Landscape Architecture Portfolio - Delaney Giles

DELANEY GILES PORTFOLIO 2023

HI! I’M DELANEY.

Whenever someone asks me, “why Landscape Architecture?” I always lead with how it’s the perfect blend of science and art. Somehow, I’ve found myself in the most seamless combination of both my passions.

Delaney Giles Landscape Architecture Student Iowa State University

During my time as a student at Iowa State University, I have produced work that I am proud to call my initial grapplings with the field of landscape architecture.

This portfolio is a testament to those grapplings; It marks my progress as a student, an artist, and a professional.

Thank you for taking the time to view my work.

211 Lynn Ave Unit 310 Ames, IA 50014

Delaney Giles

T. 952-300-0932 E. dgiles@iastate.edu

Iowa State University, 2024

01. Parque de la Ola - Havana, Cuba 02. Urban Nexus - Des Moines, IA

table of contents

03. Subzero Living - St. Paul, MN 04. Affinity Ecovillage - Ames, IA 05. Summer Internship - Austin, MN 06. Hand Rendering

Parque de la Ola

(2022) “The Cuban Square” was a two-week design challenge hosted by TerraViva competitions. Designed as a central plaza in Havana, Cuba, The Park of the Wave is intended to provide a central hub for community in a place of historical significance and provide vistas to significant monuments nearby.

Fidel Castro speaking to a crowd on project site (1959) Jose Marti Memorial construction (1953)

Section elevation facing west

LEGEND A Central Plaza B Proposed Pedestrian Bridges B1 Bridge 1: Provides access over 3 lane road

G B2

B2 Bridge 2: Provides vista over plaza and to José Martí Memorial

B3

A

B3 Bridge 2: Provides vista over plaza and to José Martí Memorial

E D

B1

C Open Air Building

C

D Commercial Buildings

D

E Public Parking D

F Existing Bus Stop

F

G Sitting Lawn H José Martí Memorial H

Master Plan

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100’

A series of arches seen throughout the site symbolize the historical turbulence of Havana and the people’s ability to bounce back from adversity.

Section facing NW

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100’

Urban Nexus

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

(2023) This site, located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa’s vibrant city center, transforms a nearly empty city block into a space for celebration and relaxation.

Des Moines’ Existing Key Recreation

Iowa Science Center Site (15th & Grand)

.5 mi

Gray’s Lake Park

MacRae Park

1 mi

1.5 mi

PUBLIC PARKING PUBLIC GREEN SPACE

PROPOSED BREWERY EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEX PATIO

Master Plan

N

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Edge of brewery patio into adjacent sidewalk & green space A brewery accompanied by a custom outdoor patio provides comfortable space for dining and socializing. Complete with food truck parking and removable shade tarps, this space makes for simple seasonal adjustments.

Elevation of patio facing N

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1” = 20’

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Patio with food truck access

Public green space behind brewery

Subzero Living

(2022) It’s no secret that Minnesotans have pride in their snowy, tough climate. This site, transformed from an abandoned block in downtown St Paul, offers both residential and commercial features to serve existing residents and provide opportunities for growth, all while exploring what ideal winter living looks like.

PRECEDENT STUDY: Rideau Canal Skateway Ottowa, Canada FOOD DESERTS SITE

SITE

LOW INCOME POPULATION DENSITY

EXISTING WINTER ACTIVITIES in proximity to site

.5 mi

AREAS OF RESOURCE CONCERN

LEGEND A

A

B Duplex Community

D

C Ice Ribbon

B

D Warming House C

E E

G

H

Apartment Complexes

Commercial District

F Existing Hotel G

F

Proposed Parking Ramp

Proposed MN H Hockey Hall of Fame N

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Master Plan St. Anthony Avenue

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MN Hockey Hall of Fame

Section facing E

Commercial District Plaza

Bridge over Ice Ribbon

Public Green Space

Duplex Neighborhood

Aurora Avenue

Apartment Complex

Uni. Ave.

DUPLEX NEIGHBORHOOD

ICE RIBBON

View of “skate-up” concession stands COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Ice Ribbon

Plaza

View of 4 seasons commercial district

Beginning of Commercial District

Section facing NE 0’

20’

APARTMENT COMPLEXES

DUPLEX NEIGHBORHOOD

View of covered greenspace between apartment complexes COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

View of skating path and bridge

Duplex Neighborhood

Public Green Space

Ice Ribbon

Section facing N

Affinity Ecovillage

(2022) Affinity Ecovillage, located in north Ames, Iowa, is a community with sustainability at it’s core. This residential area features a wide array of amenities to support and encourage residents to explore their ability to connect with the natural world and live amongst a body of people with similar intentions in mind.

COMMUNITY HUB

PATIO

ADMIN BUILDINGS

PARKING

PARKING

NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD

SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD

WELL DRAINED SOIL DRAINAGE SUITABILITY

POORLY DRAINED 0

500’ N

PARKING

EVENT LAWN

View of rooftop patio

Entrance to McFarland Park

0’

100’

200

Section facing E

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800’

N

Summer Internship: Dolan’s Landscape Center

(2022) This summer internship was located at Dolan’s Landscape Center, a design-build company located in southern Minnesota.

During this time, I was able to complete over 30 residential and commercial designs. Each of these projects were seen from consultation through to installation.

This company required the use of Realtime Landscape Architect for all plan and perspective renderings.

ADDRESS REMOVED

ADDRESS REMOVED

During my time at DLC, I was able to design a central public park, that will become the permanent location for the Austin Farmer’s Market.

The park features raised beds for gardening classes, a paved plaza with seating, mural space, and an emphasis on native planting.

Additionally, it connected existing bike trails to further create accessible recreational opportunities for residents.

Hand Rendering

Plan for client in Austin, MN Perspective of streetscape in San Juan, Puerto Rico

THANK YOU!

DELANEY GILES 952-300-0932 dgiles@iastate.edu