Albert Hernandez Landscape Architecture Portfolio
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create different associations through imagery that will then unquestionably, reveal an underlying narrative
The body of work before you has been accumulated throughout the past 3 years and without a doubt a humble look into an unexpected journey of time and space. Many projects and brainstorming sessions have contributed to my personal and professional development. There are many things that I have learned and probably even more things i have yet to learn. As a landscape designer, my goal is to provide alternative perceptions by provoking the mind through a process of creating and exploring a space in such a way that subsequently inspires and moves. The idea of discovering a more meaningful message has always been appealing to me and the truth is that what is there, will always be there despite the unseen being in fact, unseen. Ultimately, I hope to always create different associations through imagery that will then unquestionably, reveal an underlying narrative. My ideas flow onto paper, make their way into my designs, and make the final cut of any project. The personal experience of any given person thereafter, becomes only a random collection of conscious and unconscious projections associated with that particular design. What I have learned most definitely, is that I can not create an actual experience since that is solely one person’s external response. Instead, the extent of what I can do is merely plan the seed of possibility.
portfolio of Albert Hernandez.
Cal Poly Pomona, Landscape Architecture Department
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2013-2015
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USC Roof Top Design
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Roof Top Design USC Norris
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The USC Norris Cancer Center is a major regional and national resource for cancer research, treatment, prevention, and education. Cal Poly Pomona is working to enhance this excellent reputation with a therapeutic garden space on the rooftop areas visible from patient rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors. Keeping in mind the connections between physical and mental health in relationship to one’s sense of hope, this project was a true testament of inspirational spaces for those who need them most. There were constraints related to the site, including the weight bearing capacity of 15 lbs per square foot, the intense heat from the sun in the afternoon, and the lack of accessibility. The class reviewed several case studies and current literature on therapeutic, meditative, and healing gardens and compiled a summary of design elements that create these types of beneficial environments. Throughout the process of this project, our team sorted and compiled relevant literature research. We proceeded and synthesized the information as a foundation to complete case studies on other various works, constructed scenarios of the case studies, and ultimately created final designs for the space.
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case studies
Case studies are a synthesis of various art work for garden precedents. The information gathered was the foundation to the entire project. There were several iterations before reaching the final case study layout.
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The purpose of the scenarios was to test the functionality and practicality of the previous information gathered in the case studies. Included in the public art scenario; kinetic, reflective and mega sculptures that were applied onto the roof at USC Norris.
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the Wave scenario kinetic sculpture the Bear scenario mega sculpture the Balloon scenario reflective sculpture
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physiological Ultimately the bear would inspire humors and happy thoughts that could provide a positive outlook. The big bear could provoke a nostalgia experience with the simple shapes and the recognizable forms. The bear form intentions are to stimulate happy playful memories. sight The big bear visually stimulates with the simple shapes and the recognizable forms. The raw material viewed can allow for nostalgia.
interaction The material choice of the bear creates an unique association with the texture of the object. Touching the bear creates a interesting connection with the material.
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The Suspension of Beliefs Garden is artificial rock like forms elevated by support beams that can be seen through patient windows. The sculpture garden provides a meditation aspect to the design allowing the individuals to focus on the material. Focusing on the material and form can potential transcend individual physical states into mental distractions. The vulnerability and simplicity of the material and forms can trigger an intimate connection with the design. The design utilizes the symbol of rock strength and interconnections that with the common idea of gravity, bringing to question both the possibilities and discrepancies of the physical world. A large mass perceivably floating so effortlessly stretches the idea of what can be done, making the impossible possible.
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The sculpture is to inspire meditation as a person can focus on the object and truly contemplate the idea of a floating rock. The rock brings in a recognizable feature into space not normally found which can create a happy distraction from the situation .
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Floating sculptures frame the further distance San Gabriel Mountains in the background. The principle employed is to help the person to imagine and look off into the distance which help people look ahead in the future. The rock sculpture resembles the material that one would fine in the mountains further communicating the idea of the distance into the presence
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The tension, swaying back and forth gently suspend, displaying unseen forces. The longevity, boulders acting as moments of hope, hope of defying reality.
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MWA Competition
planting design
The Mojave Water Agency competition called for a plant design for their facility, which is located in the Mojave Desert. The competition was a result of the agency’s “Cash for Grass Program� that entices local citizens to change out luscious gardens that require an unsustainable amount of water, for plants and design that are better suited for the desert. This plant design was to address the crucial water crisis as well as provide a demonstration to all visitors of the facility. The deliverables included plant design for the entrance, water basin, and demonstration gardens alongside the building. The goal of the design was to provide an aesthetically pleasing design surrounding the facility and also to educate the public on both the water use and environment. The Mojave Desert presents extreme conditions for any living organism to live and survive with blazing summers and freezing winters. The class embarked on a 5 day venture, exploring the Mojave Desert in an attempt to understand the dynamics within the Mojave ecologies. We discovered that plant selection for the Mojave Desert is very limited yet resilient. Also, the actual exploration of the area allowed for the class to develop a deeper understanding regarding different landscapes and the specifics that make each unique. After a total of 9 designs were submitted, a collective board within the Mojave Water Agency selected three final designs based on creativity, thoroughness, and functionality.
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My field trip to Joshua Tree and to the Mojave Desert altered my perspective about the desert and desert plants. These trips exposed me to a beauty within desert conditions, which can be extremely brutal. Plants are literally hundreds of years old and what one sees before them is only a portion of what a particular plant has been able to accomplish. Looking at a red bloom from a small cacti, it is amazing to know that one small plant is able to capture so much life with so little resources and despite the lack of water and exposure to extreme heat, plants are able to thrive in the desert. The trip shaped my design for the Mojave Water Agency as I came to the conclusion that there is beauty and mystery in the struggle to survive. It is crucial to understand your environment and utilize resources carefully to survive. I developed three main goals I hoped to accomplish within the planting design. Firstly, I was focused on maintaining aesthetic value without compromising the integrity and balance of the desert. Secondly, was to educate the environmental practice to further sustain the Mojave balance threw demonstration areas. Finally, identify the Eco-balance in the Mojave Desert and use vegetation, topography, and people to effectively function together.
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Colorado River Watershed
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The Colorado River watershed was a quarter long project that explored the different levels of water systems and complexities of a precious resource. The quarter was broken into three parts and shifted scales from regional planning to master planning, and finishing with site design. Both regional and master plans were conceptual attempts at addressing some of the issues plaguing the Colorado watershed. For first three weeks of the quarter, the entire river was researched including seven states and hundreds of miles of river. The conclusion of the research was a regional map that addressed the issues along with those of the watershed. The next three weeks following the research, were focused on a city within the watershed and specifically addressed the city’s impact on the entire watershed. There was then an overall master plan created for the entire city, which not only included improved sustainability for the city, but also a more desirable impact on the entire watershed as a whole. The last three weeks of the quarter focused on the execution of the master plan in series of site designs. The shift in scales allowed me to understand the levels of complexity within each design and gain an overall concept and appreciation of how something can be executed from large to small. There were several issues addressed in the project with the primary focus being on water use, ecological impacts, and human utilization of land. To obtain a further understanding of the ecology of the Colorado watershed, the class visited Utah’s mighty five national parks and participated in several educational hikes that highlighted natural systems and human impacts. The trip began at Zion and concluded at Arches. On the way back our group also visited Flagstaff, which was our project site.
existing conditions drainage recycle water resources
Rio de Flag The ephemeral river that dissects Flagstaff.
Residential Mapping the low density residential areas in Flagstaff.
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aqcaponics hydro filtration towers rio pass
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house chicken coop green house glass house coop solar shelters
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permaculture village sustainable communities farmland
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Living in this area consist of a united community working as a whole to live a comfortable sustainable existence.
45 families work together to maintain and produce food on 23 acres of land.
living filters wetlands for improved water quality
treatment Plant filter Ponds clarifier
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This area is a vital part to the reclaim water system where the water is filtered.
This area is dedicated to southside hydrology. This is where water from southside will end up to be filtered, clean and stored for future use. Wildlife and people meet where water becomes fresh again. The look outs are embedded within and above the natural wetlands so that an individual can enjoy the mighty bold eagle.
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Perugia,Italy
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Photography Study Abroad The experience and cultures I was exposed to while studying abroad are almost impossible to translate into simple words. The idea of studying abroad was just that, an idea and when I realized that I was actually going to have the privilege of living it, was and continues to be a surreal concept. Nevertheless, as dream like as it sometimes appears to me, even more amazing, is the new sense of what could be my world, which was developed on this trip. As if the rich history, beautiful cultures, and stunning sights were not enough, I also discovered that I was capable of being outside my very own landscaped world, away from familiar faces, food, and places, and still adapt. This sense of accomplishment in myself, is also on a bigger scale, a wider look into life and all of the possible transformations, perceptions, connections, and hopefulness one can embody. If nothing else, I can confidently say that studying abroad has changed me personally and professionally in at least being more comfortable in my own skin, environment, and world, and when you really think about it, that concept might actually be everything to someone.
Arrezo, Italy
Castiglion,Italy
Perugia,Italy
Barcelona,Spain
Landscape Designer
Talented and hard working with a passion for design. Motivated designer looking to further grow within the profession and learn.
Education
Cal Poly Pomona University- Pomona, CA. Landscape Architecture Citrus community College- Glendora CA. General Education St. Paul High School- Santa Fe Springs, CA. General Education
Awards
Class Fund Scholarship @Cal Poly Pomona Outstanding academic achievements, Community involvement and professional lead MWA Design competition @Cal Poly Pomona Runner Up of a water wise design competition EOP & Dean’s List @Cal Poly Pomona Exceptional GPA Dean’s List @Citrus College Exceptional GPA National Honors Society @St. Paul High School Exceptional GPA as well as community service
10635 Colima Rd #5 Whittier, CA 90604 (626) 476-9456 albee51@gmail.com
Skills
2015 2011 2008 2014 2014 2012 2011 2008
Photoshop InDesign Illustrator AutoCAD Sketchup Word Excel Photography
Interest
Sketching Oil painting Wood Work Water Color Basketball Football