As a future Penn State student graduate, I am anticipating a future internship for the summer of 2025 in the landscape architecture industry that will enhance my technical and creative skills. With the work experience I have so far, I believe I can excel at client and community relations. Given an opportunity to interact with customers daily and satisfy their needs is something I desire strongly.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture|Pennsylvania State University
Expected in December 2025
EXPERIENCE
Derck & Edson, LLC | Landscape Architecture
Intern | Lititz, PA
May 2024- August 2024
• Created renderings and models for real-life projects, attended site visits, and actively participated in team and town meetings to enhance design solutions.
• Developed a construction document set for a test project on a real-world site, demonstrating design and technical skills.
Don Wallence Auto Sales | Sales and Service
Specialist | Spring City, PA
January 2016- Current
• Provided customer service through sales while reaching numerous sales targets through effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong involvement with customer relations that gained client referrals and sustained business growth.
CONTACT
CELL: 610-496-2785
EMAIL: mattwallence05@gmail.com
LINKEDIN: mattwallence
SKILLS
LEHIGH PARK
SITE: Philadelphia, PA
TYPE: Site and Programmatic design
PAGES: 3-6
STATE COLLEGE GREENWAY
SITE: State College, PA
TYPE: Watershed systems design
PAGES: 7-10
MILLENNIUM SCIENCE COMPLEX MEADOW
SITE: State College, PA
TYPE: Planted meadow ecosystem design
PAGES: 13-16
HAMPDEN CANCER CARE CENTER
SITE: Enola, PA
TYPE: The Collaborative Studio PAGES: 13-16
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LOMBARDO WELCOME CENTER
SITE: Millersville, PA
TYPE: Summer internship 2024
PAGES: 17-20
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STORMWATER/TECHNICAL DRAWING
SITE: State College, PA
TYPE: Hand/technical drawing skills
PAGES: 17-20
01 LEHIGH PARK
STUDIO - FALL 2022
PROJECT DATA
TYPE LOCATION
INSTRUCTORS
TOOLS
SITE AND PROGRAMMATIC DESIGN
PHILADELPHIA, PA
DAVID GOLDBERG, MARC MILLER, ALEC SPANGLER
AUTOCAD,
VARIOUS ADOBE SOFTWARE
Lehigh Park is located in a former industrial shipping facility, now part of a network of upcoming parks. To address existing ground pollution, restoration efforts include integrating natural vegetation into the site. The park emphasizes two modes of transportation—ground and water. A dedicated boat launch attracts kayakers, boaters, and fishermen, while areas for relaxation are strategically placed. Lehigh Park is seamlessly connected to the East Coast Greenway through trails, and a conveniently located bus stop facilitates the arrival of visitors from various regions.
Design Narrative
wanted to allow boat traffic in and out of the site. To do this I added a boat launch along with many boat docks along the pier. There are also pull-through parking spots available for boat trailers. Fishing and loading docks are also available close to the launch.
Visitors may grab a kayak from the nearby kayak shed and launch it into the river from the launch. A part of the pier is cut for safer and easier access to the other side of the pier. Visitors entering the site through the river trail are met with a bathroom and a bike rack. From there they can walk along the pier or walk to the nature recreational area at the northern end of the site.
From my analysis, I determined the Delaware River connection is the most important part of the site. I wanted to allow boat traffic in and out of the site. To do this I added a boat launch along with many boat docks along the pier. There are also pull-through parking spots available for boat trailers. Fishing and loading docks are also available close to the launch. Visitors may grab a kayak from the nearby kayak shed and launch it into the river from the launch. A part of the pier is cut for safer and easier access to
can watch their children when they are playing or could be used for events. Two other pavilions are located closer to the viaduct which could be used as more of a secluded spot for various activities. A SEPTA bus stop has also been put into the design for even more ways of traveling to and from Lehigh Park. Canopies are next to the bus stop to keep visitors sheltered from the weather. Trees are put in a way to block I-95 and the Lehigh Ave extension. This is to give a more naturistic and secluded feel to Lehigh Park. The circulation and transportation of Lehigh Park will provide the best experience while visiting Lehigh Park.
Plan
Section A-A’ Site Plan
Section A-A
A playground is located towards the middle of the site with a pavilion overlooking it. This is so parents can watch their children when they are playing or could be used for events. Two other pavilions are located closer to the viaduct which could be used as more of a secluded spot for various activities. A SEPTA bus stop has also been put into the design for even more ways of traveling to and from Lehigh Park. Canopies are next to the bus stop to keep visitors sheltered from the weather. Trees are put in a way
Water Connection
Area Masterplan
Connection to Water
LEHIGH PARK | SITE AND PROGRAMMATIC DESIGN
02 STATE COLLEGE GREENWAY
STUDIO - SPRING 2023
PROJECT DATA
TYPE LOCATION
INSTRUCTORS
TOOLS
WATERSHED SYSTEMS DESIGN
STATE COLLEGE, PA
TRAVIS FLOHR, LARRY GORENFLO
AUTOCAD, ARCGIS, VARIOUS ADOBE SOFTWARE
State College’s growing population strains transportation, causing traffic and crowded streets/buses. To address this, there needs to be a safer, circular trail system. Current trails along busy streets like East Beaver Avenue pose risks. An improved system would provide a secure and eco-friendly alternative for daily commuters. The State College Greenway improves State College into a circular network while also increasing safety in the community.
stops. have little to no shelter while they when it is raining or snowing. Walking or Biking is another way people
State College are located right next to busy roads. Downtown State College has many . However, sidewalks are about Narrow sidewalks create a lack of space for pedestrians to walk, leading to overcrowding and increasing the chance of Overcrowded pathways also decrease the visibility of people driving on the road. ncoming traffic and potential hazards.
in The Spring Creek Watershed. The average trail sidewalks in located right next to busy roads. Downtown State College has many . However, sidewalks are about Narrow sidewalks create a lack pedestrians to walk, leading to overcrowding and increasing the chance of pathways also decrease the visibility of people driving on the road. ncoming traffic and potential hazards.
This road has a speed limit of 35 miles per h needed to combat the growing population in the Spring Creek Watershed.
a speed limit of 35 miles per h . This bike lane is known to be very risky and the growing population in the Spring Creek Watershed.
Diagram
what is the problem that you’re addressing? What problem already addressed in the watershed?
in State College, Pennsylvania is This puts the existing transportation infrastructure within the Spring and CATA are only going to get more years go on. alternative over one hundred CATA bus stop throughout the There are outside of the Penn States Campus. Most stops consist of 9
East Beaver Ave (A-A’)
bus stations or hubs outside of the Penn States Campus. Most stops consist of a single sign adjacent to a sidewalk. Many of these bus stops are located across main roads and in areas that are not properly taken care of. may have to cross very busy streets unsafe ways They may even have little to no shelter while they are wai Walking or Biking is another way people choose to get around in The Spring Creek Watershed.
State College
East Beaver Ave (A-A’)
East Beaver Ave (A-A’)
Downtown State College has many sidewalks that and even biking sidewalks are about Seven at some points. Narrow sidewalks create a lack of space for pedestrians to walk, leading to overcrowding and increasing the chance of injury. Overcrowded pathways also decrease the visibility of people driving on the road. This makes it difficult for both parties to see o ncoming traffic and potential hazards. Fox Hollow Road located East of Penn States C mpus is a very popular bik e route home for many people. This road has a speed limit of 35 miles per h our, however , many drivers exceed this. Directly ne ke lane. The only thing that separates these two areas is a . This bike lane is known to be very risky and dangerous. These dangers cause pedestrians to rely on the bus system as a safer way to travel of course leads to overcrowded buses. in the existing transportation infrastructure is needed to combat the growing population in the Spring Creek Watershed.
Fox Hollow Rd. (B-B’)
unsafe ways They may even have little to no shelter while they are waiting for a bus when it is raining or snowing. Walking or Biking is another way people choose to get around in The Spring Creek Watershed. The average trail s or State College located right next to busy roads. Downtown State College has many sidewalks that and even biking sidewalks are about Seven at some points. Narrow sidewalks create a lack of space for pedestrians to walk, leading to overcrowding and increasing the chance of injury. Overcrowded pathways also decrease the visibility of people driving on the road. This makes it difficult for both parties to see o ncoming traffic and potential hazards. Fox Hollow Road located East of Penn States C mpus is a very popular bik e route home for many people. This road has a speed limit of 35 miles per h our, however , many drivers exceed this. Directly next to this road, there is a five -foot bike lane. The only thing that separates these two areas is a . This bike lane is known to be very risky and dangerous. These dangers cause pedestrians to rely on the CATA bus system as a safer way to travel This then of course leads to overcrowded buses. ge in the existing transportation infrastructure is needed to combat the growing population in the Spring Creek Watershed.
that are not properly taken care of. Pedestrians may have to cross very busy streets in unsafe ways They may even have little to no shelter while they are waiting for a bus when it is raining or snowing. Walking or Biking is another way people choose to get around in The Spring Creek Watershed. The average trail s or State College located right next to busy roads. Downtown State College has many sidewalks that and even biking sidewalks are about Seven at some points. Narrow sidewalks create a lack of space for pedestrians to walk, leading to overcrowding and increasing the chance of injury. Overcrowded pathways also decrease the visibility of people driving on the road. This makes it difficult for both parties to see o ncoming traffic and potential hazards. Fox Hollow Road located East of Penn States C mpus is a very popular bik e route home for many people. This road has a speed limit of 35 miles per h our, however , many drivers exceed this. Directly ne ike lane. The only thing that separates these two areas is a . This bike lane is known to be very risky and dangerous. These dangers cause pedestrians to rely on the CATA as a safer way to travel of course leads to overcrowded buses. ge in the existing transportation infrastructure is needed to combat the growing population in the Spring Creek Watershed.
bus stations or hubs outside of the Penn States Campus. Most stops consist of a single sign adjacent to a sidewalk. Many of these bus stops are located across main roads and in areas that are not properly taken care of. Pedestrians may have to cross very busy streets unsafe ways They may even have little to no shelter while they are waiting for a bus when it is raining or snowing. Walking or Biking is another way people choose to get around in The Spring Creek Watershed. The average trail s or State College located right next to busy roads. Downtown State College has many sidewalks that and even biking sidewalks are about Seven at some points. Narrow sidewalks create a lack of space for pedestrians to walk, leading to overcrowding and increasing the chance of injury. Overcrowded pathways also decrease the visibility of people driving on the road. This makes it difficult for both parties to see o ncoming traffic and potential hazards. Fox Hollow Road located East of Penn States C mpus is a very popular bik e route home for many people. This road has a speed limit of 35 miles per h our, however , many drivers exceed this. Directly ne ike lane. The only thing that separates these two areas is a . This bike lane is known to be very risky and dangerous. These dangers cause pedestrians to rely on the CATA as a safer way to travel of course leads to overcrowded buses. ge in the existing transportation infrastructure is needed to combat the growing population in the Spring Creek Watershed.
Toftrees Ave (C-C’)
Toftrees
Ave (C-C’)
Toftrees
Fox Hollow Rd. (B-B’)
Fox Hollow Rd. (B-B’)
Currently, East Beaver Ave is a two-lane road with parking along one side. Getting rid of the parking
Fox Hollow Road is a very fast and busy road that connects downtown State College to lower-density housing areas. Bike lanes are
03 MILLENNIUM SCIENCE COMPLEX MEADOW
STUDIO - FALL 2023
PROJECT DATA
TYPE LOCATION
INSTRUCTORS
TOOLS
PLANTED MEADOW ECOSYSTEM DESIGN
STATE COLLEGE, PA
TRAVIS FLOHR, KENNETH TAMMINGA
AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, TWIN MOTION, VARIOUS ADOBE SOFTWARE
The meadow at Millennium Science Complex and Penn State University prioritizes user experience with prairie, mesic, and rain meadows, plus an eco-turf lawn. Pea gravel pathways encourage exploration, while seating offers a relaxing nature experience.The tall grass prairie meadow in the north supports diverse wildlife. An eco-turf lawn, perfect for study or relaxation, sits in the middle. The mesic meadow features diverse grasses and wildflowers. Transitioning to the rain meadow in the southeast, a raised boardwalk prevents erosion and flooding.
04 HAMPDEN CANCER CARE CENTER
STUDIO - SPRING 2024
PROJECT DATA
TYPE LOCATION
INSTRUCTORS
TOOLS
THE COLLABORATIVE STUDIO
ENOLA, PA
DAVID GOLDBERG, LISA LULO, ROBERT BANAS, MOSES LING
AUTOCAD, RHINO, TWIN MOTION, VARIOUS ADOBE SOFTWARE
The collaborative studio brought together architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture students to develop an integrated design for Penn State Health’s proposed freestanding outpatient cancer center on the Hampden Medical Center campus in Enola, Pennsylvania. Architecture students focused on designing the outpatient facility, while landscape architecture students addressed site planning, including building placement, parking and circulation, a healing garden, and a therapeutic garden. Through interdisciplinary teamwork, we ensured the design adhered to real-world codes and standards, creating a cohesive and functional proposal to enhance cancer treatment services in the region.
05 LOMBARDO WELCOME CENTER
DERCK & EDSON INTERNSHIP - SUMMER 2024
PROJECT DATA
TYPE LOCATION
MENTORS’ TOOLS
SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2024
LITITZ, PA
TIM HAMPP, KYLE STAUFFER CIVIL3D, SKETCHUP, ENSCAPE, VARIOUS ADOBE SOFTWARE
During my Summer 2024 internship with Derck & Edson in Lititz, PA, I gained valuable experience in various aspects of the design process. I contributed to preparing color renderings, creating 3D models, assisting with cost estimates, attending town meetings, and observing an active construction site. A highlight of my internship was working on the design of the Lombardo Welcome Center at Millersville University. I conducted research on the net zero building, developed the site design, and produced a complete construction document set using Civil3D. Additionally, I modeled and 3D rendered the site to bring the design to life.
JAMES STREET (MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY)
06 STORMWATER/TECHNICAL DRAWING
STUDIO - ALL
PROJECT DATA
TYPE
LOCATION
INSTRUCTORS
TOOLS
ALLEN STREET REDESIGN, TREE PLAZA TECHNICAL PLAN AND DETAILS
STATE COLLEGE, PA
TRAVIS FLOHR, KENNETH TAMMINGA, ELIZA PENNYPACKER, STEPHAN MAINZER PEN/PENCIL, AUTOCAD
Penn State’s Landscape Architecture program incorporates diverse projects integrating both hand-drawn graphics and technical drawings. The inaugural Allen Street Redesign project showcased meticulous hand-drawn graphics, employing various pen and pencil sizes for artistic depth. Subsequent projects utilized technical and construction drawings as essential blueprints for contractors, detailing the assembly of features. This dual approach highlights the program’s emphasis on artistic expression and technical precision.
