2. Horticulture AAS • Master of Landscape Architecture
STEVE HOFHINE
2915 N Fieldstone Way
Meridian, ID 83646
steven.hofhine@gmail.com
(208) 559-8038
Landscape Architect • Wildlife Enthusiast • Artist
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3. INTEGRATING INTERPRETATION
Sequoia Park Zoo Native Predators 3-6
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
Pocatello Zoo Master Plan 7-8
PRACTICAL PLANTING DESIGN
Zoo Boise Animals of the Pampas 9-10
ARTICULATING ECOLOGY
Boise West End 11
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Residential Landscape Design 12
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Baker Street Park 13-14
INHABITING THE LANDSCAPE
Sand Creek Plaza 15-16
CONTENTS
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5. SEQUOIA PARK ZOO NATIVE PREDATORS
Schematic development of a key zone in Sequoia Park
Zoo’smasterplanexploreswaysinwhichwecancoexist
with large predators. Narrative is paramount. Rotational
exhibitdesignisaninterpretiveelement,tellingthestory
of habitat fragmentation with a light touch on existing
native redwood forest.
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9. POCATELLO ZOO MASTER PLAN
Currentlayoutleavesthestarexhibitlonely
at the top of a challenging trail. This site
scale plan rewards visitors during their
steep ascent with a rich exhibit complex.
The varied topography is incorporated
into a habitat transect, strengthening the
collective message.
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10. PRACTICAL PLANTING DESIGN
ZOO BOISE ANIMALS of the PAMPAS
Design and installation of landscape
chosen for habitat simulation and animal
compatibility.9
11. SOD INSTALLATION PLANT INSTALLATION
MANED WOLF EXHIBITRHEA EXHIBIT
BUTTERFLIES IN BLOOM
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12. ARTICULATING ECOLOGY
PHASE III (50 years)
PHASE II (10 years)
PHASE I (2 years)
THE RIVER PUSHES BACK
WETLAND OBSERVATORY
COTTONWOOD PARK
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FLOODED RIVER PARK
BOISEWESTEND
Large scale urban
d e v e l o p m e n t
with ecological/
c o n s e r v a t i o n
component
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14. LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
BAKER STREET PARK
Neighborhood park with nature
interpretation play element.
Children explore local habitats
from the perspective of
animals.
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17. PLAYGROUND PERSPECTIVE
SECTION OF WELCOME PLAZA WELCOME PLAZA PERSPECTIVE
CLIMBING WALL PERSPECTIVE
SECTION FROM GREEN THROUGH PLAYGROUND
SAND CREEK PLAZA
Multifunctional,multi-userrestorativespacewithinamixedusedevelopment
provides storm water management. Play space connects children to nature
around them by exploring the theme of habitat as home.
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18. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:
• AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape Architecture (2014) – UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Boise, Idaho
B.S. In Landscape Architecture (2013) – UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Moscow, Idaho
A.A.S. in Horticulture Technology (2011) – COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO, Nampa, Idaho
A.A.S. in Micro-Circuit Mask Design (2004)- MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Mesa, Arizona
WORK EXPERIENCE
Resource Foreman - IDAHO DEPARTMENT of LANDS (2011)
• Led a data collection team for Treasure Valley Tree Canopy Assessment.
• Estimated condition of trees in geographic plots throughout the Boise metro area.
• Utilized tools including hypsometer and GPS in collecting data.
Layout Designer - INTEL CORPORATION (2004-2005), MICRON TECHNOLOGY (2005-2009)
• Designed CMOS layout based on engineering schematics using advanced computer aided drafting software.
• Performed computer aided simulation and verification of electrical circuit design.
• Created and managed detailed documentation and databases for design test structures.
• Reviewed finished design for quality control.
CAD Operator - The PHOENIX ZOO (1998-2001)
• Mapped irrigation system and updated existing CAD database.
• Produced preliminary CAD drawings for upcoming exhibits and facilities.
• Compiled schematics of existing animal exhibits.
Steve Hofhine 2915 N Fieldstone Way • Meridian, ID 83843 • (208) 559-8038 • steven.hofhine@gmail.com
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