Teskey Portfolio

J E S S I C A T E S K E Y L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

D E S I G N E R P A I N T E R G A R D E N E R W W W . J E S S I C A T E S K E Y . C O M

[email protected] 763.350.0600 Plymouth, Minnesota www.jessicateskey.com

President of SSLA 2011, Secretary of SSLA 2007 - 10Chair of Student Ambassadors for Career Days 2008 - 09

AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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Gardener, Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens, Plymouth, MN (May 2011 - November 2011)As an employee at Heidi’s, I performed a detailed survey of a large residential property, identifying and recording nearly 300 perennial plant species. I used this information to render a plan in AutoCAD and Photoshop. The rendered master plan was submitted for consideration for the 2012 MNLA residential design awards. In addition to this design project, I collaborated in the creation and maintenance of sustainable gardens for residential, estate, and commercial clients.Estate Gardener, Gem Lake, MN (May – August 2010)On an 18 acre estate in Gem Lake, my job was to manage and improve the wildly overgrown landscape, consisting of 9 perennial gardens. After thorough site assessment which included species identification and design interpretation, I developed a two month maintenance plan for gardens.Intern, Chalet Landscaping, North Chicago, IL (May – August 2008)During my internship with Chalet I was given the opportunity to learn and experience every aspect of a high end design build company. I met with clients, prepared site surveys, helped create hand rendered designs, worked on site with the crew to implement designs, allowing me to stay directly involved with projects from inception to long term maintenance. I also performed as a sales representative in the nursery, selected plants from other local nursery providers to for projects and spent time on Chalet’s farm studying drainage and erosion issues. Intern, Melrose Design Group P.A., Asheville, NC (summer 2006)My experiences as an intern with an award-winning landscape design/land planning firm included large scale site plan-ning, AutoCAD work, meetings with clients, engineers and building officials, and extensive site visits in the mountains.Coach and Counselor New Hope Park and Recreation Department (2004-07)As a coach for children ages 4-6, I would prepare practice games and routines to help teach them the techniques of 5 different sports: baseball, football, basketball, soccer and frisbee. Most of the children had never played an organized sport which was a hard but rewarding challenge for me to figure out. From this experience I learned how to manage large groups of individuals while understanding their strengths and weaknesses and how that affects the whole.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E :

LEED Green AssociateRobert Dyas Scholarship (awarded to top LA applicant) 3.3 GPA (Dean’s List Spring of 2007)

Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies graduate seeking to use my education, energy, and experience to help make your firm more successful.

References are available upon request.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University, 2011.Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Environmental Studies, Iowa State University, 2011.National Student Exchange, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Spring 2010.Primary focus of study was on environmental impacts of the Rocky Mountain Front Range Region Study Abroad Design Program, Rome, Italy, Summer 2009.Primary focus of study was on detailed rendering, 3D modeling, cinematography, and cultural studies. Canada-to-Mexico Traveling Studio, Fall 2007.

I thrive on the idea that as a landscape architect, I work to not only restore the beauty of a space, but to also bring together different groups such as science, engineering, and the community. This collaboration is an act that impacts more than just the exterior shell of a dwelling and its inhabitants, but the entire ecosystem that surrounds an area.

I am a recent graduate from Iowa State University with a double major in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies.

Throughout my studies and previous jobs, I have had the privilege to travel ex-tensively abroad and within the United States. Having a diverse background has strengthened me as an individual and a designer allowing me to be more cre-ative by connecting the experiences I’ve had while synthesizing new opportunities.

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Charcoal Atelier studies and some pencil sketches.

Professionally planted wintergreen pots done while I was working for Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens.

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Overhead Shade-Sail Structure

Brick Patio

AutoCAD Illustration with Hand Rendering

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Preliminary design sketches:By Garret Munch

Preliminary design sketches:By Chris Riggert

Preliminary design sketches By: Jessica Teskey

Revised Design :By Jessica Teskey

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Designers: Student Society of Landscape Architecture

Contractors: Country Landscapes

Location: The Greek Triangle median between Sunset Drive and

Pearson Avenue, Ames, Iowa

Duration of project: Fall 2010 – Spring 2011

The Greek Triangle project symbolizes the Greek Com-

munity’s commitment to strengthen its relations in the

surrounding community, inspire future recruitment growth,

and change the culture of the existing neighborhood. It is

at the geographic heart of the Iowa State Greek Commu-

nity which is an important focal point for Greek Activities.

As lead designer and project manager of this

project, I met with Ames City Officials to sketch ideas and

general designs. My design team would then meet to

generate plans that we presented to the City Officials and

ISU Greek Affairs. Once the design was decided upon,

I generated a timeline, cost estimation of materials and

labor and an AutoCAD illustration which was then used

by Country Landscape’s contractors to construct the park.

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Mixed Native Plants

F I N I S H E D P R O J E C T: Image facing southwest

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L E A D E R S H I P O F S S L A F I N I S H E D P R O J E C T: Image of structure outside of the College of Design

SSLA, Designers and Construction Crew

P H O T O S H O P R E N D E R: Image used in marketing presentations

Designers: Student Society of Landscape Architecture

Materials donated by: Midwest Groundcovers, Country Land-

scapes and Rooftop Sedums, LLC.

Constructed by: Student Society of Landscape A

rchitecture

Location: Front Plaza of the College of Design, Iowa State Uni-

versity, Ames, Iowa

Fall 2010 – Spring 2011

As President of SSLA in 2011, I lead a team of stu-

dents who showcased their knowledge and commit-

ment to green technology by building this display for

Iowa State’s annual spring celebration, VEISHEA.

The successful completion of this project involved

team management, organization, acquisition of

materials, construction implementation and marketing.

By working directly with three different companies and

the ISU Horticulture Department, this project embod-

ied the concept of collaboration to achieve a shared goal.

Living-on projects: The 2” sedums and trays

were donated to the Horticulture department.

The 4” sedums were donated to CyRide and ISU

Campus Facilities and Management and are cur-

rently placed on top of a bus stop in front of

the College of Design at Iowa State University.


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F I N I S H E D P R O J E C T: Image of structure outside of the College of Design

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These Illustrator sketches were included in successful permit application to Wisconsin DNR. Construction commenced during summer 2011.

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Before Photoshop render and construction

After Photoshop rendering


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E R O S I O N M I T I G A T I O N, N A T I V E V E G E T A T I O N, A N D S H O R E L I N E S T A B I L I Z A T I O N

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Patio area before Photoshop Render Patio area after Photoshop Render

Designer: Jessica Teskey

Construction: Chuck from Rivers North

Planting: Jessica Teskey

Location: Private Residence on Birch Island Lake,

Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Project Date of completion: Summer 2011

This private residential design project focuses on best

management practices to help mitigate erosion and

excessive runoff. I worked directly with the residents

and the local County Conservation Director to ensure

satisfaction on a private and an ecological level. The

design combines rain gardens, native buffer strips,

and outdoor livable space for all ages, controlled ac-

cess points to the lake, and a rip rap boulder wall.

There will be more projects happening on this site. There

is a proposal of a rain garden and a patio area with a pergola

(images to the left). Construction is due this summer, 2012.

Sketchup renderings of the proposed pergola

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Pencil drawing of the Vittorio Emmanuel Monument in the Piazza Venezia

Piazza Venezia from Vittorio Emmanuel Monument

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Designer: Jessica TeskeyLocation: Piazza Venezia, Rome, ItalyProject date: 2009Software used: Sketchup, Photoshop, AutoCAD

Piazza Venezia is one of many locations through which the underground subway will travel. This site is the geo-graphic center of Rome and has the highest density of ve-hicular and pedestrian traffic. Roman ruins, medieval ac-cretions, Renaissance additions, and parts of the Jewish Ghetto make up the site. A conscious effort to preserve these historical moments while integrat-ing them with present day technology is a key element for the subway entrance design.

Connected to the main transportation hub in the city through subway lines, Piazza Venezia will act as a centralized space for pedestrians to utilize the underground transportation. The large spiraling staircase acts as an artful installation and a functional way for pedestrians to enter the subway station and use it’s many levels of different public activities.

Our studio met with city officials, archeologists, and contractors to better understand the complexity of the overall site. This design helps to combine the ex-isting circulation patterns, introduces easy-to-use subway entrances and a spiraling earthwork installation.

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Survey and plan rendering: Jessica Teskey

Company: Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens

Location: Gleason Lake, Plymouth, MN

Project date: Fall 2011

Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens does not use graphics to

illustrate a design, however, it was my privilege to do the

first large scale survey and design on the owner’s house.

The project entailed general surveying, AutoCAD illus-

tration, Photoshop rendering and plant species identifica-

tion of roughly 300 plants.

After completion, this plan was then submitted for

consideration of the MNLA 2012 Landscape awards:

Garden Design.

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M E A S U R E M E N T S A N D P L A N T I D E N T I F I C A T I O N S K E T CH E S

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“In some ways art can change the world. I mean, art is not supposed to change the world or to change practical things, but

to change perception.

A R T can change the way we see the W O R L D.”

- JR, Semi - Anonymous French Street Artist


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Pot Arrangements: Jessica Teskey

Company: Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens

Location: West Suburbs of Minneapolis, MN

Date: Fall - Winter 2011

Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens has many award winning

planters. I was given the opportunity to design many

seasonal planters, primarily the wintergreen pots.

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