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PORTFOLIO

Consistent academic achiever with a Preschool through Senior Highschool Honors record, demonstrating exceptional dedication and work ethic. From a young age, I discovered a natural talent for drawing, designing, and painting. An artist at heart, my creativity has been a defining strength throughout my academic journey, giving me a distinct edge in the field of arts and design. Complementing my artistic skills, I developed strong leadership skills from high school through college. A goal-oriented Landscape Architecture graduate, equipped with a background in landscape architectural design software like CAD, SketchUp, and Lumion. I'm dedicated to lifelong learning and always on the lookout for opportunities that combine my passion for design with thorough research

• ABOUT ME
• QUINN VINCENT S. FORTALEZA
• Banawon, Hamtic, Antique
• [email protected]
• EDUCATION
• University of San Agustin
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
• • St. Anthony's College

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | Senior High School

• • St. Anthony's College
• Junior High School
• ACHIEVEMENTS

• Academic Awardee during Junior High School

• Graduated Top 3 during Junior High School

• Graduated with Honors during Senior High School

• LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• • Class Auditor 2017-2018
• Design Commitee Head during High School
• PALASA Treasurer 2023-2024
• • PALASA Externals Commitee Head 2025-2026
• SOFTWARE SKILLS
• LUMION LUMION
• WORD
• CANVA
• AUTOCAD
• SKETCHUP
• EXCEL

• School Works
• BAKHAW
• A PROPOSED WATERFRONT

MANGROVE FOREST AS COASTAL BUFFER AND ELEVATED BOARDWALKS

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Thesis

SOFTWARE: LUMION AND SKETCH UP

SOFTWARE: LUMION AND SKETCH UP

SOFTWARE: LUMION AND SKETCH UP

SOFTWARE: LUMION AND SKETCH UP

• SUN:
• SCREENING:
• HIGH AND LOW
• SUN:
• WAIER
• FRIENDLY BORDER
• WATER 66
• Tradescantia spathaca
• Cycas revoluta
• Zamia pumila
• Strelitzia reginae
• Plumeria rubra
• Canva

DESCRIPTION

The combination of vibrant flowers, striking foliage, and unique textures creates a visually interesting and dynamic screen. The plants offer a mix of colors, shapes, and heights, adding depth and visual interest to the landscape. The combination of taller and shorter plants in this design provide a wide range of habitat in a small footprint, while also helping increase privacy near the home and blocking unwanted views. The combination of evergreen plants, with seasonal bloomers ensures that the screen remains attractive year-round, even in changing seasons.

MAINTENANCE

Regular watering is essential for maintaining healthy plants, especially during dry spells. Group plants with similar water needs together to avoid over or underwatering. Regular pruning helps maintain shape, removes dead or damaged growth, and promotes better airflow between plants, which reduces the risk of disease.

Arachis po Zingiber spectable

His usa sinensis Celosia cristata

DESCRIPTION Using a mixture of Hibiscus rosa, Zingiber spectabile, Arachis pintoi, Celosia cristata, and Narra in a pollinator-friendly garden offers several benefits for both pollinators and the garden ecosystem. A diverse range of plant species attracts a variety of pollinators, which in turn supports a greater diversity of insects, birds, and other wildlife. This helps create a balanced and healthy garden ecosystem. The combination of these plants ensures that there are flowers available for pollinators in different seasons. Hibiscus and Celosia, for instance, often bloom during the warmer months, while Narra can provide seasonal interest in tropical climates. Zingiber spectabile and Arachis pintoi offer additional bloom periods.

Canva

Canva

MAINTENANCE

Water your plants regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid over-watering. Most of these plants prefer well- drained soil. Ensure the soil is moist but not soggy, as over-watering can lead to root rot. Prune back dead or damaged stems regularly to maintain a tidy shape and encourage new growth. You can also deadhead spent flowers to promote continued blooming. Most of these plants attract pollinators and beneficial insects, so it's important to avoid harmful chemicals. If pests are a concern, opt for organic methods like neem oil, which are safe for pollinators.

01 SCHOOL WORKS

SOFTWARE: CANVA

• SUN:
• CONSTRUCTED SHORELINE *
• SUN:
• HILTER STRIP
• WAIER 6666
• WATER 6
• Melastoma malabathricum
• Ipomoea pes-caprae
• Sesuvium portulacastrum
• Cortaderia selloana Melastoma malabathricum

DESCRIPTION

Incorporating Ipomoea pes-caprae, Melastoma, and Sesuvium into garden or landscape designs offers numerous benefits, including erosion control, salt tolerance, low-maintenance care, and the enhancement of biodiversity. These plants not only add beauty and interest. to coastal or tropical gardens but also contribute to the ecological health of the area by supporting wildlife and promoting soil stabilization. Their resilience to harsh environmental conditions makes them an excellent choice for sustainable, eco-friendly landscaping solutions. All three plants are well-suited for environments due to their tolerance to salt, wind, and sandy soils. They are perfect for landscaping along beaches, coastal resorts or urban coastal settings where other plants may struggle.

MAINTENANCE

DESCRIPTION

Ensure the filter strip remains consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Check the soil moisture regularly, particularly for plants like Papyrus and Melastoma, which prefer more consistent moisture levels. Keep the filter strip free from weeds that may compete with your plants for nutrients, water, and space. These plants can be maintained with minimal effort by watering, pruning, and fertilizing as needed. Once established, they can create a visually appealing and functional filter strip that helps manage runoff, reduce pollution, and improve the ecological health of your property.

The intent of this design is to filter out sediment, pollutants, and nutrients from stormwater before it flows into a waterbody. Good locations include along ditches or swales, along the shore of a pond, or at the top of a seawall. In improving water quality, this garden design is attractive to native pollinators and birds. These plants can help reduce runoff, filter pollutants, and improve the quality of water in your garden or landscape, while also contributing to the overall beauty of the space. These plants can work together to trap pollutants, reduce the speed of runoff, and absorb excess nutrients from the water before it reaches water bodies, thus improving water quality.

MAINTENANCE

Maintaining Ipomoea pes-caprae, Melastoma, and Sesuvium is relatively simple, especially given their natural tolerance to coastal and dry conditions. Regular watering, light pruning, and occasional fertilizing will keep them healthy, while minimal intervention is needed once they are established. These plants are low- maintena ce and provide significant environmental and aesthetic benefits with little ongoing care, making them ideal for sustainable, low-maintenance gardens.

• 01 SCHOOL WORKS
• SOFTWARE: CANVA
• SUN:
• NATURAL SHORELINE
• WAIER 466
• Ipomoen pes caprae
• Distichlis

DESCRIPTION

Together, these plants form a robust root system that helps anchor soil and sand, reducing erosion and stabilizing the shoreline against waves, tides, and storms. The variety of plants creates diverse habitats for coastal wildlife, increasing overall biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. Pandanus ordatissimus have strong, fibrous roots that help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. Beach morning glory has creeping vines and deep roots that bind the sand, preventing sand from being blown away by winds or washed away by waves. It is often used in dune restoration. This is especially important in areas prone to storm surges and strong wave action. Saltgrass thrives in salty environments, making it ideal for coastal areas that experience salinity from seawater. It can stabilize saline soils and contribute to shoreline health. Collectively, these plants reduce the intensity of storm surges, helping to protect inland areas and human infrastructure from flooding and damage.

MAINTENANCE

Since this design is to be planted in a wet environment, the plant selection are well- adapted to coastal conditions, but they still need some regular watering, especially when first planted or during dry spells. Regularly check for signs of stress, disease, or pest infestations. If any of the plants are damaged. or eroded due to extreme weather or storm surges, consider replanting or allowing natural regeneration to occur. These plants tend to propagate naturally through seeds or runners, so they can often self-repair over time.

Overall, these plants are low-maintenance, especially once they are established. Their natural resilience to coastal conditions such as saltwater, strong winds, and drought means they require less attention compared to many other plants. Their main maintenance needs are occasional pruning, monitoring for pests, and ensuring that they are not overwhelmed by invasive species.

SCHOOL WORKS

SOFTWARE: LUMION AND SKETCH UP

• 3.00 m
• GUTTER
• 0.33 0.45 m-
• 01 SCHOOL WORKS
• SOFTWARE: RAYON, LUMION, SKETCH UP
• GUTTER
• RAIN CHAIN
• STORMWATER PLANTER
• SIDEWALK
• ROAD
• 1.00 m
• 1.00 m
• BIOSWALE
• BIOSWALE PLANTING
• BIO-RETENTION SWALE
• CURB NOTCHES
• MULCH
• BIO-RETENTION SOIL
• GRAVEL BASE
• PERFORATED PIPE

AUTOCAD AND SKETCH UP

A PROPOSED WATERFRONT

ELEVATED BOARDWALKS AND MANGROVE FOREST AS COASTAL BUFFERS

This proposal integrates historical preservation, educational functionality, and recreational purposes.

02 PRESENTATION BOARDS

Mangroves as natural buffer, stabilizing shorelines through their complex root systems, which absorb wave energy and prevent erosion. They are also natural filters; they filter pollutants and improve water quality.

Boardwalks are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and also functional, elevating these boardwalks sufficiently above potential floodwaters.

• A PROPOSED WATERFRONT.
• MATERIALS
• -PLANTING-
• GRASS PAVERS
• Wodyetia bifurcata
• Ravenala madagascariensis

MANGROVE FOREST AS COASTAL BUFFER AND ELEVATED BOARDWALKS

A design proposal for restoring Fort San Pedro, as a fortress that was once a military use can be a place for educational and recreational purposes. This proposal integrates historical preservation, educational functionality, and recreational purposes.

Mangroves as coastal buffers. It serves a crucial and natural buffer, stabilizing shorelines through their complex root systems, which absorb wave energy and prevent erosion. They are also natural filters; they filter pollutants and improve water quality. These boardwalks are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and also functional, elevating these boardwalks sufficiently above potential floodwaters.

• LAMINATED BAMBOO
• Cycas revelata
• Phoenis sylvestris
• COMPOSITE LUMBER
• SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
• DESIGN CONCEPT-
• Juniperus commis
• Avicennia officinalis
• PAVERS
• Colocasia esculenta
• Avicennia marina
• FRONT ELEVATION
• 02 PRESENTATION BOARDS

A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ON INTEGRATING SENSORY LANDSCAPE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM IN BRGY. IMPARAYAN, SIBALOM NATURAL PARK

03 THESIS

SKETCH UP, LUMION, AND CANVA

This study proposes a conceptual design for integrating sensory landscapes to promote sustainable ecotourism in Brgy. Imparayan, Sibalom Natural Park. Guided by The Sustainable Development Theory, the proposed development aims to meet present community and visitor needs without compromising future generations- balancing environmental preservation, social engagement, and economic growth. Currently, Sibalom Natural Park in Brgy. Imparayan faces notable challenges, including inadequate trail accessibility, limited sensory engagement in visitor experiences, and an over-reliance on volunteer-driven maintenace and tour guidance.

To address these gaps, the study employs a mixed-methods approach incorporating benchmarking of existing natural parks, key-informant interviews, and surveys. The findings will inform design guidelines centered on accessibility, environmental sustainability, and community-led management.

OBJECTIVES

1. To design accessible and safe trails.

2. To design sensory landscape in Brgy. Imparayan, Sibalom Natural Park.

3. To create landscapes that supports alternative livelihood opportunities for the locals of Brgy. Imparayan.

PAG-AMLIG A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ON INTEGRATING SENSORY LANDSCAPE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM IN BRGY. IMPARAYAN, SIBALOM NATURAL PARK

SKETCH UP, LUMION, AND CANVA