david motzenbecker
associate, ASLA
David joined oslund.and.assoc. after receiving his MLA from the University of Minnesota in May of 2001. David's involvement on projects ranges from campus master planning to detailed residential design. His interest in design and abilities in creative writing and graphic design have proven to be an invaluable resource. Drawing on this unique combination of creative writing and design skills, David has helped to produce many of the master planning documents for our clients, as well as new marketing materials for the firm. His thoroughness and attention to detail have been the cornerstone to the success of our award-winning master plans. David’s professional interest in the public landscape find him involved in a wide variety of public policy forums. His ability to influence the design of public places has been an asset to local neighborhood groups, not to mention the city as a whole. His other interests include the design of contemplative landscapes, Japanese design & theory and academic exploration & teaching.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota
College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Masters of Landscape Architecture, 2001
Valparaiso
University
Bachelors of Arts in Advertising, 1992
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
oslund.and.assoc., Minneapolis, MN
Associate, 2001 to present
Recent Projects:
Hamline University
Master Plan, St. Paul, MN
Greenpark Villas Housing Development, Beijing, China
Rural Learning Center, Howard, SD
Lakeside Shoppes, Omaha, NE
University of Minnesota Crookston Master Plan Update, Crookston, MN
Flathead Valley Community College Master Plan, Kalispell, MT
Numerous private residential estate plans
All graphic design, marketing/development materials for oslund.and.assoc.
New project development
oslund.and.assoc.,
Minneapolis, MN
Intern, 2000-2001
LECTURES
2002 CELA Conference, SUNY Syracuse, Environmental Literacy - Curriculum
to Educate the New Generations of a Changing Planet - program initiated
by Mary DeLaittre, University of Minnesota.
PUBLICATIONS
Untitled No. 4, CALA Student Exhibition, April 2001.
Gateways: An Exploration of Subtlety and Refinement in Design - "Best
In Show" pp. 12-13
