MA GRACIA CRUZ ARCHITECT P O R T F O L I O
CURRICULUM VITAE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Search Design Studio | Philippines
2022 Mar - Present
Lime Hotels & Resorts Inc | Philippines
2021 Mar - 2022 Feb
Ong&Ong Pte Ltd | Singapore
2012 - 2020
Design Environment Group | Singapore
2011 - 2012
Arch Haus Asia | Philippines
2007 - 2011
I am GRACIA, a Palawan-based architect with 9 years of professional experience in Singapore. I have spent the last year as a project architect for a hospitality project in El Nido which has a pivotal role in my approach towards design, construction and project management.
EDUCATION
BCA | Singapore
2017
University of Santo Tomas | Manila
2002 - 2007
La Consolacion College | Pasig
1998 - 2002
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Principal Architect
Rockinn Nest El Nido | Sta. Monica Residence Interior Design
Project in charge
Lime Resort El Nido
Senior Designer
Renaissance Hotel Marriott Nusa Dua | Luxury Bali Villa | House on a Hill
Architectural Assistant
Singapore Turf Club Administration Building | Neighborhood Renewal Programme AMK Ave 4 & 9
Project Coordinator
Georgia International Academy | Pine Crest Residence Clubhouse | Marikina Townhouse
Autodesk Revit Beginner & Advanced Training
BS Architecture
25 Baltan-Runway Rd., Brgy. San Miguel, PPC mgracia.cruz@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/gracia-cruz
(63) 9157763307 / (63) 9390736987
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Space Planning
Architecture Licensure Examination Passer
June 2009
Photoshop
MS Office
Adobe Illustrator Manual Drafting & Rendering
Adobe In Design
3D Modelling & Rendering
SAMPLE OF WORKS
ROCKINN NEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Facade improvement & interior renovation | El Nido, Palawan
On-going construction | 2023
LDK INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design & FF&E | Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
On-going construction | 2023
Modern painting
cabinet doors in semi-gloss duco painted finish
Pendant lamps at dining area
8-seater dining table with curved edges
dining chair with backrest in easy to clean fabric
bar stool with low back rest
kitchen faucet with handspray
stainless steel inset kitchen sink
granite countertop & backsplash existing floor tiles
grey marble light grey dark grey
LIME RESORT EL NIDO
Hospitality | El Nido, Palawan, PH Main Building - Completed | 2021
Project-in-charge | project management | site inspection | procurement of materials | supervision of site works | coordination meetings
B FAMILY RESIDENCE
Architecture & Interior design | Antipolo
For permit approval | 2022
T RETIREMENT HOME
Architecture & Interior Design | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
On-going construction | 2023
OLA MAUSOLEUM
Architecture & Interior design | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Completed | 2022
N RESIDENCE
Architecture & Interior design | Legaspi, Bicol
Concept design | 2022
SHIPPING CONTAINER REST HOUSE
Architecture & Interior Design | Luzviminda, Palawan
Concept Design | 2021
SHIPPING CONTAINER HOUSE
Architecture and Interior Design | Palawan
Completed | 2021
T INTERIOR RENOVATION
Interior Design | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
On-going construction | 2021
T INTERIOR RENOVATION
Interior Design | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
On-going construction | 2021
COMMERCIAL OFFICE
Architecture & Interior Design | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Concept Design | 2021
A HOUSE
Architecture | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Concept Design | 2021
LANCASTER UNIT
Facade Improvement & Interior design | Cavite
Partially completed | 2021
J APARTMENTS
Architecture & Interior Design | Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Concept Design | 2021
O RESIDENCE
Architecture | Interior Design | Pawa, Legaspi City, Bicol
Partially completed | 2019
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Architecture | Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Partially completed | 2021
LUXURY BALI VILLA
Residential | Jalan Raya Kampial, Bali, ID
Completed | 2013
1 Overall Perspective
2 Show kitchen
3 Master bedroom featuring a view of the Java Sea
Project-in-charge | design development | drafting | ff&e
interior design | 3D modelling | visualization | site inspections
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HOUSE ON A HILL
Residential | Jalan Uji, SG
Completed | 2013
Design development | drafting | joineries |interior design visualization | site inspections | material selection
1 Visualization of the outdoor deck area.
2 Nestled at the hills of Upper Bukit Timah, the house enjoys the view towards the city
3 Outdoor shower & jacuzzi
2 3 4 1
4 Dipping pool
BATIK APARTMENT
Residential | Jalan Raya Kampial, Bali, ID
Concept design | 2015
1 Overall perspective
2 A raised pool creates a private space for the residents.
3 Balinese batik as facade inspiration
4 Facade screens act as sun shading at the same time create a textured pattern
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Project-in-charge | design development | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
The facade inspiration came from Bali’s traditional fabric called batik. By placing the balcony with minimal internal variation, it creates a textured facade similar to batik when the building is viewed at certain angles.
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NISEKO VILLAS
Masterplanning | Niseko, Saporro, JPN
Feasibility studies | 2017
Drafting | 3D modelling | visualization | facade architecture | view analysis | site analysis
Overall perspective with a view of Mt. Annupuri - ski mountainNISEKO VILLAS
Masterplanning | Niseko, Saporro, JPN
Feasibility studies | 2017
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Drafting | 3D modelling
visualization | facade architecture
view analysis
site analysis
1 Duplex 1-Bedroom villa
2 Clubhouse & outdoor onsen
1 2 3
3 Overall elevation
NISEKO RESIDENCE & APARTMENT
Masterplanning | Niseko, Saporro, JPN
Preliminary Concept Design | 2018
Overall perspective
Project in charge | space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
facade architecture | view analysis | site analysis
O RESIDENCE
Architecture | Interior Design | Pawa, Legaspi City, Bicol
Design | 2019
Architecture | Space planning | Interior design | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
1 Front elevation showcasing a low modern contemporary facade
2 Rear elevation showing an open deck.
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3 Interior design of living area with a framed view of Mt. Mayon.
B HOTEL
Hospitality | Jimbaran, Bali, ID
Concept Design | 2014
Space planning | Interior design | 3D modelling | visualization Standard bedroom suite with warm neutral tones
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EASTWOOD STUDIO UNIT
Interior Design | Eastwood, Quezon City, PHL
Design | 2017
Space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
1 Elevation showcasing the built in platform bed
2 Mood board inspired by natural and bare elements
3 Built stairs with storage
1 2 3 4
4 Plan view showing the bedroom area at the upper level
5-STAR HOTEL NUSA DUA
Hospitality | Nusa Dua, Bali, ID
Design Development | 2011
Space planning | drafting | visualization | 3D modelling
material selection | site visits
1 Overall perspective
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2 Hotel block elevation & material board using natural Balinese materials
5-STAR HOTEL NUSA DUA
Hospitality | Nusa Dua, Bali, ID
Completed | 2021
1 2 Space planning | drafting | visualization | 3D modelling material selection | site visits
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
Hospitality | Nusa Dua, Bali, ID
Design Development | 2011
Space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization material selection | site visits
1 Specialty restaurant arrival drop off
2 Cross section showing the dining at the same level as pool.
3 Famous for being a fishing village, the concept inspiration of the Specialty restaurant was derived from a fish.
4 Route to the Specialty restaurant from the pool area.
5 A modular study of the roof to cover the curved profile.
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DREAMLAND RESORT
Hospitality | Dreamland, Bali, ID
Concept Design | 2016
Diagrams
Concept design | space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
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3 Entrance to the residences.
4 Treetop residences
1 2 3 4 5
5 Beach bar
BOUTIQUE HOTEL JIMBARAN
Jimbaran, Bali,
Concept design | space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization 1 2 3 4
Hospitality |
ID Concept Design | 2014
1 Overall perspective
2 Axonometric view
3 Elevation
4 View of the internal courtyard
BOUTIQUE HOTEL KRIBI
Hospitality | Kribi, Cameroon, AF
Concept Design | 2016
Concept design | space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
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1 View of podium housing the function & meeting rooms 2 Overall perspective
5-STAR HOTEL YAOUNDÉ
Hospitality | Yaoundé, Cameroon, AF
Concept Design | 2017
Concept design | space planning | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
1 Overall perspective
2 View of podium housing the MICE.
1 2 3
3 Section showcasing the internal garden
KLEBANG MALACCA MASTERPLAN
Master plan | Klebang, Malacca, MY
Preliminary Design | 2018
Master planning | drafting | 3d modelling | visualization | site analysis
1 Overall aerial perspective 2 Retail alley 3 Shopfront access1 2 3 4
4 Iconic building inserted in between shophouses
MOKUPA MANADO MASTERPLAN
Master plan | Manado, North Sulawesi, ID
Preliminary Design | 2018 Master planning
| drafting | 3D
| visualization |
modelling
site analysis
1 Aerial perspective
2 Masterplan
3 Housing village
1 2 3 4
4 Retail village
HILLTOP HOTEL MANADO
Hospitality | Manado, North Sulawesi, ID
Schematic Design | 2019
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1 Overall perspective
2 Facade inspiration derived from Minahasa bentenan fabric
Project in charge | site planning | space planning | drafting 3D modelling | visualization | site analysis
3 Hotel facade 1 3
HOUSING MASTERPLAN KEDIRI
Master plan | Kediri, East Java, ID
Preliminary Design | 2018 Master
planning | drafting | visualization
1 Masterplan
2 Secondary school
3 Secondary School
1 2 3 4
4 Primary School
COMMUNITY MOSQUE
Institution | Bedok, SG
Completed | 2015 Design
development | drafting | visualization | interior detailing | site visits
1 Completed mosque
2 Elevation featuring the facade inspired by arabesque
3 Longitudinal section cutting thru the main prayer hall and community plaza
1 2 3 4
4 Cross section cutting thru the internal courtyard.
GEYLANG COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HUB
Competition | Geylang, SG
Entry | 2013
Overall perspective
Drafting
| visualization
MOSQUE IN A PARK, PARK IN A MOSQUE
Competition | Johor Bahru, MY
Finalist - 3rd place & WAF Entry | 2018
1 Overall perspective
2 Balinese batik as facade inspiration
3 Facade screens act as sun shading at the same time create a textured pattern
4 A raised pool creates a private space for the residents.
Drafting | 3D modelling | WAF submission
1 2 3 4
RETAILTAINMENT BEKASI
Commercial | Bekasi, West Java, ID
Ideation | 2019
in charge | research | ideation | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
Project
Section A - The perimeter of the atrium was transformed into an interactive shoppers’ seating area with a view of the events space at the lower level. Section B - Boundary-less retail combining cafe + retail + dining offering the shoppers a new shopping experience.
BANK TRANSFORMATION
Commercial | Central Business District, SG
Ideation | 2019
briefing | research | ideation | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization
Client
1 Urban plaza was transformed into a flexible events space.
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2 The banking hall becomes a transformative space, utilized as a banking area during the day and concert and events space at night and weekends.
OFFICE AT YOGYAKARTA
Commercial | Yogyakarta, ID
Concept design | 2019
Research | drafting | 3D modelling | visualization 1 2 3
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