LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
Experience
CAMILA DE LA O
Education
The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX
Master of Landscape Architecture, May 2028
B.A. Urban Studies, Minor in Architectural Studies, May 2025
Focus: Urban Landscape Systems | Public Space Design | Regenerative & Resilient Design
Design Intern — APE Studio, New York, NY
Sept 2024 – Dec 2024
Contributed to planning and design development for community-centered public play spaces
Conducted site analysis through interviews, fieldwork, and spatial mapping
Built detailed physical model of Shooting Star Park
Architecture Intern — XOLF SARL Architecture, Paris, France
June 2023 – July 2023
Translated complex urban planning strategies into cohesive physical and digital frameworks
Researched Claude Nicolas Ledoux’s Utopian City of Chaux
Developed immersive VR visualizations using Enscape
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SHADOWBOX
2. COURTYARD
3. PRECEDENT STUDY
4. FUR & FOLLY
5. LANDFORMS
6. PLAYGROUND DESIGN
7. MERIT COURTYARD
8. PERSONAL ARTWORKS
EXPOSED, EDGE, ENCLOSED SHADOWBOX STUDY
LOCATION
Austin, texas
INSTRUCTOR
PROJECT TYPE COMPLETED Hope Hasbrouck Studio Project Summer 2023
PROJECT
This project interrogates the human-centered landscape experience through sectional study, constructing three layered shadow boxes that explore exposed field, asymmetrical edge, and interior enclosed conditions. By combining scaled drawings, laser-cut layers, plant references, and a modeled human figure, the work translates Romantic landscape imagery and site-specific research into immersive, spatial narratives that communicate atmosphere, scale, and embodied perception.
HONORS COURTYARD
LOCATION
University of Texas Honor’s Courtyard Austin, TX, USA
INSTRUCTOR COURSE COMPLETED Michael Averitt
LA Design Studio I Fall 2025
PROJECT
This introductory project explored principles of landscape architecture through a three-phase investigation of representation and spatial design.This project investigated the relationship between spatial form, site context, and cultural meaning through the design of a folly sited within the Parlin–Calhoun courtyard at UT Austin. Working at a selected scale (4x, 8x, or 16x), I began with a site analysis that examined circulation, spatial hierarchies, and the courtyard’s architectural character. Using iterative modeling and diagramming, I developed a proposal focused on the interplay between volume and void to create a squirrel house. This design explored access, enclosure, and spatial sequencing. Rhino models were translated into isometric drawings and sectional studies, refined in AutoCAD for lineweight, clarity, and visual hierarchy.
PRECEDENT STUDY
LOCATION
Ricardo Lara Linear Park Lynwood, California
PROJECT
This semester, I analyzed the design proposal for Ricardo Linear Park in California through close readings of the project packet, focusing on how visual tools communicate landscape transformation.
MERIT OFFICE GARDEN
LOCATION
Merit Landscape Solutions, Houston, TX
PROJECT
During my internship, I developed a site enhancement proposal for a corporate office in Houston, focusing on employee wellness and curb appeal. The project included analyzing the existing site layout and designing a courtyard space featuring a pergola, curated plant palette, lighting elements, and low-maintenance landscaping. I created conceptual site visuals and plant selection graphics to communicate the design intent, emphasizing a welcoming, sustainable, and functional outdoor area for employee breaks and client impressions.
INSTRUCTOR
COURSE
COMPLETED
Donny Weixel
Heartland/Merit Houston Internship
Summer 2025
PLAYSCAPES DESIGN
LOCATION
New York City, NY
PROJECT
During my internship with a professional landscape architect, I worked on the conceptual design for Shooting Star Park, a community playground located on a challenging topographical site. I learned how to design play spaces that respond to grade changes, circulation needs, and experiential qualities. The large physical model shown here represents the major playground area, illustrating how terrain, pathways, and play elements integrate with the site’s natural contours. I also developed custom playground equipment inspired by the site’s cultural narrative and neighborhood identity. The astronaut design sketches shown demonstrate my process of merging storytelling with functional play structures.
Throughout the project, I produced multiple layout iterations testing different combinations of equipment, accessibility routes, and spatial organization
INSTRUCTOR COURSE
COMPLETED
Max D’Aurizio Internship Fall 2024
FUR & FOLLY
LOCATION
University of Texas Austin Parlin Hall Courtyard
PROJECT
This introductory project explored principles of landscape architecture through a three-phase investigation of representation and spatial design.This project investigated the relationship between spatial form, site context, and cultural meaning through the design of a folly sited within the Parlin–Calhoun courtyard at UT Austin. Working at a selected scale (4x, 8x, or 16x), I began with a site analysis that examined circulation, spatial hierarchies, and the courtyard’s architectural character. Using iterative modeling and diagramming, I developed a proposal focused on the interplay between volume and void to create a squirrel house. This design explored access, enclosure, and spatial sequencing. Rhino models were translated into isometric drawings and sectional studies, refined in AutoCAD for lineweight, clarity, and visual hierarchy.
INSTRUCTOR
COURSE COMPLETED Michael Averitt Foundation Design Studio Fall 2025
PROJECT
This project reimagines Claude Nicolas Ledoux’s visionary City of Chaux through a contemporary digital lens. I designed a detailed city model using Vectorworks, integrating formal geometry and spatial planning inspired by Ledoux’s writings.
LANDFORMS
PROJECT
This foundational studio project investigated the complexities of natural landforms through a multi-media exploration process. The investigation began with analyses of existing landform conditions, followed by clay modeling exercises that examined topographical relationships and dimensional qualities. These studies were then modeled digitally, generating precise contours and measurements. The project culminated in artistic interpretations that bridged the gap between analytical understanding and creative expression. Through this progression, the project revealed the relationships between natural formations, spatial composition, and design interpretation in landscape architecture.
INSTRUCTOR
COURSE
COMPLETED Michael Averitt
LA Design Studio I
Summer 2025
Personal Artwork
LOCATION
Paris, France and Austin,TX
PROJECT
This collection represents my ongoing artistic journey, an exploration of style, form, and storytelling. These pieces were developed through travel sketches, class projects, and personal studies, capturing the timeless beauty of landscapes and architecture. Each artwork reflects my process of synthesizing observation with imagination, using illustration as a tool to generate design ideas and interpret spatial experiences.
Through these visuals, I investigate narrative-driven environments, emotion in space, and the harmony between built and natural elements. They mark a pivotal stage in finding my artistic voice and demonstrate how creativity informs and enriches my approach to design.
