The document discusses the landscape architecture firm BKV Group and its approach to design. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the social and environmental context of a site. BKV Group focuses on creating well-organized outdoor spaces that respect the landscape and climate. The firm uses design principles like contrast and balance to make creative plans that fit within their surroundings.

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SITE SENSITIVITY C L I M AT E F O R C R E AT I V I T Y
SOCIAL CONTEXT O R G A N I Z AT I O N O F S PA C E
Any area design is created in its own specific context. The site and its In open-space planning, the focus is on the creation of spaces. To Respect for the site and its resources are an inherent part of the BKV In order to create a good plan, the different appearances - size, form,
surroundings are one part of this, but community and socio-cultural design using plants is to organize. It is only with the formation of philosophy. Every site is influenced by macro and microclimate con- color, and texture - are combined to form an inner coherence.
conditions also play an important role. In developing a design solu- intelligible spatial and surface structures that the intention of the ditions such as Temp, Soil, pH, Situation, Light, Water, Nutrients and, Knowledge of universally applicable design principles, such as contrast
tion, an intensive engagement with the site, its surroundings, its histo- designer can be understood, and the functions of open spaces be ultimately, Man. Understanding and identifying these influences early and balance, repetition, rhythm and order, etc. give us the tools to
ry and its users are all critical steps within the design process. conveyed. within the design process is always one of our first goals. make our ideas energetic and creative.

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Minneapolis
222 North Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Telephone: 612.339.3752
ENRICHING LIVES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
Facsimile: 612.339.6212
w w w. b k v g r o u p . c o m
Chicago
343 South Dearborn Street
Suite 201-Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: 312.335.2636
Facsimile: 312.335.2675
w w w. b k v g r o u p . c o m ARCHITECTURE DESIGN ENGINEERING
Jesse Symynkywicz, RLA,ASLA
Associate/Senior Landscape Architect
Jesse’s experience encompasses
fourteen years as a landscape
architect and planner.
As leader of landscape architecture at
BKV Group, he provides site and master
planning services, landscape design and
innovative storm water management
philosophies.
Education: North Dakota State ‘95
Registration: Mn 26970