Therese Rose A. Villa-Real, PLA
Selected Landscape Architecture Works
Roslyn Garden
Location: Roslyn, NY
Project Type: Residential, Freelance (Conceptual)
Client: Perna Residence
Completion: 2024
The client wanted a low-maintenance front yard that complemented neighboring properties and improved curb appeal Boxwoods were selected as foundation plants for their timeless look, with an ornamental tree added for scale White Impatiens lined the curved driveway, drawing the eyes to the house compensating for the visual obstruction caused by mature trees in front
Program: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Hydrangea macrophylla
Impatiens
Buxusmicrophyllavar. japonica'WinterGem'
Heuchera'Grape Expectations'
Liriopemuscari'Big Blue'(LilyTurf)
Buxus sempervirens 'DeeRunk'
PlantainLily,Funkia (Hosta)
Weigela florida
Adiantumpedatum (Northern MaidenhairFern)
Distinct Outdoor Rooms
The schematic design focused on creating distinct outdoor rooms for a pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and patio. Boxwoods, Arborvitae, and Crepe Myrtle trees were thoughtfully chosen to enhance privacy and provide smooth visual transitions between spaces To create a welcoming ambiance, fragrant plants like Salvia were strategically placed near seating areas, enriching the sensory experience for relaxation
Tanner Springs Park
Location: Portland, Oregon
Project Type: 3D SketchUp Workshop
Completion: 2025
During a SketchUp workshop, participants explored Tanner Springs Park’s layered design elements, emphasizing the harmonious interplay between topography, natural wetland, and cityscape design
A standout feature is the striking fence crafted from reclaimed railroad tracks, a nod to the area's industrial heritage
Program: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Key Focus Areas
Tilted Plane Topography - Modeling 200 ft cross-section slope showcasing its transition from the street to the freshwater pond
Natural Wetland - Creation of grassy meadow and selection of phytoremeditation plants to represent the emergent wetland.
Art Wall - Recreation of the park’s reclaimed railroad track fence.
Lawn Terraces - Modeling of urban bleachers that run down opposite sides of the park.
Pollinator Garden
Location: 3405 Countrie Dr., Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Project Type: Residential
Company: Scapes
Completion: 2022
A fire pit with built-in seating was designed to complement the existing backyard pool, creating a cozy gathering spot for family and friends The walkway and outdoor patio are bordered by ornamental grasses and pollinator-friendly plants, including Asclepias incarnata, Salvia, Nepeta racemosa, and Goldmound spirea, infusing the space with colors and a lively atmosphere.
Contribution: landscape plan, plant selection, 3D rendering, quantity take-off
Program: Realtime landscaping architect, LookX AI Cloud
Asclepiasincarnata Salvia
Nepetaracemosa Spiraeajaponica 'Goldmound'
Split-Level Garden
Location: 322 Tapestry Circle, Exton, Pennsylvania
Project Type: Residential
Company: Scapes
Completion: 2022
This design embraces the site's natural topography with a boulder wall and integrated steps linking the second level to a vibrant entertainment area. The space features a pergola-shaded bar and lounge, offering a stylish and functional setting for outdoor gatherings.
Contribution: landscape plan, plant selection, 3D rendering, quantity take-off Program: Realtime landscaping architect
Garden Stairway
Location: 233 Canterburry Drive, Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Project Type: Residential Company: Scapes
Completion: 2022
The design intent was to craft a gentle, stairway leading up to the home's main entrance made of bluestone. A simple plant palette of Boxwoods, Hydrangeas, contrasting height of Heucheras and Hameln fountain grass establishes a cozy, inviting atmosphere This thoughtful landscaping flows seamlessly into a screened porch, which then leads to a partially shaded dining area, and fire pit creating an outdoor extension of the home.
Contribution: landscape plan, plant selection, 3D rendering, quantity take-off Program: Realtime landscaping architect
Backyard Retreat
Location: 587 Sentinel Road, Moorestown New Jersey
Project Type: Residential
Company: Scapes
Completion: 2022
A selection of moderately deer-resistant plants with varying heights, textures, for year round visual interest were selected for the exiting pool and outdoor patio such as Little Lime Hydrangea, Red Twig Dogwood, Russian Sage, Silver Mound Artemisia, Coreopsis, and Big Blue Lilyturf
Contribution: landscape plan, plant selection, 3D rendering, quantity take-off
Program: Realtime landscaping architect, LookX AI Cloud
Quantity Take-off Booth Residence
Location: 568 Linwood Street, Abington, MA
Project Type: Residential
Company: Scapes
Completion: 2022
Contribution: 3D rendering, plant selection, quantity take-off
Program: Realtime landscaping architect
Turf Residences Amenity Park
Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Project Type: Multi-family Residential
Client: SM Development Corporation
Landscape Architect: EAALA
Completion: 2024
The landscape design emphasizes resort-inspired amenities, incorporating open parks, play areas, and pools It achieves a lush tropical ambiance with carefully chosen low-maintenance ornamental trees and a variety of tropical shrubs, with varying textures for visual appeal and ease of upkeep. Shade elements such as covered pavilion, pergola, sails, and tree-lined parks were prioritized to provide a cool atmosphere.
Contribution: schematic landscape plan, design development drawings, client presentation Program: AutoCAD, Photoshop
Creators Park Co-working Space
Gem Residences
Location: Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Project Type: High-rise Residential
Client: SM Development Corporation
Landscape Architect: EAALA
Completion: 2026
The podium landscape design at Gem Residences caters to young professionals and entrepreneurs, featuring the Creators Park, a thoughtfully crafted co-working space with direct access wellness-focused amenities Key elements include a meditation nook, pool, outdoor fitness areas, a jogging path, and inviting lounge space surrounded by lush greenery creating a harmonious environment for work, relaxation, and connection.
Contribution: tender packages, schematic design presentation, project narrative Program: AutoCAD, Photoshop
1. Adult Pool
Kiddie Pool
Children’s Playground
Outdoor Gym
Water Feature
Paved Area
Seating Area
Co-working Space 9. Break out Area
Snack Bar
Billiard
Table Tennis
Deck
Jogging Path
Gazebo
Planting Area
MEDITATION NOOK PERGOLA SECTION
ROOF DECK - POOL AMENITY
Elevating urban luxury, this rooftop amenity level for a Pasay City hotel features a cantilevered pool as its dramatic centerpiece, offering panoramic views of the sea and CBD skyline. Designed with meticulous attention to space optimization, safety, and Marriott Global Design's brand standards, this outdoor oasis seamlessly blends modern sophistication with the vibrant energy of the city.
Contribution: schematic drawings, design development drawings, detailed elevations, client presentation Program: AutoCAD, Photoshop
Terrace Garden
The spillover space design features thoughtfully arranged seating areas, tailored to accommodate small groups and support flexible use for various hotel gatherings and functions. This concept is brought to life through a blend of fine-textured plants, ornamental trees, and pebbles, all working together to create a calming and inviting atmosphere for guests.
L5 SPILLOVER SPACE - SCHEME 1
L5 SPILLOVER SPACE - SCHEME 2
Deck 1
Planting Area 2
Paved Area 3. Steps 4. Concrete Bench 5.
Planting Area 1
Paved Area 2
Composite Bench 3. Rock Garden 4. Potted Plant 5.
Urban Oasis
Lanson Place
Location: Blk 12 MOA, Pasay City , Philippines
Project Type: Hospitality
Client: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.
Landscape Architect: EAALA
Completion: 2024
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 garden deck is accessible by steps leading to a wide artificial turf area. Fine-textured planting materials complement the design with integrated benches, planters, and tree boxes to create a cool and relaxing feel amidst the urban scene.
Contribution: tender package GF, 3F, 4F, 11F, schematic drawings, construction drawings, material board, punch list, design presentation Program: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Hotel Drop-off
The planter box design at the hotel drop-off area was carefully developed in collaboration with the architect to address spatial constraints on the lower ground floor. Key considerations included accommodating the mechanical vent located on one side of the building. As a result, The planter box placement and dimensions were adjusted to ensure proper airflow to the mechanical vent while blending into the overall design.
TYP. CONCEALED DRAIN -TILE PATTERN
TYP. PLANTER BOX
Podium Courtyard Garden
The 3F podium courtyard garden is a versatile social space designed for relaxation and multifunctional use.
Fine-textured plants screen davits and building maintenance units, blending industrial elements into the design while softening the space and providing visual separation
Monochromatic granite tiles in an angular pattern enhance the contemporary aesthetic, while durable wood-plastic composite is used for the pergola and deck.
Plant Selection and Arrangement
Selection of lightweight soil and drought-tolerant species with shallow root systems.
Planter Boxes
Used for containing soil and plants while managing weight
STEPS SECTION
TREE BOX SECTION
PAVING PATTERN
TREE BOX DETAIL
Terrace Amenity
The design proposes a partition wall system that combines functionality and aesthetics.
CHB wall matches the height of the L3 courtyard glass railing, providing privacy and structural consistency.
Treatments to soften the wall include vertical green walls, climbing plants, modular potted plants, and natural texture coatings like stone cladding.
Lightweight and weather-resistant outdoor furniture pieces suitable for open-air use TERRACE
Roof Garden Green Wall & Pool Amenity
Space-saving greenery options for pool bar area and social zones.
11F PLAN
A Coastal Retreat Element by Westin
Location : Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Project Type: Hospitality
Client: Lionsbridge Hotels & Resorts
Landscape Architect: EAALA
Completion: 2024
The design for Element Puerto Princesa seamlessly integrated its coastal location and environmental guidelines, preserving palm trees, adhering to setbacks, and balancing private and semi-private spaces It embraced organic forms and natural materials, reflecting the brand’s commitment to sustainability and harmony with nature.
Contribution: schematic drawings, design development drawings, rendered landscape plans, client presentation
Program: AutoCAD, Photoshop
POOL AMENITY - SCHEME 1
Design Development
The owner wanted to expand the project to the adjacent lot Multi-functional spaces were created for wellness, recreation, and events.
Ensure compliance with local regulations that restrict permanent structures within the 30-meter coastal setback to preserve natural habitats and prevent erosion. Incorporate modular and movable furniture (e g , lightweight seating, umbrellas, cabanas) to create flexibility while avoiding permanent disturbance to the natural landscape.
Include access roads for golf carts and back-of-house operations to ensure seamless service and security.
Integrate activity areas such as pitch and putt, camping area, playground, jogging, and bicycle lane.
Coastal Preservation
The proposed riprap wall will prevent the coastline from receding, maintaining the integrity of beaches and nearby structures.
POOL AMENITY - SCHEME 2
The client opted for a curvilinear design for the sunken seat To enhance accessibility and aesthetic appeal, terraced steps were incorporated as a transition from the surrounding deck or ground level into the seating area.
VIEW DECK
View decks with various levels was designed harmonize with the restaurant's architecture, creating an alfresco dining experience with a romantic, immersive garden ambiance
Wadi Hanifah’s Redevelopment
Masterplan
Location: Riyadh, UAE
Project Type: Masterplan
Company: Cracknell
Completion: 2019
The Wadi Corridor Restoration project aims to establish an environmental, recreational, and tourism network along historic farmlands while enhancing ecological balance. Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's financial and administrative hub, the project addresses the challenges of rapid urban sprawl, impermeable surfaces, and inadequate stormwater management. By mitigating the impacts of climate change and urbanization, it seeks to safeguard heritage sites and promote its value within the region.
The design was shaped by five guiding principles:
• Preserve Palm Groves
• Restore Farmlands
• Re-purpose Structures
• Enhance Connectivity
• Enable Diverse Recreation
Contribution:
Prepared LILA Awards submission, 2024
Project Narrative for Infrastructure Category Program: InDesign
Planning
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 socio-economic 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 western urban areas, the development of the wadi as a citywide network of open spaces holds an opportunity to unify the city and improve quality of life The blue-green infrastructure (BGI) project is a direct response to the Wadi Hanifa’s Comprehensive Development Plan, overseen by the Arriyadh Development Authority 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 Wadi Hanifa 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.
Greening the Wadi – Replanting/Restoring Farms & Palm Groves
Connect agricultural land with the urban fabric, integrating natural & built elements including exhibition of traditional farming.
The team conducted extensive Environmental Impact studies to develop the bluegreen infrastructure framework of tree corridors, palm groves, xeriscape, berms, channels, and retention ponds. These were designed to provide thermal comfort habitat restoration, soil stabilisation, and development protection. Parks and streetscapes extend as buffers to protect cultural assets, while activating their ecological and economic value to the surrounding neighborhood.
Developing Water Retention Areas – Retention ponds were designed to regulate flow during heavy rainfall, especially from Diriyah’s new developments, to minimise additional storm water reaching Wadi Hanifah which would otherwise worsen seasonal flood events, thus helping to manage flood risk
A 25-and 50-year flood study was conducted to determine levels of development in the natural terrain. Strategically located ponds usher the water flow from the city to the wadi creating opportunities for sustainable reuse. Given the increasingly saline groundwater supply, continued use of the traditional Falaj wasn’t viable. So the team redeveloped an irrigation system operated by automatic electric solenoid valves and controllers to ensure efficiency throughout prevailing weather conditions and climate change.
Preserve and repurpose Najdi style structures - Use of traditional construction techniques and materials, such as adobe, limestone, and wooden beams, to restore Najdi-style structures while maintaining their original charm and architectural integrity. Integration of local artisans and craftspeople in the design development process to ensure authentic detailing, preserving the cultural knowledge tied to these structures.
Cracknell
The restoration of Wadi Hanifah reconnects the Location Capital to its self-identity and restores pride to its once-gentrified neighbourhoods The Quality-of-life objective of the Saudi Vision 2030, will integrate the Wadi Hanifah 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.
Wadi Hanifah’s masterplan is a resilient approach to restoring the city’s identity exemplified by an intimate relationship between landscape, natural resources, and human efforts to settle the land. By integrating urban development with green-blue infrastructure, the design strikes a balance between conserving the natural environment and boosting social-economic development.
Buffer Zones & Setbacks – 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.
Cracknell
15 Agroecological Network
Landscape Plan (AEN)
Location: Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Project Type: Undergraduate Thesis, 2018
The Agroecological Network (AEN) Landscape Plan is a nature-led framework that optimizes food production and urban organization by recalibrating land use. It focuses on activating three key components—ecological buffers, production, and community in Gapan City. Informed by performance metrics, including food production per hectare, ecological services, irrigation efficiency, and biotope patterns, the plan proposes activating riparian buffer strips, integrating farm-to-market roads, and forming community typologies centered on a multi-cropping productive landscape to advance the city toward food sovereignty.
Ecological Buffer Activation
Establish riparian planting, integrate rewilded areas, and incorporate pollinator-friendly vegetation to protect natural habitats and create biodiversity corridors. This strategy enhances visual connectivity along edges and junctions but also help mitigate urban encroachment.
Ecological Buffer Production Community
Program: AutoCAD, GIS database, Illustrator, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop
Buffers
Buffer Typology: Buffer within field, Pollinator garden along meadow (L-R)
Ecological Services: Genetic Resource, Water Regulation, Provision of Habitat, Nutrient Cycling, Pollination
KEY MAP
The biotope map identified farming communities, surrounding tree orchar plots, vegetable gardens, and duck ponds that support farmers' liveliho privatized ownership of Production Plot Clusters (PPC) has led to landscape. This presents an opportunity to engage farming communiti production systems while improving access to feeder roads to strength connections.
Identify existing farm-to-market roads
Identify production, logistics, and consumption nodes
Establish feeder roads to improve logistical access to production sites
AGROECOLOGI
SOIL ANALYSIS MAP
Farming Community Activation
Promote stakeholder involvement, empowering local communities to play an active role in food systems and land stewardship.
Identify community typologies according to the surrounding biotope
Integrate fish-duck farming and multi-cropping system
Create farmer’s markets, educational hubs, and communal gardens
The observed farming community forms regular rectangular and linear reflect socioeconomic differences. Regular rectangular forms, surrounded by dense orchards, ponds, and farms, suggest ownership by affluent farmers. Linear forms, with rows of houses and minimal buffers, indicate limited land ownership.
Multiple Cropping - Communities maximize land use by planting crops closely, combining cash crops like trees with nitrogen-fixing legumes, creating biodiverse ecosystems that support various plant and animal species. Fish-duck-farming - Thirty ducks can fertilize a 1,000 m² pond by loosening sediment and releasing nutrients that boost water productivity and support fertilization of the surrounding soil of plots
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