Portfolio of Selected Works by Tessa Villa-Real

Landscape Architecture Portfolio

TESSA VILLA-REAL

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Dynamic landscape architect experienced in residential, hospitality, and podium landscape projects Competent in handling all phases of design, from conceptual to handover and on-site supervision. Adept in effectively conveying design concepts through visual storytelling and technical drawings. Focused on managing projects to minimize risk, balance ecological factors, ensure functionality, and achieve aesthetic quality, within the client's time and budget constraints.

Freedom Property Investors - Sydney, Australia (Remote)

Project Operations Manager (Contract)

Cracknell - London, UK (Remote)

SEO Marketing Specialist - Business Development

SCAPES Designs - Delaware, United States (Remote)

Landscape Designer

E.A. Aurelio Landscape Architects - Quezon City, Philippines (On-site)

Junior Design Associate - Hospitality

Project-in-charge - Residential and Township

PGAA Design - Pasig City, Philippines

November 2022 - Present

November 2023 - June 2024

February - June 2022

September 2019 - April 2021

August 2018 - September 2019

Landscape Architecture Intern June - August 2017

Construction Drawings - 3 years

Project Management - 2 year

Bid Management - 1 year

Masterplanning - 2 years

Adobe Photoshop - 5 years

AutoCAD - 5 years

Sketchup - 2 years

Lumion- 2 years

Adobe Illustrator -1 year

Revit - >5 months

Adobe InDesign - >5 months

AGROECOLOGICAL NETWORK

LANDSCAPE PLAN

Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Community Typology Plan

Element by Westin

Location : Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Contribution: Landscape Development Plan, Amenity Plan, Circulation and Vehicular Plan, Project Narrative, Material Board, Deck Design, Deck and Sump Pit Details, Sections, Design Presentation and Coordination for Client Approval

Design Problem

Element by Westin aimed to redefine the extended-stay experience with a nature-inspired landscape design philosophy. The challenge was to create a multifunctional outdoor area that enhances guest wellness, recreation, and connectivity to nature while ensuring accessibility and security.

Multifunctional Spaces: Creating public and private areas within the landscape to cater to various activities such as wellness, recreation, and celebrations.

Accessibility and Security: Ensuring easy and secure access to hotel services, including jogging paths, ramps, and access roads for golf carts and back-of-house operations

Sustainable Solutions: Integrating natural water management systems and promoting environmental sustainability.

RAIN GARDEN

PLAYGROUND

YOGA DECK

FIRE PITS

GLAMPING TENTS

SECURITY

LOUNGE

KIDS POOL

E.A. Aurelio Landscape Architects

Design Solution

The landscape design was centered around a fully landscaped outdoor activity area adjacent to the hotel amenities, planned around a central open lawn. This approach aimed to create a serene and functional environment for guests.

View Decks:

Topography Preservation: View decks were strategically placed to preserve the site’s natural topography, offering guests scenic vistas while maintaining the landscape’s integrity.

Wellness and Recreation: Created an edible garden to encourage sustainable practices and provide fresh produce for guests and developed bicycle paths to promote an eco-friendly lifestyle and provide a recreational activity for guests.

Accessibility and Security: Designed jogging paths and ramps to ensure easy and inclusive access throughout the property. Incorporated access roads for golf carts and back-of-house operations to maintain seamless service and security.

E.A. Aurelio Landscape Architects

Natural Water Management:

Implemented natural water catchment and drainage systems to manage rainwater effectively and sustainably.

Introduced a rain garden to enhance water absorption and provide a visually appealing natural element.

Privacy Fence

Design a privacy fence that blends with the surroundings, strategically placed in semi-private areas while warmly welcoming guests arriving from the beach.

E.A. Aurelio Landscape Architects

Pool Bar - Scheme 1

Vayu Deck

Four Points by Sheraton

Location : Mactan Island, Cebu City

Contribution: Site Analysis Diagram, Rendered Landscape Plan

Design Problem

Four Points Cebu's landscape was envisioned to reflect the oceanic beauty and vibrant aquatic life of Mactan Island. The challenge was to create a cohesive and immersive outdoor experience that seamlessly integrates the natural surroundings with modern landscape design elements

Design Solution

Water Features:

Blubber Fountains were located at the drop-off area, to serves as a focal point and set a welcoming tone for guests, shallow pools were integrated along seating areas to create serene spaces for relaxation and visual appeal, and an infinity swimming pools was designed to blend seamlessly with the ocean view, enhancing the connection between the property and the sea.

Modern Landscape Elements:

Bridges and walkways were incorporated to provide functional and aesthetic value, creating a light and airy atmosphere that complements the modern design.

Preservation of Flora:

Existing trees were strategically preserved to highlight the natural beauty of Mactan Island’s flora and provide shade, contributing to a cooler environment for guests.

Batulao Artscapes

Location : Nasugbu, Batangas

Client: Century Properties Corporation

Contribution: Construction Drawings, Hand Drawn

Schematic plan, Site Supervision, Coordination for Client Approval

Design Problem

Batulao Artscapes is a large-scale mixed-use development that aims to combine tourism and residential living with a focus on an active retirement village component. The challenge is to create a landscape design that:

Integrates Diverse Facilities: Incorporate world-class amenities including pools, clubhouses, parks, and art spaces, while maintaining a cohesive design. Enhances Pedestrian and Eco-Friendly Living: Promote a pedestrian-friendly environment with bicycle and walking paths, and integrate sustainable practices

Design Solution

Village Amenities: Design a central hub where the manmade beach, clubhouse, and lake with the wedding chapel are strategically placed. Use natural materials and landscaping to blend these amenities with the surrounding environment.

Pathways: Create an extensive network of pedestrian and bicycle paths that connect key amenities. Use permeable paving and green roofs to enhance sustainability.

Art Parks and Galleries: Develop themed art parks that showcase local art and create gallery spaces that offer cultural experiences. Incorporate interactive and immersive art installations.

E A Aurelio Landscape Architects

LANSON PLACE HOTEL

Lanson Place Hotel

Location: Mall of Asia, Philippines

Contribution: Design Development Drawings, Material Boards, Construction Tender Package, Design Presentation and Coordination for Client Approval

Lanson Place is a contemporary lifestyle hotel with a 250-room hotel and 150-room serviced suites catered to business travelers. The landscape design features a podium-level garden deck and modern pool amenities

The distinct angular design of the garden deck accessible by steps leads to a wide turf area. Fine-textured planting materials complement the design with a modern arrangement of planters tree boxes, and decks to create a cool and relaxing feel amidst the urban scene.

E A Aurelio Landscape Architects

Four Points Hotel

Location: Metro Manila, Philippines

Contribution: Rendered Landscape Plans, Green Space Ratio Design Development

L5 Spillover Space - Scheme 1

- Scheme 2

L5 Spillover Space

Cantilevered Pool - Scheme 1

Cantilevered Pool - Scheme 2

SM Residences

Landscape Plan

Cavite, Philippines

B Residence

Landscape Plan

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Perna Residence Planting Design

Roslyn Estate, New York

Proposed Parking Lot

Delran, New Jersey

Outdoor Furniture Design

Comfortable Design with Spaced Seating

Accessibility Eco-composting Receptacle

Outdoor Furniture

Urbastyle

Blue - Green Infrastructure, Saudi Arabia

Award Submission - Infrastructure Category (Snippet)

Riyadh is considered the financial and administrative hub of the Saudi Arabia kingdom. Its vast urban densification, while beneficial for economic growth, has led to rapid urban sprawl. Impermeable surfaces, poor stormwater management, and seasonal heavy rains lead to flooding, which harms the ecological and socioeconomic environment.

In the past, the city's urban layout functioned as a sustainable ecosystem, connected to its natural features like wadis, parks, and farmlands. Unfortunately, these distinctive characteristics, which defined the city's identity, have gradually disappeared. Any remaining small open spaces within neighbourhoods are often neglected and aren't integrated into a broader network of the city.

Despite being a natural boundary and dividing element between the inner city and west urban areas, the development of the wadi as a citywide network of open spaces, holds an opportunity to unify the city, restore ecological harmony, and improve quality of life. Company A's blue-green infrastructure (BGI) project is a direct response to the Project Name’s Comprehensive Development Plan, overseen by the Project’s Governing body, which outlined the environmental restoration of the wadi corridor and the extensive reinvestment in Riyadh's public open spaces. The integrated open space network aims to protect, improve, and relink BGI along Project Name as a nature-based water management solution. It will be preserved and managed as a local and regional park, offering cultural, leisure, and recreation opportunities within a natural environment...

...The restoration of Project Name reconnects the Location Capital to its selfidentity and restores pride to its once gentrified neighbourhoods The Quality-oflife objective of the Saudi Vision 2030, will integrate the Project Name into a modern linear park that will interface with the 135 km Sports Boulevard project through a network of pathways for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting a healthy lifestyle. A coordinated network of streets was designed to prioritise flexibility and adapt to various functions such as visitor management, vehicular traffic, and parking, especially during Formula E events which host over 100,000 visitors. Landscape facilitation for these events includes use of movable elements in the highway medians and elsewhere that can be stored offsite, allowing for installation of temporary crowd management and hosting facilities...

Note: Due

Future Landscape and Playspaces Conference

Press Release

Omar Aridi represented Cracknell's Dubai studio in a panel discussion at the Future Landscape and Playspaces Conference on March 5, 2024 The panel explored iconic landscape projects that have influenced Dubai, focusing on how landmark green spaces shape the city's identity and tourism while addressing the challenges associated with their creation and maintenance.

The discussion highlighted several principles for designers to consider in developing transformative landscapes:

Ecological Sustainability: Designers must balance aesthetic appeal with ecological sustainability Each design should not only be visually pleasing but also support the regional and local environment.

Effective Resource Management: Successful projects require careful monitoring of water and energy use. Materials should be evaluated based on their manufacturing process, transportation, raw components, and recyclability to ensure the reuse of materials and structures, thereby extending the longevity of public spaces

Climate Change Adaptation: Landscape architects should design resilient landscapes and playspaces that effectively respond to climate change.

Urban Connectivity: As urbanization pressures green areas, leading to encroachment and fragmentation, designers must prioritize the creation of a network of green infrastructure within Dubai’s city and future developments.

Sustainable Landscape Maintenance: Enhancing the skill level of maintenance teams is crucial. Landscape architects should develop management guidelines that emphasize choices impacting both the commercial and ecological value of green spaces over the long term This will help maintenance teams preserve the beauty and ecological integrity of these areas.

The panel highlighted that vibrant, resilient green spaces in Dubai require collaboration among developers, municipalities, designers, stakeholders, and the community. Developers fund and integrate these spaces, municipalities manage regulations and upkeep, and designers create functional, attractive landscapes. Stakeholders influence priorities and resource allocation, while community input ensures the spaces meet local needs and foster ownership. This collaborative approach ensures green spaces are sustainable, enhance city identity, and effectively serve the public.

2022