2. 5400 N. Morgan St. #407
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA
Graduated: May 17, 2014
GPA: 3.4
ASLA Merrit Award nomonee, De La Salle Scholar Award, National Honor Society, Deans List
St. Johns College High School
Washington, DC
Graduated: June 5, 2009
GPA: 3.9
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resume TRAVIS FRANK
Alexandria VA, 22312
travisf8@vt.edu
(202) 487-8304
https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisf8
Primary Landscape Designer
Teachers Assistant
Asst. Data Specialist, Intern
Asst. Sales Associate
GardenWise Inc.
Virginia Tech
Alion Science & Technology
Behnke Nurseries Co.
5/2013-Current
8/2012-12/2012
6/2007-1/2010
4/2007-8/2009
Conduct in-field site surveys, develop comprehensive existing conditions plans, and collect critical measurements of site characteristics such as
property lines, existing trees, slope/drainage, utilities, etc. Draft the entire master plan & project details using the CAD program DynaSCAPE & pre-
pare a plant presentation for the selected plants. Prepare landscape installation contracts by gathering quotes & bids from a variety of subcontrac-
tors and vendors, including, but not limited to, masons, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, iron workers, nurseries, and irrigation technicians. Assist
the field crews by reviewing project details on site, locating bed lines, & placing plants according to the master plan. Kick-started a new estimating
software program (DynaSCAPE Manage 360) to link the drawings and proposals by creating the company costbook.
Lead a small undergraduate woody plant identification class around campus teaching & quizzing on over 140 different trees & woody shrubs na-
tive to the climate zone.
Worked directly with project engineers to revise risk mitigation entries according to the project milestones. Help facilitate a new online risk man-
agement data base by migrating & formatting critical project information. Assisted in organizing & running project meetings by preparing slide-
shows & documenting/distributing meeting minutes.
Worked directly with project engineers to revise risk mitigation entries according to the project milestones. Help facilitate a new online risk man-
agement data base by migrating & formatting critical project information. Assisted in organizing & running project meetings by preparing slide-
shows & documenting/distributing meeting minutes.
Motivated & studious designer seeking an opportunity to hone my craft in a collaborative, fast paced work environment, preferably with a focus on storm water rec-
lamation.
University High School
AutoCAD DynaSCAPE Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Word Excel PowerPoint ArchGIS SketchUp
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3. Passion
Personal
Interests
Personal
Skills
Motivated Communicator Collaborative Analytical
ExerciseTravel Movies Cycling Plants
aboutme
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My education has been the greatest opportunity afforded to me. I love to learn new things, master new skills and teach them to others. My
education has taught me so much however, I have not stopped learning since I left school and continue to be surprised. I am an outdoor
enthusiast; all my life I have loved hiking, camping, fishing. The escape into the wilderness brought me closer to those that I care about, and
allowed me to appreciate the subtle qualities of the plants around me. I enjoy drawing as a form of communication and expression. I use
drawing/drafting as a way to understand how things come together. I love to work with my hands, to build and watch things being construct-
ed because it gives me a critical eye and a deeper appreciation for the world around me. As a landscape designer I am able to employ the
things that I am truly passionate about and I love what I do.
Traveling both internation-
ally and within the states,
gives me a greater ap-
preciation for the world
around me and provides
an opportunity to learn
and experience the cul-
ture of others.
I am highly goal oriented, once
I commit myself to project I see
it through to the end. I am never
content with mediocre results
and always strive for the best
even if I means putting in more
time/effort. I continually strive
to improve myself and never
stop learning.
I convey my thoughts succinctly
and accurately through verbal
dialogue and hand sketching.
I utilize hand graphics to ex-
change information, understand
issues and reach a common
understanding. I am proficient
at both understanding and ar-
ticulating ideas privately and
publicly.
I am highly effective at work-
ing individually and in a group
atmosphere to achieve a com-
mon goal. I enjoy interdisciplin-
ary work and keep an open mind
when discussing ideas so that I
can better understand and over-
come the challenges using a
multifaceted approach to design.
I constantly strive for a deeper
level of understanding in all
things that I do which gives me
a greater appreciation for my
work. I am curious by nature and
seek to comprehend how and
why thing are. I am extremely
detail oriented.
I have always maintained
an active lifestyle and
constantly strive to better
myself. Physical activity
helps to focus my mind
and provides an outlet for
my naturaly energetic per-
sonality.
Film is unique modern art
form that entertains and
pushes the limits of imagi-
nation while documenting
history, culture, and fash-
ion which offers a bridge
to understand the past
and present.
Bicycling promotes sus-
tainable living and is a
fun/healthy alternative
option to commute. Bik-
ing lets the rider experi-
ence their soundings in
a unique and immersive
way.
I enjoy the subtle quali-
ties plants offer and un-
derstand how they can
appeal to all five senses,
as such plants gives me
a deeper appreciation for
the natural world.
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Second Year
GardenWise, 2014
GardenWise, 2015
GardenWise, 2016
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Fourth Year
Fifth Year
Group Charette
Third Year
Jackson Park
Ades-Lawlor Residence
Davant Residence
Day-Wynkoop Residence
Bird Residence
Morgan Residence
Bowen-LeBlanc Residence
Jesmer Residence
Elder Spirit
Westport Waterfront Regeneration
Freedom Park
YMCA Retention Pond
Beach House
Prices Fork Development
Accademic Work
Professional Work
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5. Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever.
-Mahatma Gandhi
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6. secondyear
jackson park
master plan
Jackson Park in Ronoake VA, is a large neighbor-
hood park located across the street from Stone-
wall Jackson Middle School. The concept behind
this design was to incorporate the existing site el-
ements including a historic home/driveway and
an old growth stand of trees. In order to preserve
these features I took a minimal intervention de-
sign approach that integrates the new elements
in the least disruptive locations to reduce grad-
ing and save the trees. In addition the park ad-
dressed the need of the school age population
by providing recreation amenities including a
soccer/baseball field and a youth center. Lastly
all storm water runoff is captured and treated on
site.
parking lot bioswale
basketball court
youth center
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8. thirdyear
The owner of this beach front property want-
ed two different designs, these two layouts:
create a formal entry by maintaining sym-
metry in the plantings to mimic the façade
of the house. Form a buffer between the
neighbors by increaseing the plant density
close to the house. And create a simple/na-
tive planting design to reduce the amount of
maintenance.
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beach house
10. thirdyear The Ecological Ribbon
link to the core Downt
A densely vegetated buffer
links the adjacent ne
Section 1
Section 2
Concept
Downto
High density
Intercon
The Ecological Ribbon
link to the core Downtown Corridor
A densely vegetated buffer that protects the existing watershed and
links the adjacent neighborhoods to the downtown core.
Section 1
Section 2
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Perspective 1 Perspective 2
Concept
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2
Downtown core
Watershed buffer +
High density units
Rain garden
Medium density d
Interconnected trail
The Ecological Ribbon
link to the core Downtow
A densely vegetated buffer that p
links the adjacent neighbo
Section 1
Section 2
Pe
Concept
Downtown core
High density units
Rain
Interconnected
prices fork development
master plan
section 2section 1
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2
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11. Master Plan
Section 2
Section 1
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Retention Pond
Water Collectors
Terraced Seating
Water Runnel
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Section 2
For this master planning group exercise
we created a new small scale residential
development to serve as a community for
graduate students and professors of Vir-
ginia Tech. This design respects the rolling
hill of this farm land by creating a “ribbon”,
the main street, which undulates with the
topography to experience the hills. In ad-
dition this design preserves the existing
topography by developing on flattest ar-
eas of the site while leaving the crest of
the hills open to save the views out to the
mountains. Lastly storm water reclamation
was an important aspect of the concept
at all levels of design. The runoff water is
collected and stored on site before it can
make its way to the local stream network
nearby.
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prices fork development
section 2section 1
mixed use core
12. fourthyear
elder spirit
This patio connected to the Community Cen-
ter is the core of the Elder Spirit village. This
space anchors the visual intersection of the
Community Building and the Spirit House.
Reserving this space solely for the residents
is the most critical aspect of this design.
Through orientating the design elements to
encourage pedestrian circulation through
this space creates a socially thriving environ-
ment. While the intimate group spaces (Sen-
sory Bluff and Garden Entrance) are located
on the border of the confluence to provide
different levels of interaction and activity.
Lastly the extension of the Community Center
is terminated by a natural enclave that offers
the residents a more secluded resting area.
Private Circulation
Semi-Social Circulation
Social Circulation
Semi-public Gathering
Public Gathering
Private Gathering
Community Nucleus
Garden
Sensory
Enclave
Water Collection Point
Water Retention Area
Water Movement
master plan
hydrology diagram zone diagram circulation diagram
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16. groupcharette
There are three primary objectives for this linear park:
• develop a path that seamlessly directs people through and make the entrances more intriguing
• create an open viewing/seating platform that overlooks Washington D.C.
• make the park aesthetically pleasing for those on the ground as well as the office buildings surrounding the park
master plan
perspective to monuments
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freedom park
18. gardenwise,2014
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ades-lawlor res.
The clients of this small row home
in DC wanted to maximize their back
yard and create a contemporary enter-
taining space using modern materials
and patterns such as stainless steel a
horizontal fence. The garage had been
enlarged to house a car and created
an awkward flare out that protruded
in to the backyard and broke up the
patio. A water feature was positioned
in front of the bump out to conceal &
incorporate it as a focal point.
master plan
19. The concept for this design was to maintain the front yard lawn
as primarily a play space for the client’s children in this social
neighborhood. In the rear yard the clients wanted maximize the
entertaining space while conforming to the storm water regula-
tions of Arlington County. In order to achieve this we worked
closely with a civil engineer to balance the pervious/impervious
surfaces and preserve the tree cover canopy.
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jesmer res.
master plan
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davant res.
The fundamental concept for this
design was to establish a new pri-
mary axis that was centered on a
new set of French doors exiting the
rear of the house. The clients want-
ed to improve the connection be-
tween their house and their yard by
creating a larger usable patio space
that was built at finished floor eleva-
tion. The homeowners still wanted
an informal entertaining patio be-
low so we employed a permeable
paving pattern with Mondo grasses
to soften the amount of paved sur-
face.
22. gardenwise,2016
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day-wynkoop res.
The clients of this suburban home in Arlington
wanted to expand their entertaining patio in
their rear yard while preserving the lawn area
for their children. Because of the expanded the
impervious surfaces on site we decided to col-
lect the storm water and hold it on site by using
the natural slope of the yard and a proposed
dry swale to trap the runoff in the Southwest
corner of the yard before it affected the rear
neighbor.
master plan
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For this small DC row home the clients wanted to im-
prove the connection between their house and their
yard as well as preserve a young Amer. Sycamore
tree on site. We proposed to convert an existing bay
window into a new set of French doors and construct
a new stairs down to a dining patio. The Sycamore
tree was incorporated into the shape and layout of
the patio to protect the tree and provide shade. Due
to the lack of privacy on the street corner we pro-
posed a metal screen structure to conceal the patio
from the road and selected appropriate evergreen
screening plants to create a year round enclosure.
master plan
bird res.
25. morgan res.
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The primary goal for this Arlington county residence was to improve the
overall street presence of this home to reflect the scale and traditional style
of the property. By working with an architect the design achieved this by
creating an enlarged front portico featuring large columns and a pendant
light. In addition we reoriented the front walk to the center of the new portico
and terminating at the driveway with pier mounted lights to highlight the
improved entrance.
27. bowen-leblanc res.
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The concept behind this master
plan was to merge a traditional
style DC home with the contem-
porary vision of the clients while
addressing the drainage issues
of the back yard. This was done
by employing modern materials
and simple patterns in conjunc-
tion with traditional landscape el-
ements such as an English kitch-
en garden enclosed by a woven
metal fence and plate metal arbor.
In order to address the poor site
drainage we create a low retain-
ing wall to raise the grade a divert
water towards a gravel terrace/
lawn. Lastly the clients wanted to
improve the connectivity between
their house and the garden. We
accomplished this by proposing
a new set of French doors which
oriented the landscape axis creat-
ing a beautiful view shed from in-
side the house.
