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The following examples of work have been selected with the intention of displaying the breadth and variety of scales, sites and contexts of the

projects I have worked on to date. Projects have been completed within a studio environment either individually, as part of a team or as part of a multi-disciplinary studio. I seek to constantly update this collection of work and to

expand my abilities especially in masterplanning, into different areas of design , urban planning, resort planning, as well as visual communication.

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Good day!landscape architect

+ masterplanning+ landscape architecture

+ urban design

Manila, PH

contentsPuerto Azul Masterplan

Palaruan ni JuanCitta di Mare Seaside City

Filinvest City Urbanscape

Curriculum vitae*

Napsan Eco-Resort

DATINGUINOO

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He has 2 years of professional experience in the fields of Landscape Architecture and Masterplanning;

practices in varying level of tasks for projects ranging from residential to large-scale international

landscape developments, specifically from China, Southeast Asia, and is occasionally assigned in

Singapore for secondment work.

Adobe Indesign

Microsoft Office

Lumion 3D

Adobe Illustrator

SketchUp

Freehand drawingManual rendering

Adobe PhotoshopAutoCAD

Landscape Architect

FilipinoFebruary 13, 1991

#38 Newton St., Camella Homes, 2F,Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines 4102

B Landscape Architecture, cum laudeUniversity of the Philippines

2007 - 2011

byronjeff@gmail.com+63 939 9204103

byron jeff

masterplanning urban design

landscape design brandingsustainability

201020092007 2011 2012 2013

Design AssistantT&H Asia, AECOM Philippines, Inc.October 2011

B Landscape ArchitectureUniversity of the Philippines, April 2011cum laude, best undergraduate thesis

Secondary schoolCasa Real Montessori, Inc 03-07Academic excellence award

Junior Landscape ArchitectT&H Asia, AECOM Philippines, Inc.October 2012 - present

Project Assistant, OJTEfren Aurelio Landscape ArchitectsMarch - June 2010

Licensure ExaminationsPhilippine LA Board5th place, March 2012

UniversityEAALAFreelanceAECOM

2008

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AECOM Philippines, Inc., Tourism & Hospitality - Asia[ OCTOBER 2011 - PRESENT ] JUNIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Consults and collaborates with different AECOM Regional offices from conception to production of

Masterplan, Schematic & Design Development (DD) packages for various projects.

Efren Aurelio Landscape Architects[ MARCH 2010 - JUNE 2010 ] OJT, PROJECT ASSISTANT

Assists the project manager in site visits, production of design packages -- both hand drawn and computer-

generated, and solving simple construction issues on site.

Freelance work[ APRIL 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2011 ] LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Took up different small scale residential projects and familiarized with the construction standards.

Pern ChooASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - AECOM SINGAPORE

Armando CasibangDIRECTOR - DESIGN + PLANNING. AECOM MANILA

+65 9653 4173; pern.choo@aecom.com +63 2478 3266; armando.casibang@aecom.com

• Produces analysis, design, masterplan reports, diagrams, computations, and illustrative plans.

• Prepares various large scale master landscape plans, layout, and infographics.

• Designs detailed drawings and prepares DD packages.

• Represents in workshops and technical reviews, recommends design solutions.

• Participates in site visits and project coordination meeting with clients and consultants.

• Assists PM/APM in managing 3-5 team members in producing and checking client deliverables.

Cum LaudeBachelor of Landscape ArchitectureUP Diliman batch 2011

University ScholarUniversity of the Philippines - Diliman2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010

American International Group ScholarAIG Foundation; Cornelius Vander Starr2007-2011

Best Undergraduate ThesisPalaruan ni Juan: A ProposedFilipino Amusement ParkMarch 2011

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

CHARACTER REFERENCES

PALA MemberPhilippine Association of Landscape ArchitectsMay 2012 - Present

Philippine Green Building CouncilMember and AssessorJune 2012

Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyMemberMarch 2011 - Present

UP Circle of Landscape Architecture StudentsMember; External Committee HeadJune 2009 - Present

affiliations

achievements

Citta di Mare MasterplanCebu City, PhilippinesCLIENT: FILINVEST LAND, INC.

Worked with AECOM Singapore office for

a Concept Masterplan of a 40.6 reclaimed

bayfront community which combines

residential, retail and a mix of uses to

create a seaside destination in the Queen

City of the South, Cebu. Spearheaded the

graphics and packaging in Manila.

Filinvest City MasterplanMuntinlupa, PhilippinesCLIENT: FILINVEST ALABANG INC.

Worked with AECOM Singapore office for

a Concept Masterplan of a 60-hectare

development of prime property with its own

complex challenges such as stitching a

coherent masterplan with existing sold and

built lots. Spearheaded the graphics and

packaging in Manila.

Napsan Resort MasterplanNapsan, Palawan, PhilippinesCLIENT: DATALAND, INC.Involved in a diverse team that designed

a concept Masterplan of an eco-resort

development in the province of Palawan

which aims to coalesce the existing natural

biodiversity of the site and sustainable

ecotourism. Spearheaded the graphics and

packaging.

Puerto Azul MasterplanTernate, Cavite, PhilippinesCLIENT: BOULEVARD HOLDINGS, INC.Involved in the development studies, site

visits, and review of existing masterplan

dated 1992 by legacy EDAW. The team

consisted of masterplanners, urban

designers, economists and landscape

architects. Spearheaded the graphics and

packaging in Manila.

Haitang Bay Fairmont HotelHainan, ChinaCLIENT: ANTAEUS GROUP CO. LTD.Involved mainly in planting design and

detailing, and was also responsible

in collaborating with Beijing office in

the development of the design plans/

details for Phase 1 to 4 of the landscape

development. Part of a 3-man team

production.

Chonqing Vanke ResidentialChongqing, ChinaCHONGQING VANKE REAL ESTATE LTD.Hardscape detailed design during design

development stage of a high end residential

development. The project features a master

planned community providing theme

spaces making the area more of a resort

rather than just a normal residence. Part of

a 3-man team production.

PROJECTS INVOLVED

SM Sun ResidencesQuezon City, PhilippinesCLIENT: SM DEVELOPMENT CORP.Developed and prepared various

conceptual designs, detailed design

drawings, Material and Planting Planting

schedules for presentation and approval

of the Project Manager as well as site

supervision and

coordination.

Imus Plaza RedevelopmentImus Cavite, PhilippinesCLIENT: IMUS LOCAL GOVERNMENTA research and design proposal for

the town center of Imus, Cavite which

involves the pedestrianization of streets

that connect the adjacent spaces of Imus

Cathedral and its Municipal Hall.

Bintaro Lifestyle CenterBintaro Jaya, IndonesiaCLIENT: PT JAYA REAL PROPERTY, TBK.Involved in the DD project packaging,

detail development, drafting, and schedule

generating of sprawling mixed use

development complete with landscaped

grounds that offer variety of educational,

social and recreational uses. Part of a

3-man team production.

Palaruan ni JuanTagaytay City, PhilippinesCLIENT: TAGAYTAY CITY LOCAL GOV’TRedevelopment of the existing Picnic Grove

and Nature Park into a Filipino Amusement

Park which involves Conceptual Design,

Schematic and Design Development.

Damansara ResidentialDamansara, MalaysiaCLIENT: Involved in the detail development of green

wall design for the entrance signage,

planting specifications and furniture

details. Part of a 3-man team production.

Hyatt Regency Hotel Xi’anXi’an, ChinaCLIENT: GEMDALEInvolved in the development of key drop-

off areas, planting design, and detail

development of the conceptual package for

the Hyatt Regency Hotel which aimes to

reflect the rich cultural history of the place.

Part of a 3-man team production.

selected worksPuerto Azul MasterplanFilinvest City UrbanscapeNapsan Eco-ResortCitta di Mare Seaside CityPalaruan ni Juan

PUERTO AZUL CONCEPT MASTERPLAN UPDATEPuerto Azul, Ternate, Cavite, PhilippinesMASTERPLAN REVIEW, UPDATE, CONCEPT, ECONOMIC STUDYAs the capstone planning and design studio, the first seven weeks of studio was devoted to the large-scale planning

process for the review of the Puerto Azul Masterplan. Working as a team in conjunction with the masterplanners

in Singapore and our client, Boulevard Holdings Inc, we looked at everything from the region’s natural resources

and rich cultural history to the city’s current socioeconomic situation. Our masterplan highlights the important

landscape resources that would make Puerto Azul an eco-destination nearest to Metro Manila. By accentuating

Core one via greenway paths and river corridors, the future residents and users of Puerto Azul will gain greater

accessibility to the bay as well as revitalize the ecologically sensitive areas.

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Green from mountain to seaCreate value in the landCreate a necklaceJourney from land to sea

The master plan process for Puerto Azul Core 1 has evolved from the approved Structure Plan, taking into account: the client’s conditions of approval and their aspirations. From these factors clear planning and design principles and a subsequent vision framework were generated to drive further iterations of the structure plan. These principles were used to generate structure plan options for Core 1, which were then tested against the project vision and objectives to arrive at a preferred concept master plan.

The rigor and logic applied to this master planning process will result in an appropriateand achievable development outcome for Puerto Azul, reflective of the client’s aspirations.

The existing, varied topography of Puerto Azul is characterised by a series of ridges, hills and valleys. This topography is retained in the SP for the following reasons:• To enable integrated environmental management systems, particularly regarding water. • To maintain visually striking landscape elements; hill to sea, unique to Cavite.• To enhance contained site views and long distance views to Corregidor and Manila bay. • To obtain microclimatic benefits through the channelling of cooling breezes.• To provide access, and physical and visual connections, to open space.

RESORT RESIDENTIAL

MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

PUBLIC AMENITIES

EDUCATIONAL

GOLF COURSE

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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CENTER

COMMERCIAL

MIXED USE

HOTEL / RESORTMARINA / BOAT TERMINAL

BOAT ROUTE

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GREEN BELT CONNECTION

ACTIVE OPEN SPACE

BEACH

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RESERVOIR

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BiCYCLE / PEDESTRIAN PATH

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TUNNEL

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SITE BOUNDARY CORE 1

LANDMARK

LANDSCAPE LANDMARK

POINT OF INTEREST

LOOKOUT LOCATION

L A N D U S E C O R E 1

LAND AREA The

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Hotel & Resorts 10.2 35.9 11.3 49.3

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Public Amenity 5.8 7.7 - 17.2

Residential Low Density 40.1 2.2 202.6 31.1

Medium Density 47.9 17.3 58.2 28.3

Commercial 3.3 2.6 - -

SUB TOTAL DEVELOPABLE AREA 131.6 78.8 291.7 126.0

Support - Operations & Maintenance 8.2 - - -

Golf - 57.8 - -

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SUB TOTAL LAND USE AREA (incl.

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139.9 136.6 291.7 126.0

Open Space 304.7

Watercourse 82.2

Right of Way (ROW) 138.6

TOTAL 1263.3

Key elements of the project’s program have been summarized. The tables indicates site-wide data to provide an understanding of density, and product distribution. Main elements of the data set, broken down by land use category, were also illustrated.

• Gross Floor Area Ratio (Districts)• Hotel / Resort program • Residential program • Mixed Use + Commercial: Retail, Food & Beverage and Entertainment • Leisure and Public Amenity program

LEGENDGREEN BELT CONNECTION

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Character imagery have been proposed both on the architecture and landscape. Each district were given its unique ambience. The Gateway,the first precinct zone that greets visitors to Puerto Azul coming from the Ternate-Nasugbu Road shall use its existing landscape character to create a landscape vision for the said area. The Gateway’s landscape is envisioned to be pastoral, taking of from the landscape terraces of the agro-tourism area and the tree grove of the open spaces. The streetscape will be very rural and picturesque, making use of trees to create enclosures along the road, and opening up view corridors of sweeping terraces or open spaces. The hardscape materials that will be used are rough-hewn to give the character a rural and domestic vibe.

streetscape character

village centerssocial spaces

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ILLUSTRATIVE MASTERPLANAn illustrative masterplan

was drawn to enhance

the understanding of the

proposed resort.

Proposed Friday’s hotelMangrove Educational ctr.Cresta grandeMarina Village/The WharfGolf courseButterfly farmOutward bound adventureGateway/commercial stripCasinoBamboo resortEco ResortThe Perch ResortSpa Haven ResortJungle Lodge

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The open space network within Puerto Azul is a multi-layered system designed to be fully integrated within the wider context. Layout of the site-wide public open space network takes cues from natural systems to create spaces that embrace natural cooling, while synergies are created through the careful siting of complementary land use functions with open space amenity. The open space network takes advantage of opportunities for views and vistas provided by the undulating landform across the site. This network is also key to the integrated stormwater management system that will be proposed for the site.

This site section illustrates the topography and the challenges it proposes. Based on the basic topography information the MP team have managed to work with the contours to provide a spread of land uses that maximise the views and slope conditions where possible.

CHARACTER ZONE A / CORE 1 ATTRIBUTES

Target markets Residents / Day trippers / Yacht and Pleasure Craft owners / Tourists; Local & International, family, couples / Beach goers / Outdoor enthu-siasts

Small hillside boutique hotels, Small hill side boutique resorts / Medium sized resorts, eg. Fridays / Wharf based hotel / Large Condotel in the Marina

Marina Village; entertainment, retail, F&B, Leisure pool + beach zone / other water based leisure and entertainment services / Golf Course / Mangrove education and activity center / Butterfly Farm / Hiking and Mountain bike trails / festival zones

Marina Village; Mid to high density townhous-es and apartments / Low density hillside villa plots / Seaside + Cliffside Resort residential

Beaches / Water front promenades / cliff walks / parks / plazas / Mangrove Park / Open space corridors (connectors)

Hotel mixand brands

Leisure andCulture

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Twenty years on, Puerto Azul’s potential is even more enhanced due to

changes economically, politically, culturally and socially in the Philippines and

across international waters. The review and update of the previous EDAW

master plan as provided confirms and clarifies this position.

CITTA DI MARE CONCEPT MASTERPLANCebu City, PhilippinesCONCEPT MASTERPLAN, TYPOLOGY STUDIES, PARCEL STUDY, ECONOMIC STUDYThe Vision for Citta Di Mare is to create a place in the southern Cebu City area that is bold and dynamic, while

allowing visitors, workers, and residents to feel comfortable within a rich urban fabric unlike any other in the region.

Working with a team of masterplanners together with the client, a Plan has been crafted which aspires to be the

the L’Idrizzo or “Address” within Cebu City, a place that marries a rich public realm with distinctive architecture and

provides homes for all income levels. This 8-week concept masterplan includes a preliminary stage of site visit,

workshops and client meetings. After which a masterplan review was done and to consider the existing reclaimed

context, a possible competitor near to the site, and the goal of connecting all open spaces into one loop that leads to

the constructed commercial center across the highway.

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Develop sustainable community character by integrating a sense of place, movement, variety and interest within the Community.

Make more pedestrian friendly streets: The street right of way and buffer size and location have real impacts on the commu nity character.

The approved land use plan will establish key components of the development character for Citta di Mare.

Create a landmark destination and strong differentiator as an attractive investment for SRP locators, and a significant anchor within the SRP.

Implement circulation improvements and traffic calming to disperse, slow and better integrate vehicular traffic in a pedestrian-oriented environment.

The Design approach for the public realm respects and enhances the site edges and open space to create a habitat for people.

A direct public open space trail connection has been established to guide residents to the bridge linking L’Idrizzo to Il Corso and the many shopping and fine dining opportunities.

CARRIAGEWAYCARRIAGEWAY7.0 M wide 7.0 M wide

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All of the residential units, civic facilities, and office buildings will be accessed via a simplified roadway internal roadway system that connects to the four roadways surrounding the property. The main access into the project from the waterfront will be a new roadway in the center of the property flanked by signage and landscape welcoming visitors and residents to Citta di mare. The terminus of this roadway will be a traffic circle and civic feature in the middle of the Plan meeting the central park. Other roadways will radiate outward from this location. In short, the circulation system for pedestrians will be via the extensive open space system and vehicles will utilize a simple logical modified grid to access the individual parcels. A public transit stop will be accessed from near the bridge connection to Il Corso.

Many of the individual developments within the

community will have frontage on this key open space feature, particularly the high-end luxury units in both mid and high-rise configurations. Included within

the open space will be small and medium sized parks, allowing for

both passive and active recreation.

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Low-Rise Resi: Medium Density - G+1 - 5 10% 6 1.0 200

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Car park Podium = Semi-basement (+ basement) 90% 2 - -

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Keydevelopmentareas

Highrise + High end luxury

Midrise + High end

• high rise condominiums• open spaces

• mid rise condominiums• open spaces

School and field zone• School grounds

Citta di Mare will include housing choices for all income and demographic levels by offering affordable housing, mid-range housing and luxury living in an environment that will appear as one development. Luxury units will have their own address and security and be crafted with a higher

quality of materials and appearance. Affordable units will occupy the western corner of the property, with the recently completed San Remo project as the initial offering. The majority of the units will appeal to the mid-income level and be located adjacent to the other residential

offerings.

The first impression of Citta di Mare is viewed heading south from Cebu City along the waterfront where a skyline will appear of low, medium, and high-rise structures. A signature residential mixed-use gated community will occupy the southeast corner, surrounded by water and a rich tapestry of landscape plants and materials.

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Finally, Citta di mare will not only be the “Address” for Cebu,

it will be the destination for all living, working and recreating

within a rich mixed-use environment.

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Filinvest City Masterplan and Urbanscape GuidelinesMuntinlupa City, PhilippinesCONCEPT MASTERPLAN, TYPOLOGY STUDIES, URBANSCAPE GUIDELINES, URBAN DESIGNFilinvest City (FC) sprawls over an expansive 244 hectares of prime property in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Master-

planned to be competitive with the world’s most modern cities, FCC is the premier central business district and

major urban center in southern Metro Manila. It now offers round-the-clock amenities. This proposed Master Plan

for Filinvest City provides for a mix of uses, with easily accessible amenities providing the appropriate conditions or

live-work-play environment. The resulting work is a

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ROUGH OUTLINE OF SITE / PHOTOS

Insular Life Building

BPO Offices

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The client was given three options from an urban design perspective. Each of the options have their own unique site character, catalyst spaces and open space framework. Afterwards, the massing study is done to visualize the site in a 3D view, before proceeding to the preferred option and computing for the target F.A.R., land uses, among others.

THE DESIGN PROCESSThe site demands further articulation of the existing masterplan. There are already existing buildings, sold lots, roads, infrastructure and vegetation, so a layer of these issues must be overlaid over the plan to identify key areas and spaces that needs to be

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ILLUSTRATIVE MASTERPLANAs the masterplan progresses, building articulation, landmark buildings, open space, and further development took place for populating the plan. An illustrative masterplan was drawn to enhance the understanding of the proposed city.

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The open space within Filinvest City provides a series of open space components of varying sizes, intensities and uses to serve the diverse needs of the population of the development.Program and treatment varies between typologies based upon population catchments ensuring all residents, employees and visitors have easy access to the full range of public open space functions offered within Filinvest City. Detailed design of open space focuses upon the provision of a full range of active and passive uses, as well as social and cultural functions intended to build communities

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URBANSCAPE GUIDELINESThe Filinvest Design Guidelines was developed so that there will be clear parameters within the city may be undertaken. They will be used by designers in the conception of schemes, buildings and spaces and also by the development authority, in the assessment of development applications. Consistent application of the Design Guidelines will result in built form and public realm outcomes in accordance with the approved Filinvest City vision and master plan.

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Napsan resort concept masterplanPalawan, PhilippinesCONCEPT MASTERPLAN, RESORT TYPOLOGY DESIGN, ECONOMIC REVIEW, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISPalawan, being dubbed as “Philippines’ last frontier“ is a major tourist destination both locally and internationally. In

line with this, Data Land Inc., wishes to develop a parcel of their land in the western coast of the island into a eco-

resort. This___ hectare development is situated __km from Puerto Princesa, the major city and jumpoff point of this

island.The vision caters to a spectrum of clients, ranging from honeymooners, nature and culture enthusiasts, to

families and even bachelors. Development of the masterplan entailed an integrated approach, forming four teams

-- masterplanners, environmental analysts, economists, and engineers. As part of the MP team, the conception of

design is needed in accordance with the studied technical aspects, natural factors, market values and resort design

considerations.

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Located on a coastal enclosed valley surrounded by the mountain ranges and sea.• Lowest elevation is -1 m in the

near-shore coastal area.• Highest elevation is +78 m in the

mountain range.

Land use presents a 13% (16.61 ha) of primary rainforest, 21% (26.29 ha) of coconut and rice field, and 66% (84.07 ha) of other developable uses.

Apart from the flat area, majority of the slopes in the area are north and northwest facing. Development on high elevation areas can cause disruption of soil stability and extra cost due to earth stabilization work.

Flood prone areas are distributed in the low-lying zone, especially in the northwest part of the site that is predominantly agricultural land. Re-grading should be considered if development is inevitable in these areas.

The composite sensitivity analysis of existing (predevelopment) environment shows the areas with different degrees of development suitability. High sensitivity zones with low development suitability are the rain forest area as well as along the downstream of Canipaan river.

Visioning exercises were done in line with the Economics, Infrastructure and Environment teams. The preliminary illustrative plan shows distinct spaces and key landmarks for the client’s approval.

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Entry zone and carparkResort and CasinoBeach resort and VillasMarina/JettyLuxury resort and spaTreetop Walk, cafeRice paddy resortRice paddies

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A wide selection of villas and residential products (from rice paddy villas, mountainside, to lakeside villas) is provided, in consideration to sustainable construction practices. Sustainability is a main driving force for the development and will make use of renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, patronizing local products and low-impact outdoor activities.

The proposed lake is the result of the 100-year flood analysis, considering that the site is a major catchment area of runoff from the adjacent mountains. The lake will also serve as a visual amenity and may add extra revenue to the resort. Morevoer an island at the center will house a church, to add both architectural and natural depth to the landscape.

Sketch perspectives to give a full view of the site. Conceptual sections were also provided to illustrate the varying topography and the challenges it will

provide.

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A Proposed FIlipino Amusement ParkTagaytay City, Cavite, PhilippinesAMUSEMENT PARK DESIGN, PARK GUIDELINES, CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGSThis study aims to harness the full potential of landscape design and espouses the amalgamation of indigenous

and native game cultures together with the present western technology trends and styles. The study will therefore

creatie a unique Filipino recreational landscape that would bring pride to their culture and identity through holistic

spatial programming and creative amusement park design. The challenge is the application of this Filipino

recreation into the landscape. This 6-month design thesis entailed a comprehensive study of existing sites, research

of supporting frameworks, preliminary plans, and final production of drawings up to the construction level.

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The site is bounded by a national road to the north and existing circulation roads inside the site are limited. The rest of the area is used by pedestrian access. The Nature park area to the west is detached.

The site has a gentle sloping terrain coming from the north (8-15% slope) and goes down to moderately steep terrain in the southeast area. (15-30% slope). Water runoff goes directly southward.

Mature trees mixed with secondary growth proliferates the site especially in the steepest slopes wherein the roots of the trees help hold the soil to prevent erosion.

Picnic Grove and Nature Park is located at Brgy. Sungay East, Tagaytay City and is owned and operated by the City Government of Tagaytay. The property has a total area of 18,497 sqm, or 18.5 ha.

Entry Plaza/Admin OfficeParking AreaMain PromenadeAmusement BuildingOutdoor Kid RidesAmphitheaterFilipino gamegroundsWater RidesViewing towerTerminus chairliftLipadyakCommercial centerFunicular & train station Extreme ridesGreat lawnGuryon rollercoasterLandmark ride

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ILLUSTRATIVE MASTERPLANThe 19-hectare selected site, being a

former weekend recreational park, will

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The three proposed districts will have

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The composite sensitivity analysis of existing (predevelopment) environment shows the areas with different degrees of development suitability. High sensitivity zones with low development suitability are the rain forest area as well as along the downstream of Canipaan river.

BALAY ZONEShall possess the characteristic of a typical Filipino home. There is always a room for personal interaction and an intimate, filial feel in it, showing the gratvalue that Filipinos put in a family and home.

MAIN BUILDING AMPHITHEATERTRANSITION SPACESTATION

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FRONTAGE/TICKET OFFICE WAITING AREAWAITING AREA

Hand drawn conceptual details were illustrated for an in depth

understanding of how the unique attractions work.

BUKIRIN ZONEIts vastness shows the freedom that a Filipino family manifests in every aspect of daily living; it is a wide, open land where people in all age brackets can enjoy and be young at heart again.

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RISING VIEW TOWER POSO WATER RIDE CHAIRLIFTMANMADE LAKE

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Hand drawn conceptual details were illustrated for an in depth

understanding of how the unique attractions work.

TAKIPSILIM HORROR HOUSE LIPADYAKTRAIN RIDE

TALAMPAS ZONEThe thrill and rush that the explorers seek: they’re all here. Brace yourself to the slopes and heights, Talampas will give you the side of exctiement you’ve never experienced before.

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ABENIDA COMMERCIAL CTR TRANSITION SPACE

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SCALE MODELA scale model was also done to show the proposed

amusement park in a tangible 3-dimensional

perspective.

The thesis, with continued study and research of the people and culture, if not totally, will be able to change the image of Amusement Parks in the Philippines. Through application of the design, and retrofitting, the characteristics and profiles in Filipino leisure and recreational spaces of will produce pioneering models in future developments.

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