Compilation of projects and related works from my landscape design studios and independent study course.

1. Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science
Horticulture
(Landscape Design, Maintenance &
Installation Option)
Minor
Entrepreneurial Studies
Andrew Foy
Landscape Design Portfolio

2. Table of Contents
LANDSCAPE GRAPHICS
Hand & 3D Rendering Techniques
PAGE 1
THE SHRUB BORDER
Plan View & Elevation Renderings
PAGE 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS
Form Composition & Preliminary Design
PAGES 3-4
ALEXANDER PROJECT
Monochromatic Planting Design
PAGE 5
BERKELEY RESIDENCE
Themed Design Concept & Sustainable Elements
PAGE 6
REILLY-McINTIRE RESIDENCE
Client Consultation, Design & Cost Estimating
PAGE 7
WEST PLAZA PROJECT
Green Roof Site Analysis & Design
PAGES 8-9
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos from Campus, Projects & Trips
PAGES 10

3. Landscape Graphics
MEDIA: SketchUp, Technical Pen, Colored Pencil, Prismacolor Marker
1Hand & 3D Rendering Techniques
FALL 2014
Hort 281: Landscape Graphics Studio
This project entailed creating a landscape design using the 3D modeling software offered by SketchUp.
The color marker
project involved the
line weight and
Prismacolor color
rendering of a pre-
determined design.
Color Marker
Project
Color Pencil
Project
The color pencil
project involved the
line weight and color
pencil rendering of a
pre-determined
design.
SketchUp Project
Patio AreaGreen Roof

4. Shrub Border Design
MEDIA: Technical Pen
2Plan View & Elevation Renderings
In this exercise, a shrub border was designed
for a hypothetical client in order to create a
more private environment around their patio.
To strengthen the design when viewed from
multiple perspectives, both a plan view and
elevation drawing were created. By utilizing
this multi-dimensional approach, a diversity of
of plant heights, forms, and textures were
incorporated to create interest and privacy
within the shrub border.
SPRING2014
Hort381:BeggingGardenCompositionStudio

5. Landscape Design Process
MEDIA USED: Technical Pen, Prismacolor Marker
This exercise involved the organizing,
designating, and refining of space
through the three stages of the landscape
design process: the development of the
functional diagram, form composition,
and finally the preliminary design. In the
form composition phase, the prominent
spaces created in the functional diagrams
(i.e. – lawn, bed areas, patio, etc.) are
given a more definite shape and figure.
The two compositions on the right exhibit
how the same areas can be molded into
drastically different, curvilinear or
geometric spaces.
3Form Composition & Preliminary Design
Form Composition Study
SPRING 2014
Hort 381: Beginning Garden Composition Studio

6. Landscape Design Process
MEDIA: Technical Pen
Drawing from the spaces created in the form
composition study, the preliminary design brings
the landscape plan to life by incorporating plants,
paths, and other miscellaneous details.The design
pictured here is a continuation of the geometric,
formal design developed in one of the previous
form compositions. It utilizes a variety of line
weights and detailing techniques, giving depth and
interest to the soft and hardscape spaces.
4Form Composition & Preliminary Design
Preliminary Design
SPRING2014
Hort381:BeggingGardenCompositionStudio

7. Alexander Project
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Technical Pen, Prismacolor
Marker & Colored Pencil
Inspired by the Habitat and Prospect-Refuge
theories of landscape design, this proposal is
intended to provide areas for shelter and function
among the densely-landscaped, natural looking
planting beds. Geometric, linear structures are
eased into the design by curvilinear bed lines and a
plethora of green-hued shrubs and grasses.With a
balanced mix of hard and soft landscape elements,
this design creates an oasis for the Alexander’s to
relax and enjoy the scenery while they and watch
their children play and explore.
5Monochromatic Planting Design
SPRING2014
Hort381:BeggingGardenCompositionStudio

8. Berkley Project
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, DynaSCAPE Design
This design entailed the
incorporation of two important
aspects to the clients: their love
of vintage blue jeans and their
desire to integrate sustainable
landscape elements into their
outdoor living space.To
accomplish both tasks, a
monochromatic blue planting
scheme was implemented,
along with a number of
sustainable landscape elements
– including permeable pavers,
rain barrels, xeriscaping, and
native plant selection.
6Themed Design Concept & Sustainable Elements
SPRING 2014
Hort 381: Beginning Garden Composition Studio

9. Reilly-McIntire Residence
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, Technical Pen, Prismacolor Marker
7Client Consultation, Design & Cost Estimation
This group project involved the face-to-face
consultation, design, and cost estimation
for Mike McIntire and Mary Reilly’s small,
cottage-style home. Inspired by both the
history of property and Mike and Mary’s
personal preferences, this design is
intended to evoke a natural, vintage, late
autumn feel. As a way of paying tribute to
the original owners of the property, who
were leading figures in forestry and the
Iowa Conservationist Movement, several of
the mature, existing trees were preserved
and incorporated into the landscape.
Additionally, Mike and Mary’s fondness of
late autumn colors – reds, oranges, yellows,
burgundies – and natural looking rocks
inspired the warm-hued plant pallet and
limestone-themed hardscapes repeated
throughout the design.
SPRING 2014
Hort 381: Beginning Garden Composition Studio

10. West Plaza Study
MEDIA: Adobe Illustrator, DynaSCAPE, Google Maps
8Garden Roof Site Analysis & Design
An original part of the iconic Memorial Union
building, the west plaza area depicted above
offers a scenic view of Lake LaVerne and serves
as a high-traffic area utilized by students,
university employees, and visitors.As evident in
the image above, however, this space is
currently a “concrete wasteland” with little-to-no
amenities that allow pedestrians to sit down or
comfortably enjoy a meal from the nearby
cafeteria.Through this independent study
project, I – in collaboration with the Memorial
Union director and the Student Society of
Landscape Architects (SSLA) – explored how an
intensive garden roof might better
accommodate for these potential activities.
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North Entrance
Sitting Area
South End Area
Elevated View
Circulation Patterns
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11. West Plaza Perspectives
The final design of the West Plaza garden roof was inspired by both the functional needs and
architecture-related components of the area. Due to the high density of traffic that utilizes the plaza,
wide areas towards the middle of the plaza tiers are kept open – with ample seating amenities lining
the outsides of the walkways.This layout meshes well with the linear, geometric design of the
existing structure and proposed planters, which provide places for flowering trees, evergreens,
cascading vines, and view-enhancing annuals and perennials to grow near the parapet edge.
MEDIA USED: SketchUp
9Garden Roof Site Analysis & Design
South Entrance
Sitting Area
North Entrance
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12. Landscape Photography
MEDIA: Adobe Photoshop
10Photos from Campus, Projects & Trips
View from a secluded cave at Cape Cove, Oregon
Spring maintenance and re-
planting project completed for
the Horticulture Hall green roof
Springtime view of the campanile
on Iowa State’s central campus
My dad and I in front of of the
clear waters of the Willamette
River near Bend, Oregon