Mike Triffler Portfolio

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Mike Triffler has a broad and diverse professional background of several disciplines. He has a passion for design and the natural world around us.

Through Mike’s younger years his future job interests included cartography, urban planning, and civil engineering. However Mike was also interested in science and ecology.

Mike left his Chicago upbringing for Colorado State University majoring in wildlife biology, but later discovered landscape architecture. The field brought together previously disconnected interests in art, nature, and the community.

Professional Experience

Civil Site Design

Community Design

Ecological Restorations

Infrastructure Aesthetics

Land Use Planning

Outdoor Living Design

Public Process and Entitlements

Restaurant and Retail Design

Urban Design and Public Art

After graduating Mike lived in Southern California for 8 years working for several firms of various sizes and specialties. He then lived a brief year in Philadelphia before returning to Colorado in 2014.

Mike has since gained professional experience in land planning, interiors, and engineering. He has been part of many exciting design and land development project teams leading to quality built work.

Mike’s diverse interests include trailrunning, golf, and woodworking.

DEDICATED OPEN SPACE

VISTAS AT GLENEAGLE

INFILL DEVELOPMENT

BRIARGATE, CO

GATED ESTATES

REDEVELOPMENT OF A DEFUNCT GOLF COURSE PROPERTY INTO 56 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS. THE REDESIGN INCLUDED 2 GATED HOUSING ESTATES, MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS, AND DEDICATED OPEN SPACE WITH NEWLY CONSTRUCTED TRAILS AND RESTORED WETLANDS.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MASTER PLANNING, LOT LAYOUT, EXHIBITS

GATEWAY MONUMENT

HOPEWELL, VA

THE CITY OF HOPEWELL, VA, COMMISSIONED ARTIST RALPH HELMICK TO DESIGN AN ENTRY GATEWAY MONUMENT. THE “H” SCULPTURE WAS POSITIONED TO CREATE DYNAMIC VIEWS ALONG THE VEHICULAR ENTRY CORRIDOR TO THE CITY.

PROJECT COORDINATION, UTILITY RELOCATIONS, SITE LIGHTING, SITE DESIGN, RENDERINGS

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

A NEW DEVELOPMENT OF 256 RESIDENTIAL LOTS DESIGNED WITH MANY INTERCONNECTED PARKS AND PARKWAYS. THE INTERNAL TRAIL SYSTEM LINKS TO A GREATER REGIONAL TRAIL AND BIKE PATH NETWORK. THE COMMUNITY IS ACCENTED WITH CUSTOM ROCKWORK AND PLANTINGS.

MASTER PLANNING, LOT LAYOUT, SITE DESIGN

TAILWINDS

INDIANAPOLIS, IN AIRPORT

AMENITIES

DEVELOPMENT OF SEVERAL RESTAURANT, BAR, AND RETAIL SPACES WITHIN AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. FEATURES INCLUDE DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND TRANSFORMABLE RETAIL DISPLAY PIECES.

CUSTOM LOGO DESIGN, LIGHTING DESIGN, DESIGN RENDERINGS

EXISTING CONDITIONS

TRIUNFO CANYON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

THE CITY MASTER IMPROVEMENT PLAN INCLUDED NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL DECORATIVE FEATURES. THE CHARACTER OF THE CITY IS DEFINED BY SEVERAL MAN-MADE LAKES, MOUNTAIN VIEWS, AND TRIUNFO CANYON ROAD, A MAJOR ROAD CORRIDOR. DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS WERE PROPOSED TO A VEHICULAR BRIDGE AND ROADWAY. A TERMINAL NODE WAS ALSO ACCENTED WITH A WATERFALL AND GATHERING AREA FOR EVENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.

SITE ANALYSIS, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, RENDERINGS

THE DISTRICT

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

TUSTIN,

CA

A RECLAIMED MILITARY BASE RE-PURPOSING EXISTING AIRPLANE HANGARS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

PROJECT MANAGER AND LIAISON TO THE IRVINE COMPANY FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT.

PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDELINES, BRIDGE DESIGN, STREETSCAPE DESIGN

GREEN BRIDGE

PIKES PEAK

NATIONAL CEMETERY

COLORADO SPRINGS, CA

MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING PHASING AND BUDGETING, CIRCULATION STUDIES, AND NATIVE VEGETATION ANALYSIS. INTENSITY BASED PLANTING DESIGN CREATES HARMONIOUS TRANSITIONS BETWEEN HIGH USE AREAS AND VAST UNDEVELOPED HABITAT.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, RENDERINGS, WILDLIFE HABITAT MITIGATION, NATIVE SITE INVENTORY AND FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, EQUIPMENT SELECTION, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION CENTENNIAL, CO STRIVE PHARMACY

VANGUARD CHARTER SCHOOL

IMPROVEMENTS

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

THE SCHOOL UNDERWENT A TWO BUILDING EXPANSION AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE NEW GROUNDS AFFORD BETTER OVERALL SITE CIRCULATION AND SPECIAL EVENT STAGING.

PLANNING LEAD, SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON, SITE ANALYSIS

MICROCARE

SITE DEVELOPMENT

DENVER, CO

A SITE REDEVELOPMENT AND ADDITION OF A SECOND OFFICE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING. SITE PLAN INCLUDES NEW PARKING AREAS, CIRCULATION DESIGN, NEW DRAINAGE DESIGN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS INCLUDED PROVISIONS FOR HAZMAT HANDLING AND SHIPPING OPERATIONS.

SITE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

WEST BROADWAY

IMPROVEMENTS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

CITY IMAGING AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CENTRAL CORRIDOR THROUGH COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, NEIGHBORING OMAHA, NE. IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LENGTH OF THE ROADWAY INCLUDE COMMISSIONED ART INSTALLATIONS, COMMUNITY GATEWAY MONUMENTS, DECORATIVE FENCING, LIGHTING, AND PAVING.

GRAPHIC EXHIBITS, SITE GRADING, CONSTRUCTION DETAILING, FEASIBILITY STUDIES

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

THOUSAND OAKS, CA

AN AMENITY AND HOSPITALITY BASED RETIREMENT VILLAGE. A PAR 3 GOLF COURSE, SPORT RECREATIONAL AREAS, AND EXTENSIVE CART PATH NETWORK WERE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR RESIDENTS.

LIGHTING DESIGN, PAVING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DETAILING, NATIVE HABITAT DISTURBANCE MITIGATION

WAFELS & DINGES

BISTRO CAFE

CENTENNIAL, CO

A DESSERT WAFFLE AND GOURMET COFFEE FOOD SERVICE BOOTH. DESIGN COMPONENTS INCLUDE A DECORATIVE OVERHEAD STRUCTURE, SEATING AREA WITH STORY BOARD PANEL IMAGES, AND AN INTERACTIVE ORDERING SYSTEM.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, RENDERINGS, UTILITY DESIGN

FREEWAY IMPROVEMENTS

SEAL BEACH, CA

A FREEWAY EXPANSION INCLUDING NEW BRIDGES, ADDITIONAL TRAVEL LANES, AND HOV OVERPASSES. THE THREE MILE SEGMENT WAS ANALYZED FOR AESTHETIC OPPORTUNITIES AND MSE WALLS ALLOWED FOR THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF MURALS. EXISTING PLANTINGS WERE INVENTORIED TO DETERMINE NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

SITE ANALYSIS, STRUCTURAL AESTHETICS DESIGN, RENDERINGS

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

VETERAN SERVICES

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

THE EXTERIOR SPACES OF THIS SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY WERE ENVISIONED TO HONOR OUR MILITARY VETERANS. COURTYARDS, INTERPRETIVE AREAS, AND ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENTS WERE DESIGNED FOR EXPLORATION BY VISITORS. DEDICATION BOLLARDS LINE THE ENTRYWAY TO THE SITE.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, SITE DESIGN, RENDERINGS

SPORTS FIELD

HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS

ROCKY FORD, CO

A REDESIGN OF THE GROUNDS AND FACILITIES INCLUDING A NEW PLAYING FIELD, GRANDSTAND, VENDOR KIOSKS, AND ENTRYWAYS. AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING AREA OF RAISED TENT PADS WAS PROPOSED FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ALONG WITH A NEW MEMORIAL WALK.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, RENDERINGS

MARRIOTT HOTEL

SITE DEVELOPMENT

OAK PARK, CA

A NEW 2 ACRE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF A MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN HOTEL AND TWO RESTAURANTS. DESIGN ELEMENTS INCLUDE TIERED AESTHETIC WALLS ALONG A PROMINENT ROAD INTERSECTION. NATIVE OAK SPECIMENS WERE PRESERVED WITH LARGE RETAINING WALLS. THE SITE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES AN ENTRY MONUMENT AND PUBLIC ART.

SITE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHY

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