Portfolio Tyler Otto 2023
Tyler Otto
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Tyler.K.Otto@gmail.com
231-740-0318
Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan
Masters of Landscape Architecture
Anticipated Graduation 2025
Brigham Young University, Provo 2020
B.S. Landscape Management
Experience
Account Manager
Schumacher Companies – Boston, MA
• Oversaw Maintenance of over 15 high-end residential properties
• Helped develop and implement training protocols and applications for over 100 crew leads and managers
Irrigation and Licensed Spray Technician
Intermountain Plantings – Bluffdale, UT
• Oversaw pesticide and fertilizer application plans on over 20 large commercial properties
• Installed and maintained irrigation systems
Greenhouse Worker
Part Time – BYU Grounds – Provo, UT
• Cultivate and cared for indoor plants on BYU campus
• Installed and designed indoor plant arrangements
2021 – 2022
2020 – 2021
2019 – 2020
Landscape Intern Summer 2020
Brightview Landscaping – Salt Lake, UT
• Installed and maintained multiple properties
Custodian
Part Time – BYU Wilkinson Center – Provo, UT
Skills & Abilities
Proficient in Autocad, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp
Bilingual in Spanish
Achievements
Eagle Scout
Spanish language volunteer leader for 2 years in Los Angeles
2017 – 2018
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Table of Contents
Pyramid Park
Below — Process sketches and iterations of plan
On Right — SketchUp model and clay model of site
Forest Area Shade Garden Pavillion Turf Grass Play Area Terraced Grass Rest Areas Open Grass Fields Rain Gardens Natural Area Terrace Turf Lawn Terrace Terrace Pavilion Willard Hall Rain Garden Pyramid Hill Lawn Games Terraces Plaza Turf Grass Lawn
Concept
Pyramid park is a project with the constraint of creating large scale grading changes to the original site, a college campus quad. While keeping the function of the original site intact, Pyramid Park seeks to create a more interesting journey through the quad. Whether it is strolling past a rain garden on a raised walkway, moving in between pyramidal hills or up and down the terraces, or relaxing at the plaza to view an event, this park provides a place of relaxation and reflection in your journey.
Above — Elevation change notes Right — Aeriel view rendering 1075 1070 1080
Right — Plaza area rendering
Bottom — Seating along walkway
Bottom Right — Rain garden detailing
Canopy Park
Above — Charcoal drawing of City Park
Concept
Canopy Park is a project designed to renovate an existing unused lawn within Manhattan, Kansas City Park. The intention was to create a gathering space for the community and better connect them with the amazing grove of existing trees. The main draw are platforms that bring the user close to the canopy of these trees to overlook the park and gathering spaces. It was important to create better circulation throughout the space as well through the creation of interconnected trails and sidewalks. Canopy Park helps facilitate the strengthening of community bonds and the connection we have to the forest.
Right — Process work sketches and models
Left — SketchUp model of tree platforms
Bottom Left — Sections of site
Bottom Right — Plan View of project
Owens Valley Plaza
Top — View of the corner entrance
Concept
Owens Valley Plaza is meant to connect the people of Los Angeles with the history of Owens Valley Lake, a body of water sucked dry to accommodate the rapid expansion of the city. This plaza commemorates what remains of Owens Valley Lake and reminds us of the price of the water we drink. On the North side of the site, a shallow red pool of water constructed in the shape of the current Owens Valley Lake lies in the middle of an outline of what it used to look like. The area outside the pool is covered by off white trencadis, made to resemble dry, cracked, earth; with tall undulating screens to the East providing a private moment to relax while telling the story of dangerous sandstorms caused by the now dry lake. The Southern part of the site is covered by gray concrete hardscape, with the joints spaced 12 feet apart, the diameter of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Pieces of the Los Angeles Aqueduct acts as a sinecdoque as it frames an entrance to the plaza. The Southern portion of the park follows a more orthogonal pattern compared to the more geometric patterns in the North. An allée of trees follows the lines imposed by the concrete grid and allows for a nice shaded spot to sit and enjoy the plaza.
Top — Plan view rendering and sketch process work
Top — View of screened seating
Bottom — View of red pool
Top — View of the cafe seating
