LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO Selected Works by Nathaniel Kirby
NATHANIEL KIRBY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
nathanieldkirby@gmail.com 602.369.3677 www.nathanielkirby.com 1833 east colgate drive tempe , arizona 85283
// ABOUT ME My passion for outdoor landscapes and how they continually change over time led me to study landscape architecture. Today, I am a recent graduate from the landscape architecture program at Arizona State University. I desire to work amongst individuals who have the same motive as me, to be consistently at the leading edge of the profession. I am a critical and creative thinker who constantly seeks to learn, experiment and grow within landscape architecture as well as it’s many related disciplines.
// SKILLS
// EDUCATION
AutoCAD SketchUp Pro Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Office Suite Hand Drafting Model Making ArcGIS
Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Magna Cum Laude Graduation Date: May 2016
// WORK EXPERIENCE Landscape Architecture Intern Perrotis College-American Farm School - Thessaloniki, Greece May 2016 - July 2016 - Conducted site analysis for campus plan and chapel site design. - Prepared conceptual designs and construction documents. - Coordinated weekly meetings with client. Landscape Architecture Intern Berghoff Design Group - Scottsdale, Arizona January 2015 - August 2015 - Involved in all phases of design from base plan set-up to document preparation and city submittal / revisions. - Conducted documentation of various sites, including site measurement verification, analysis and photo essays. - Prepared documents for designers and client presentations. Arbor Care Crew Member Arcadia Tree Company - Scottsdale, Arizona May - August 2012, 2013, 2014 - Provided highest standards of arbor care through customer service, tree trimming, take down, pruning and clean up.
// HONORS AND AWARDS 2016 AzASLA Honor Award 2016 AzASLA Award of Excellence Student Collaborative - Lehi Green Link Fall 2015 ASU Design Excellence Winner Spring 2015, 2016 & Fall 2014 Nominee Wheat, Jones, Douglas & AzASLA Scholarship ASU Dean’s List Spring ‘13-Fall ‘14 & Fall ‘15-Spring ‘16
// PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION American Society of Landscape Architects Student ASLA
// LANGUAGE English - Native Spanish - Elementary
// INTERESTS Sketching | Graphics + Visualization | Travel Photography | Journaling | Wood Working
“I don’t divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.” - Luis Barragan
lehi green link
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5th street habitat
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the district at farmer’s station
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neeb plaza - sonoran revival
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freehand sketching
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LEHI GREEN LINK Mesa, Arizona
LDE 461 - Landscape Architecture III - Fall 2015 Professors Paul Coseo and Allyce Hargrove 2016 AZ ASLA Student Collaborative Award of Excellence Fall 2015 ASU Design Excellence Winner In collaboration with Anna Chen and Vincent Chung
Based on the Mesa Green Link Green Infrastructure Masterplan, Lehi Greek Link applies green infrastructure principles to the site-scale.
Lehi Green Link connects Caballo del Rio Trailhead and habitat restoration site, located along Rio Salado corridor, to Cascades at Lehi and its adjacent neighborhoods. The two sites are linked to the rest of Mesa, and to each other, through a trail system including hiking, biking and equestrian trails, complete streets, and enhanced canal paths. RESTORATION - Restore native vegetation and habitat in derelict landscapes along the Rio Salado Corridor and throughout site. EDUCATION - Create educational opportunities for visitors, ranging from the Sonoran Desert’s unique environments to art and Mesa’s heritage. RECREATION - Provide active and passive recreational opportunities which connect residential communities, trail systems and open space.
Caballo del Rio Trailhead - Section A - A
Wetland Overlook - Section B - B
RIO SALADO
Lehi Monument - The Lehi Monument is a culturally significant site along monument trail
Caballo del Rio Trailhead Habitat enhancement connects Cascades at Lehi to Caballo del Rio Trailhead
Sunset Trail - Multi-use trail along AZ LOOP 202
enhanced canal path connecting southern parts of Lehi
Cascades at Lehi - Community park including sports fields, play areas, sculpture gardens, amphitheater and canal waterfall feature
VAL VISTA DRIVE
Lehi Road - Complete street
McDOWELL ROAD
restoration area with hiking and equestrian trails connected to the Tyler Farms Stables
B
A
B A
Caballo del Rio Site Plan
Caballo del Rio Wetland Overlook
5TH STREET HABITAT Tempe, Arizona
LDE 462 - Landscape Arch. IV - Spring 2016 Professor Dr. Gunwoo Kim Spring 2016 ASU Design Excellence Nominee
5th Street Habitat is the vision to recapture downtown Tempe’s sense of place by creating another timeless streetscape. With a move to flip the street’s focus inside-out, 5th Street will no longer be overshadowed by Tempe’s most popular amenities. Instead, dense tree canopy will provide shade, habitat and parkspace.
City of Tempe
From residential neighborhoods to Sun Devil Stadium, 5th Street Habitat creates a connection to it’s Sonoran Desert context. LID and Green Infrastructure techniques implemented on site create livable and enjoyable spaces for humans and wildlife alike, places where we all can be proud to call home. SIGNIFICANCE - Create a timeless streetscape with a captivating sense of place COLLECTIVE - Enhance community connection through walkability and adaptable programing SAFETY - Improve all methods of transit through safer routes COMFORTABLE - Increase tree canopy and vegetation to provide for biodiversity, health and comfort RESILIENCE - Implement green infrastructure techniques to benefit community health and livability
Site Walkability
vs
B - Pedestrian Median
2’ Buffer City Hall
24’ Terraced Planting
9’ Side Walk
6’ 4’ Cycle Bio Track Median
10’ Travel Lane
6’ Path 5’ Bioswale 20’ Pedestrian Parkspace
10’ Travel Lane
4’ 6’ Bio Cycle Median Track
9’ Side Walk
Mission Palms Hotel
Section A - A
A
C B
A
5th Street Masterplan
Median Infrastructure Phase 1 (1 - 3 years)
Extension Phase 2 (3 - 5 years)
1 median bioswales
Connection Phase 3 (5 - 10 years)
In-Fill Phase 4 (10 - 20 years)
2 travel lane
bike
3 water runoff
4 alley enhancement + in-fill
THE DISTRICT Phoenix, Arizona
LDE 362 - Landscape Arch. II - Spring 2015 Professors Chad Atterbury and Kristian Kelley Spring 2015 ASU Design Excellence Nominee
The District at Farmer’s Station is an urban revival project in downtown Phoenix which incorporates an open space network connecting the mixed use, urban development of Phoenix with its surrounding neighborhoods. The District’s unique spaces and attractions further strengthen the community.
The District creates unique spaces and attracts visitors while strengthening the community. Specific elements include the main pedestrian corridor, The Grove farmer’s market, light rail station and park, railroad park and pedestrian crossings, permeable paving and rainwater harvesting systems, and multi modal transit to further improve walkability and bikability. The Railway Garden celebrates the history of the railroad industry in Phoenix and throughout Arizona as well as the native landscape of the Sonoran Desert, creating an inviting gateway. The Grove is used for pop up events including weekend outdoor markets and food truck festivals. All plantings are edible and can be used in products or sold fresh at the local market.
residential
mixed use
green space
corporate
retail
composite
ue 1st Aven
Central Avenue
A
Urban Plan
N
Railway Garden Site Plan
A - The Grove During Food Truck Festival
SONORAN REVIVAL Tempe, Arizona
SAGUARO DESIGN GROUP
LTC 344 - Landscape Construction II - Fall 2015 Professor Dean Chambers
18331 West Saguaro Bl Phoenix, AZ 85273 602.369.3677 saguarodesign.com nathaniel.kirby@saguarodes
NO.
REVISIONS
LDE 363 - Landscape Planting Design Professor Joe Ewan double 10 gauge plastic coated wire
2 wooden stakes 8' long for support
1 3
The renovation of Neeb Plaza outside the Design and Art schools on the Arizona State University campus required the production of a full set of construction documents including: detail sheets and plans for hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting and grading of the proposed site design and earthwork. scale: 3/4" = 1'-0" single-trunk tree planting/staking for optimal root growth 12" min.
12" min.
12" min.
decomposed granite palo verde grove
root crown to be at grade or 1-2" above
tree height
roughen edges of planter pit
maintain root flare 1"-2" above fg finish grade
12" min.
existing soil 2" x 10' wood stake driven in at angle
brick sidewalk
depth of box 24"
native soil backfill remove caliche/rocks greater than 3" 24" box placed directly on pit bottom
tree planting on slope
scale: n.t.s. 18" apart - not to scale
wire paneling with support post beyond
set crown of rootball 1" above swale depression
remove stake or any temporary trellis device
set crown of rootball 1" above swale depression
light dusting of mulch over rootball. keep trunk clear
finish grade with 2" depth mulch per plan
shallow swale around plant agriform fertilizer tablets prepared backfill to be 1 part mulch and 3 parts native soil; scarify sides of pit
depth of root ball
existing soil
dusting of mulch over rootballkeep mulch off of tree trunk
shallow swale around tree
inish grade with 2" depth mulch
2' between bldg. and trellis
1' max
agriform fertilizer tablets
metal wire mesh and post attachment
native soil
24"
shrub planting
2"-3" mulch layer
back fill with specified soil and amendement remove container loosen roots roughen pit edges
prepared backfill to be 1 part mulch and 3 parts native soil existing soil
Depth of rootball
weave vines into screen from bottom, tie larger vines to screen loosely
steel paneling attached to 6"x 6" post every 18' with connection to building
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION II
2x width of rootball
LTC 344 - FINAL PROJECT
3-5x box size 6-10' pit
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note: referenced from greenscreen vine planting detail
CLIENT
scale: n.t.s.
single-trunk tree
3-5x root ball
scale: n.t.s.
vine attachment to corten trellis
scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
Dean Chambers/Michae 1601 West Jefferson S Phoenix, Arizona 8 STAMP
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K
NOT FOR CONSTRU
6" 3" mounded root collar
backfill with native soil
3 lodge pole stakes driven at slight angle; 2" x 10'-0" for typical tree and 3" x 12'-0" for taller
6"
stone steps at 6" rise : 16" run
double 10 gauge plastic coated guy wire, connecting two stakes on prevailing wind side, wrap twice around stake, set guy wire 20-30" above for tall species as directed
equal
TH
A
N DATE
equal
existing soil
N
A
backfill with native soil
16"
low groundcover planting convolvulus cneorum 1/2" steel header
December 14, 201
SHEET TITLE
Planting Detail wrap wire around itself 7 times minimum along each end 6" 3x Depth
accents / cacti planting
JOB NUMBER
SCALE
DRAWN BY
REVIEW
VAR 3-5x root ball
scale: n.t.s. multi-trunk tree
Neeb Plaza from Forest Mall
scale: n.t.s.
stair planter detail
scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
NATHANIEL K. SHEET NUMBER
pd.1
SAGUARO
hardscape legend detail sheet
DESIGN
x square paving - 2"x4"x6" recycled brick from existing x square, mortar-set, tan grout joint, color: red brick neeb entry plaza - permeable concrete pavers, 2"x8"x16" concrete unit pavers, sand-set joints, color: light tan
sheet hd.1
GROUP
palo verde bosque - stabilized decomposed granite.
sheet hd.2
p.4
x square banding - 3' grey concrete banding, sand blasted to show aggregate base.
sheet hd.1
p.5
wood deck - trex deck built on wood frame and concrete foundation. sheet hd.1
detail
description
paving
existing stairs
existing stairs
p.1
new wood pergola
p.2
art building trellis with vines and art windows
p.3
DN existing planters widened for new plant materials
DN
p.6
w.10 p.6
a.1 a.2
sheet hd.1
pea gravel - 2" thick pea gravel over compacted soil, color: tan mix. sheet hd.2
p.7
natural landscaping - 1/4" -1/2" loose gravel. color: sonoran tan.
-
p.8
concrete paving to match existing where brick was removed.
sheet hd.1
p.9
ramp paving - concrete paving medium-heavy broom finish for non-slip ada access.
sheet hd.1
p.10 pea gravel boarder - 1/4" metal header, 1" above pea gravel surface, color:rust.
18331 West Saguaro Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85273 602.369.3677 saguarodesign.com nathaniel.kirby@saguarodesign.com
NO.
DATE
REVISIONS
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walls
DN
hardscape reduction along path between design south and art.
p.8
p.7
p.7
DN
pe
terraced planters/seating
s.2
w.1 p.9
.3%
sheet hd.1
w.4
safety fencing - 2" x 4" corten steel vertical posts, 2'-6" above wall.
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w.5
wood deck aluminum railing - brushed aluminum handrail, 1/8" horizontal aluminum cable 4" apart.
sheet hd.1
s.1
neeb entry steps - rough cut stone, color:sonoran tan to match gabion stone, mortar color to match.
sheet hd.1
s.2
neeb entry steps - stairway handrail, 3'-6" tall, brushed aluminum handrails, double-sided, to extend 1' past top and bottom steps.
sheet hd.1
s.3
bosque corten steel steps to wood deck - corten steel steps sand blasted to create tread to prevent slipping.
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w.1
a.1
overhead wood structure - new 16' x 26' wood pergola seating area. sheet hd.2
a.2
art building green facade - 3" x 50' x 4 story corten steel trellis, 4"x4" structural tubing, 1/8" wire mesh.
s
design south
p.7
p.9
p.7
retaining wall provides seating w.3 w.1
w.1
w.2
p.4
x-square exhibition space
DN s.3
palo verde bosque
p.2 p.1
sheet hd.1
e lop
x4
ma
w.1
neeb hall
sheet hd.2
p.3
p.5
new wood deck
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
slo
w.2
s.1
w.2
palo verde bosque seating wall - 1'-4" gabion seating/retaining wall. sheet hd.1
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION II
.3%
concrete seating wall - cast-in-place concrete wall.
w.3
LTC 344 - FINAL PROJECT
x4
ada accessible ramp
w.2
amenities
w.2
ma
ramp/retaining walls - 1'-6" thick stone filled gabion walls, stone: local tan granitic stone, binding: rusted steel wire mesh caging.
steps
DN
DN
w.1
w.5
permeable pavers
DN
DN
p.3
w.2
DN
DN
w.1
existing backflow preventer
w.4
retaining wall creates planter
ada accessible ramp
CLIENT Dean Chambers/Michael Crow 1601 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007
downspout
p.7
STAMP
p.7
7% ax 4.
m
e
slop
p.9
p.9
w.1
sweeping gabion walls
s.1 s.2
stair planters
w.1
max
4.7%
new native landscape
ada accessible ramp
exsiting turf to be replaced with native desert landscaping p.7
symbol
L
IE
Y
B
IR
K
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
legend
slope
N
A
TH
A
N
description
DATE
p.7 p.1
concrete hardscape decomposed granite pea gravel brick paving wood deck stone gabion wall hardscape label
December 14, 2015
SHEET TITLE
Hardscape Plan
forest mall
JOB NUMBER
SCALE
DRAWN BY
REVIEWED BY
1/8" = 1'-0"
0 1' 2' 4'
8'
16'
NATHANIEL K.
north
SHEET NUMBER
hp.1
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