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ARCH. MICHAEL F. MARBELLA UAP, PIA AHKILA

DESIGN ARCHITECT, URBAN DESIGNER, PROJECT MANAGER, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER ADDRESS: 149 Sct. De Guia St. Bgy Sacred Heart, Quezon City TEL NO: +63-091*-***-****

E-MAIL: acr1o1@r.postjobfree.com

SALARY EXPECTED: (NEGOTIABLE)

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

• A senior management position of responsibility either as a Design Architect, Urban Designer/Planner, Landscape Designer or Project Manager in a progressive, design oriented firm willing to offer equal opportunities, challenges and advancements. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 1987 Thesis: An International & Domestic Passenger Terminal for Mactan International Airport, Cebu, Philippines

• Certificate of Construction Technician, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 1984

• Certificate of Architecture Graduate Studies Graduate Cont. Education Program, University of the Philippines 1988

• Certification of Completion AUTOCAD 2011 w/ Color Rendering, Microcadd Training Center 2011 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION & AFFILIATION

• Registered Architect - Philippines, License No. 001****-****

• United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Chartered Member (Hong Kong Chapter) 1995 Member (Atelier Chapter) 1989

• Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) Member 1996

• Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Affiliate Member 1992

• Tau Gamma Phi International Fraternity Alumni Member 1982 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• PROJECT MANAGER, SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, DESIGN COORDINATOR July 2013 to Present PENTAGO ARCHITECTS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SBN BHD. Architects and Landscape Architects Assumed senior position as project manager and landscape architect involved on a variety of large scale landscape and master planning projects, covering new town residential developments, mixed use and theme developments. Duties include overall project management and coordination, development of schematic design concepts, urban planning design guidelines as well as land use and strategic planning.

• SENIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT October 2010 to June 2013 AIDEA PHILIPPINES Architects, Planners, Interior Designers Recruited as a Senior Design Consultant responsible in initiating preliminary concept schemes, sketches, ideas and general design process for large scale & complex Architectural and planning development projects...

• CHIEF ARCHITECT March 2007 - April 2010

URASIA / NEW SAN JOSE BUILDERS INC (Philippines) Architects, Planners, Interior Designers and Project Managers Appointed as Chief Architect to manage the architectural / planning arm of the New San Jose Builders Inc, duties include being the architect of records/signatory for projects and as the design director to head and oversee the general design process/management of the firm.

• SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL, LANDSCAPE & URBAN DESIGNER April 2004 – November 2006 ATTRACTIONS INTERNATIONAL, Ltd. Themed & Special Design, Architecture, Planning, & Landscape Architecture Employed as a senior designer specializing in master planning, Theme Park/Special Design, urban design, architectural and landscape design. Duties include initiating schematic, feasibility studies, design concepts/ideas of various urban planning/theme development, architectural & landscape designs.

• SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT / LANDSCAPE & URBAN DESIGNER November 2002 – March 2004 SHENZHEN BEI LIN YUAN Architecture, Planning & Design Co. Landscape, Planning, Architecture & Design Recruited as a Senior Design Architect and Landscape Designer responsible in developing preliminary schematic sketches, conceptual design ideas and general design process for large scale & complex Architectural and landscape conceptual projects.

• SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER (Architecture, Landscape, Urban Design) August 1999 – August 2002 LEIGH & ORANGE Ltd. (L & O) Architecture, Urban Design, Interiors, Project Management Employed in as a senior project designer (architecture, landscape and urban design). Responsibilities involve project schematic, feasibility studies, and conceptual design/development of various planning, architectural planning and landscape developments.

• URBAN DESIGNER, ARCHITECT, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER July 1998 - July 1999 URBIS Ltd. Planning, Urban Design, Landscape, Golf & Environmental Consultants Appointed as Urban and Landscape Designer in a senior capacity. Scope of responsibility involves project schematic, feasibility studies, urban planning design guidelines, strategic planning, development of schematic design concepts and ideas of land use and urban planning/landscape design projects and as a specialist design consultant for landscape related design issues.

• SENIOR URBAN DESIGNER, DESIGN ARCHITECT November 1996 - June 1998

(HOK) Hellmuth Obata + Kassabaum Asia Pacific Ltd. Architects, Interiors and Urban Designers Assumed senior position of responsibility as project manager and urban designer/planner involved on a variety of large scale urban and master planning projects, covering new town residential developments, science and technology parks, composite mixed use developments and theme development projects. Duties include overall project management and coordination, development of schematic design concepts and ideas, urban planning design guidelines as well as large scale, regional land use and strategic planning. 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

• DESIGN ARCHITECT / URBAN DESIGNER January 1995 - October 1996 LEUNG & CHOW Architects and Planners Architects, Interior Designers and Planners In-charge of development of all design aspects of projects, covering schematic design concepts and ideas, elevation studies, master planning schemes, space programming and project feasibility studies. Job description covers preparation and execution of presentation drawings and design proposals, conceptual sketches, preliminary design development drawings for project architects implementation...

• DESIGN ARCHITECT, LANDSCAPE, & URBAN DESIGNER August 1992 - December 1994 KLS International / Ma & Fong & Associates Ltd., Partnership, Architects and Planners Responsibilities include development of schematic designs and planning concepts, elevation concepts, spatial programming, and master planning studies. Acts as project design manager in charge of initializing and execution of presentation drawings and design proposals, preliminary design development to detail design sketches as basis for translation into construction and tender documents.

• LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER May 1990 - July 1992 Belt Collins & Associates, Ltd. (BCA) Landscape Architects, Planners and Engineers Duties involves initializing and development of master planning & landscape design concepts, ideas and schemes, acts as technical advisor on matters regarding construction technical issues & practices; develops & finalizes presentation proposals; preparation of landscape planting programs and as Project manager, coordinator and design manager of various landscape and planning projects

• RESIDENT SITE ARCHITECT August 1988 - April 1990 Alcantara, Ubay & Co., Inc. (Philippines) Construction Managers, Engineers and Architects Main task involves administration & coordination works on behalf of client, to consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors; reviews and implements all pertinent construction documents, contracts, specifications /programs; supervises and evaluates material testing, shop drawings, change orders, payments requests; reviews, evaluates and records general progress of work on site.

• ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, DRAFTSMAN, APPRENTICE April 1985 - January 1988 Renato P. Perez & Associates (Philippines) Architects and Designers Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation and execution of design proposals, construction working drawings, and project cost computations and estimates, and assists in outlining of construction schedules, and specifications. Duties include preparation of project proposals, design concepts, detail design, bid and construction documents, cost estimates, specifications, project scheduling and supervision of construction of on-going projects.

EXPERTISE / AREAS OF SPECIAL COMPETENCE:

• Excellent of graphical, sketching and presentation techniques/ skills in various types of visual mediums.

• Creative and innovative conceptual architectural design abilities of diverse building types and sizes.

• Urban design, land-use and planning expertise in residential, theme resort, mixed-use new-town development

• Landscape planning, design, specialization such as rocks cape, waterscape and site lighting design.

• Working knowledge in AutoCAD 2011, Photoshop and MS Office applications. AWARDS & CITATIONS RECEIVED

• Third Place, Annual Architectural Design Competition, Title: The National Athletics Center of the Philippines 1985, University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture

• Certificate of Appreciation, Leadership Citation 1983, given by the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Student Council, University of Santo Tomas,

• Second Honorable Mention, Annual Architectural Design Competition, Title: An Architects Vacation House 1983, University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture,

SEMINARS & TRAINING ATTENDED

• Site Project and Construction Management Training, Alcantara, Ubay & Co., Project Managers, Engineers & Architects: 1987

• Architectural Apprenticeship Program, Professional Regulatory Commission (Architecture) Philippine Professional Regulatory Commission, 1985 – 1987

• Strategies for Asian Architects, 1st Asian Congress of Architects (ACA); The Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA) and the United Architects of the Philippines; 1984

• Urban Renewal: Planning, Development and Implementation Seminar; University of the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Landscape Architects; 1985

• Architect and Computer Seminar; United Architects of the Philippines & the Goethe Institute; 1983

• AutoCAD 2011 Training Program; Microcadd Training Center; 2011 REFERENCES

• Professional and personal references to be furnished upon request.

ARCH. MICHAEL MARBELLA

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