Proposal

LANDSCAPE MASTER PLANfor a

Prepared for the Community of La Luz del Oeste

RICHARD BORKOVETZ, Landscape Architect LLC

Common Grounds Master Plan Committee

La Luz del Oeste

Albuquerque, New Mexico

RE: Proposal for a Landscape Master Plan

Dear Committee members,

Your individual and group efforts to work toward a community consensus for the

preparation of a Landscape Master Plan to guide change and improvement are

commendable. I appreciate how diffi cult it can be to make a compelling argument

for needed change and have it accepted by a large and diverse community. It is

all the more diffi cult when that community is an icon of superlative and visionary

design. In such a community, change may be seen as putting that vision at risk.

But as recognized, that change is overdue and much needed. Your thorough and

thoughtfully written Request for Proposals imbues this effort with clarity.

The common landscape of LLdO spans the full range: from expansive high wa-

ter-use turf, an energy and maintenance intensive planting which must be

changed and limited, to dense stands of vibrant native plants that are healthy

and thriving and that should be expanded. Within that range is the need to pro-

vide for outdoor functions, comfort and safety, and an aesthetic that is in harmo-

ny with the community's iconic architecture.

The landscape's problems are known. The general solutions are also known.

There have been signifi cant improvements since the original installation. This

very important challenge is to develop a design for the whole community that can

be implemented over time, will require few modifi cations to the irrigation system

and bring the landscape of La Luz del Oeste into a sustainable, functional and

beautiful common ground. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to help the

residents of LLdO achieve this important goal.

Sincerely,

Rick Borkovetz

October 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Relevant Projects

Experience with Irrigation Systems

How My Offi ce Works

REFERENCES 4

COMMUNICATION - WORK APPROACH 4

LANDSCAPE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 6

Philosophy / Approach

Experience with Native Plants

Trends - Past, Present, Future

Professional Infl uences

Incorporating the Concepts of Antoine Predock

INITIAL SUGGESTIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS 11

Entrances

Gathering Spaces

Interal Plazas

Fountains at Plazas

Circle Gardens

View Planes

COMPENSATION 15

RESUME 16

Sketch from Mabury Ranch landscape recommendations

WORK EXPERIENCE

As a licensed landscape architect practicing for 30 years, my proj-

ect experience includes a wide range of residential, commercial,

corporate and educational campuses, healthcare facilities and

public art projects. This work comes from my collaboration with

other professions in small offi ces to larger fi rms and includes over

ten years to present of managing my own design studio. My ad-

herence to principles of ecologic and economic sustainability, sen-

sitivity to place and an abiding love for the art of landscape and

design is the common thread. In addition to private sector work,

I’ve taught graduate level landscape architecture courses at two

universities.

1. Public and Private, Institutional and Commercial ProjectsLa Luz del Sol - Authored Guidelines and Recommendations for

Landscape Improvements and Maintenance. The report included

making an inventory of existing conditions, identifying landscape

zones, making recommendations for improvements and mainte-

nance, and selecting a plant palette for each zone. The project

required extensive time on site and the preparation of a site plan.

A few months later I was asked to prepare a conceptual design for

converting the tennis courts to a community gathering space and

wildlife habitat area as an alternative to renovating the courts.

Santa Maria de la Vid Norbertine Abbey (Albuquerque west mesa) -

Designed a cemetery (composed of native west mesa landscap-

ing) the blends seamlessly with the surrounding native west mesa

landscape in 1998. After that successful project, I was retained as

the Abbey’s landscape architect and have since completed several

other successful and ongoing projects as the Abbey continues to

grow and expand its facilities. Each project requires meetings with

the community, presentation and discussion of design concepts

and approach.

Mabury Ranch Residential Community - Authored a report Master Plan

for Landscape Maintenance for the Homeowners Association for La Luz del Sol - Recommendations / Community Gathering Space 1

a 408 home complex in southern California and its common land-

scape areas. The project included strategies for minimizing routine

maintenance and irrigation. The report identifi ed specifi c design and

maintenance problems and made recommendations for solutions

and included many hand illustrations for aesthetic improvements,

water harvesting and erosion control.

Tree Survey for Pilgrim Place Retirement Community, Claremont Ca - A 36

acre residential community. The project involved the inventory of

all the larger trees, identifying their genus/species/variety, record-

ing their location, evaluating their health, estimating their value and

making recommendations for actions to be taken to ameliorate neg-

ative conditions.

Cuarto Centenario, Numbe Whageh, Albuquerque Museum - Work involved

the collaborative design with Santa Clara artist, Nora Naranjo-Morse,

on a native landscape enclosed by earth berms. Solar activated wa-

ter issues in a tickle from rocks in the center representing the native

concept of emergence from the earth.

Rohde Residential Landscape - designed for architects Mark and Karen

Rohde. Water is collected from the roof and channeled through an

extensive system of pumice wicks to handle storm water on site and

augment irrigation in this landscape of Gambel oaks, native shrubs

and grasses.

Desert Willow Family School, APS - worked as design consultant to the

architect. Designed a series of gardens representing various plant

associations, i.e. Chihuahuan Desert, Foothills/montane, west mesa,

Albuquerque alluvial plain. The design included a pond as a microor-

ganism source for microscope study.

2. Experience with Irrigation SystemsI have designed various types of irrigation systems for 30 years.

These include, drip systems, low fl ow bubbler systems, medium scale

spray systems and large institutional systems utilizing large radius

2Norbertine Abbey - Campo Santo and Welcoming Garden

rotor heads (+50’R) and pumping stations. During that time, I have

also installed several different types of systems in a design-build

capacity. My experience includes working with irrigation systems

that are old, out of date and that require retro-fi tting, repair, and

often replacement.

A constant stream of new irrigation products and technologies ap-

pears each year. Keeping informed and abreast of these products

is best handled by an irrigation design specialist. Since much of

the irrigation at LLdO is very old and must be kept in service, I think

it prudent that a specialist be engaged so that the community can

have confi dence that cost effi ciency and function are optimally bal-

anced. Jeff Good, owner of Irrigation Services has been a com-

petent and responsive consultant for several projects with which

I have been involved. I would enlist his expertise as an important

asset to this project. After speaking at length with Marc Hirschy,

it is obvious that Marc does an excellent job in getting the most

effi ciency possible- out of the existing system to sustain the land-

scape. Mark’s experience and knowledge of LLdO will remain vital.

3. How My Offi ce WorksI have operated my own fi rm, Richard Borkovetz, Landscape Archi-

tect, LLC since 2002 (see attached resume). I am its sole practi-

tioner. Since that time, I have enjoyed working on a wide range of

projects. My success is based on my desire to be 100% involved in

each project which requires that I handle all the tasks in my offi ce.

The advantage to my clients is that I will always be the person they

work with and that I will handle all aspects of the project personally.

For me, this approach has maintained an optimal level of personal

gratifi cation, professional satisfaction and project success.

The best work comes out of collaborative working relationships. I

prefer that approach with clients and consultants. Some projects

in which I work directly with a client/owner require expertise differ-

ent from my own. On such projects, I may engage a civil engineer

or irrigation consultant as needed.

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4. ReferencesJoyce Woods, Landscape Committee, La Luz del Sol

niner3echo@fl ylonecone.com

Joel Garner, O. Praem, Abbot, Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey,

505.873.4399 joelpgarner@gmail.com

Mark Rohde, Principal, RMKM Architecture, 505.243.5454

mrohde@rmkmarch.com

Gael Keyes, Principle, Desert Willow Family School, Albuquerque

Public Schools keyes@aps.edu 505.888.1647

COMMUNICATION / WORK APPROACH

1. General Approach to Accomplish the Scope of Work

Strategy for saving 50% of irrigation water

A. Preliminary planning meeting with community represen-

tatives

B. Collect Information

• Inventory site

• Existing water use by area

• Community preferences and priorities

• Specifi c information about the irrigation system compo

nents

• Identify areas that do not require change

• Identify water harvesting opportunities - suggest new

opportunities

• Engage irrigation consultant as needed with irrigation

info

• Identify the location of utilities

C. Develop a water allocation plan for each irrigation zone. Op-

tions may range between a non-irrigated native landscape UNM - Gallup Campus - New Student Services Center

resulting in a 100% savings to a hybrid landscape that

saves >50% for an overall average of at least 50%

• Identify options

- that offer the best solutions for implementation

- that fi t the budget and time-frame parameters

- that will be accepted by the community

D. Present fi ndings and recommendations.

• Reiterate problems

• Present range of options

• Determine a strategy for how to proceed

• Establish a plan for implementation based on

priority

E. Produce site plan/mapping information (LLdO to provide

available materials).

• Prepare preliminary Landscape Master Plan document

• Prepare a recommended plant palette based on func-

tional attributes and attractiveness

• Develop landscape amenities (paths, seating/gather

ing)

• Suggest modifi cations to hardscape (if any)

F. Present preliminary plan to community for review and com

ment.

• Revise and refi ne as necessary

G. Present fi nal Landscape Master Plan to community.

H. Remain available for consultation under a separate agree

ment.

2. Experience with homeowner associations of more than 50

members

I have prepared landscape studies for three large communities

beginning early in my career and most recently with La Luz del 5Cuarto Centenario Landscape - Albuquerque Musuem

Sol. Additionally, I have worked as a private consultant for the

City of Albuquerque on various community projects. Those

projects require holding public meetings with adjacent neigh-

borhood members to solicit opinion and present fi ndings and

inal products. I have completed several projects for the

Norbertine Abbey. Each of those projects required meeings with

Abbey members, discussion and presentation of design con-

cepts.

3. How would you propose working with the LLLA?

I would work directly with the members of the CGMPC

representing the greater LLdO community. Together we would

develop a strategy for accomplishing the project’s

goals. This includes attaining a consensus on what should

and can be accomplished within the established time frame

and budget. My work with the group would follow that outlined

above or a similar work plan to be developed.

• Work with the CGMPC to establish a schedule of mile

stones.

• Make periodic presentations to the CGMPC outlining

progress and or needs.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN PHILOSPHY / ARCHITECTURAL

INTEGRATION

1. Philosophy / Approach

In the broadest sense, landscape is the sum total of all the ele-

ments contributing to the visual and functional whole of a place.

The architecture of La Luz del Oeste is a part of its landscape. As

one who is involved in the creation and manipulation of landscape,

my desire is that all those various elements should harmonize as a

singular landscape or setting and that it function in healthy ways to

provide for ecological and human needs. Ecological needs include

the integration of natural processes and patterns such as provid-

ing for plant health, wildlife movement and habitat. Human needs 6Dyer Residence - Published as cover story, TIME Magazine

include the same: shade, attenuation of wind and temperature ex-

tremes, aesthetic values, views, food production, and the need for

a connection with nature and healthy social interaction. La Luz del

Oeste is human habitat in connection with nature. That harmoni-

ous connection has contributed to its enduring success.

With the continuing depletion of our resources, there has been a

growing concern about our past and current rate of consumption

and our future needs. Our approach now is to reduce our rate of

consumption and restructure our systems to be less linear and

more cyclic - in effect, to function more like a healthy ecosystem.

Applied to landscape design, this includes using native and adapted

plants only, minimizing maintenance needs, minimizing resource

use, considering short and long-term energy requirements in de-

sign, and the using locally available materials as much as possible

to further conserve energy and help foster a sense of place.

My philosophical approach to landscape design and planning is to

be mindful of those critical connections with nature, our physical

and spiritual needs as a species, and to promote an aesthetic that

is simple and elegant.

2. Experience with Native Plants, Sustainable Design, Perma-

culture, Low Impact Development

The fi rst 10 years of my practice in environmental design was in

semi-arid southern California. I started out with an interest in na-

tive plants and what would now be called sustainable design. The

small offi ce I worked in built the fi rst passive and active solar offi ce

building (for its own offi ces) in Claremont in 1982. That approach

characterized most of our projects. In 1992, I moved to Albuquer-

que and continued the use of native plants and sustainable de-

sign strategies. These design strategies reside in the principles of

permaculture and include, check dams, water harvesting, use of

pumice wicks and straw bales, pervious paving, symbiotic grouping

of plant species, soil surface indenting, native species seeding,

edible landscaping, materials recycling, non-irrigated landscape 7Calvary Church - Park Landscape - Turf and dryland plants

design and more.

3. Trends - An assessment of the common landscape of La Luz

del Oeste

Then - The LLdO landscape was conceived to be an oasis

of green within the setting of a preserved west mesa scrubland.

Grass berms helped to delineate these two landscapes. The addi-

tion of Rio Grande cottonwoods provided a visual connection to the

bosque. Extensive turf provided openness within the clustered ar-

chitecture, a practical surface for various uses and the oasis green.

In addition, because of the turf’s very high evapotranspiration rate,

it continues to provide a cooler microclimate to offset the effects of

tall stucco walls heated by the sun (original extensive brick paving

in some areas was replaced with turf). The “built” environment was

exotic plants and lots of turf. Native plants were what grew on the

other side of the fence.

Now - The current landscape of LLdO tells a story of change.

It includes the full range of best practice to worst, having changed

incrementally over time. Unlike the architecture, much of the land-

scape appears out of date, and in some places, in poor condition.

In others, there are pockets of healthy and attractive stands of thriv-

ing native plants. These provide a model for what can and should

be. The worst includes a gratuitous expanse of thirsty turf, over-

grown and unattractive exotic shrubs, and stunted and misshapen

exotic trees. These trees do not make a visual connection with the

bosque. The parts of the landscape that have been transformed

in recent years with regionally native plant species are in contrast

with the lawns and other exotic plants. They suggest how a similar

transformation would benefi t LLdO. Also to be investigated (if not

already been done), is the rebate program of the city wherein they

will credit on a square foot basis the conversion of high water-use

turf to xeric landscaping.

Future - Water will become more scarce as the regional pop-

ulation continues to grow, especially in time of drought. Eventually, 8Public Art - Santa Fe Trail, Isotopes Sta. Gates, Presbyterian Hospital

and without some as-yet unknown technological breakthrough, wa-

ter use for ornamental landscape will likely be severely restricted

and in many cases, if may be unavailable. As is now the case in

many new LEED certifi ed projects, potable water is only available

to the landscape to establish the planting for one year. It must

then be shut-off thereafter. The current landscape at LLdO’s sister

community of La Luz del Sol would change little if irrigation were to

be unavailable tomorrow because it is composed mostly of native

plants that are adapted to the site conditions and extended drought

whereas parts of LLdO’s current landscape will suffer greatly with-

out regular supplemental water.

The trend will be to transform linear systems into cyclical ones so

that consumption of resources will not lead to an energy and ma-

terials waste sink as they do now. That process is underway. Use

of black and gray water systems in some capacity are probably in

LLdO’s future. By then, the landscape of LLdO will likely be char-

acterized by beauty, comfort, a strong sense of regional place, and

high effi ciency in the management of its material and energy fl ows.

4. Professional Infl uences

Landscape architects, architects, artists and designers that I most

admire are:

• Robert Perry, a former professor who has written sever-

al books on use of native California plants .

• Francis Dean, former professor (and the “D” in EDAW)

and a personal mentor, Isamu Noguchi, landscape artist

and master of form.

• Andy Goldsworthy, landscape artist, for his patience

and way of seeing.

• Frederick L. Omstead, fi rst U.S. landscape architect,

and a true renaissance man.

• Dr. Takeo Uesugi, former professor who introduced me

to the principles of Japanese landscape design.

• Moshe Safdie, architect, a pioneer in cluster residential

development who designed “Habitat” for Expo 67 as 9The future already exists in several locations

his Masters thesis (for me, his designs for cluster de-

velopment as a strategy for preserving open space

are akin to the ideals behind the design of La Luz).

5. Incorporating the Concepts of Antoine Predock

Antoine Predock’s most notable contribution with LLdO was in

reducing the footprint of the architecture so that a large area of

landscape could remain unspoiled, protected and available to the

residents as common open space. Another notable achievement

is that in concentrating the architecture within that reduced foot-

print, and without reducing the density of residents, he maintained

a sense of inward privacy and an outer connection to the preserved

landscape, the “borrowed landscape” beyond it. That legacy is pre-

served in the architecture and layout of La Luz del Oeste. Is that

quality vulnerable to signifi cant changes to the landscape? I don’t

think so. I believe that now, Mr. Predock would design the land-

scape to be less of an oasis and a landscape apart, and more of a

landscape integrated and in harmony with its surrounding natural

landscape.

10 Habitats overlaping: a roadrunner takes in the view at LLdO

INITIAL SUGGESTIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREASThese suggestions are preliminary and are based on an initial im-

pression with limited information. Over the course of this project,

these suggestions will evolve as additional information becomes

known. These changes would be designed to accomplish the com-

munity’s aesthetic and water saving goals.

1. Entrances as the public face of La Luz del Oeste, including

planted berms and medians within private roadways.

• The entrances should be understated in the same way

that the architecture is tucked into the landscape.

• Avoid the over-done entries of conventional develop

ments that appear to guard some sort of kingdom

• The existing medians with their dense planting of native

grasses and shrubs that lead up to the colorful La Luz

del Oeste sign are understated and appealing.

• The change of the berms to native grass was an excel -

lent move. The irrigation does not adequately cover

the berms so they must be mowed. The lowest

areas could be planted with shrubs to fi ll in where

the grass isn’t growing or a buried drip line such as

Netafi m could be tried there. The grass should be

allowed to reseed itself before mowing.

• New development to the north may require screening

and possibly controlled access. These elements

need to be carefully considered.

2. Gathering spaces at meadow, swimming pool, play area.

• Mowed turf is the best surface for this informal outdoor

gathering space and should remain in most of the

meadow area.

• The meadow also functions as a drainage way and the

turf is patchy in the low area where water has been

ponding.

• This small lower area, including the berms, can be

converted to un-mowed native grass as a water-saving

transition between the native landscape and the mea- 11La Luz del Oeste - Entrances and Internal roads

dow turf.

• The turf area can be replanted in a phased effort with a

hybrid low-water use turf such as “Bandera” for

up to a 40% water savings as has already been done

on a trial basis elsewhere in the development.

• Shade can be provided with tensile shade structures

and low ramadas that do not block views and fi t into

the contemporary design aesthetic of La Luz.

• These treatments can extend to the pool area where

needs are similar.

• Turf can be removed around and under the play equip

ment and replaced with a material that provides a safer

surface for impact, such as shredded wood fi ber and

other materials. Irrigation there can be capped.

• The unsightly “fence” along the roof edge of the pool

building could be removed and replaced along the back

where it would be less visible.

3. Large internal plazas between rows of townhomes.

• Here is where much improvement can be made.

• The turf here is limited to an aesthetic function.

• It should be changed over to a diverse mix of native and

xeric grasses that will provide very attractive seasonal

interest and still perform aesthetically like turf: i.e.,

parts of it can be mowed; other parts left tall. In spring,

all would be mowed once to make way to new growth.

• Copses or small groves of small trees or tree-like shrubs

can be added for variation. Species selected for re

maining low.

• The center areas already perform as drainage swales.

This function can be improved with fi ne grading and

possibly some alteration to concrete pavement at the

ends. These areas are prime water-harvesting areas.

• The pea-gravel buffer between walls and turf should

remain as is.

• Shady sitting areas can be added at intervals. There

doesn’t seem to be enough of these places now. They 12La Luz del Oeste - Meadow and Pool areas

also convey a sense of community.

• Slowly remove and replace existing undesirable trees

over time.

• Irrigation can remain as it is. Vegetation pattern will

remain similar.

• A shredded bark or gravel path winding through wider

areas and connecting the seating nooks can be

added to provide a less formal, more nature-oriented

experience.

• Fruit trees (dwarf/semi-dwarf) and other edible plants

can be integrated into these places taking advantage of

the water harvesting.

• Berry and seed-bearing native species can be added to

attract native birdlife. The denser vegetation

can provide cover and habitat for rabbits.

• The amount and extent of wildlife-friendly vegetation

would be subject to community desires and “pest”

management.

• here are a few locations where hardscape could be

modifi ed to improve drainage and water harvesting.

Most of it appears to work well.

4. Fountains in plazas and at loop roads

• The fountains at the entrances convey an out-of-date

message about the abundance of water (we can

remember when Albuquerque was thought to sit over a

vast underground lake of groundwater).

• The value of falling water to mask sound is not needed

there.

• The entry fountains are the most wasteful of water

because they are so exposed to wind. They can

either be removed or changed over to attractive circular

planters with colorful xeric plantings as entry monu

ments (a “greener” solution than removal and part of

the story of change).

• As changed over to planters, they could still express

welcome and transition.

13La Luz del Oeste - Water harvesting and loop fountains

• Leaving the fountain structures in place as planters

preserves some design continuity with the remaining

fountains.

• As land use changes along the periphery of LLdO,

phased vegetative screening can be planned.

• The plaza fountains could have their fl ow turned down

and still provide the desired sound of water. This would

help in wind and evaporation.

5. View planes from homes, plazas and other areas of La Luz.

• These views and view corridors are fundamental to the

spatial experience and design of La Luz.

• To preserve those views, existing trees have been disfi g-

ured to keep them low.

• These trees should be removed in a phased sequence

and replaced with plants that will remain low but provide

the aesthetic landscape component of vertical plantings

without need of disfi gurement.

• Such planting can still provide shade, especially if out

door gathering spaces are somewhat sunken amidst a

small grouping or grove of small trees or large tree-like

shrubs. One example is New Mexico olive, that also is a

native of the bosque understory.

• Small tensile (fabric) shade structures or ramadas can

also be added to provide instant shade but remain unob

trusive to views. Grapes and other vines can be planted

to grow over these structures fi tting them into the

landscape.

6. Maintenance storage, staging, chipping and composting site.

• Necessary for maintenance operations and recycling.

• The present location seems to be convenient and has

the least visual impact to La Luz.

• Should be screened from view by adjacent properties, i.e.

opaque fencing and/or staggered evergreen

tree or tall shrub

rows. 14La Luz del Oeste - Native interface landscapes

• Materials stored there can be done in a neater manner

than observed currently.

7. Fire protective landscape at the native landscape interface

with buildings.

• Fire can occur anytime and would spread rapidly up to

the edge of La Luz.

• In some areas, the close proximity of tall, woody native

brush creates a potential of spreading wildfi re to the

buildings of La Luz.

• Landscape buffers should be made to create a fi rebreak

in these locations.

• A landscape buffer would consist of an area adjacent to

buildings where the density of native plant material is

kept at a minimum level and larger woody plants are

kept back.

COMPENSATIONI understand that the community has budgeted the sum of $7,500

for the work outlined in the Request For Proposal. Based on simi-

lar projects and scope and the estimated time to complete this proj-

ect as scoped, I estimate compensation should be approximately

$10,000 - $12,000.

There are two options: 1) the scope of work may be adjusted to fi t

the budgeted fee, or 2) as stated in the response to questions, the

community may appropriate additional funds. Initially, improvements

that are inexpensive and easily accomplished may result in savings

that can help fi nance future phases.

I would work with the CGMPC to develop a work plan and fee that is

appropriate for the scope of work and community expectations for

the project goals.

15La Luz del Oeste - Fire buffer needed and transitional landscape

RESUME

Education

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), California State Polytechnic

University, Pomona, 1987

Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture (BSLA), California State

Polytechnic University,

Pomona, 1983

Professional Registration

Registered Landscape Architect, New Mexico #303

Prior California registration, #2385.

Awards, Honors

2013 Honor Award, New Mexico AIA, (with RMKM Architecture) Stu-

dent Technology and Services Center, UNM Gallup Campus, Gallup,

NM

2012 Southwest Contractor, Best of 2010, (with RMKM Architecture)

UNM Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Albuquerque, New Mex-

ico

2001 Winner, National Design Competition for a Santa Fe Trail Com-

memorative Monument art and landscape installation, Santa Fe, New

Mexico, completed 2002

1997 Second Place Award, National Design Competition for an Indian

Memorial at Little Bighorn National Monument, Montana

Published Work2010 Southwest Contractor, UNM Cancer Treatment/Research Ctr.

2008 Su Casa, Magazine, Rohde Residence

2004 Albuquerque Journal, Rachel’s Courtyard, Presbyterian Hospital

2002 Albuquerque Journal, Diamond Gates, Isotopes Stadium

1998 Southwest Contractor, Camelback Resort

1997 Competitions, Little Bighorn Indian Memorial Design

1995 Native Gardens for Dry Climates, Wilson Residence

1989 Fine Gardening, Dyer Residence

1988 Time Magazine, Dyer Residence

1987 Pacifi c Horticulture, Dyer Residence

1986 Los Angeles Times Magazine, Dyer Residence 16

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Urban Design

Federal Courthouse Plaza, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sun Health Corporate Facility, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, New Mexico

RR5 Courtyard Plaza, Intel, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Parks and Open Space

Arroyo del Oso Recreation Complex, Albuquerque, New Mexico

High Desert Park, High Desert, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Simms Road Trail, High Desert, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rio Grande State Park Access Trail, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Institutional / Campus Design

La Luz del Sol Landscape Recommendations, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sandoval Regional Medical Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Student Life and Technology Center, UNM Gallup, Gallup, New Mexico

Plaza Santo Rosario, Holy Rosary Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rough Rock Community School, Rough Rock, Arizona

Wide Ruins Community School, Wide Ruins, Arizona

Riverside Indian School, Anadarko, Oklahoma

Thoreau Middle School, Thoreau, New Mexico

Desert Willow Family School, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tohatchi Elementary School, Tohatchi, New Mexico

UNM Cancer Research & Treatment Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico Cancer Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aztec Rural Health Clinic, SJRMC, Aztec, New Mexico

Rachel’s Courtyard, Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Calvary Church Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Escuela del Sol Montessori, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (various projects) Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Residential Design

Mark and Karen Rohde Residence, Albuquerque, New Mexico (published)

Mary Anella Residence, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Alice Sickles Residence, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Janet Dyer Residence, La Verne, California (published)

James Q. and Roberta Wilson Residence, Malibu, California (published)

Public Art

Cuarto Centenario (Numbe Whageh, La Jornada – Land design, layout,

landscape setting), Albuquerque Museum with artists Nora Naran-

jo-Morse and Reynaldo Rivera.

Journey’s End, Santa Fe Trail Commemorative sculpture installation, with

artist Reynaldo Rivera, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Always Becoming, design documentation and landscape setting for a

Sculptural installation, with artist Nora Naranjo-Morse, Smithsonian Mu-

seum of the American Indian, Washington, DC

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