amenity and form generator Vehicular circulation patterns
New Tow n C enter Mas ter PlanChengdu, China
Urban Design(n)
The architectural vernacular is inspired by the site’s industrial heritage. Design elements celebrate the use of visible infrastructure and basic materials of concrete and steel. The articulation of these elements extend into the landscape. Bold forms and rhythms are inspired by the architectural patterns and materials. The pedestrian experience is paramount in creating a unique campus environment.
Projec t S ummary: Pervious reinforced lawn parking detailing Urban forestry compliance documentation Pedestrian entry gate plaza paving areas. Spot grading and drainage Site furnishings specification Central control irrigation system design.
Tennes s ee T itans NF L S tadium C ampus Nashville, TN
Architect:HOK S port
Landscape Architects:Peter Lindsay S chaudt, Inc.
Terry Naranjo, AS LAw/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
Rendering by HOK S port
Spot grading at Entry Gate
Urban Design(n)
‘Found’ monolithic art
Mixed Us e Deve lopment Mas ter PlanApex, NC
Master Planning
Site Master Plan for a 110 acre site in eastern Wake County, NC. The goal is to integrate a variety of land uses into a comprehensive planning effort. Transportation and access requirements were combined with a desire to create dense nodes and connectivity.
Des ign E lements : Walkable Community/ Pedestrian scale
spaces Buildings front the street Integrate existing water courses Transportation coordination with municipal long range plans. Axis and coordinated sight lines to facilitate
orientationLandscape Architect:Terry Naranjo w/ETD
This solo competition entry sought to provide redevelopment strategies and design visions for the Brickbottom area of Somerville, MA near downtown Boston. The project goal was to integrate a mix of uses and create a new urban framework considerate of existing and proposed contexts.
Des ign E lements• Inspired by existing artist community• Create an arts and entertainment campus
that celebrates cultural heritage.• Open space development• Transportation and Infrastructure• Development Density• Community Connectivity• Ecological / Environmental Issues• History and Cultural Diversity
Brickbottom CompetitionBoston, MA
Existing Site
Post Industrial Design Competition(n)
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Portion of Site Master Plan
Landscape Architect::Terry Naranjo, AS LA w/ HS MM/ AECOM
The two plans shown explore options and maximize potential for an existing downtown brownfield site.
B row nfie ld Deve lopmentS ite F eas ibility S tudyFlorence, SC
Stadium
Urban Design
Mixed-Us e Option Buildings form urban edge Pedestrian scale spaces Multiple axis alignments Outdoor dining areas Gathering spaces
S tadium S ite Option Mixed use approach Pedestrian scale spaces On-street commercial space integrated into stadium structure Outdoor dining terrace Lawn-area seating
Mixed Use
Street-level site master plan for an office tower in Nashville, Tennessee's downtown financial district.
Des ign Goals : Unify the entire pedestrian level campus Respond to architectural rhythms Help create a Corporate Identity Activate the pedestrian spaces Accommodate rooftop construction Incorporate Cultural Heritage of Nashville as ‘Athens of the South’ Provide a gateway into the city
Downtow n Offic e TowerNashville, TN
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LA with Hawkins Partners, Inc
Urban Design(n)
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Community Design
This plan for an existing commercial district creates an important link between an historic neighborhood and a marina area- shoreline greenway along Lake Macatawa near Lake Michigan
Des ign e lements Re-organized vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems Streetscape enhancements Parking lot re-configuration Public art location identification Outdoor dining terraces Community park District identifying gateways
S outh S hore Dis tric tHolland, MI
Existing Site Conditions
Overall Master Plan
Park Area Enlargement
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LA w/ Design P lus, Inc.
Des ign E lements : Renovation of public realm of streetscapes and public spaces Community charrette facilitation Traffic calming On-street parking reconfiguration Central neighborhood ‘square’. Way-finding signage Public art locations Gateway considerations
C res ton S treets c apeGrand Rapids, MI
Neighborhood ‘Square’
Community Design
Neighborhood S quare Pedestrian scale spaces Public art Relocated Monument Site furnishings Interactive at-grade fountain Outdoor café
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LAw/ Design P lus.
Master plan for this existing 3/4 mile roadway corridor within the culturally diverse and historic Creston Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Individual pockets along the corridor were examined more closely with small area site plans.
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Architect:HS MM/ AECOM
The project involved coordination with the architect and civil engineer to develop site plan elements which included a large scale gathering courtyard for a LEED Certified classroom building.
Des ign E lements Creation of monumental scale pedestrian plaza Heat Island reduction, and water reduction Form generating site-design patterns developed from careful study of architecture Specialty paving design Monumental scale fountains Planting design Sketchup modeling
Maneuver C enterFort Benning, GA
Military Campus
Landscape ArchitectTerry Naranjo, AS LA w/ HS MM/AECOM
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The convergence of vehicular and pedestrian circulation provides unique design challenges for a medical facility main entry. Spatial requirements for pedestrian flows were studied in relationship to architectural rhythms to arrive at a pattern that accommodates functional requirements and provides visual clues on how and where to enter the building.
Des ign E lements Pedestrian orientation developed by creating a
space that provides a sense of arrival and appropriate scale Informed by architectural rhythms and materials Simple planting pallet to accent architecture Site furnishings and lighting inspired by the modern architectural vernacular
Medic a l Offic e - E ntry C ourtRaleigh, NC
Architect:LS 3P
Client:Wake County
Medical Campus(n)
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo w/CLH.
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo w/Hawkins Partners, Inc.
This courtyard for a corporate client provides an outdoor amenity for employees and visitors. Informal seating areas and gathering spaces allow for an interaction in a natural setting.
Des ign E lements Pedestrian circulation system design Planting design Specialty paving detailing Mist fountain detailing Site furnishings/ lighting Courtyard hardscape design and details Seatwalls integrated with native stones
Primus F inanc ia l C enterBrentwood, TN
Corporate Campus
A corporate facility addition required a complete reconfiguration of vehicular circulation and pedestrian patterns.
Des ign E lements Corporate ‘Front Door’ experience. Architectural forms inform site patterns The reflective of water, light, and glass Illuminated bands of recycled glass under-lit with fiber optic lighting. Large scale tiered water feature and a reflecting pool Corporate identity signage
Gentex Zeeland, MI
Corporate Campus
Landscape ArchitectTerry Naranjo, AS LA , w/ Design P lus, Inc.
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Student Housing project added two 5-story wings to an existing facility. The project involved collaboration with the architect and civil engineer to coordinate access issues and provide connectivity to the existing site context.
Des ign E lements Pedestrian circulation system development Visual unification through pavement patterns established by architectural rhythms Gathering courtyards Pond water feature integrated into stormwater system Development of pedestrian environments at building
entrances Planting design for minimized maintenance
C entra l Mic higan Univers ityMt. Pleasant, MI
University Campus(n)
Architect:E verton Ogelsby Architects
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LA w/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
Urban Residential
This urban row-house project consists of 29 loft-style condominium units capturing views to the Tennessee State Capitol in Downtown Nashville.
Des ign E lements : Semi-private gardens that define individual residences Simple plantings for low maintenance and seasonal interest. Unify the entire length of building Automatic irrigation system Automatic entry gate detailing
Urban Tow nhomesNashville, TN
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A six-story building in a small downtown setting had nowhere for residents to sit and relax outdoors. Two options were provided to convert a concrete parking area into a passive seating area with plantings, benches, fountains and hand-on planting beds.
Des ign E lements Provide semi- private outdoor pedestrian space Integrate into existing downtown streetscape. Intimate seating areas Allow for fellowship between residents. Allow views into street Small community garden Responded to the architectural patterns
Poc ket ParkHolland, MI
More Formal and Symmetrical
Retirement Facility
Organic Layout
Architect:Tuck Hinton Architects
This adaptive re-use project involved collaboration with the architect to provide pedestrian plaza design and construction documents for a large congregation church in a converted commercial space.
Des ign E lements Outdoor pedestrian gathering court Retaining wall coordination with
structural engineer Ornamental hand railing Accent planting Architectural up-lighting
Mt. Zion C hurc hNashville, TN
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LAw/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
Religious Facility
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At the center of this Civil War and WWI memorial is a re-creation of a sculpture originally created by Italian Sculptor Guissepe Morietti in 1929.
A new obelisk and 'Angel of Peace' which sits atop; was newly carved out of solid granite.
Des ign E lements Plaza and seat walls integrated into the topography Reconstructed “Peace Monument” Pedestrian circulation systems & passive gathering spaces Interpretive signage
B attle of Nas hville MonumentNashville, TN
Cultural Landscape
Landscape Architect::Terry Naranjo, AS LA w/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LAw/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
The Shelby Street Bridge, opened in 1909 was closed to vehicular traffic in 1999. It is now used as a pedestrian bridge linking Downtown Nashville, Tennessee to the East-Bank Stadium Campus over the Cumberland River.
Des ign E lements / Projec t S ummary Paving surface re-design and detailing Unification through paving pattern rhythms Cultural history interpretation Public art facilitiation Ornamental overlook steel railing Wood pavers design and detail on new
overlooks.
Shelby Street BridgeNashville, TN
Ornamental Railing
Paving and Furnishings Layout Plan
Urban Design
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Located along the Cumberland River in East Nashville, the Shelby Bottoms Greenway provides over 12 miles of paved and unpaved trails. The site’s Native American heritage was interpreted with symbols and signage.
Des ign e lements Site sensitive parking lot configuration Walkway/ bikeway systems Riparian and upland native habitat plantings Way-finding signage Site furnishing specification Seating plaza and overlook design and
details
S he lby B ottoms Greenw ayNashville, TN
Landscape Architect::Terry Naranjo, AS LA w/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
Greenway
Monolithic 'found-art' artifacts of the site’s industrial past were gathered, preserved and integrated into the concrete and earth allowing visitors to ‘discover’ historical evidence ofan industrial heritage.
Des ign E lements On-site reconnaissance of artifacts Coordination with artists and sculptors ADA compliant plaza layouts Fine grading, and detailing of hardscape Site furnishing specification Lighting fixtures coordination
E as t Bank GreenwayNashville, TN
Greenway
Landscape Architect::Terry Naranjo, AS LA w/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
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This farmhouse garden had to much to accomplish in a relatively small space. A mix of architectural styles converged to inform the garden space. The organic, free-flowing spaces were a reflection of the owner’s personality and lifestyle.
Des ign E lements Establish circulation between the old farmhouse structure and the more modern addition
Native plantings to unify with adjacent woodlands Provide grading and drainage with the smallest of tolerances for gravity flow. Preserving the existing large maple tree. Utilize an old millstone found on the property
as a bubbling fountain
Hiatt Res idenc eLeipers Fork, TN
Residential
This master plan utilizes axial sightlines, forms and materials that respond to the architectural framework developed by the 'Function influences Form' design.
S us ta inable S trategies Native grasses and wildflowers Low volume automatic drip irrigation system Rainwater harvesting Permeable paving surfaces Minimized lawn areas 'LEED for Homes' accreditation
Walters Res idenc eGreenville, NC
Residential
Architect:Tonic Design
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Landscape Architect:Terry Naranjo, AS LA
w/ Hawkins Partners, Inc.
Residential
Carved into a gentle slope to take advantage of a breathtaking view, this residential courtyard provides a perfect setting for entertaining.
Des ign E lements Built-in kitchen Large wood burning fireplace Custom designed arbor Random rectangular blue grey sandstone paving Small tumbled granite pavers create Accent lighting Retaining walls Native Plantings
Moore Res idenc eColumbia, TN
Residential
Front: Formal symmetry and columns Formal Plantings Limestone steps and walkway Guest parking area.
Private Res idence
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The main design challenge for this lakeside residence was to accommodate a front and rear garden with completely different design styles
Rear: Organic approach Integrated stone waterfall Integrated Spa Sandstone paving Wood decking Informal plantings Custom ornamental ironwork.
Des ign E lements
An existing residence needed a gathering space to entertain but was sited adjacent to a gently sloping landscape with mature oaks and maples.
A natural clearing was chosen to site a circular terrace a short distance from the rear of the house.
Des ign E lements Native plantings Vehicular access Permeable paving Stone steps carefully integrated into the existing grade Radius wood arbor Recessed lighting and audio Bubbling fountain
Residential
Woodland Res idenc eKingston, TN
Landscape master plan for a beachfront home on beautiful Lake Michigan. The initial sketches reveal an appropriate scale of screen plantings and ground covers.
Des ign E lements Informal cottage style Dune grass plantings Masses of planting Free flowing/ low maintenance Small yet functional paver area allows for rinsing sand off of feet before entering the cottage. Small retaining wall creates an intimate gathering space for seating.
Priva te Res idenc e
Residential
Architect:Design P lus
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tnaranjo.nc @gmail.c om
T erry Naranjo, RL A504 Princ eton S treetRaleigh, NC 27609
919.740.7825