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Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Landscape
Don Severino de las Alas Campus Indang Cavite, Philippines

College of Engineering and Information Technology

First Semester, Academic Year 2020-2021

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree in

Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Professional Practice 3 ( ARCH 190 )

Submitted to:
ARCH. BUTCH EDWARD T. FAUSTINO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 | BS-ARCH. 4-1 |
INSTRUCTOR: Professional Practice 3 ( ARCH 190 )
BULAON, MA. KRISTINA CLAIRE A.
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1 DEFINITION
A quick overview of Landscape Architecture and a
Landscape Architect's services.

FAMOUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND

2 FIRM/ CORPORATION OFFERING THIS

SERVICE IN THE PHILIPPINES
Their Backgrounds and Works

METHOD OF
3 COMPENSATION
Average Salary of a Landscape Architect

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Landscape Architecture as a Profession

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DEFINITION

• Landscape architects shape the

environment and, in doing so, create an
immense impact in our lives, improving
the richness and beauty of our
surroundings.

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Who are they?

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• - Someone who creates beautiful outdoor spaces.

• - Projects can range from very small to very expensive residential,
neighbourhood parks and golf courses, to regional recreation, environmental,
transportation, educational, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
• - Their goal is to enhance the natural beauty of a space and provide
environmental benefits.

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Landscape Architect's Services

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• FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
• - Landscape Design
• - Site Planning
• - Urban / Town Planning
• - Regional Landscape Planning
• - Park and Recreation Planning
• - Land Development Planning
• - Ecological Planning and Design
• - Historic Preservation and Reclamation
• - Social and Behavioral Aspects of Landscape
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Landscape Architect's Services

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• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• - Landscape Design Consultancy

• - Urban & Regional Planning

• - Landscape Contracting

• - Property Development & Management

• - Government Service (MMDA, PTA, National

Parks, HLURB, etc.)

• - Academe

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 1 How to become a
Landscape Architect?
- MUST BE A GRADUATE OF BACHELOR IN
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (BLA).

- MUST PASS THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9053

This Act shall be known as the "Philippine

Landscape

Architecture Act of 2000."

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Important Qualities of Landscape Architects

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• - Analytical Skills
• - Communication Skills
• - Creativity
• - Problem- Solving Skills
• - Technical Skills
• - Visualization Skills
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• 1. Planning sites and outdoor spaces

• 2. Recommending on and formulating
landscape development policies
• 3. Consultation, oral advice and direction,
conferences, evaluation, investigation,
estimates, appraisals and assessment,
landscape architectural and operational
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• 4. Schematic design, design studies and

development, concepts and contract
documents
• 5. Preparation of preliminary technical,
economic and financial feasibility studies of
plans and project promotional services
including preparation of specialized studies
such as environmental impact assessments
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• 6. Preparation of plans, specifications, bills

of materials, cost estimates, general
conditions and landscape work contract
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• 7. Construction and project management
• 8. The planning, layout and utilization of
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• 9. Site programming, grounds maintenance

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architectural conservation and restoration

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2 Filipino Landscape Architects
Arch. Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. “Father of Landscape Architecture in
the Philippines”

Notable works:

- San Miguel Corporation Bldg. in

Mandaluyong City behind the SM Megamall

- Former Nayong Pilipino at the Paco Church

- Tagaytay Highlands Gold and Country Club,

Manila Hotel, and Rizal Park.

- CCP front lawn

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Arch. Dolly Q. Perez • “Mother of Landscape Architecture in the

Philippines”
• “The First female landscape architect in
the Philippines.”

• Notable Works:
• - Children's Park in UP Diliman
• - Taal Vista Lodge in Tagaytay
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• - Manila Polo Club
• - Gateway Business Park, Cavite

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Arch. Carlito B. Pesons

• One of the founders of PALA and head of the Board of

Landscape Architecture at the Philippine Regulation
Commission when he passed. He was 71. The UST alum
had spent 50 years as a landscape architect, first as an
associate of IP Santos, and then as one of my partners in
the firm of PDAA Partners Landscape Architects before his
government service.
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Arch. Horacio “ACE” C. Dimanlig

- Pen and Ink Artist from Pasig

- Founder of HEDLA Landscapes
- Professor of Landscape of Architecture at UP
Diliman
- Awarded by Professional Regulation Commission as
Outstanding Professional in Landscape Architecture
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Architecture in the Philippines

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Ildefonso P. Santos + Associates

Philippine Stock Exchange Center Building,
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

- San Miguel Corporation

- Paco Park
- CPP landscape

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- Iloilo Esplanade
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SGS Designs Landscape Architecture

San Agustin 3 Dasmariñas City, Cavite.

- The Sonera at Ayala Southvale

Avida Residences and Avida Settings in Cavite
- SGS has also done collaborative projects with
Urbis Philippines with the SM Mall of Asia, SM
Megamall Redevelopment and SM Pampanga.

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H.E. Dimanlig Landscape Architects
Horacio Evelio Dimanlig
Antipolo City

- Urdaneta Civic Park

- St. Luke's Medical Center - Healing Landscape

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OTHER FIRMS & CORP WITH

SAME SERVICE

Crearis Corporation
Quezon City

EA Aurelio Landscape Architects

Quezon City

Altavás, Landscape Architects

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- Golden Haven Memorial Park - Bulacan Clarq Design Studio

- Monterrazas de Cebu with Cubao Quezon City
Dolly Q. Perez, Design Consultant, Altavas,
Landscape Architect, Espina, Perez-Espina and Abellera Vanessa M Landscape Architect
Associates, Architects, Planners, GENVI Makati
Development Corporation, Developers.

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• An entry level landscape architect (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of
₱364,233. On the other end, a senior level landscape architect (8+ years of experience) earns an
average salary of ₱636,885. This salary estimate has been updated to include data from the
COVID-19 impact.

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• A person working as a Landscape Architect in Philippines

typically earns around 60,900 PHP per month. Salaries range
from 28,000 PHP (lowest) to 96,900 PHP (highest).
• This is the average monthly salary including housing,
transport, and other benefits. Landscape Architect salaries
vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or
location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on
many different criteria.

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 References

Back cover - RA 9053

- PALA Offical Website
(palaorg.weebly.com)
- The Green Architect - a pinoy
landscape architect's journal
- A Filipino landscape aesthetic -
Paulo Alcazaren
- Salary Expert Website
- Salary Explorer

“A beautiful environment is necessary if only

to buoy up the sagging spirits and offer hope
for the future.”
- Arch. Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.

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