COLORADO S LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

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1 COLORADO S LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Prac t i c i n g, Le a d i n g a n d Educating in the Care f u l S teward s h i p, Wi s e Planning and Ar t f u l D e s i gn of our Cu l t u ral, Natural and Built Env i ro n m e n t s. Landscape architects, like their fellow design professionals, architects and engineers, are required to be licensed in the state of Colorado. Licensure, and the landscape architect s professional stamp on plan documents represents a standard of quality that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by ensuring that license holders have met state and national practice standards and requirements.

2 URBAN DESIGN l a n d u s e p l a n n i n g s t r e e t s c a p e d e s i g n r e d e v e l o p m e n t h i s t o r i c p r e s e r v a t i o n Landscape architects design and plan evocative resort environments that people use and enjoy The Arrabelle at Vail Square - DHM Design Landscape architects create safe, effective and functional designs that build a sense of place Gypsum / Eagle River Area Plan - AECOM

3 Landscape architects collaborate with commercial and governmental interests to bring activity, environmental functions, and economic vitality back to degraded sites Arkansas Riverwalk / Pueblo - Design Studios West Landscape architects incorporate respect for historic features and cultural richness in the process of developing master plans and design guidelines for landmark sites Denver Civic Center Master Plan and Design Guidelines - Mundus Bishop Design

4 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING and DESIGN r o a d w a y c o r r i d o r e n h a n c e m e n t s m u l t i - m o d a l s t r e e t s & t r a n s i t c e n t e r s c o m m u n i t y t r a i l s y s t e m s Landscape architects design multi-modal streets and transit facilities to provide safe, efficient, and attractive amenities for pedestrians and vehicles Avon West Station / Town Center Design Workshop Landscape architects, collaborating with artists and engineers, at a variety of scales, create functional and memorable designs Louisiana & Pearl Light Rail Station Plaza - Jump Design with URS

5 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES c a m p u s d e s i g n m i xe d - u s e p l a n n e d c o m m u n i t i e s m u l t i - f a m i l y o f f i c e & i n d u s t r i a l d e s i g n h e a l i n g & t h e r a p e u d i c g a r d e n s Landscape architects design parking and pedestrian facilities that are both functional and attractive while managing site drainage to filter and reduce stormwater runoff Taxi 2 Redevelopment and Stormwater Gardens - Wenk Associates Landscape architects help patients recuperate by providing sensory-rich outdoor environments that help patients enjoy nature and overcome obstacles Left: Mike Utley Terrain Park at Craig Hospital - H+L Architecture Center: Medical Center of the Rockies - BHA Design, Inc. Right: Hewit Foundation Healing Garden - Norris Design

6 RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPES g a r d e n d e s i g n s i t e d e s i g n w a t e r f e a t u r e s Landscape architects create designs for outdoor use areas and water features that inspire and delight Tiers Crafted - Bluegreen Design Aspen Residence - DHM Design with Eric J. Smith Architects & David Easton, Inc. Boulder Rooftop Garden - R Design PARKS & RECREATION PLANNING p u b l i c p a r k s & g a r d e n s p l a y g r o u n d s & a t h l e t i c f i e l d s c o m m u n i t y t r a i l s y s t e m s Landscape architects have specific technical training in the design of outdoor recreation facilities that must accommodate a wide variety of ages, ability levels, and accessibility Landscape architects develop park designs for public recreation, social gathering, relaxation, and inspiration in diverse settings from city centers to remote natural areas America The Beautiful Park - AECOM with Thomas & Thomas

7 WATER RESOURCES & SUSTAINABILITY Landscape architects collaborate with ecologists and engineers to restore drainage corridors that are eroded, ecologically degraded, and flood hazards d r a i n a g e d e s i g n s t o r m w a t e r m a n a g e m e n t l a n d s c a p e r e s t o r a t i o n i r r i g a t i o n d e s i g n Little Dry Creek - The Architerra Group Landscape architects design wetlands that help preserve water quality and biological diversity while creating safe and attractive parks for people Jenny Adair Stormwater Wetland - City of Aspen Parks Department REFLECTIVE LANDSCAPES M e m o r i a l s S a c r e d S i t e s M o n u m e n t s Landscape architects sensitively design places of meaning, memory, and reflection that help individuals and communities remember, contemplate, and dream Columbine Memorial - DHM Design

8 Creating the places where people live, work and play. Landscape architects, like their fellow design professionals, architects and engineers, are required to be licensed in the state of Colorado. Licensure, and the landscape architect s professional stamp on plan documents represents a standard of quality that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by ensuring that license holders have met state and national practice standards and requirements. To learn more about landscape architects and how they shape the world, please visit: American Society of Landscape Architects: ASLA Colorado: Brochure design services provided by Belt Collins. Brochure design and all images copyright 2011 ASLA Colorado. ASLA Colorado P.O. Box , Denver, CO COLORADO S LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS