As a landscape designer, I specialize in creating resilient and engaging public realms— parks, educational campuses, terraces, and courtyards that enhance the urban fabric and foster community well-being. My design approach integrates conceptual rigor with technical precision, combining site analysis, ecological strategies, and spatial storytelling to deliver landscapes that are both functional and enduring. I am committed to user centered design, emphasizing materiality, detail, and experiential quality to shape meaningful spaces that connect people with their environments.
PERKINS EASTMAN I RGR LANDSCAPE
- NY (AUG, 2023 - AUG, 2025)
- Led development of scope reports, schematic designs, and construction documentation for public and private sector projects.
- Created impactful renderings and presentations that communicated design concepts clearly to clients.
- Took an active role in site visits and multidisciplinary meetings, facilitating coordination among consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
- Managed design deliverables to meet project schedules, ensuring alignment with programmatic and aesthetic goals.
ACE
MENTOR
PROGRAM
- NY ( NOV, 2024 - JUNE, 2025)
- Guided high school students through the design process, including site analysis, program development, and presentation of conceptual design proposals.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration by introducing principles of landscape architecture within a team of architecture, structural, and MEP professionals.
- Assisted students in preparing design portfolios for university applications, providing feedback on drawings, graphics, and project narratives.
RAIN GARDEN SURVEY - PA (OCT, 2021 - DEC, 2021)
- Conducted existing conditions report with professor, include documenting site analysis, drainage, vegetation, and spatial layout for rain garden survey project.
YANG CHIN FU ARCHITECTURE FIRM - TAIWAN (JUNE, 2020 - AUG, 2020)
- Created conceptual diagrams, landscape layouts, and visual renderings for mixed-use and residential projects.
- Assisted in preparing client - facing presentation materials and participated in early design discussion.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA - CHAMPAIGN
- MSUD Master of Sustainable Urban Design, GPA 4.0
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY - UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS
GOLD MEDAL OF INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER INPEX - PA (AUG, 2016)
- "Multiple - function disaster preventation and life support apparatus"
BRONZE MEDAL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR - NUREMBERG (NOV, 2014)
- "Multifunctional outdoor dining table set with sunshade"
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PS - 185 K NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL
WORK SAMPLE @ PERKINS EASTMAN, SUMMER 2024
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
02 829 PARK AVENUE - COMMON AREA UPGRADE
WORK SAMPLE @ PERKINS EASTMAN, WINTER 2024
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
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WELLNESS AND RECREATION CENTER
WORK SAMPLE @ PERKINS EASTMAN, FALL 2023
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
04 ZEN GARDEN - PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM
WORK SAMPLE @ PERKINS EASTMAN, SPRING 2025
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
05 THE ESCAPE - LAST MILE LANDSCAPE
LA 537 @ UIUC WITH PROFESSOR CONOR O'SHEA, 2022
KENNEDY EXPRESS, ILLINOIS
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ACE MENTOR PROGRAM AND HAND DRAWINGS INDIVIDUAL
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
01. PS 185 K - NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL
Year: 2024
Goal: Resolution Playground Upgrade
Type: Public School Design
Role: Designer
Status: Under Construction
Location: Brooklyn, New York
PS 185 Brooklyn plans to improve its K–5 school yard and rooftop play areas, focusing on safety, accessibility, and shade. Key issues include a hazardous faux boulder, climbable fencing, and a large swinging gate on 86th Street. The school seeks to enhance landscaping, protect a mural, add shade and a basketball hoop for grades 3–5, and integrate a garden into the Early Childhood Center (ECC) play area.
Outdated play elements will be removed and replaced with low play mounds and poured-in-place surfacing. Accessibility upgrades include using Exit 3 for ADA access to first-floor bathrooms. On the rooftop, the school wants to add shade and resolve a trip hazard, though expansion is limited by code restrictions. Trash area improvements and bench relocation are also planned. Overall, the goal is a safer, more functional, and engaging outdoor environment for all students.
Chain-link fence (CLF):
The fence divides the ECC play yard from the adjacent natural garden, creating a visual and physical barrier that limits integration of shaded green space into the play area.
Unstable Gate:
The double gate on 86th Street is difficult to open. Without proper stops, it swings in the wind, creating safety hazards for students and staff during arrival, dismissal, and play hours.
Excluded Zone:
A triangular portion of the site is excluded from the school yard, leaving it underutilized and difficult to maintain, which creates wasted space and adds to maintenance challenges.
Hazardous Play Rock:
A large climbing rock in the ECC playground has become a safety hazard, causing frequent injuries. Its removal is necessary to create a safer, age-appropriate play environment for younger children.
Colored asphalt pavement can be slippery, raising safety concerns. The mural must be protected during construction, and old mechanical equipment removed to improve space quality.
The proposed Ga pit,
Play & Redesign features
Ashalt Pavement & Eqipment:
Rooftop Shade & Safety:
The rooftop play yard lacks shade, leaving children exposed. The school requests a shaded area. A sudden drop in the safety surface also creates a grading issue and tripping hazard.
Hazardous rock, unstable gate, and trip hazards compromise playground safety.
Circulation:
Conflicting paths and limited ADA routes disrupt safe, smooth circulation.
2 Units Unstable Gate Need To Replace.
3 Routes New Routes to Travel The Site.
32%
Safty Zone for Kid's Activity.
Furniture & Amenities:
proposed amenities include an amphitheater for outdoor classrooms, a Ga soccer goal, basketball hoop, benches, and a volleyball stand.
Vegetation & Shade:
New shade structure and native trees improve comfort and microclimate.
Units
Achieve Usability & Comofort.
& Program Areas:
70%
Furniture Uses Recycled Material.
Redesign adds ECC playground, outdoor classroom, rooftop yard, courts, and features for safe, age-appropriate recreation.
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New Native Trees & Plants.
Accessibility:
1160 FT²
Shaded Area from Structure.
Accessibility is improved with regraded entries and defined ADA paths, ensuring inclusive, safe, and compliant circulation throughout the schoolyard.
3 - 5 Desire Activities for Kids
9 Variety of Activities and Programs.
ADA Accessible Path or Grade.
1/13 Slope and Positive Drainage.
Secure Recreation Court: Supporting after-class fitness and social activity.
Green Screen: Vertical green screen softening chain-link fence with climbing plants.
Chain-Link Gate Upgrade: Sliding chain-link gate replaces open fence for safety and accessibility.
Amphitheater: Designed for learning, recreation, and creative exchange.
Playground for K-5: Promoting creativity, movement, and social interaction.
Ga Ga Pit: Fostering agility, teamwork, and social interaction.
Running Track 1: Supporting after-class fitness and social activity
Community nodes at school entrance/ exit, however, access is limited to students, parents, and faculty during after-hour activities, ensuring both amenities and safety
New York Harbor, Shore Park and Parkway
Roof Pergola: Multifunctional space that enhances comfort, safety, and outdoor learning opportunities.
Multi Purpose Court: Accommodating basketball, pickleball, and all forms of play.
Ridge Blvd
ADA Accessible Pergola: Offering shaded gathering and clear views of the mural.
Running Track 2: Active field featuring soccer, running loop, and comfortable sitting nook.
Sonship Ministries Church, Bay Ridge
86thSt
Community nodes at school entrance/exit provide a range of amenities.
The Salvation Army Bay Ridge Brooklyn Worship and Comunnity Center
ROOF PERGOLA
Intent and Design:
The rooftop pergola at PS 185 Brooklyn was conceived as a key response to the lack of shade in the existing upper play yard. Designed to integrate with the school’s existing roof trusses, it provides approximately 1,160 square feet of covered space that supports recreation, outdoor learning, and social activities. Its steel frame, anchored with precision into the roof structure, balances strength, durability, and simplicity while respecting the character of the historic building.
By mitigating direct sun exposure, the pergola significantly improves comfort and safety for children and staff, encouraging longer and healthier outdoor use. Beyond shade, the structure enhances the rooftop’s identity, transforming it into a welcoming, multipurpose environment that reflects the school’s broader goals of accessibility, functionality, and student well-being.
Efficient Design for Maximum Impact:
Initially, the school asked us to investigate replacing the entire rooftop structure to create shade, but this proved cost-prohibitive. Instead, we proposed a lighter joist pergola system that integrates with the existing trusses, reducing both expense and material use. Nearly 70% of furnishings utilize recycled materials, while native plantings provide long-term ecological and maintenance benefits. Through careful design choices, the project delivers sustainable, comfortable outdoor spaces while achieving the best results within a limited budget.
2"X3"X1/4" CHANNELS (JOISTS) BETWEEN EXISTING PURLINS
2"X8"X1/4" CHANNELS INFILL BETWEEN TRUSSES
1. Rooftop Pergola Section N-S
3. Partial Pergola Detail/ Section N - S
NEW INFILL FOR SHADE STRUCTURE
2"X8"X1/4" CHANNELS INFILL @ 10" O.C. BETWEEN TRUSSES TYP 8 PER PURLIN BAY
2"X3"X1/4" CHANNELS (JOIST) BETWEEN PURLINS
2. Joists Integrate with Trusses
1/2" MACHINE SCREWS AND THREADED FASTENERS AT JOIST AND CHANNEL INFILL CONNECTION
EXISTING PURLIN TYP BETWEEN TRUSSES
EXISTING TRUSS TYP
+/-
2"X8"X1/4" CHANNELS INFILL @ 10 O.C. BETWEEN TRUSSES TYP
2"X3"X1/4" CHANNELS (JOIST) BETWEEN EXISTING PURLINS
1/2" MACHINE SCREWS AND THREADED FASTENERS AT PURLIN AND CHANNEL
EXISTING TRUSS TYP PURLIN TYP BETWEEN TRUSSES
4. Partial Pergola Detail/ Section E - W
AMPITHEATER
Intent and Design:
The fixed exterior bleacher at PS 185 Brooklyn was designed as a flexible gathering and performance space within the play yard. Initially conceived with a music panel to encourage creative play, the final design emphasizes safety, accessibility, and program versatility. A continuous guardrail and a planter buffer at the back provide both protection and visual softening.
The stepped seating accommodates 36 children plus two wheelchairs, fully compliant with ADA guidelines. Integrated into the site grading, the concrete structure ensures durability, low maintenance, and clear sightlines for outdoor classrooms, assemblies, and performances. By combining accessibility, safety, and multipurpose use, the amphitheater reinforces the schoolyard as a welcoming, community-centered environment
Safety and Community Trust:
Thanks to the principal’s vision, the outdoor classroom at PS 185 can be used both during and after school hours. Safety remains a priority, with iron picket fencing and chain link barriers fully enclosing the area to prevent unauthorized entry. This design ensures that children remain secure even during extended use. Parents and caregivers gain peace of mind knowing the space is protected, making the amphitheater a safe, trusted environment for learning, gathering, and recreation.
1. Section Cut at Steps
2. Section Cut at Seating
4. Decking Attachment Detail
3. Music Play Panel
02. 829 PARK AVENUE
- COMMON AREA UPGRADE
Year: 2024
Goal: Resolution for Common Area Upgrade
Type: Private Realm Common Areas
Role: Designer
Status: Under Construction
Location: Manhattan, New York
The management committee initiated this project to transform an underused, cluttered service alley into a secure, lush courtyard. Once dominated by mechanical equipment and bare masonry, the space is reimagined as a peaceful, elegant retreat. In response to the client’s appreciation for traditional aesthetics, classic materials like bluestone pavers and a formal planting structure were incorporated. The client expressed a strong preference for boxwoods, which were generously used throughout to create order, rhythm, and year-round structure.
A green screen enhances both privacy and security along the perimeter. Signature trees such as Honey Locust and Italian Cypress introduce to form the space, provide the shade, and seasonal variety. Thoughtfully placed amenities—including lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a linear water feature—establish distinct zones for socializing, quiet reflection, and rest. The result is a refined yet welcoming environment that blends historic charm with contemporary comfort, transforming a forgotten space into a vibrant green courtyard.
Street noise: Limits comfort and diminishes the courtyard’s peaceful appeal
Cracked Joints:
Uneven brick color, visible stains, and warped frames
Privacy Concern:
See through fencing limits comfort and intimacy
Uneven Grading:
Irregular paver alignment, drainage concern
No Shade:
The open layout is fully exposed, lacking shade for comfort or relief
# 5105 STEEL EDGE TRIM OPTIONAL @ BOTTOM EDGE OF PANEL
TOP OF SOIL IN PLANTER
POST EMBED DEPTH & FOOTING SIZE SHOULD BE VERIFIED BASED ON OVERALL HEIGHT, WIN LOAD & SOIL CONDITIONS. SITESPECIFIC ENGINERING MAY BE REQUIRED
FINISH GRADE AT TERRACE
#5 GREEN SCREEN - SECTION
#4 GREEN SCREEN - PLAN
School
Ferris Roadway
Colonial
03. WELLNESS AND - RECREATION CENTER
Year: 2024
Goal: Resolution for Common Area Upgrade
Type: Private Realm Common Areas
Role: Designer
Status: Under Construction
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
The revitalization and expansion of Trinity College’s George M. Ferris Athletic Center began in late 2023 with the goal of enhancing recreation and wellness across campus. Central to the design is the transformation of a former lawn into a vibrant, ecologically rich landscape that supports both passive enjoyment and social interaction. The planting strategy introduces a diverse mix of lowmaintenance, adaptive species that offer seasonal interest from spring blooms and vibrant fall foliage to sweet fragrance and year-round texture.
Fruit- and berry-bearing plants were carefully selected to support local pollinators, birds, and small mammals, enriching the site’s natural habitat. Benches shaded by strategically placed canopy trees invite quiet reflection and leisure. Alongside new recreational amenities like squash courts and multipurpose rooms, durable spectator seating provides safety and accessibility for all. The result is a multi-functional outdoor space that combines ecological sensitivity with aesthetic appeal, encouraging a deeper connection between campus life and nature.
SEEDED LAWN
04. ZEN GARDEN - PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM
Year: 2025
Goal: Common Area Transformation
Type: Private Realm Common Areas
Role: Designer
Status: Under Construction
Location: Manhattan, New York
This office entry design creates a moment of quiet reflection and calm upon arrival, offering a distinct contrast to the busy work environment beyond. Inspired by the client’s four core principles—entrepreneurship, partnership, accountability, and discipline—the space incorporates four moss-covered mounds, subtly symbolizing each value. A dry riverbed of natural stones flows between the mounds, forming a yin-yang-inspired composition that balances contrast and harmony.
At the heart of the space, a Japanese maple stands as a living focal point, anchoring the design both visually and symbolically. Due to the northeast-facing orientation, the site receives limited sunlight between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., making plant selection a key challenge. The final solution uses a decorative variety of Japanese maple suited to low-light conditions. Natural wood finishes and soft textures enhance the peaceful tone, offering visitors and employees a grounded, contemplative experience upon entry.
05. THE ESCAPE - LAST MILE WAREHOUSE
Year: 2022
Goal: Resolution For 2050 Last Mile Warehouse
Type: Geo Assessment + Design
Role: Designer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
The “Escape” design reimagines a rapidly developed E-commerce warehouse district in Chicago as a sustainable, green public realm. It addresses key urban issues—noise from highways, air pollution from trucks, limited safe transit access, and rising crime— by introducing a vibrant cultural corridor. This corridor offers safe, multi-entry connections between warehouses and includes recreational civic spaces. Warehouses for groceries, seasonal, and office supplies integrate with a logistics hub, served by light rail to streamline transport.
Looking ahead, drone delivery will connect stores with homes and restaurants. The corridor features three distinct ecosystems—Woodland Meadows, Savanna Meadows, and Mesic Prairie Meadows—to support biodiversity, filter air, and provide seasonal beauty. Public amenities such as an amphitheater, bike lanes, and walkways promote cleaner transit and encourage community engagement. “Escape” envisions a future where sustainability and design merge, turning industrial zones into welcoming, accessible landscapes that celebrate environmental and social wellness.
Pandemic-Driven Growth:
This chart highlights Amazon’s rapid warehouse expansion in the Chicago region. From 2015 to 2020, growth was steady but moderate. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, development accelerated significantly, with new facilities concentrated around the city. The existing warehouses (yellow-brown) and newly added sites (pink) illustrate the dramatic shift in scale, underscoring the urgency of reimagining this industrial landscape into a sustainable, community-driven public realm.
2015
- 2019 Warehouse:
The black line represents the timeline of Amazon’s warehouse expansion from 2015–2019, marking the steady addition of new facilities across the Chicago region.
2020 - 2023 Warehouse:
The blue line highlights Amazon’s accelerated warehouse expansion from 2020 – 2023, reflecting the post-pandemic surge in distribution facilities across the Chicago region.
Before 2020 - Pre-Covid 19:
This area illustrates Amazon’s footprint, representing warehouse distribution territory. This expanding zone highlights facilities extending logistical reach, enabling faster delivery and broader market access across Chicago’s region.
After 2020 - Post-Covid 19:
The zone highlights Amazon’s rapid warehouse growth after COVID. As on-line shopping surged, behavior shifted to delivery. Amazon accelerated construction around Chicago, reshaping supply chains and embedding e-commerce.
Amazon's Warehouses: Types, Scale & Distribution
Inbound Cross Dock
Gateway
Last Mile Warehouse
Whole Foods Retail Food Distribution Center Ports
Regional Middle Mile Sortation Center
Last Mile Delivery for Heavy Bulky Merchandise
I - 90 Highway
20 Min Walk
10 Min Walk
5 Min Walk
Context Map: Located between West Loop and The Loop at I-90/I-290, the site lacks nearby large parks, making this a prime green space opportunity.
Max. & Min. Temperature in Chicago (°C)
No Traffic Delay.
Medium Amount of Traffic.
Heavily Traffic Delay.
Precipitation (mm)
Bike Route in Design Boundaries, Lack of Biking Options for Bikers.
Site Exit Within 1 Minute Distance.
Example of Walking Path, No Direct Walking Access for Pedestrian
Lack of Green Space to Mitigate Noise and Air Pollution for the Region.
Sunshine Duration (hour)
Woodland Meadow + Tree:
Shaded groves with dense tree canopies filter air, enrich biodiversity, and create serene, sheltered gathering spaces.
Woodland Meadow + Tree
Savanna Meadow + Tree:
Open meadows dotted with resilient trees balance shade and sunlight, supporting wildlife and seasonal visual interest.
Diverse native grasses and trees thrive in moist soils, enhancing resilience, filtering pollution, and offering vibrant seasonal color.
Mesic Prairie Meadow + Tree:
Savanna Meadow + Tree
Mesic Prairie Meadow + Tree
Welcome Center:
Visitor hub offering information, amenities, and orientation to the park’s cultural corridor.
Pharmacy Storage:
Accessible, climate-controlled storage ensuring safe handling of essential health supplies.
Local Garden Storage:
Dedicated space for tools and materials supporting community gardens and urban agriculture.
Pedestrian Cross Lane:
Safe, human-scaled crossing linking key program elements and improving walk-ability across the site.
Household Essentials
Storage:
Efficient facility storing daily-use items for streamlined access and distribution.
Seasonal Supplies
Storage:
Flexible storage adapting to changing seasonal needs, improving efficiency and resilience.
Amphitheater 2:
Secondary stage for community-scale performances, fostering cultural expression and engagement.
Civic Plaza 2:
Complementary plaza encouraging community gathering, recreation, and cultural programming.
Logistic Hub Pick-Up:
Centralized hub streamlining distribution, connecting warehouses to transit, and supporting last-mile delivery.
Park Entry Points: Accessibility and Connectivity
Park Main Entry Point:
Welcoming gateway that introduces visitors with greenery, signage, and direct circulation paths.
Grocery Storage:
Community-focused storage supporting food access with efficient distribution and secure facilities.
Civic Plaza 1:
Active gathering space for events, markets, and community interactions within the corridor.
Amphitheater 1:
Open-air performance space blending cultural activity with landscape for recreation and events.
Distribution center for workspace essentials, integrated seamlessly with the logistics hub.
Pedestrian Secondary Trail:
Distribution center for workspace essentials, integrated seamlessly with the logistics hub.
Light Rail Station:
Transit anchor linking corridor to regional networks
Sub Entry Points:
Smaller-scale gateways providing convenient access and enhancing overall circulation.
Washington Blvd.
Madison St. W Madison St.
W Monroe St.
W Monroe St. W Adams St. W Adams St. W Jackson Blvd.
Jackson Blvd.
06. ACE MENTOR PROGRAM
- TEAM 18
Year: 2024 - 2025
Goal: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Experience
Type: Architecture, Structural and MEP
Role: Mentor
Location: Manhattan, New York
As a participant in the ACE Mentor Program—a nonprofit initiative that introduces high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction. I had the opportunity to contribute my knowledge of landscape architecture while learning from professionals across related disciplines. I helped lead student teams through research, site analysis, conceptual design, and final presentations, guiding them through the design thinking process from start to finish.
In addition to mentoring, I gained valuable exposure to architecture, MEP systems, and interior design, deepening my understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration. The experience not only enhanced my communication and leadership skills, but also broadened my perspective on how landscape architects integrate with other design professionals in real-world projects. The program also provided an excellent platform for networking—connecting me with a welcoming community of mentors and industry experts passionate about shaping the next generation of designers and builders.
Guiding students through deisgn thinking - from site analysis to final presentation.
Precedent-inspired project: students analyzed existing conditions, developed design ideas, and built a model to communicate their vision.
ACE students present their final design projects at Manhattan College, joining 46 teams citywide in the program’s largest New York showcase.
