DIANA FERNANDEZ | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PORTFOLIO

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DIANA FERNANDEZASLA

T: 609.647.4349E: diana.fernandez@temple.eduA: 124 W. Cottage Avenue Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Achievements New Jersey American Society of Landscape Architects Chapter Merit Award in Environmental Enhancement - William Dick Schoolyard - 2014

American Society of Landscape Architects Student Award of Excellence in Communications - Above, Below Beyond - 2013

American Society of Landscape Architects Student Award of Honor in Analysis and Planning - Envisioning Francisville’s Future - 2011

Pennsylvania Delaware American Society of Landscape Architects Chapter Award of Honor - Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibit - Ecolibrium - 2011

Bulkley Medal of the Garden Club of America - Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibit - Ecolibrium - 2011

Temple University Outstanding Student Leader of the Year - 2011

Education

Work Experience

Notable Projects

Temple University Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture - 2012

Sikora Wells Appel - Landscape Designer - 2012 - Present Production, Project Management, and Construction Administration

Green Roofs & Solar Systems - Assistant Project Manager - 2011-2012 Project Management, and Construction Administration

OLIN - Extern - 2010 Short term intern

Trust for Public Land Parks for People, Philadelphia, PAVillanova University Housing Development, Villanova, PAWilliam Paterson University, Wayne, NJEinstein Medical Center, East Norriton, PAThe College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJRoosevelt Plaza Park Pop-up, Camden, NJShire Medical Campus, Malvern, PAMain Street Town Center, North Brunswick, NJPencoyd Landing Residential Complex, Bala Cynwyd, PABarnes Museum Green Roof, Philadelphia, PABrentwood Civic Center Green Roof, Brentwood, CA

Skills

References

Affiliations & Volunteering

Teaching

2D Hand Drawing, Drafting, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

3D Sketchup, Rhino

Mark A. Focht, PLA, FASLA 215.683.0202 (P) mark.focht@phila.gov

Lolly Tai, PhD, PLA, FASLA215.284.9887 (P)lollytai@temple.edu

Mary E. Myers, PhD, PLA, FASLA 267-468-8173 (P)mary.myers@temple.edu

American Society of Landscape Architects National Emerging Professionals Chair

Peer Teacher, Temple University 2010-12

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pencoyd landing BALA CYNWYD, PA

Pencoyd Landing is a residential development along the western banks of the Schuykill river, directly across from downtown Manayunk and connected to it by a planned pedestrain connection that reuses an existing bridge manufactured by the former historic tenants of the site. The 6.8 acre development includes a public plaza framed by an industrial truss relic reminiscent of the historic factories that once existed along this industrial corridor. A bike cafe, situated within an historic train shed, anchors the public plaza on the Schuykill River, and provides a unique experience at the river’s edge. Blending sustainable practices, the site also includes three large green roofs, one of which hosts an infinity pool with a deck, fire pit, bar, and seating area. The development also features rain gardens to mitigate stormwater and improve biodiversity. The extensive rain gardens are spanned by steel catwalks to provide residents access to a public river trail that connects to the regions trail network.

Green Roof Plaza ‘B’

Green Roof Plaza ‘C’

Green Roof Plaza ‘A’

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Concept C - SectionPencoyd Landing June 16, 2014

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PENCOYD LANDINGBALA CYNWYD, PA

Pencoyd Landing is a residential development along the western banks of the Schuylkill river, directly across from downtown Manayunk and connected to it by a planned pedestrian connection that reuses an existing bridge manufactured by the former historic tenants of the site. The 6.8 acre development includes a public plaza framed by an industrial truss relic reminiscent of the historic factories that once existed along this industrial corridor. A bike café, situated within an historic train shed, anchors the public plaza on the Schuylkill River, and provides a unique experience at the river’s edge. Blending sustainable practices, the site also includes three large green roofs, one of which hosts an infinity pool with a deck, fire pit, bar, and seating area. The development also features rain gardens to mitigate stormwater and improve biodiversity. The extensive rain gardens are spanned by steel catwalks to provide residents access to a public river trail that connects to the region’s trail network.RESPONSIBILITIES

Concept Development and Research, Graphic Production, Township Submission, AutoCAD Production

PENCOYD LANDINGBALA CYNWYD, PA

Pencoyd Landing is a residential development along the western banks of the Schuylkill river, directly across from downtown Manayunk and connected to it by a planned pedestrian connection that reuses an existing bridge manufactured by the former historic tenants of the site. The 6.8 acre development includes a public plaza framed by an industrial truss relic reminiscent of the historic factories that once existed along this industrial corridor. A bike café, situated within an historic train shed, anchors the public plaza on the Schuylkill River, and provides a unique experience at the river’s edge. Blending sustainable practices, the site also includes three large green roofs, one of which hosts an infinity pool with a deck, fire pit, bar, and seating area. The development also features rain gardens to mitigate stormwater and improve biodiversity. The extensive rain gardens are spanned by steel catwalks to provide residents access to a public river trail that connects to the region’s trail network.

Illustration Credit - Kirk Fromm

IMAGE 2A new playground, running track, outdoor classroom, synthetic turf field, hard-surface sports courts, canopy trees and a new rain garden activate the space that was once broken asphalt.

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the trust for public land parks for people program - william dick schoolyard PHILADELPHIA, PA

Working for The Trust for Public Land, and in partnership with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Philadelphia School District, we helped transform a 1.78 acre asphalt lot into a playground and green learning environment for students at the William Dick Elementary School in Philadelphia, a K-8 school serving approximately 300 students. This schoolyard project is part of Philadelphia’s Green2015, the groundbreaking initiative to assist the City of Philadelphia reach its goal of 500 new acres of publicly accessible green space by 2015. Located in the Fairhill neighborhood, the overarching goal of this schoolyard improvements is to increase publicly accessible open space in underserved communities, improve green infrastructure, infiltrate more stormwater, and provide a safe place for children to play. Informed by a robust community engagement and education process, the resulting plans will provide the creation of spaces and facilities that promote open space equity, environmental education and direct benefits to the users, the community and the urban environment.

IMAGE 2A new playground, running track, outdoor classroom, synthetic turf field, hard-surface sports courts, canopy trees and a new rain garden activate the space that was once broken asphalt.

IMAGE 3Project partners, The Philadelphia Water Department and Parks and Recreation helped educate students on Philadelphia’s school sites and their critical role in improving the city’s watersheds, by reducing peak stormwater flows within a combined sewer overflow system.

IMAGE 8Mayor Michael Nutter holding the first football game on the newly installed turf field with the lush rain garden in the background.

RESPONSIBILITIES Concept Development and Research, Graphic Production, AutoCAD, Project Management, Construction Administration

roosevelt plaza park pop-upCAMDEN, NJ

“Roosevelt Plaza Park” is a temporary installation that will last from late summer until winter in front of City Hall. The purpose of the park is to enliven Roosevelt Plaza through low cost and flexible placemaking strategies that will guide future park improvements in the coming years. A major feature of the installation is an interactive light sculpture utilizing IBC totes as building blocks. The totes are reconditioned storage containers that are refurbished by several Camden businesses. The design team will be observing Roosevelt Plaza Park throughout the year to see what elements of the park work best, and which could be improved.

RESPONSIBILITIES Research, Graphic Production, Construction Administration

IMAGE 3At the doorstep of City Hall and with a view of the Philadelphia skyline, the scale and design of the park needed to have a major impact and features that would draw in surrounding workers, students, and residents to the park.

IMAGE 5Much needed shade, a variety of seating options, flowers, trees and interactive elements activate the formerly bland space.

IMAGE 8From sunset to sunrise, the IBC Totes glow with a soft blue light that transitions to a warm yellow when activated by motion.

IMAGE 10Nearby, the more intimate ‘Planter Grove’ offers larger tables for lunch or a study group.

IMAGE 13Since opening day, the piano has been a catalyst for drawing a diverse group of residents and visitors together through music.

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villanova university housing development EAST NORRITON, PA

In addition to the recent and ongoing improvements to the central campus, Villanova University has also begun developing plans for redeveloping the imposing 1,800 space parking lot along Lancaster Avenue. This multi-use campus facility will include a new Performing Arts Center, a parking garage, and several new residence halls complete with 1250 beds, administrative offices, classrooms, and university-oriented retail space. These new buildings will line Lancaster Avenue creating an impressive new streetscape for students, visitors and the community. The spaces between the buildings provide opportunities for new campus places which support and enhance the student experience. These new ‘quads’ and streetscapes will be defined by their pedestrian friendly design which will compliment the character and style of the recently improved central campus. The project is anticipated to be LEED rated and accordingly, the landscape improvements will be designed to incorporate stormwater best management practices, promote green/sustainable design strategies, and greatly reduce impervious coverage on campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES Graphic Production,Township Submission, AutoCAD Production

Illustration Credits - Voith Mactavish Architects

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WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY NEW ACADEMIC BUILDINGWayne, New Jersey

As part of The Academic Zone Master Plan, the New Academic Building is one the first projects undertaken to create a gateway into the academic center of the University. Working with NK Architects, Sikora Wells Appel prepared a landscape design that embraces the dynamic terrain of the site and creates an educational outdoor classroom environment. Inherent to the University is the goal to achieve LEED Certification by implementing sustainable site strategies such as water efficient landscapes, use of native plants and local materials. Brick from the demolition process of the previously existing building and on-site excavated boulders were incorporated into the design to create a memorable and unique space that plays tribute to the site’s history and geology. Contact information:Daniel Topping, NK Architects95 Washington StreetMorristown, NJ 07960T: (973) 532-7781

Credit: Perkins EastmanIllustration Credit - Perkins Eastman

william paterson university WAYNE, NJ

As part of The Academic Zone Master Plan, the New Academic Building is one the first projects undertaken to create a gateway into the academic center of the University. Working with NK Architects, we prepared a landscape design that embraces the dynamic terrain of the site and creates an educational outdoor classroom environment. Inherent to the University is the goal to achieve LEED Certification by implementing sustainable site strategies such as water efficient landscapes, use of native plants and local materials. Brick from the demolition process of the previously existing building and on-site excavated boulders were incorporated into the design to create a memorable and unique space that plays tribute to the site’s history and geology.

RESPONSIBILITIES Concept Development and Research, Graphic Production, AutoCAD, Project Management, Construction Administration

Illustration Credit - NK Architects

IMAGE 8A large variety of interesting drought tolerant groundcover plants help define comfortable seating areas.

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einstein medical center montgomery EAST NORRITON, PA

With a vision of creating a “landscape for healing”, we utilized a natural and sustainable design approach for this 90-acre hospital campus, which opened in late September of 2012. The project includes a new 5-story, 146-bed hospital and an adjacent medical office building. With a project goal of obtaining LEED Certification, the landscape design includes a constructed wetland, rain gardens, extensive tall grass meadows, 250transplanted existing trees, and bioswales. Included in the design was a half-acre entrance garden with seating, a large water feature, donor recognition, and lush plantings.

RESPONSIBILITIES Graphic Production, AutoCAD Production, Construction Documentation

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IMAGE 15Views of the garden as a space that mediates between the angular forms of the architecture and the softness of the farm park beyond are framed by architectural mullions.

IMAGE 6From tables and chairs to benches and seat walls, numerous seating opportunities are provided with a variety of experiences and allow visitors to be alone or interact with others.

IMAGE 3Low, battered stone walls embrace the garden to create a sense of enclosure while preserving distant views of the Norristown Farm Park.

IMAGE 13The garden’s covered seating area is slightly sunken to provide a comfortable, private space.

IMAGE 7Groups of backless benches in informal planted coves provide options for interaction.

IMAGE 12Extensive site lighting highlights stone walls and illuminates pathways, trees, and seating areas.

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above, below, beyondPHILADELPHIA, PA

In the fall of 2012, I collaborated with Susan Kolber and Amy Syverson, to create Above Below Beyond, an exhibition of student design work inspired by Philadelphia’s Reading Railroad. Passionate about the potential of this abandoned railroad, we wanted to make years of student research, interest, and ideas inspired by the site available to the public in order to encourage the railroad’s development. Above Below Beyond was meant as a springboard and a catalyst, a conversation starter that could help spread the word about this historic infrastructure. We hoped that the often-overlooked troves of student work created about such inspiring places every year could be seen as a resource that could aid visionaries, community members and stakeholders in realizing the potential of such forgotten places.

The Above Below Beyond project culminated in a six-week open exhibit that was documented through our website, abovebelowbeyond.org, and in a run of 300 newspaper-style “Exhibit Catalogs.” Catalog copies were mailed or hand delivered to city officials, design professionals, community members, the non-profits working to promote the railroad’s development, educational institutions, and to local media outlets.We raised $6165 for Above Below Beyond through the online crowdsourcing platform, Kickstarter.com. Over 21 days 104 backers donated between $5 and $500 each to support our cause. In return, our backers received varying prizes, including information about the site, invitations to meet with us at the exhibit, tours of the railroad corridor, exhibit catalogs, and railroad section postcards with which to share their own thoughts. The Kickstarter campaign web page was also well utilized as a quick introduction to the railroad. Local, national and international media covered the Above Below Beyond exhibit. We were featured in ArchDaily, Inhabitat, Next City, The 34th Street Magazine, The Temple News, the Design Philadelphia Shaker and Curbed Philly.

RESPONSIBILITIES Concept Development and Research, Graphic Production, Project Management, Curator, Exhibit Design, Marketing

via|philadelphiaPHILADELPHIA PA

Via | Philadelphia, a semester long design project, was conducted by Temple University’s Senior Landscape Architecture Design Studio in the spring of 2012. The name Via | Philadelphia, branded by our studio early in the design process, alludes to the project’s vast potential to provide unobstructed connections above and below 55 city blocks. The project engaged students in the process of urban design through a comprehensive study of the site inventory and analysis, as well as the development of master plans and areas of detailed design concentration. The ultimate goal of Via | Philadelphia was to create a viable linear park along nearly three miles of abandoned railroad right-of-way, including sections at grade, above, and below the Philadelphia street scape, between 30th Street and 9th Street. Design solutions responded to site factors including the diverse needs of six neighborhoods located along the extent of the site, the historic industrial character of the railroad and the spontaneous ecologies that have developed within the neglected corridor. Design considerations included emphasis on green infrastructure, best management practices, and design interventions which enhance the pedestrian experience and create connections to mass transit.

RESPONSIBILITIES Concept Design and Research, Graphic Production, AutoCAD Production, Presentations

envisioning francisville’s future PHILADELPHIA, PA

The ‘Envisioning Francisville’s Future’ project is located within the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania neighborhood of Francisville, which has experienced a half-century of social and economic depression including a large residential migration, decay of the neighborhood’s physical form, and the loss of significant commercial activity. In 2001, the City began the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative and created many empty lots in Francisville by demolishing dilapidated structures. Since 2003, the Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation (FNDC) has sought to revitalize the neighborhood by viewing abandoned lots as an opportunity for infill housing, encouraging commercial ventures, and implementing initiatives that aspire to make Francisville the greenest neighborhood in Philadelphia.

RESPONSIBILITIES Concept Design and Research, Graphic Production, AutoCAD Production, Presentations