
Hi, I'm Lance!
Architect, Designer, & Urban Planner
I'm a Registered and Licensed Architect in the Philippines
and
M.S. Urban Planning graduate from the Columbia
University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and
Preservation (GSAPP)
where I pursued concentrations in the built environment
and urban analytics.
With my background in
Architecture and Urban Planning, I bring a blend of
creativity and analytical skills to planning the built
environment across various scales. Particularly, my keen
interests are in planning cities on the street level and
exploring how mobility can be empowered through people
first, data-driven, and equitable approaches to planning
and design.
I have key experience championing
Complete Streets
principles in the streetscape projects I undertake,
putting walkability and multimodal considerations at the
forefront of the graphics, recommendations, and plans I
produce.
I'm also experienced in performing
safety analysis and geospatial modeling, with a proven ability to transform complex crash and
roadway datasets into clear, actionable insights. My
strength lies not only in rigorous analysis but in
crafting
visually compelling maps and graphics
that make data legible and intuitive for decision-makers.
I have delivered
High Injury Network analysis
for Greenwich, CT, Clemson, SC, and the New York State
Thruway Authority, helping these agencies prioritize
high-impact safety interventions. My work reflects a
commitment to planning streets that promote mobility and
safety for all users.
Presently, I am working
as an
Urban Planner and Designer at Stantec's New York
office.
Professional Experience
Stantec
Urban Planner & Designer
New York City
Jul 2024 - Present
Stantec
Urban Planning & Design Intern
New York City
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024
Columbia University GSAPP
Graduate Teaching Assistant
New York City
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
Freelance
Freelance Architectural Designer
Cainta
Feb 2021 - Sep 2022
University of the Philippines
Senior Research Assistant
Quezon City, Philippines
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Greener and Partners Properties, Inc.
Junior Architect
Mandaluyong, Philippines
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
Educational Background
Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Master of Science in Urban Planning
Concentrations: Built Environment & Urban Analytics
New York City, USA
Sep 2022 - May 2024
University of the Philippines Diliman
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Class Valedictorian, magna cum laude, GPA: 3.91 / 4.00
Quezon City, Philippines
Aug 2014 - Jun 2019
Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Road Safety & Complete Streets Approaches
- Rendering, Graphic Design, & Visualizations
- Geographic Information Systems
- Urban Data Analytics, Processing, & Mapping
Software
- ArcGIS Pro
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- AutoCAD
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- Python
Awards & Certifications
Honor Award for Excellence in Urban Planning
Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
May 2024
GSAPP Merit-based Scholarship
Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Aug 2023
Registered and Licensed Architect
Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission
Jan 2023
Class Valedictorian & magna cum laude
University of the Philippines College of Architecture
Jun 2019