Naranjo_Portfolio

T e rry Na ra njo
Landscape Architect

Selected Works

tnaranjo.nc@gmail.com
919.740.7825

T e rry Na ra njo, R L A
Landscape Architect

Terry Naranjo has 15 years of experience as a landscape architect.
He has managed and participated in a diverse range of project types.
His experiences include all aspects of project delivery including
conceptual program development, schematic design, construction
documents, municipality ordinance review, bidding, construction
administration and project closeout.

E duc a tion
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1993

R e gis te re d L a nds c a pe Arc hite c t
North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan

Work E x pe rie nc e
CLH Design, PA Cary, North Carolina
Elam Todd d’Ambrosi Morrisville, North Carolina
HSMM/ AECOM Raleigh, North Carolina
Design Plus Architects Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hawkins Partners, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee

S k ills a nd E x pe rie nc e
• Project and client management.
• Marketing and business development including RFP/ RFQ preparation.
• Internal leadership and coordination of team members to achieve optimal productivity.
• Establishment of goals, objectives, and tasks to achieve project and client needs.
• Written correspondence and documentation to address a multitude of coordination issues.
• Development and implementation of interdisciplinary systems and programs.
• Development of schedules and budgets.
• Specification and coordination with vendors of a wide variety of products types, materials, and costs.
• Generation of alternate solutions for owner review and refinement of final selections.
• Formal presentations to a variety of clients and consultants; individuals and groups.

S e le c te d P roje c ts :
P arks and G reenways: Ins titutional/Industrial/C orporate:
Shelby Bottoms Greenway, East Nashville, TN Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Durham, NC
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, Nashville, TN; Wake County Continuum of Care, Raleigh, NC
Battle of Nashville Monument Park, Nashville, TN Beaumont Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, TX

E ducational/C ampus Urban D esign:
Fort Benning – US Army, Columbus, GA Tennessee Titans Coliseum, Nashville, TN
Central Michigan Univ., East Campus, Mt. Pleasant, MI 12 South Redevelopment Plan, Nashville, TN
Michigan State University, Bakery Complex, E. Lansing, MI Florence Brownfield Site, Florence, SC
Wayne County Public Schools, Goldsboro, NC Studio One Housing, Detroit, MI

C ompute r S k ills : AutoCad 2008, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Outlook,

P e rs ona l Inte re s ts / Ac hie ve me nts :
Family, gardening, music performance, travel / Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (Georgia to Maine), 1999

Terry Naranjo, RLA
Lands cape Architect

G U IDING P R INC IP L E S
 Create Environments that Inform Lifestyle
 Design with nature and culture
 Preservation, restoration, and regeneration
 Systems thinking approach
 Collaborative/ Multidisciplinary Approach
 Foster Environmental Stewardship
MU NIC IP AL AG E NC IE S S E R V E D:
 Provide internal leadership/ mentorship
 Wake County
 City of Raleigh, NC
 City of Durham, NC
P R OJ E C T T Y P E S
 Davidson County/ City of Nashville, TN
 Urban Environments
 Community Spaces  NCDENR
 Industrial and Office  NCDOT
 Govt. and Medical  City of Grand Rapids, MI
 Mixed Use Environments  City of Goldsboro, NC
 Education Environments  Town of Mount Olive, NC
 Parks and Greenways  Town of Zebulon, NC
 Religious Institutions  Wayne County, NC
 Residential Sites  Kent County, MI

MODU S S U S T AINAB L E S T R AT E G IE S
 Create pedestrian environments and the public/  LEED documentation/ facilitation
private realm  Rainwater Infiltration Systems
 Celebrate the owner’s mission, product and people  High efficiency Irrigation Systems
 Utilize design principles of unity, scale and
 Preserve/ create wildlife habitat
proportion
 Incorporate art into the landscape  Cisterns for rainwater/ greywater
 Celebrate and interpret the cultural landscape's  Green roofs and walls
layered history  Drought tolerant plantings
 Combine function with beauty and form  Native meadows/ No-mow zones
 Provide connectivity between uses and users  Permeable Paving
 Comply with municipal codes and ordinances
 Low-voltage and LED lighting

(n) Urban Design

T e nne s s e e T ita ns
NF L S ta dium C a mpus
Nashville, TN

The architectural vernacular is inspired by
the site’s industrial heritage. Design
‘Found’ monolithic art
elements celebrate the use of visible
infrastructure and basic materials of
concrete and steel. The articulation of these
elements extend into the landscape. Bold
forms and rhythms are inspired by the
architectural patterns and materials. The
pedestrian experience is paramount in
creating a unique campus environment. R endering by HO K S port

P roje c t S umma ry: Architect:
 Pervious reinforced lawn parking detailing HO K S port
 Urban forestry compliance documentation Landscape Architects :
 Pedestrian entry gate plaza paving areas. P eter Linds ay S chaudt, Inc.
 Spot grading and drainage Spot grading at Entry Gate
 Site furnishings specification Terry Naranjo, AS LA
w/ Hawkins P artners , Inc.
 Central control irrigation system design.

(n) Urban Design

Ne w T ow n C e nte r Ma s te r P la n
Chengdu, China
This master plan is the central business
district of a larger community that
incorporated a golf course and residential
sections in an active ‘sports themed’
development. Access and circulation
combined with the spatial requirements of
programmed elements to create sub-districts
within an overall composition. Existing water
patterns were recognized and highlighted as
an core amenity and form generator.

De s ign E le me nts
 Mix of themed uses including hotel,
coliseum, commercial districts, and
entertainment districts and high density
residential areas.
 Central ceremonial plaza
 Selection of images that convey a sense of
cultural and spatial understanding
 River walk as amenity and form generator
 Vehicular circulation patterns

(n) Post Industrial Design Competition

Brickbottom C ompetition
Boston, MA

This solo competition entry sought to
provide redevelopment strategies and
design visions for the Brickbottom area of
Somerville, MA near downtown Boston.
The project goal was to integrate a mix of
uses and create a new urban framework Existing Site
considerate of existing and proposed
contexts.

• Inspired by existing artist community
• Create an arts and entertainment campus
that celebrates cultural heritage.
• Open space development
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• Development Density
• Community Connectivity
• Ecological / Environmental Issues
Portion of Site Master Plan
• History and Cultural Diversity

(n) Master Planning

Mix e d U s e De ve lopme nt Ma s te r P la n
Apex, NC

Site Master Plan for a 110 acre site in eastern
Wake County, NC. The goal is to integrate a
variety of land uses into a comprehensive
planning effort. Transportation and access
requirements were combined with a desire to
create dense nodes and connectivity.

De s ign E le me nts :
 Walkable Community/ Pedestrian scale
spaces
 Buildings front the street
 Integrate existing water courses
 Transportation coordination with municipal
long range plans.
 Axis and coordinated sight lines to facilitate Landscape Architect:
orientation Terry Naranjo w/
E TD

(n) Urban Design

Dow ntow n Offic e T ow e r
Nashville, TN

Street-level site master plan for an
office tower in Nashville, Tennessee's
downtown financial district.

De s ign G oa ls :
 Unify the entire pedestrian level
campus
 Respond to architectural rhythms
 Help create a Corporate Identity
 Activate the pedestrian spaces
 Accommodate rooftop construction Lands cape Architect:
 Incorporate Cultural Heritage of Terry Naranjo, AS LA
Nashville as ‘Athens of the South’ with Hawkins P artners, Inc
 Provide a gateway into the city

(n) Urban Design

B row nfie ld De ve lopme nt
S ite F e a s ibility S tudy
Florence, SC

The two plans shown explore options and
maximize potential for an existing downtown
brownfield site.
Mix e d-U s e Option S ta dium S ite Option
 Buildings form urban  Mixed use approach
edge  Pedestrian scale spaces
 Pedestrian scale  On-street commercial
spaces space integrated into
 Multiple axis alignments stadium structure
 Outdoor dining areas  Outdoor dining terrace
 Gathering spaces  Lawn-area seating

Mixed Use Stadium

Landscape Architect::
Terry Naranjo, AS LA
w/ HS MM/ AE C O M

(n) Community Design

S outh S hore Dis tric t
Holland, MI

This plan for an existing commercial
district creates an important link
between an historic neighborhood Existing Site Conditions
and a marina area- shoreline
greenway along Lake Macatawa
near Lake Michigan

De s ign e le me nts
 Re-organized vehicular and
pedestrian circulation systems
 Streetscape enhancements
Park Area Enlargement
 Parking lot re-configuration
 Public art location identification
 Outdoor dining terraces
 Community park
Landscape Architect: Overall Master Plan
 District identifying gateways Terry Naranjo, AS LA
w/ D es ign P lus .

(n) Community Design

C re s ton S tre e ts c a pe
Grand Rapids, MI

Master plan for this existing 3/4 mile roadway
corridor within the culturally diverse and
historic Creston Neighborhood in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. Individual pockets along the
corridor were examined more closely with
small area site plans.

De s ign E le me nts : Ne ighborhood
 Renovation of public realm of S qua re
streetscapes and public spaces  Pedestrian scale
 Community charrette facilitation spaces
 Traffic calming  Public art
 On-street parking  Relocated Monument
reconfiguration  Site furnishings Neighborhood ‘Square’
 Central neighborhood ‘square’.  Interactive at-grade
 Way-finding signage fountain
 Public art locations  Outdoor café
 Gateway considerations Landscape Architect:
w/ D esign P lus , Inc.

(n) Military Campus

Ma ne uve r C e nte r
Fort Benning, GA

The project involved coordination with the architect
and civil engineer to develop site plan elements
which included a large scale gathering courtyard
for a LEED Certified classroom building.

 Creation of monumental scale pedestrian plaza
 Heat Island reduction, and water reduction
 Form generating site-design patterns developed
from careful study of architecture
 Specialty paving design
 Monumental scale fountains
 Planting design
 Sketchup modeling
Architect: Landscape Architect
HS MM/ AE C O M Terry Naranjo, AS LA
w/ HS MM/ C O M
AE

(n) Medical Campus

Me dic a l Offic e - E ntry C ourt
Raleigh, NC

The convergence of vehicular and pedestrian
circulation provides unique design challenges for a
medical facility main entry. Spatial requirements
for pedestrian flows were studied in relationship to
architectural rhythms to arrive at a pattern that
accommodates functional requirements and
provides visual clues on how and where to enter
the building.

 Pedestrian orientation developed by creating a
space that provides a sense of arrival and
appropriate scale
 Informed by architectural rhythms and materials
 Simple planting pallet to accent architecture
 Site furnishings and lighting inspired by the C lient: Architect: Landscape Architect:
modern architectural vernacular W ake C ounty LS 3P Terry Naranjo w/
C LH.

(n) Corporate Campus

P rimus F ina nc ia l C e nte r
Brentwood, TN

This courtyard for a corporate client
provides an outdoor amenity for
employees and visitors. Informal seating
areas and gathering spaces allow for an
interaction in a natural setting.

 Pedestrian circulation system design
Lands cape Architect:
 Planting design
Terry Naranjo w/
 Specialty paving detailing Hawkins P artners , Inc.
 Mist fountain detailing
 Site furnishings/ lighting
 Courtyard hardscape design and
details
 Seatwalls integrated with native stones

(n) Corporate Campus

G e nte x
Zeeland, MI

A corporate facility addition required a complete
reconfiguration of vehicular circulation and pedestrian
patterns.

 Corporate ‘Front Door’ experience.
 Architectural forms inform site patterns
 The reflective of water, light, and glass
 Illuminated bands of recycled glass under-lit with
Lands cape Architect
fiber optic lighting.
Terry Naranjo, AS LA , w/ D es ign P lus , Inc.
 Large scale tiered water feature and a reflecting pool
 Corporate identity signage

(n) University Campus

C e ntra l Mic higa n U nive rs ity
Mt. Pleasant, MI

Student Housing project added two 5-story wings to an
existing facility. The project involved collaboration with
the architect and civil engineer to coordinate access
issues and provide connectivity to the existing site
context.

 Pedestrian circulation system development
 Visual unification through pavement patterns
established by architectural rhythms
 Gathering courtyards
 Pond water feature integrated into stormwater
system
 Development of pedestrian environments at building Lands cape Architect
entrances Terry Naranjo, AS LA
 Planting design for minimized maintenance w/ D esign P lus , Inc.

(n) Urban Residential

U rba n T ow nhome s
Nashville, TN

This urban row-house project consists
of 29 loft-style condominium units
capturing views to the Tennessee State
Capitol in Downtown Nashville.

De s ign E le me nts :
 Semi-private gardens that define Architect:
individual residences E verton O gels by Architects
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Simple plantings for low maintenance
Lands cape Architect:
and seasonal interest. Terry Naranjo, AS LA
 Unify the entire length of building w/ Hawkins P artners , Inc.
 Automatic irrigation system
 Automatic entry gate detailing

(n) Retirement Facility

P oc k e t P a rk
Holland, MI

A six-story building in a small downtown setting
had nowhere for residents to sit and relax
outdoors. Two options were provided to convert a
concrete parking area into a passive seating area
with plantings, benches, fountains and hand-on
Organic Layout
planting beds.

 Provide semi- private outdoor pedestrian
space
 Integrate into existing downtown streetscape.
 Intimate seating areas
 Allow for fellowship between residents.
 Allow views into street
 Small community garden
 Responded to the architectural patterns More Formal and Symmetrical

(n) Religious Facility

Mt. Z ion C hurc h
Nashville, TN

This adaptive re-use project involved
collaboration with the architect to
provide pedestrian plaza design and
construction documents for a large
congregation church in a converted
commercial space.

 Outdoor pedestrian gathering court
 Retaining wall coordination with Architect:
structural engineer Tuck Hinton Architects
 Ornamental hand railing
 Accent planting Lands cape Architect:
 Architectural up-lighting Terry Naranjo, AS LA

(n) Cultural Landscape

B a ttle of Na s hville Monume nt
Nashville, TN

At the center of this Civil War and WWI memorial
is a re-creation of a sculpture originally created by
Italian Sculptor Guissepe Morietti in 1929.

A new obelisk and 'Angel of Peace' which sits
atop; was newly carved out of solid granite.

 Plaza and seat walls integrated into the
topography
 Reconstructed “Peace Monument”
 Pedestrian circulation systems & passive
gathering spaces
 Interpretive signage
Lands cape Architect::

(n) Urban Design

Shelby Street Bridge
Nashville, TN

The Shelby Street Bridge, opened in
1909 was closed to vehicular traffic in Ornamental Railing
1999. It is now used as a pedestrian
bridge linking Downtown Nashville,
Tennessee to the East-Bank Stadium
Campus over the Cumberland River.

De s ign E le me nts / P roje c t
S umma ry
 Paving surface re-design and detailing
 Unification through paving pattern
rhythms
 Cultural history interpretation Paving and Furnishings Layout Plan Lands cape Architect:
 Public art facilitiation
 Ornamental overlook steel railing
 Wood pavers design and detail on new
overlooks.

(n) Greenway

S he lby B ottoms G re e nw a y
Nashville, TN

Located along the Cumberland River in East
Nashville, the Shelby Bottoms Greenway
provides over 12 miles of paved and unpaved
trails. The site’s Native American heritage
was interpreted with symbols and signage.

De s ign e le me nts
 Site sensitive parking lot configuration
 Walkway/ bikeway systems
 Riparian and upland native habitat
plantings
 Way-finding signage
 Site furnishing specification
 Seating plaza and overlook design and
details Landscape Architect::
w/ Hawkins P artners, Inc.

(n) Greenway

E a s t B a nk G re e nw a y
Nashville, TN

Monolithic 'found-art' artifacts of the site’s
industrial past were gathered, preserved
and integrated into the concrete and earth
allowing visitors to ‘discover’ historical
evidence of
an industrial heritage.

Landscape Architect::
 On-site reconnaissance of artifacts
 Coordination with artists and sculptors w/ Hawkins P artners, Inc.
 ADA compliant plaza layouts
 Fine grading, and detailing of hardscape
 Site furnishing specification
 Lighting fixtures coordination

(n) Residential

Hia tt R e s ide nc e
Leipers Fork, TN

This farmhouse garden had to much to
accomplish in a relatively small space. A mix of
architectural styles converged to inform the
garden space. The organic, free-flowing
spaces were a reflection of the owner’s
personality and lifestyle.

 Establish circulation between the old
farmhouse structure and the more modern
addition
 Native plantings to unify with adjacent
woodlands
 Provide grading and drainage with the
smallest of tolerances for gravity flow.
 Preserving the existing large maple tree.
 Utilize an old millstone found on the property
as a bubbling fountain

(n) Residential

Wa lte rs R e s ide nc e
Greenville, NC

This master plan utilizes axial
sightlines, forms and materials that
respond to the architectural
framework developed by the
'Function influences Form' design.

S us ta ina ble S tra te gie s
 Native grasses and wildflowers
 Low volume automatic drip
Architect:
irrigation system Tonic D esign
 Rainwater harvesting
 Permeable paving surfaces
 Minimized lawn areas
 'LEED for Homes' accreditation

(n) Residential

Moore R e s ide nc e
Columbia, TN

Carved into a gentle slope to take
advantage of a breathtaking view, this
residential courtyard provides a perfect
setting for entertaining.

 Built-in kitchen
 Large wood burning fireplace
 Custom designed arbor
 Random rectangular blue grey
sandstone paving
 Small tumbled granite pavers create
 Accent lighting
 Retaining walls
 Native Plantings Lands cape Architect:
w/ Hawkins P artners, Inc.

(n) Residential

Private Res idence

The main design challenge for this
lakeside residence was to
accommodate a front and rear
garden with completely different
design styles

Front:
 Formal symmetry and columns
 Formal Plantings
 Limestone steps and walkway
 Guest parking area.

R ear:
 Organic approach
 Integrated stone waterfall
 Integrated Spa
 Sandstone paving
 Wood decking
 Informal plantings
 Custom ornamental ironwork.

(n) Residential

Woodla nd R e s ide nc e
Kingston, TN

An existing residence needed a gathering space to
entertain but was sited adjacent to a gently sloping
landscape with mature oaks and maples.

A natural clearing was chosen to site a circular
terrace a short distance from the rear of the house.

 Native plantings
 Vehicular access
 Permeable paving
 Stone steps carefully integrated into the existing
grade
 Radius wood arbor
 Recessed lighting and audio
 Bubbling fountain

(n) Residential

P riva te R e s ide nc e

Landscape master plan for a
beachfront home on beautiful Lake
Michigan. The initial sketches reveal
an appropriate scale of screen
plantings and ground covers.

 Informal cottage style
 Dune grass plantings
 Masses of planting
 Free flowing/ low maintenance
 Small yet functional paver area
allows for rinsing sand off of feet
before entering the cottage.
 Small retaining wall creates an Architect:
intimate gathering space for seating. D es ign P lus

T e rry Na ra njo, R L A
504 P rinc e ton S tre e t
R a le igh, NC 27609
919.740.7825
tna ra njo.nc @gma il.c om

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