Asia Archives - Cracknell

Joel Trangia

Joel has 25 years’ experience as a professional landscape designer in Asia particularly in the Philippines and China. For the past 19 years he has worked as a Design Director for international and local companies in China where he worked on competition and award winning residential, government, park and hospitality projects.

As a dedicated and enthusiastic team leader he is responsible for high quality design output that meets the Client brief and budget, emphasising maximum utilisation of space to ensure a functional, safe, practical, sustainable and economical solution.

James Cura

James is an Associate Architect and LEED Green Associate within Cracknell’s Post-Contract team. He has 27 years’ experience, 18 of which have been in the Gulf. With 10 year’s within the field of Landscape Design and Construction he also has experience across the related disciplines of Architectural Design, Interior Design, Project Management and Construction Supervision. James is highly software proficient and has particular expertise regards high-rise residential, hospitality, commercial and educational developments.

He provides contract administration, site management and supervision services during the construction stage until handing over of the project, placing great emphasis on inter-disciplinary coordination, attention to detail and execution of design intent.

Erick Torio

Erick leads 3D Visualisation initiatives at the Cracknell Manila office, bringing 22 years of architectural visualisation and team leadership expertise. He excels at crafting compelling visual narratives and contributed to Cracknell’s competition-winning King Salman Park design.

As Associate – 3D Visualisation, Erick oversees visualisation strategies for global projects, driving innovative storytelling across collaborative teams. He’s passionate about harnessing visualisation technology to enhance design communication, fostering exceptional results and stunning visual experiences.

Dexter Nuval

Dexter is a versatile Senior Landscape Architect with over 17 years’ experience in Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Design. He has worked on numerous landscape projects throughout Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and China. He is deeply committed to designing spaces that embody the principles of inclusivity, diversity, creativity, and sustainability whilst maintaining efficient functionality. Seeking out new environmentally-harmonious solutions, he looks to design landscapes that make a long-term positive impact on both people and the natural world.

Matthew Lucio

Matthew is a Senior Landscape Architect with 18 years’ experience in Asia and internationally. His background in architecture and construction spurred his passion for design and planning which opened opportunities to work in the field of landscape architecture. Revelling in the opportunity to reshape communities and catalyse positive lifestyle impact through well designed spaces, he continues to hone his creativity as he contributes to the design of diverse and sustainable liveable cities.

Arnel Lemsic

Arnel is an Architect with over 27 years’ experience on large scale and complex projects, mostly in China. He has a great passion for the fields of Architecture, Landscape and Urban Planning, believing in life-long learning in an environment that is constantly changing. A reliable team leader, Arnel is open-minded and respects the voices of others which contributes greatly to his ability to overcome design challenges with creativity and confidence

Matthew Gimena

Matthew Gimena is a Senior Landscape Architect with over 19 years’ experience in design, construction and project management; 17 years have been spent in the field of landscape architecture in the Asia-Pacific region while he also has experience in interior design and is a registered Architect. From small landscape schemes to more complex spaces and larger developments, Matthew is responsible for balancing client needs with his design role by defining the creative, inspirational, and functional parameters by which a landscape design will be successful.

Yijia Fan

Yijia has 7 years’ experience as a landscape professional in the United States, Middle East, and China. As a Senior Designer, she works together with Cracknell’s global teams to provide creative inspiration for design presentations. With excellent client liaison and project coordination skills she supports internal training needs, QAQC document control, and project management from inception to completion. Yijia has been involved in projects ranging from urban parks to large post-industrial schemes, which has influenced her to explore diverse and innovative solutions to complex problems in the urban realm.

Qianhai Urban Public Realm

Winning competition design for 8Ha of urban linear parks and public realm spaces that draw on the site’s railway heritage and visually and physically connect the Qianhai Bay to Dananshan Mountain.

Establishing a new benchmark for urban lifestyle for the city, a series of truly global destination spaces, with a bold contemporary style, resonate with echoes of the historic trading routes.

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Jan Ayalin

Jan’s scope of knowledge spans architecture and interior design, urban master planning, and landscape architecture. He has over 25 years’ experience in the landscape design profession working on hotels and resorts, urban open space, and public and private residential landscapes across Asia and the Middle East.

As a Senior Associate Landscape Architect at Cracknell he specialises in both conceptual design and design development. Sharing his experience, he guides and sets examples for the younger members of the team, helping them to grow within the profession.

Trained as an Architect, his core design strength lies in balancing the needs of the client and the end user, to develop marketable, sustainable, and innovative built environments that engage the senses and enhance the sense of place.

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