jim reichheld portfolio 2015

Portfolio: Jim Reichheld

*193 Elm St *Dedham, Massachusetts 02026 *Phone: (781) 413-6746 * E-Mail: jreichheld@yahoo.comEducationUniversity Of Massachusetts Amherst• 2012 Graduate of the Landscape Architecture programUniversity Of Massachusetts Dartmouth- September 2007- June 2009• Majored in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Photography

ExperienceDesigner at A.J. Tomasi Nurseries (April 2013-Present)•Perform consultations on and off site with new clients. Create renderings and estimates for the proposed work, specializing in 3D sketchup models•Install designed work while running the constructions crews on and off site•Absorbed a vast knowledge of New England Hardy Plants working alongside the nursery•Projects ranging from $500 to $500,000Intern Wolf Lighthall inc. (November 2012- April 2013)•Prepared the master plan for the Friends of the Public Garden: CAD/Photoshop•Reworked photos of past projects for their new website: Photoshop/InDesign Landscape Construction Miskovsky (Falmouth MA. June 2007- November 2012)• Experience with site preparation, planting, irrigation and lighting through Barcellos• Helped maintain Adrian Bloom’s garden at Elm Bank: planting, irrigating and running volunteer groups (Mass. Hort.)• Learned to operate a wide range of Bobcat machinery and trucks: frontloaders and excavators• Customer relations, sales and team lead roles during 2010-2013Flower Shows (Boston MA 2012) (Newport RI 2011) (Providence RI 2008)• Worked on Paul Miskovsky’s crew• Miskovsky exhibit won the “Best of Show” award in Boston and Providence

Skills• Photography• Experience with: AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, GIS and a focus on Sketchup• Consultation, Sales, Design + Build• Hand Rendering

References• Paul Miskovsky- paulmiskovsky@yahoo.com

Jim Reichheld: Resume

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Miskovsky LandscapingConstruction and Photography

Falmouth, Massachusetts

Above The Dingle:Housing Development

Amherst, Massachusetts

River Rise Park:Recreation Destination

Springfield, Massachusetts

Catch and Fetch:Dog Agility Course

Granby, Massachusetts

Fishing The Canals:Riverfront RegenerationHolyoke, Massachusetts

Photography:Falmouth, Pembroke, Hingham

Massachusetts

Wolf Lighthall inc.:Boston Common RedesignNorwood, Massachusetts

AJ Tomasi:Design and Build

Pembroke, Massachusetts

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AJ TomasiDesign + Build+Photography

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The Marvin Residence

Situated in Black Rock Country Club, the Marvin’s were looking for an expansion of their outdoor living space. Large evergreens and scatterd perennials add privacy and color, while a seating wall and patio extend the usable space adding room for their growing family. A fountain was added next to the large ledge rock creating a tranquil echo effects.

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The Yavorsky Residence

Situated on Boston Harbor, the Yavorsky’s were looking for an updated back patio. The pavers were deteriorating and the retaining wall was barely holding together. Full of mistakes from a previous homeowners do-it-yourself projects, the proposed work doubled in size over the course of construction. Although it took time, the final product was well worth the wait.

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AJ TomasiThe Borden Residence

Situated on Long Pond in Easton MA, the Borden family’s dream home is being constructed. With a master plan completed, the pool patio will begin Spring 2015. This project has taken a bit of work with the Easton Conservation Comittee, but the final product will be worth it.

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Miskovsky Landscaping

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Wolf Lighthall Inc.

The current conditions along the Boylston Street edge of The Boston Common are not taking advantage of the existing plant material . Drainage issues cause large puddles, while compacted roots are struggling to survive. Phase 1 of this project is constructing a french drain along the edge of the walkway, allowing water to infiltrate into the crowded planting bed. Phase 2 is reworking the existing vegetation, removing a few unsightly plants for the long term health of the larger specimens.

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Above The DingleProject Location: North Amherst, Massachusetts

Project Type: Multi-family housing with mixture of affordable housing.

Outline: A central greenway connects residents while smaller scoop spaces offer more privacy.

The pedestrian island in the center of the greenway maintains the sites existing drainage pattern, while maximizing open space for residents.

*Entered into the student ASLA awards with NathanielBanard under the guidance of Joe Volpe.

With diverse groupings of homes, this community offers many styles of living. Whether a city dweller thatappreciates close proximity to the road, or a suburban family who needs an escape from the action, Above The Dingle has the home for you.

Project Statement: Above The Dingle housing community was designed to accommodate residents from different social and economical backgrounds. Oriented around a central greenway, pedestrian and vehicular traffic are separated by trees and architecture.

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Alleys of Sugar Maples and Japanese Stewartia line the central greenway keeping the historical New England green form. The Central public space and residential island are constructed from granite harvested by the local quarry. This pedestrian island maintains the natural concentrated flow of the site while bringing residents closer to the elements.

River Rise ParkProject Location: Springfield, Massachusetts

Project Type: A remodeling project of the land next to the Basketball Hall of Fame, along the Connecticut River.

Outline:This project was focused around public recreational activities, giving the people of Springfield multiple reasons to be on the waterfront. Reconnecting the people of Springfield to the river-front with a pedestrian underpass/kayak ramp as well as a new river walk. I-91 underpasses have been remodeled with heavy plantings as well as a new basketball themed lighting system giving the people of Springfield a safe route from the city.

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Fishing The CanalsProject Location: Holyoke,Massachusetts

Project Type: Current canal structure’s offer little recreational activity to residents, with almost no vegetation.The water qaulity deminishes from a B to a C once the water enters from the Connecticut River.

Outline:A constructed pedestrian bridge forms a central focus to this fishing canal, while two floating docks give residents a closer perspective on the water. Planted barges will be anchored in the center of the canal, using water wheels to displace/purify the water. The CSO currently under the Appleton Street bridge, has a newly constructedremediation pool, that will slow/purify the water before entering the canal.

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Catch and FetchProject Location: Granby, Massachusetts

Project Type: A local couple requested a defined agility course for their weekend dog camp. The current condition’s offer open views onto meadow grass with no defined front to the house as well as no private space for the couple.

Outline: Groupings of Quaking Aspen and River Birches separate the public and private areas of the home with three tiers of patio space. The new driveway leads to a trellis off of the garage with a costumer parking area. This new sweep brings clients and house guests to the true front door.

Currently the driveway leads to the garage and back door, giving the wrong impression to house guests and potential clients.

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Photography

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