jared correa LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO This portfolio reflects my work in the professional sector, including a range of projects and media styles. Providing a meaningful and enjoyable experience to our natural surroundings is the ultimate goal with each design, as well as assuring the client’s needs and desires are met. Effective communication and attention to detaiI have helped me meet these standards. The human connection to green space can create a profound positive effect on our mind and well-being. Compelling green space design can heighten our senses and health, and I hope to further embark on this realm of study to discover ways for implementing it into my own work.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign Bachelors in Landscape Architecture (major) Urban And Regional Planning (minor) graduated May, 2011 Study Abroad spring semester 2010: Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand
EXPERIENCE
Larry Asimow Landscaping: Project Manager & Lead Designer, 2012-present • • • • •
Primary designer and estimator for all residential and commercial landscaping projects, successfully completing over 500 jobs. On-site supervisor to ensure proper installation according to construction drawings, codes, and designs. In charge of job and crew member scheduling, as well as coordination of plant and material deliveries. Client point of contact and advisor. Responsible for marketing duties, including photography, brochures, social media, and website creation.
Christy Webber Landscapes: Project Foreman & Design Intern, 2011-2012 • • •
Foreman of 4-6 person team during Chicago Park District native restoration projects. Responsible for residential and commercial landscape/hardscape installations. Design collaboration team member, and collector of site inventory and analysis.
Chicago Botanic Garden: Aquatics Restoration Team Leader • • •
Supervised three-member crew: shoreline restoration, clean-up, and erosion prevention. Shoreline aquatic plant installation. Invasive species removal, including cutting Eurasian watermilfoil.
SKILLS
Proficient knowledge in: • Google SketchupPro and Sketchup Layout • AutoCAD • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft Office Traits: • Organized and dedicated • Collaborative • Detail-oriented
EXTRACURRICULAR • •
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Chicago Hopes for Kids: Educational support volunteer for K-8 students living in Chicago’s homeless shelters WUrban Habitat Chicago: Collaborative charrettes involving the design of outdoor recreational and educational spaces for the Chicago Public Schools. Created habitats for Catfish with Friends of the Chicago River. American Society of Landscape Architects: Guest speaker and seminar attendance.
Arborvitaes 'Emerald Green' Hydrangea 'Annabelle'
Pachysandra Bur Oak Tree
Hawhtorne Tree Karl Foerster grasses
existing Pine trees
River Birch tree
Sumac shrub
Purple Coneflower
table of contents
Panicum 'Northwind'
Astilbe
Ferns
Miscanthus
Carex
Purple Coneflower
Hostas beneath Maple
window
Astilbe
Ligularia
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Beola Bianca cladded pathway
Beola Bianca cladded landing, stairwell
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G A R A G E
Hostas
Climbing Hydrangea vines
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assorted seasonal annuals
Ligularia Ferns
Solomon's Seal
Hostas
solid paving; Trumpet Vine Techo Bloc 'Aberdeen' random sizes
steel posts, with galvanized wire
Climbing Hydrangea vines
Paperbark Maple tree
DECK
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planters with annuals
ABERDEEN PAVERS (30"X30") with ARTIFICIAL TURF
Planter labels
Suggested Planter sizes
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24" diameter (inside of planter); 42" height
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30" diameter; 18" height
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18" diameter; 30" height 32" diameter; 42" height Astilbe 15" diameter; 24" height 30" diameter; 42" height 24" diameter; 24" height 32" diameter; 36 height 18" diameter; 30" height Hosta 32" diameter; 42" Sum & height 24" diameter; 42" Substance Heuchera height
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shade sod
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existing concrete
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Daylilly
Astilbe
Heuchera
Carex
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Astilbe
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2226 North Fremont Avenue :: Chicago IL :: May 1, 2018 ::
Japanese Maple
Azaleas
Yews
Boxwood 'Green Mound'
Existing Tree
Karl Foerster grasses
Burning Bush
shrubs (6) Fothergilla
Hydrangea D FRENCHINSPIRED 'Oakleaf' Hosta Elegans
Hakonechloa
sod Grass
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E C K
Ferns
Astilbe
H O U S E
NARROWWOODLAND
PATIO;
Groundcover: Wild Ginger
antique,
pavers with reclaimed pavers for turf continued underneath center deck portion
Hakonechloa Grass
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Astilbe
Ferns
Oakleaf Hydrangea Carex
Sage
Lobelia
Flowering Boxwood Dogwood tree Mound' 'Green
VICTORIANREHAB
planters with annuals
Serviceberry Tree
Solid Clay Paver walkway
Roses
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Heuchera (reds, maroons) & Bergnenia
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Bluestone cladded step
Yew 'Capitata'
groundcover
basement stairwell
existing Yew
raised Bluestone wallstone; 4" existing tree thickness, roughly 4" tall
assorted seasonal annuals
shaped to fit space
Carex grasses
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Clematis varieties on every pillar
Nepeta
Oakleaf upright, narrow Hydrangea Yews that can be
Boxwood en Mountain'
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ROOFTOP HANGOUT
window
crushed gravel pathway additional vines to climb along tree
Carex grasses
Ribes
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planters with annuals
assorted seasonal annuals
Hydrangea shrubs
Panicum 'Northwind'
Bellflowers
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Anemone with 6 Azalea 'PJM' at the base & Chelone
HOUSE HOUSE
Bellflowers new stepping stones
groundcover
Magnolia 'Royal Star'
Emerald Blue Phlox
'Wintergreen Arborvitae' use existing stepping stones
Iris
Allium
Buckeye Shrub
Iris
Emerald Blue Phlox
Wood Phlox
Ceonanthus Burning Bush with Daylillys outcropped stone
Asclepias
Rose EXTRACURRICULAR shrubs
sod
Climbing Hydrangea (2)
Existing Tree
Heuchera
on 8.5" x 11"
Ferns
NATIVE GARDEN
Karl Foerster grasses
1
small flagstone patio
1/16 Scale
Heuchera
2
Japanese Maple; weeping variety
arrangement of recycled doors as fence
Black-eyed Susan Butterfly Bush
Cone flower
Sedum
Lobelia
Sage
yard landscape design ::
BACK YARD Carex grasses
Karl Foerster
sculpture; sculpture; base baseof ofgravel gravel
Serviceberry Tree
Sumac clumps of grasses; Dianthus for texture, help Hydrangea shrub break up space 'Firewitch' 'Frans Fontaine' Hydrangea 'Oakleaf' Hornbeam trees 'Let's Dance'
Emerald Blue Phlox
URBANELEMENTS
2821 North Pine Grove :: Chicago IL :: December 17, 2019 ::
Allium
Veronica or Russian Sage
HOUSE HOUSE
Panicum 'Northwind'
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance'
1/8 Scale
Wild Ginger + Ferns
created as lowpoint of yard: natural water collection area
Bellflowers
on 8.5" x 11"
Black-Eyed Susan
1115 West George Street :: Chicago IL :: December 16, 2019 ::
Veronica r Russian Sage
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existing LAWN
on 8.5" x 11"
Karl Foerster
Clematis and Climbing Hydrangea vines
1/4"=1' scale
Asclepias
Dianthus 'Firewitch'
esign ::
Emerald Blue Phlox
Hosta 'Gold tandard' and 'Halycon'
2455 West Byron Street :: Chicago IL :: December 18, 2019 ::
Itea 'Morton'
Daylillys
Asclepias
Black-eyed Susan Cone flower
Sedum
Butterfly Bush
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URBAN ELEMENTS
A desire to enhance privacy against the alley led to the design for additional ivy and upright, narrow Pear trees along the yard perimeter. The understory is filled with lush, shade tolerant plants such as Ferns and Astilbe, that provide seasonal interest. The main pathway and basketball court are constructed with Brussel’s Block concrete pavers, while the main patio is with Bluestone. Bluestone steppers are mixed in amongst the Brussel’s Block to blend these spaces together, while the Ipe bench ties in with the deck material. The complimentary landscape to the existing architecture is a common goal throughout projects.
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NATIVE GARDEN
Native Illinois plants are adapted to our climate, require little or no watering, and are resistant to drought, insect damage and most diseases. They provide beauty as well as food and shelter for wildlife, so using them as much as possible in design work has been a mindful decision. In this case, the client wanted seasonal interest, alternating flower colors, proper drainage collection, and a home for birds and bees. The plant palette varies greatly, since the back yard receives full sun, and the front yard is shady due to large existing Pine trees. A small patio is designed in the back yard, serving well for two chairs and a coffee table, to offer a relaxing hangout that overlooks the lawn and native garden.
Bur Oak Tree
Hawhtorne Tree Karl Foerster grasses
existing Pine trees
River Birch tree
Sumac shrub
Purple Coneflower
Panicum 'Northwind' Ferns
Miscanthus Dianthus 'Firewitch'
Asclepias
Wild Ginger + Ferns
Black-Eyed Susan
existing LAWN
Panicum 'Northwind'
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance'
Heuchera
Dianthus 'Firewitch'
Purple Coneflower
window
Karl Foerster grasses
arrangement of recycled doors as fence
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance'
Serviceberry Tree
Sumac shrub Carex grasses
created as lowpoint of yard: natural water collection area
Bellflowers
Clematis and Climbing Hydrangea vines
small flagstone patio Bellflowers
use existing stepping stones
new stepping stones
Bellflowers
window
Flowering Dogwood tree
existing Yew
Panicum 'Northwind' Carex grasses
Wild Ginger White Birch tree
Oakleaf Hydrangea
1/16 Scale
Ribes
Boxwoods
keep open to allow for light, but bordered with lattice
with annuals in between
upright Lilac tree
seat
wall
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Treks decking
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boards
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gas
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fire
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pit
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ARTIFICIAL TURF
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with stone border accent
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HOUSE
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HOUSE
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A V E
existing AC
enclosed with metal screen.
Vine to grow on
grill
on 8.5" x 11"
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1/4"=1' scale
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1925 North Maud Street :: Chicago IL :: December 19, 2019 ::
ornamental
metal screens, with vines
at the base to train upward
perimeter.
Move AC unit east.
Chamaecyparis Crabapple tree with
understory Junipers
vines along
north corner of planter
tree
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ROOFTOP HANGOUT
Without a proper back yard space, this client’s rooftop became the best garden/patio option, so making it comfortable and usable were top priorities. A perimeter of plantings provide privacy from the neighbors, while the different heights, textures, and colors serve year-round interest. Trees on each side of the deck offere shade, but a view of Chicago’s downtown skyline remains intentionally intact. The pergola overhang provides shade during the hottest part of the day, while vines slowly twine along its pillars. Overseeing this job’s carpentry, electrical, and lighting components were new supervisial roles that helped me understand additional elements of construction.
Hydrangea 'Annabelle'
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Pachysandra
Hosta
VICTORIAN REHAB
Emerald Blue Phlox
arehcueH
Karl Foerster Veronica or Russian Sage
sod
HOUSE HOUSE
Allium
Hydrangea 'Oakleaf'
Hosta 'Gold Standard' and 'Halycon'
shade sod
This architectural gem of a house was rehabbed to highlight its orignal Victorian beauty and details. The landscape plan is intended to compliment the house, but not dominate it. The formal entrance provides a sense of organization, while the side yard shade gardens add a layer of woodland sensory amongst the numerous Rose gardens anchoring both ends. A long crushed gravel pathway leads to the Fire Pit Hangout, which is adjacent to the Butterfly Garden providing layers of interest and wildlife. The selection of plants and materials were carefully selected to compliment the home, but also differentiate each outdoor “room�.
Endless Summer Hydrangea or Weigela
Veronica or Russian Sage
Hydrangea 'Annabelle'
Magnolia 'Royal Star'
Karl Foerster
with 6 Azalea 'PJM' at the base
Hydrangea 'Limelight' tree form
Rose shrubs
Emerald Blue Phlox
Boxwood 'Green Mountain'
Hydrangea 'Oakleaf'
sod shade sod
sod
Yew 'Capitata' Hydrangea 'Annabelle' Hosta
Roses
Daylilly
shade sod
Astilbe
Heuchera
Carex
Astilbe
Heuchera
Carex
Sage
Lobelia
Iris
Hydrangea 'Annabelle'
Hydrangea 'Annabelle'
dog run area
Astilbe
Carex Carex Emerald Blue Phlox
Oakleaf Hydrangea Astilbe
Heuchera
Yew 'Capitata'
Carex
Boxwood 'Green Mound'
Emerald Blue Phlox
Heuchera
Wood Phlox
Boxwood 'Green Mound'
Karl Foerster grasses
Fothergilla
Ceonanthus Daylillys Asclepias
Rose shrubs
Black-eyed Susan Butterfly Bush
sod Allium
Cone flower
Asclepias
Black-eyed Susan Cone flower
Iris Sedum
Lobelia Sage
Daylillys
Viburnum
Sedum
Butterfly Bush
Caryopteris
GARAGE
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COLOR!
Our client desired color year round, so this plan combines an array of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and statuary. The selection of plants provides an alternating interest in colors and textures, with pops of strong hues brightening up the entryway and side yard. The multi-colored planters are filled with annuals and ornamentals throughout the year, with a lighting plan that highlights each pocket of interest. A wire trellis was constructed and anchored to 12’ tall metal posts, providing privacy against the neighbor as aggressive Trumpet and Honeysuckle vines climb their way up.
Japanese Maple; weeping variety
clumps of grasses; for texture, help break up space
Ferns Hostas beneath Maple
groundcover
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G A R A G E
G A R A G E
Anemone & Chelone
HOUSE HOUSE
planters with annuals
assorted seasonal annuals
Hydrangea shrubs
crushed gravel pathway
h additional vines to climb along tree
Astilbe
sculpture; sculpture; base baseof ofgravel gravel
PATIO
Clematis varieties on every pillar
Nepeta
Ligularia
existing tree
assorted seasonal annuals
upright, narrow Yews that can be shaped to fit space
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groundcover
j a Ferns
Carex grasses
Carex grasses
Beola Bianca stepping stones 24" x 24"
neighbor's windows
Hostas
Climbing Hydrangea vines
steel posts, with galvanized wire
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Trumpet Vine
Climbing Hydrangea vines
Paperbark Maple tree
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planters with annuals
Planter labels
Suggested Planter sizes
a
24" diameter (inside of planter); 42" height
b
30" diameter; 18" height
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18" diameter; 30" height 32" diameter; 42" height 15" diameter; 24" height 30" diameter; 42" height 24" diameter; 24" height 32" diameter; 36 height 18" diameter; 30" height 32" diameter; 42" height 24" diameter; 42" height
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:: landscape design ::
:: 1/8"=1' scale on 11" x 17" ::
planters with annuals
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Heuchera (reds, maroons) & Bergnenia
Ferns
Solomon's Seal
Hostas
Wisteria vine
assorted seasonal annuals
Ligularia
Solomon's Seal
Kerria japonica shrub
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Beola Bianca cladded pathway
Beola Bianca cladded landing, stairwell
2226 North Fremont Avenue :: Chicago IL :: May 1, 2018 ::
basement stairwell
raised Bluestone wallstone; 4" thickness, roughly 4" tall
G A R A G E
Bluestone cladded step
solid paving; Techo Bloc 'Aberdeen' random sizes
ABERDEEN PAVERS (30"X30") with ARTIFICIAL TURF
D E C K pavers with turf continued underneath deck
Techo Bloc stepping stones with crushed Bluestone gravel in between
H O U S E
1115 West George Street :: Chicago IL :: December 16, 2019 ::
'Wintergreen Arborvitae'
on 8.5" x 11"
'Frans Fontaine' Hornbeam trees
1/4"=1' scale
BACK YARD
:: landscape design ::
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FRENCH INSPIRED
A French landscape design will tradtionally use geometry to divide space, while integrating privacy elements to enclose them This layout incorpates a 45 degree angle grid system of articial turf to overlay the central paving portion, highlighting this area as the focal point of the yard. The perimeter pathway is solid paving, while the side path is constructed of stepping stones atop gravel-another French staple. Hornbeam and Arborvitae trees line the perimeter to provide adequate privacy. Their upright, narrow form will be maintained over time, helping maximize the patio space.
woodland garden, a brightly colored Japanese Maple tree, and a central patio that is ideal for fire pit hangouts or
an early morning coffee break. The crushed rotten granite interior of the patio visually seperates it from the rest of
the paving, highlighting it as the focal point of the yard and creating further detail interest. The stairwell into the garage was replaced with a natural Eden stone construction, with outcropping stones and plantings alongside it.
Serviceberry Tree
Japanese Maple
Azaleas
Yews
Existing Tree
Burning Bush shrubs (6)
Ferns
Hosta Elegans Astilbe
Hakonechloa Grass
DECK
PATIO;
antique, reclaimed pavers for center portion
Solid Clay Paver walkway
2821 North Pine Grove :: Chicago IL :: December 17, 2019 ::
debis, cracked sidewalks, and weeds. This design creates an exciting walk that winds through a densely planted
Groundcover: Wild Ginger
Hakonechloa Grass
Burning Bush with outcropped stone
Astilbe
1/8 Scale
on 8.5" x 11"
Astilbe Ferns
existing concrete Hosta Sum & Substance
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Buckeye Shrub
Existing Tree
Climbing Hydrangea (2)
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NARROW WOODLAND
Transitioning from one space to the next should be enjoyed. Our client’s everyday walk to her garage stepped over
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EXTRACURRICULAR
ABSTRACT MODEL
PHOTOSHOP || PERSEPCTIVE
This work represents my life outside of the professional world, whether it was in college, volunteering, leisurely at home, or during my travels. Exploring diffierent avenues of art and design has kept me creatively active.
JAPANESE GARDEN|| Design Charette with Chicago Public School students
SUSTAINABLE DESIGNCOMPETITION
SKETCHES
PHOTOGRAPHY || TRAVELS
jared correa
thank you! 773.879.0085 jcorrea22@gmail.com