Design Portfolio
MICHAEL ORTIZ
ADDRESS: 974 WHEATON DR. CORONA CA 92878
PHONE: (951)-833-6064
EMAIL: MIKE_O_17@YAHOO.COM
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and responsible worker that will provide outstanding work ethic. I can learn new responsibilities fast and accurately. I will represent a professional and friendly demeanor at all times. I am self-motivated and always strive for excellence. Works well in teams as well as individually.
SKILLS
AutoCAD
Rhino 3D
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office Suite Project Management
EXPERIENCE
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER • SOLTIS AND COMPANY • SEPTEMBER, 2023 – PRESENT
My responsibilities included; assembly of construction documents, city submittals/revision response, client presentations, creation of proposals, and project management.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AID • SANTA MONICA MOUNTAIN FUNDS • JUNE, 2023 – AUGUST, 2023
My responsibilities included; trails and facilities work, habitat restoration work, and nursery work. Working in a team -oriented setting. Worked often with California native flora.
CUSTOMER SALES ASSOCIATE • LOWES • 2020 – 2023
My responsibilities included; providing excellent customer service, making paint, inventory management, and sales.
CASHIER • WABA GRILL • 2018 – 2020
My responsibilities included; cleaning, providing excellent customer service, cooking, and money management.
EDUCATION
DIPLOMA • 2017 • NORCO HIGH SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (BSLA) • 2019-2023 • CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, POMONA
Minor in Regenerative Studies 2019-2023 Deans Honor List 2023 Graduated with Cum Laude
CERTIFIED CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPER • 2024 • THEODORE PAYNE FOUNDATION
About
Enthusiastic landscape architecture graduate committed to fostering vibrant communities through sustainable and ecologically responsible design. Passionate about enhancing the urban and natural environments by creating harmonious spaces that prioritize community engagement, promote resource conservation, and celebrate the intrinsic beauty of landscapes. Eager to apply my creative skills, technical expertise, and dedication to contribute meaningfully to projects that positively impact people and the planet.
Laguna Beach Residence
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’ Blue Rug Juniper
Lomandra longifolia ‘Platinum Beauty’ Platinum Beauty Lomandra Senecio serpens Blue Chalksticks
Achillea ‘Moonshine’ Moonshine Yarrow
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ Obsidian Coral Bells
Convolvulus sabatius Ground Morning Glory
Acacia cognata ‘Cousin Itt’ Cousin Itt Acacia
Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine
Grevillea lanigera ‘Coastal Gem’ Coastal Gem Grevillea
serpens Chalksticks
Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’ Bee’s Bliss Sage
Carex tumulicola Foothill Sedge
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Huntington Carpet’ Huntington Carpet Rosemary
Lantana montevidensis Trailing Lantana
Dymondia margaretae Silver Carpet
Armeria maritima Pink Sea Thrift
Artemisia californica ‘Canyon Grey’ Canyon Grey Sagebrush
Sedum rubrotinctum ‘Pork and Beans’ Pork and Beans
EXISTING
REMOVE IVY IN SEATING AREA AND TRIM BOUGAINVILLEA
EXISTING PLANTING TO REMAIN
RESIDENCE
REPLACE ANY BROKEN TILE WITH EXISTING TILE ON SITE
*NOTE: FILL IN CRACKS ON WALLS
*NOTE: 3" LAYER OF STANDARD MULCH IN ALL PLANTED AREAS
San Dimas Residence
IRRIGATION SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY
Landscape maintenance responsibilities will be provided by homeowner.
Note: I have complied with the criteria of the City of San Dimas Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (San Dimas Municipal Code Chapter 18.14) and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan. L.A. County Fuel Zone: Zone A- Set back zone 0-20 feet from structure. Zone B- Irrigated zone 21-100 feet from structure.
Venice Bay Ecological Reserve
This takes place in the year 2100 where sea level rise has taken a toll on California shorelines, especially the Venice area. This project reimagines what the Venice area would look like with ten feet of sea level rise. In place of all the infrastructure that has been removed is an ecological reserve that creates an open space for humans as well as local wildlife.
10’ of Sea Level Rise
19 MILES OF NEW TRAILS
1,684 ACRES OF GREEN SPACE NEW BAYS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES
S L R
S L R 8’ S L R 10’ S L R
California Salt Marsh California Coastal Prairie
Coastal Sage Scrub California Chaparral
Legend
California Chaparral
Coastal Sage Scrub
California Coastal Prairie
California Chaparral
Water
Nesting Area
Demonstration Garden
New Trails
Existing Roads
Piers
View 1
Section AA
Demonstration Garden
Legend
California Chaparral
Coastal Sage Scrub
California Coastal Prairie
California Chaparral Water
Demonstration Garden
VIEW
Silver Links
Site Scale
Michael Ortiz, Juan Vergara, + Darius Kennedy
Narrative
Our vision for the reservoir is to give the community as much access as possible. We did this by taking down all the fencing and allowing many entry points from the street to the different amenities. Also, we wanted to give the community the ability to interact with the water by giving them spaces of engagement with the water such as the rocky beach. The people that lived in the community wanted the reservoir to be an ecological paradise for the local wildlife. To create their vision we naturalized most of the concrete embankments. We are also establishing various native ecosystem habitats that will promote wildlife diversity to provide many species a home
Goals Ecology
At the reservoir we focused on ecology in two different ways. The first way was naturalizing different parts of the resevoir’s banks to allow for wetlands and riparian zones. The second way was to provide diverse habitats for wildlife through a bird sanctuary, floating islands, a native grove, and woodland chaparral.
Recreation
We wanted to create different areas for people to congregate and interact with the water To interact with the water we made a rocky beach and a small lawn area that people can view and engage with water
Education
Hill
Beach Wetlands
Different plaques will be placed throughout the reservoir showing the restoration process of our design and the new native plants and wildlife that will start to live at the reservoir. Also, we made a viewing bridge that allows users to look over a portion of the wetland habitat to see how it functions.
Native Grove
Native Grove
Durane St.
Scale: 1”=16’
Scale: 1”=8’
Learning From the Lake By: Michael Ortiz
Upland
Planting
There is and fauna the habitat The goal ecosystem within it to fauna. On animal migration California.
Wetland Planting
Arctostaphylos glauca- Big Berry Mazanita
Arctostaphylos glauca- Big Berry Mazanita
Carex praegracilis- Field Sedge
Platanus racemosa- Western Sycamore Quercus agrilfolia- Coast Live Oak Rhus ovata- Sugar Bush Ribes viburnifolium- Catalina Currant Salvia spathacea- Hummingbird Sage
Baccharis pilularis- Coyote Brush Encelia californica- California Brittlebush Eriogonum fasciculatum- California Buckwheat Salix laevigata- Red Willow Salvia apiana- White Sage
Juncus balticus- Baltic Rush Lemna minor- Duck Weed Potamogeton nodosus- Pond Weed Sagittaria latifolia- Broadleaf Arrowhead Typha latifolia- Cattail
SCALE: 1” = 1’
SCALE: 1” = 1/4’
SCALE: 1” = 8’ 0’4’ 8’ 16’
Photography
