22958 Leslie Ln. Elkhart, Indiana 46516
574.849.2083 djgrimske@bsu.com dominicgrimske
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In junior high I became aware of the strong pleasure I took in design, I immersed myself in every architecture, engineering, and design course possible in during high school. I decided to engage that passion and apply for admission to the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State University. In college I was fascinated by a wide range of opportunities in landscape architecture. After several semesters I became a member of the SCASLA and was invited to join the Sigma Lambda Alpha honor society. The most beneficial course I took at BSU was the design build studio where I designed and implemented multiple projects in the Muncie area. This studio pushed me to make more of an effort in my 5th year comprehensive project. I am eager to graduate this May and dive into the design world. I love what I do and I can’t imagine doing anything else with my career choice. Hopefully we cross paths one day and make innovative landscapes.
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IF “EVERYTHING EXISTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE,” THEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS MUST LEARN TO DESIGN EVERYTHING.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS URBAN DESIGN
PIER DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
COMMUNITY DESIGN
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MEMORIAL DESIGN
T.O.D DESIGN
SITE DESIGN
DESIGN BUILD
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DOWNTON CONNECTION
URBAN DESIGN
The downtown connection focuses on the heart of Elkhart, Indiana. The 5th year comprehensive project provided a unique opportunity to solve a growing problem for the downtown area of Elkhart, a lose of cultural identity plagued the area. The idea to improve the downtown focused on four main districts which are, arts and entertainment, business, riverwalk, and garden. These districts have unique materials that represent Elkhart’s past. The districts focus on connecting the park system to the river to the downtown. This creates a connection that pedestrians will follow to revive the downtown area. MAIN STREET FESTIVAL
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CONNECTIVE CONCEPT HYDROLOGY
GREENERY
PARKING & VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
DISTRICTS
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A&E DISTRICT
NARROWED R.O.W.
Scale 1”=40’
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Scale 1”=10’
STORMWATER OPERATIONS
CENTRAL PARK
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NARROWED R.O.W.
BUSINESS DISTRICT
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Scale 1”=40’
JULY FOURTH
CENTRAL PARK
ELKHART RIVERWALK
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GARDEN DISTRICT
RESIDENTIAL STREETSCAPE
Scale 1”=40’
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RAILS TO TRAILS
STORMWATER OPERATIONS
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PIER 54
PIER DESIGN CHELSEA
MEAT PACKING DISTRICT Pier 54 creates a unique experience for the citizens of lower Manhattan and the City Of New York. The pier focuses on the evolution of New York city by representing the dense forest before settlers arrived at the entrance of the site and ending with homage to the vertical growth of the city. Pier 54 allows pedestrians to interact with the Hudson with a terrace affect near the end of the pier. This pier design connects with the newly developed Highline to create a system of green space and waterfront activity.
AREIAL OF PIER 54 IN NYC
TAXI SPACE
GREENRY
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GREEN SPACE
CIRCULATION
WATER FRONT
SEATING
EVENT SPACE
LIGHTING
PIERS EDGE
INDOOR EVENT SPACE
NIGHT LIFE
INTERACTIVE WATERFRONT
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EXISTING HUERTLEY HOUSE
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
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PRIVATIZED FRONT YARD
SAFE PLAY SPACE
HEURTLEY HOUSE
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
MASTER PLAN
The Heurtley House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, located in Oak Park Chicago, Illinois focuses on creating a livable attraction for both the home owners and tourists. Creating a buffer at the entrance of the property allows privacy for the home owner , while offering seating for tourists. The overall design was created to symbolize the naturalistic landscape of Illinois.
Scale 1”=60’
PLANTING PLAN
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SUNNYSIDE
COMMUNITY DESIGN Sunnyside, located in Muncie, Indiana, focuses on the community design and local economy. The development has enough community gardens to produce a fourth of all dietary needs. It also has solar energy locations that produce one fourth of energy demands on site. This development has five housing typologies which are, co-housing, single family dwellings, zero lots, cluster housing and apartments. With the community center at the entrance the neighborhood has everything they need within walking distance.
SITE LOCATION
SOIL REPORT
SITE INVENTORY
BLENDED CENTRAL PARK SECTION
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Scale 1”=50’
MASTER PLAN
Scale 1”=100’
VIEWS
CO-HOUSING HYRDROLOGY
SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSING
CENTRAL PARK GREEN SPACE
APARTMENTS CIRCULATION
COMMUNITY CENTER
ZERO LOT
STREETS
CLUSTER
TOPOGRAPHY
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SEASCAPE
MEMORIAL DESIGN The U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, creates a representation of the heavy cruiser. The memorial is an abstraction of the bow of a boat. Water features surround the paths creating a ocean like atmosphere. This memorial remembers the souls lost on the U.S.S. Indianapolis.
SITE LOCATION
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Scale 1”=20’
MASTER PLAN
Scale 1”=20’
NIGHT RENDERING
Scale 1”=20’
PLANTING PLAN
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SHELBY STREET
T.O.D. DESIGN Shelby Street, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, focuses on transit and functionality. The design creates multiple districts throughout the site. Its broken down into a college district, commercial district, industrial district, park district, and a residential district.
Scale 1�=10’
MASTER PLAN
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DETIAL PLAN
COLLEGE ZONE
COMMERCIAL ZONE
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
PARK ZONE
RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Scale 1”=10’
DETAIL SECTION
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NATURE PRESERVE
SITE DESIGN The nature preserve, located in Brown, Indiana focuses on water capture and cleansing. The design creates multiple filtration basins where water can settle and slowly filter back into the ground. The building is set up for the most sun exposure due to the amount of windows on the south side. The terraced south plaza creates unique views into the existing woodlands.
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LINTON’S ENCHANTED GARDENS ELKHART, INDIANA
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RESIDENTIAL HOME ELKHART, INDIANA
RESIDENTIAL HOME ELKHART, INDIANA
BUILT PROJECTS
DESIGN BUILD MOTIVATE OUR MINDS MUNCIE, INDIANA
CRADDOCK WETLAND MUNCIE, INDIANA
My design build background focuses on commercial, residential, playground, and park design. The selected projects are located in the cities of Elkhart and Muncie, Indiana. These projects vary between individual work and teamwork. Overall, the clients were ecstatic about the final product and I believe they were my best work.
Elkhart
Muncie
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