My background has been grooming me for a profession in landscape architecture since I was a youth. I started still life drawing at an early age and later pursued art as a major in college. Growing up on a suburban-rural fringe I grew to respect nature and came to see how urban sprawl can affect it. I believe consciousness of ecology and the environment are needed in the development process and as such I enrolled in multiple ecology courses and am pursuing a LEED AP certification.

I also have an education in business administration as a bachelor’s degree. This not only gave me the knowledge of how business and the world works but it also taught me the importance of leadership and working as a team.

I have expanded my technical knowledge in other ways by completing a certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in conjunction with my Masters of Landscape Architecture degree.

My design interests lie in a range of types from sustainable development and environmentally sensitive design to the extravagance of resort design as well as mixed-use, campus and large scale residential planning of which some can be seen in this portfolio. I am open to all other pursuits and am attempting to expose myself to a broad range of design. My recent international work in China has given me the opportunity to experience unique perspectives and differing views of landscape design, as well as collaborating with professionals from across the globe, which has not only enriched my design but also my life experience.

I hope you enjoy the work I compiled here and look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Matthew A. McGinley

Matthew A. McGinley, MLA825 Menlo Ave, Unit H Menlo Park, CA 94025979.571.9231mattmcginley@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-mcginley/20/670/865

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EducationAug.05-Dec.08 Texas A&M University College Station, TXMajor: Landscape ArchitectureDegree: Masters of Landscape Architecture GPA: 3.5/4.0

Aug.01-Dec.03 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PAMajor: Business ManagementDegree: Bachelor of Business AdministrationGPA: 3.0/4.0

Aug.99-Apr.01 Robert Morris University Moon Twp. PA Major: Business ManagementDegree: transfer GPA: 3.8/4.0

Aug.95-May 98 Westmoreland County College Youngwood, PA Major: Fine Arts & Natural SciencesDegree: Associate of Arts

Work/Project ExperienceApr.11-Mar.2012 Ima – Newport Beach, CA (Landscape Designer)Junior Designer - Led concept designs and imaging for international projects. Assisted senior designer on design development. Assisted project teams with final graphic production. Projects included city master planning, urban design, campus design, park planning and tourism.Sept.09-Apr.11 Earthasia Design Group - Shanghai, China (Landscape Architect)Junior Designer - Led concept designs and imaging for new projects. Assisted senior designer on design development. Assisted project teams with final graphic production. Projects included large scale high end residential development, city master planning, urban design, park planning and tourism.International Marketing and Business Development – Led marketing for all new business development and client relations. Led major project presentations to clients and public stakeholders. Expanded market exposure through media events and public engagements.Oct.08-May.09 White Oak Studio - Houston, TX (Landscape Designer)Urban Design – Lake Jackson Downtown Revitalization Project: Led drafting production, assisted in streetscape design, created overall project cost estimate, researched historical/architectural relevance of site.Park Design – Hermann Park Lake Plaza: Assisted in drafting production, designed art installation layout, assisted in construction administration.Residential Design – Led drafting production for high end residential villas, assisted in construction administrationAug.05-Dec.08 Texas A&M University – College Station, TX (Research Assistant)Thesis Project - Stormwater Management and Park Design Alton, TX: Conceptual and schematic design of sports park and secondary stormwater management zone.Research Assistant - Researched and compiled all data related to site specific issues of redeveloping industrial sites and park planning to be used in LAND 603 summer design studio. Teaching assistant for LAND 603 summer studio.Campus Planning - Texas A&M Univ. Galveston, TX: Collaborated on design and expansion of a campus master plan, place making, campus identity and functionality.Environmental Design - Texas A&M Research Facility, Costa Rica: Analyzed sensitivity form development and created conceptual design of campus. GIS/GPS survey integration, viability analysis, trail system design and assessment of city park system.

Downtown Redevelopment

Campus Design

Eco - Sensitive Design

GIS Research

International Work

Software - AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketchup, Trimble TotalStationAssociations - USGBC-NCC Committee, ASLA, Emerging Greenbuilders, National Society of Collegiate ScholarsAwards - Geographic Information Systems Certificate, National Deans List

Matthew McGinley, MLA I 979.571.9231 I mattmcginley@hotmail.com Landscape designer with well-rounded professional experience including two years international

design working in Asia. Strong conceptual design, planning and detail oriented professional with extensive presentation experience. Creating spaces that are functional, aesthetic and reflect the history or culture of the region are paramount in his design process.

Qualifications Large scale planning and design Graphic presentation Sustainable design Geographic Information Systems Marketing Construction drafting Communication skills Project management Organizational skills Employment Apr.11-Mar.12 Ima – Newport Beach, CA (Landscape Designer)

Junior Designer - Led concept designs and imaging for international projects. Coordinated complex projects with internal and external team members. Assisted senior designers on design development. Assisted project teams with final graphic production. Projects included city master planning, urban design, campus design, park planning and tourism.

Sept.09-Apr.11 Earthasia Design Group - Shanghai, China (Landscape Architect) Junior Designer - Led concept designs and imaging for new projects. Assisted senior designer on design development. Assisted project teams with final graphic production. Projects included large scale high end residential development, city master planning, urban design, park planning and tourism. International Marketing and Business Development – Led marketing for all new business development and client relations. Led major project presentations to clients and public stakeholders. Expanded market exposure through media events and public engagements.

Oct.08-May.09 White Oak Studio - Houston, TX (Landscape Designer) Urban Design – Lake Jackson Downtown Revitalization Project: Led drafting production, assisted in streetscape design, created overall project cost estimate, researched historical/architectural relevance of site. Park Design – Hermann Park Lake Plaza: Assisted in drafting production, designed art installation layout, assisted in construction administration. Residential Design – Led drafting production for high end residential villas, assisted in construction administration.

Aug.05-Dec.08 Texas A&M University – College Station, TX (Research Assistant) Thesis Project - Stormwater Management and Park Design Alton, TX: Conceptual and schematic design of sports park and secondary stormwater management zone. Research Assistant - Researched and compiled all data related to site specific issues of redeveloping industrial sites and park planning for LAND 603 summer design studio. Teaching assistant for LAND 603 summer design studio. Supervisor: Prof. Thomas Woodfin

Matthew McGinley, MLA I 979.571.9231 I mattmcginley@hotmail.com Landscape designer with well-rounded professional experience including two years international

design working in Asia. Strong conceptual design, planning and detail oriented professional with extensive presentation experience. Creating spaces that are functional, aesthetic and reflect the history or culture of the region are paramount in his design process.

Qualifications Large scale planning and design Graphic presentation Sustainable design Geographic Information Systems Marketing Construction drafting Communication skills Project management Organizational skills Employment Apr.11-Mar.12 Ima – Newport Beach, CA (Landscape Designer)

Junior Designer - Led concept designs and imaging for international projects. Coordinated complex projects with internal and external team members. Assisted senior designers on design development. Assisted project teams with final graphic production. Projects included city master planning, urban design, campus design, park planning and tourism.

Sept.09-Apr.11 Earthasia Design Group - Shanghai, China (Landscape Architect) Junior Designer - Led concept designs and imaging for new projects. Assisted senior designer on design development. Assisted project teams with final graphic production. Projects included large scale high end residential development, city master planning, urban design, park planning and tourism. International Marketing and Business Development – Led marketing for all new business development and client relations. Led major project presentations to clients and public stakeholders. Expanded market exposure through media events and public engagements.

Oct.08-May.09 White Oak Studio - Houston, TX (Landscape Designer) Urban Design – Lake Jackson Downtown Revitalization Project: Led drafting production, assisted in streetscape design, created overall project cost estimate, researched historical/architectural relevance of site. Park Design – Hermann Park Lake Plaza: Assisted in drafting production, designed art installation layout, assisted in construction administration. Residential Design – Led drafting production for high end residential villas, assisted in construction administration.

Aug.05-Dec.08 Texas A&M University – College Station, TX (Research Assistant) Thesis Project - Stormwater Management and Park Design Alton, TX: Conceptual and schematic design of sports park and secondary stormwater management zone. Research Assistant - Researched and compiled all data related to site specific issues of redeveloping industrial sites and park planning for LAND 603 summer design studio. Teaching assistant for LAND 603 summer design studio. Supervisor: Prof. Thomas Woodfin

International Work

Residential Planning & DesignUrban Design

Branding & Imaging

Design work ranged from concept masterplanning, urban design, to government projects throughout mainland China.Rapid growth and economic expansion created opportunities to be a part of diverse projects within numerous cities in a short period of time.

Project teams consisted of international design professionals from across the globe as well as local designers.

No matter the project type, design goals always included ecologic sensibility, intergration of form and function and representation of local culture.

International Work

Residential Planning & DesignUrban Design

Branding & Imaging

Design work ranged from concept masterplanning, urban design, to government projects throughout mainland China.Rapid growth and economic expansion created opportunities to be a part of diverse projects within numerous cities in a short period of time.

Project teams consisted of international design professionals from across the globe as well as local designers.

No matter the project type, design goals always included ecologic sensibility, intergration of form and function and representation of local culture.

International Work

Residential Planning & DesignUrban Design

Branding & Imaging

Design work ranged from concept masterplanning, urban design, to government projects throughout mainland China.Rapid growth and economic expansion created opportunities to be a part of diverse projects within numerous cities in a short period of time.

Project teams consisted of international design professionals from across the globe as well as local designers.

No matter the project type, design goals always included ecologic sensibility, intergration of form and function and representation of local culture.

International Work

Residential Planning & DesignUrban Design

Branding & Imaging

Design work ranged from concept masterplanning, urban design, to government projects throughout mainland China.Rapid growth and economic expansion created opportunities to be a part of diverse projects within numerous cities in a short period of time.

Project teams consisted of international design professionals from across the globe as well as local designers.

No matter the project type, design goals always included ecologic sensibility, intergration of form and function and representation of local culture.

International Work

Residential Planning & DesignUrban Design

Branding & Imaging

Design work ranged from concept masterplanning, urban design, to government projects throughout mainland China.Rapid growth and economic expansion created opportunities to be a part of diverse projects within numerous cities in a short period of time.

Project teams consisted of international design professionals from across the globe as well as local designers.

No matter the project type, design goals always included ecologic sensibility, intergration of form and function and representation of local culture.

International Work

Residential Planning & DesignUrban Design

Branding & Imaging

Design work ranged from concept masterplanning, urban design, to government projects throughout mainland China.Rapid growth and economic expansion created opportunities to be a part of diverse projects within numerous cities in a short period of time.

Project teams consisted of international design professionals from across the globe as well as local designers.

No matter the project type, design goals always included ecologic sensibility, intergration of form and function and representation of local culture.

People’s Republic of China

International Work

景观画报International New Landscape

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Project consisted of creating a regional level park for Shanghai Jiading district utilizing ecological as well as stormwater management systems needed for this former industrialized zone.

Planning will include mixed use, residential, commercial, institutional uses as well as a city green system.

Jiading Park, Shanghai

Marketing & Client Relations

Project administration included clientrelations ranging from meetings, on-site visits and marketing to stakeholders;including government officials, design professionals and potential buyers.

景观画报International New Landscape

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Project consisted of creating a regional level park for Shanghai Jiading district utilizing ecological as well as stormwater management systems needed for this former industrialized zone.

Planning will include mixed use, residential, commercial, institutional uses as well as a city green system.

Jiading Park, Shanghai

Marketing & Client Relations

Project administration included clientrelations ranging from meetings, on-site visits and marketing to stakeholders;including government officials, design professionals and potential buyers.

SABIC Workforce Housing - Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaProject goal was to create a self-contained residential community reflective of the desert climate while offering resort- style amenities through an eco sensitive design palette.

Having a unique history in architecture as a part of the Mid-Century Modern movement design by Alden Dow, Lake Jackson needed to embrace the past while creating a town for the future. This plan includes those architecural elements in the streetscape as well as incorporating “complete streets” design concepts, creating a destination as well as a hometown rich in history.

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City of Lake Jackson, TXArtist rendered perspective

Artist rendered perspective

Redevelopment

Lake Jackson Downtown Master Plan - Phase III

High Density Development

Low Density Development

Special Paving18’ Parking - 60 Degree

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16.5’ Drive Lane4’

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Designed Space18’ Parking - 60 Degree

18’ Parking - 60 Degree

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Creating a destination place to showcase the history of Lake Jackson as well as develop the downtown economy was paramount in the planning process. The concept of “complete streets” designing space for pedestrian and vehicle movement was crutical to remedy the existing condition. This not only brought the pedestrian back to the streetscape but created spaces for gathering, dining and relaxation.

The creation, as well as preservation, of strolling canopy coveredstreets was important to retain the small town feel of the downtownand create a transition zone between commercial and residential development.

6’ - 8’Sidewalk

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Campus DesignTexas A&M University Galveston, TX

As one of six maritime training academies in the United States, Texas A&M University at Galveston functions as the coastal campus of the Texas A&M University. TAMUG has established a clear goal of becoming the leading marine and maritimeacademic institution in the Gulf of Mexico. As such, the campus enrollment is projected to double in size thus creating the need for a campus master plan and design/redesign of space.

Existing site

Proposed CampusMaster Plan

The proposed master plan will include arrangement of various spaces for routine functions and activities, layout of vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, open space structure, and a campus landscape design concept to promote the desired image of the campus environment.

Land Use Diagram

Visual Analysis

Circulation Analysis

Building Analysis

Design Analysis

Site visit included : Living and working with the local professionals in the region.Completion of data collection through GPS and surveying. Research of local construction design and materials.Collaboration also included the funding party, local professionals, local government and the University of San Jose.

Eco -Sensitive DesignCosta Rica Research Facility, Monteverde Costa Rica

Study Abroad

Proposed 4 acre rainforest research facility within 400 acre site adjoining the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

3D Sketchup Model of Campus

Design Analysis

Naturalized Vegetation

Landscaped Vegetation

Granular Surface

Pool

Student Dorms

Faculty Bungaloos

Mixed Use

Academic

Open Space

Building Analysis

Development of tree canopy is paramount to re-establish native vegetation on this site due to past logging disturbance. Planting palette included native and nursing plants. Design incorporated transition zone from landscaped plantingsnear buildings to naturalized vegetation toward site perimeter.

Buildings were designed to utilize climatic features by incorporating pier and beam construction so the natural hydrology of the site was not compromised, air flows could be maximized by designing minimal interior walls. Siting and footprint was determined to maximize efficient use of space while keeping disturbance at a minimum.

Natural springs are utilized for water source as gravitational forces cycle the water throughout the facility. Supplimentary water supply is collected through rainwater harvesting from all building roofs. The waste water is treated through biotic and abiotic means using filter beds and pools.

Water Management Diagram

Potable Water

Source Spring

Aerobic Tank or Lagoon

Collection Tank

Harvested Rainwater

Waste Water

Legend Lodge Lifts Trails Beginner Intermediate

Project utilized GPS and survey equipment to create a contour map of the site, essential for futhering all site analysis and design.

GPS Survey

Integration

Mitigation Bank Viability ProjectProject utilized Capability/Suitability Modeling to rank and map viable locations for constructed mitigation banks in East Texas.

Trail Design

Project sited a ski resort, ski lifts and trail system for a proposed location in Lake Tahoe, NV using DEM data for Capability/Suitability modeling.

Project analyzed the status of city’s park system, located the possible vacant sites for future park development and then ranked them accordingly for su itabi l i ty.

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