Mariano Corral Landscape Architect Landscape Architecture, Golf Course Design, Urban and Resort Planners

Miami International Airport

3001 SW 109 Court,

Miami, Florida 33165

Office: (305) 551-1262,

Cell: (305) 793-0665

Email: marianocorral@comcast.net

2015

PORTFOLIO

PROJECTS

ST. Thomas Catholic Church and School – 3 Acre park- Miami, Florida The design of a 3-acre park, known as the Meditation Gardens for the use of the children and parishioners. We created large earth mounds with walkways that rises over 4 to 5 feet above existing grade, the location of the 14 Stations of the Cross with seating areas, an outdoor alter and the overall landscape. Approximate costs: $1,000,000 dollars (Completed 1993-1997)

Lakes by the Bay Park, 13 Acres- for the City of Cutler Bay, Cutler Bay, Fl. The Landscape Architectural design on this new 13 acre site. The park is composed of 3 baseball fields, soccer fields as well as bike and pedestrian paths. Landscape contractors: Valley Crest - Approximate costs: 5,000,000 Dollars – Completed - 2012

Mainland Park – 24 Acres, for the City of Tamarac, Fl. The park was created on an abandon golf course within an existing community. The land size is 24 acres and we initially created the site planning of the small gathering and bathroom facility, along with the parking, small fishing pier over exiting canal, bike and pedestrian paths, as well as approximate costs: 1,800,000 Dollars (Completed 2014)

Miami International Airport South Bus Terminal Expansion Facility This is the new American Airlines Hub at MIA, and Bus Terminal Facility. Our design responsibilities were for all landscape design, site furniture, hardscape design, irrigation design, specifications, and illumination of the outdoor spaces. (Total responsibility $1,200,000). Total Cost: $400 million dollars. Landscape Design Services performed the landscape installation.

Marco Yacht Club – Marco Island, Fl. – Antaramian Development Responsible for partial site planning, parking, all exterior hardscape and features for a very exclusive private yacht club. Includes landscape, selection of lighting fixture, grading, parking layout, and main entrance and perimeter wall features. Cost: $ 1,200,000.00 (Completed 1996)

Cape Marco – Marco Island, Fl. – Antaramian Development- First Place Fame Award by the South Florida Builders Association Responsible for the site planning of this High-end condominium project on an 18-acre beachfront site with 270 degrees of prime view of the Gulf of Mexico. Price ranges $700,000 to $5,000,000. In addition to site planning we created all exterior Hardscape, lighting, grading, irrigation and landscape. Old World

Mediterranean style. Total responsibility: $15,000,000 dollars. Received International First Place Award from the Spanish Commerce in Almeria, Spain at their Design Award Ceremony for the use of Spanish materials and manufacturers. (1990-2003)

Discalced Carmelite Nuns Monastery, Homestead, Fl. A five (5) acre Monastery site which will be the new home for 15 sacred sisters that will be confined within these walls for the rest of their lives by praying for the benefit of mankind. (Under Construction)

We are responsible for the landscape architectural design of main entrance, interior courtyard, and one acre meditation garden for their enjoyment. Approximate cost: $8,000,000 dollars

The Gilbert Fein Neighborhood Redevelopment, Miami Beach, Florida The project consisted of two City blocks of urban renewal on the Historical Neighborhood along Biscayne Bay. It is consider by many City Officials as the best Urban Renewal project in Miami Beach. We were responsible for collaborating and providing the residents with all streetscape design, street pavers’ selection and pattern design, off street parking layout, bay walk design, selection of all finished materials, site furnishing, landscape, irrigation and street lighting design. Approximate costs: $50,000,000

Metro South Senior Living Low Income Housing, City of South Miami, Florida – Beneficial Communities, Sarasota, Fla.

Sunset Drive SW 61st Avenue, South Miami, Florida

An 8 story building over 3 levels of parking, 91 total units on ½ acre site. Our Scope of services included: Hardscape design for interior courtyard, and two sections of roof deck outdoor space planning, selection of finished materials, construction plans and details, planting plans for shade and sun loving conditions, Irrigation design, Tree mitigation plans and project administration. Total anticipated construction costs: $15 million

Marco Shores Golf and Country Club – Marco Island, Fl. (known today as Hammock Bay) Responsible for site planning, five 22 story high-end condominiums project with an existing 18-hole golf course for Antaramian Development. Responsible for all exteriors Hardscape and amenities, landscape, and re-design of golf course. Price ranges $500,000 to $2,000,000 dollars. Total responsibilities: $ 16,000,000 dollars.

The Rickenbacker Causeway Shoreline - Roadway Protection Improvements for Miami Dade Public Works Dept. FROM HOBE SOUND TO VIRGINIA KEY (from the Main Toll Plaza to Miami Seaquarium) Our responsibility included the Landscape Design, bike and pedestrian pavement design, parking and roadway improvements in collaboration with Coastal System Engineers, as well as the tree preservation of existing plant materials and its relocation. The restoration of the beach and shoreline area. Cost: 6.1 million dollars. Arazosa Brothers were the landscape contractors.

City of Coral Gables Ponce de Leon Boulevard Redevelopment Phase II (from Almeria to Salamanca Avenue)

The continuation redevelopment of designing new nine ( 9 ) urban city blocks and new median island along the Ponce de Leon boulevard roadway corridor. This is the continuation of the completed Phase I corridor. This includes hardscape design – paving patterns, street crosswalk designs, corner planters, type of finished materials, and bulb out parking islands, layout of parking spaces, street lighting, site furnishers, structural soil, grading, construction details and irrigation layout. Complete landscape design and planting plans, specifications and tree disposition plans of existing trees. Cost estimate, bid forms, and construction administration. Cost: 2.8 million dollars. Valley Crest Contractors are the installers of the project.

Aventura Marina- Related Companies- Aventura, Florida Created the building entry sequence design, swimming pool and amenities. We also provided design and working drawings for the private clubhouse swimming pool, courtyard and landscape. We were also responsible for the boardwalk design, lighting, landscape and irrigation. Cost: 1.8 million dollars.

Island Estates – Williams Island, Aventura, Fl. High-end Single Family homes on a 15-acre island. Price Range: $1,000,000 dollars + per home We are responsible for all hardscape and exterior features, lighting, grading, and landscape. Total responsibility: $3,000,000 dollars.

Village of Palmetto Bay Library on Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay, Fl. The planting design and tree disposition plan of existing trees on the site and preserve all main structure trees. In addition to the irrigation design, and city consultation to pedestrian walkway design, grading and parking layout as well as site observation during construction. Very difficult to design in a serious low budget condition that was cut back from $130,000 to $65,000 make it look good and meet MDC Landscape Codes. Thanks to the cooperation of the Landscape Contractor and his donation of $60,000 worth of plant materials we were able to pull this off. I had to get creative and use what was at my disposal base on the trees and shrubs supplied by the contractor. We still manage to get 80% native materials on site. Cost: $65,000 dollars ($125,000 with donation). Tim Hodgins was the landscape contractor.

The Palace Gardens, Homestead, Florida – 10 Acres - Phase I (4.95 acres) and Phase II A 4 story Senior Living Facility composed of active living and medical living housing. Assisted in the land planning process to determine all require buffers, main entrance location, number of parking spaces, setback requirements for the 4 story building. Responsible for all hardscape designs, landscape, irrigation and site lighting and low level lighting. Cost: 10 Million dollars or $200 dollars per sq. ft. for Phase I including all exterior amenities.

The Palace at Coral Gables An 8 story Senior Living Facility composed of active living and medical living housing. The design is composed of both sides of the street rights of way on Andalusia Avenue hardscape design which are: Bulb out street planters, parking spaces layout, street lighting layout, structural soil component, sidewalk design, street crosswalks, site furnishing, grading, irrigation and landscape design. Design of the Arcade/Colonnade ground paving patterns at the Palace building and parking Garage. Provided all dimension plans, construction details and specifications. LA Budget Cost: $1.8 million dollars. Total cost of project $50 million dollars.

Fort Lauderdale International Airport Terminal / Roadway Expansion Responsible for the Irrigation Design of the Airport expansion, specifications and details, as well as site observation during construction. Cost: $1.7 Million Dollars. Total project cost: $100 million dollars. Superior Landscape Contractors were the installers.

Falcon Trace Residential Community- Vero Beach, Florida Provided complete land plan services for 278 acres, 572 units single family homes, 4 product types. We delineated all roadways, single family lots, gross and net density calculations, and lakes. Provided all Landscape Architectural services: Entry feature, models landscape, site landscape and all hardscape.

Hillview Golf Course, Fredonia, NY. The renovations of a 1936 golf course in the town of Fredonia, NY., which is approximately 45 minutes south of Buffalo, NY., near Lake Erie. Contracted to provide a new routing course with an additional 25 acres with elevation changes of 50’-60’ and a natural spring through the site. Along with my partner George Frye (past superintendent of Kiawah Island Golf - Ocean Course-SC., during the 1991 Ryder Cup) we will provide full construction drawings, grading, re-grassing, new greens, and tees and irrigation design. The possible addition to 70 home sites is currently being anticipated, and we will provide the master plan.

La Isla Hotel – Galapagos Island, Ecuador The restoration of a 20 unit hotel. My responsibilities were for the pool design, courtyard designs, and overall landscape by using indigenous plant materials. One of the most satisfying work experiences of my career.

La Gorce Country Club – Miami Beach, Fl. Worked with Jack Nicklaus in the re-designed of the golf course. Responsible for the golf course landscape. Total cost of responsibility: $350,000.00

Kendall Town Center Roadway Improvements (Kendall Drive SW 157 Avenue to 162nd Avenue-around the new Baptist Hospital South). A General Growth Development – Rouse Company) Our responsibility included the landscape design, and irrigation design for approximately 2.3 miles of median county roads. We are also responsible for acquiring all permits and site observation during the construction phase. Valley Crest Landscape Contractors are performing the work. Anticipated costs: $500,000 dollars.

Country Club of Miami – Miami, Fl. Responsible for the site planning of the New Golf Club Building and Cart barn and Practice Range. New golf hole over existing driving range, new driving range, and new parking lot for 200 autos, new irrigation system and entrance feature. Total responsibility: $4,800,000 dollars.

Isla Mocoli – Guayaquil, Ecuador Master Plan of 750 acre (312 ha) island on Guayaquil’s main river. Designed 400 single-family lots, multi-family residential parcels, commercial site, bridges, and Town Center and 18 holes championship golf course. Cost: $20,000,000.00

BILTMORE II CONDOMINIUM RESTORATION-Coral Gables, Florida - (600 Biltmore Way) Very unique structure in that there were no straight corners anywhere on the building. Our responsibility was to redesign all the outdoor hardscape and landscape spaces. Because of its uniqueness, the pool deck and outdoor break out spaces where design in a wave or curvilinear pattern using

three different colors that strike through the swimming pool walls and floor surface. In addition to a new landscape design, a complete new lighting design, and irrigation design system was also provided. The Cost of the renovations: $6,500.000 dollars. Villa and Sons Landscape Contractors provided the installation work.

Jade Beach –Fortune International – Sunny Isle, Florida Design all the hardscape design, landscape, and lighting and irrigation system for a 20- story luxury building. The coordination with the EPA for the Dune reconstruction and planting design on the beach front area. Cost: $ 1,000,000.00. Flora Tech Landscape contractors provided the installation.

Palmar Del Rio 150 Residential lots– Guayaquil, Ecuador The design of the perimeter walls and entrance feature (Cascading Waterfalls) as well as the roadway entrance. Location of guardhouse, and provided sketches of possible guardhouse designs. One of the best collaboration between owners, Architect, engineers and Landscape Architect. Provided input to overall master plan. We designed all of the open spaces, recreational amenities, walkways, fountains, small entry landmarks for each section of the project, pool designs, soccer playing fields, guest parking spaces, grading and all hardscape designs and planting design. Approximately 50% of the plant materials were imported from Miami to Ecuador. Their infrastructure at that period of time in terms of nursery abundance was not completely available. It is consider by many still today as the best project in Guayaquil.

The Colony Golf and Country Club. – Vero Beach, Florida Provided complete land plan services for 550 acres, and golf course design in a strict environmental area. We delineated all roadways, single family lots (3 Products), density calculations, and the wetlands location and calculations. Responsible for all Landscape Architectural services.

Terzetto Lofts and Terzetto Condominium- Aventura, Florida Two different projects –high rise – adjacent to each other. Responsible for a cohesive Streetscape that incorporates the City’s Street Ordinances for 186th Street. All Landscape, lighting, hardscape, irrigation, and pool amenities designs for ground floor and above ground conditions.

Staples Office Building (Gold LEAD Building) The very first GOLD LEEDS Building for the City of Miami. Responsible for planting plans that had to meet LEEDS requirements of 100% natives or Xeriscape plant materials. The irrigation system was based on roof water collection and place in a storage tank for watering landscape.

Deauville Hotel- Miami Beach Florida Responsible for pool and deck design, hardscape, landscape, irrigation, lighting, and site supervision.

Residences of “M” –Fortune International – Sunny Isle, Florida Responsible for all hardscape design, for an 18- story building. We also design the landscape, lighting and irrigation system. (Ocean Side)

Hollywood Marriott Beach Hotel- Hollywood, Florida Complete renovations of landscape and hardscape and irrigation. Cost: $250,000.00

Marriott Cadillac Hotel– Miami Beach, Florida Responsible for all hardscape design, landscape, lighting and irrigation design

The Forrest Golf and Country Club – Ft, Myers, Florida (Chi Chi Rodriguez) Responsible for the land planning of 900 acres, design of two golf courses, and landscape architecture design. $10,000,000)

Unicorn Cay Golf and Casino Resort- Eleuthera Bahamas We master planned 463 acres with golf, hotel, casino, residential lots and time share condominiums.

L’ Hermitage Townhome Residential Community – Coconut Grove, Fl. Completely renovated this 96-unit community after hurricane Andrew. Redesign aquascapes, hardscape and landscape. Help in establishing in-house maintenance crew. Cost: $150,000.00

Cotton Bay Golf Resort – Eleuthera, Bahamas Master plan 860 acres single-family residential resort community to an existing facility. Includes new 18-hole golf course, residential lots, re-design existing golf course, provide landscape architectural design for a new hotel.

Encantada - Pembroke Pines, Fl. 1998 First Place Fame Award by the South Florida Builders Association A 250-acre residential community. Responsible for the design of main entrance roadway and Community Boulevard, recreation facility, model center, perimeter buffers, landscape design of public roadway from Pines blvd. to main entrance approx. ½ of a mile, waterfalls, and individual site parcels.

Ironhorse Golf and Country Club – West Palm Beach, Fl. Single Family homes. Responsible for all hardscape, landscape, lighting and grading for 151 homes and model center. Price range: $250,000 +.

Isla Del Mar Hotel and Golf Resort – Turks and Caicos Island, BW The Master Plan of 560 acres of residential multi-used mix. Designed 250 single-family lots, multi-family parcels, hotel site, commercial site, and a Chi Chi Rodriguez –18-hole championship golf course.

Karonica Country – Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela Master Plan of 827 acres of residential multi-used mix. Designed 325 single-family lots, multi-family parcels, hotel site, commercial site, office site, Town Center and a Chi Chi Rodriguez- 18-holes championship golf course.

Windsor Pines Rental Community – Pembroke Pines, Fl.

Design of Main Entrance and perimeter walls, walks, tennis courts, pool recreation facility, and all the landscape design

La Quinta Golf and Country Club– Guayaquil, Ecuador Master Plan of a 710 acres residential community of single family lots 18 holes championship golf course, and private executive airport.

Miami Springs Golf Club – Miami Springs, Fl. Renovations of existing driving range and practice green.

Sihuapilapa Golf Resort – El Salvador, San Salvador (Chi ChiRodriguez) The Master Plan of 1800 acres residential community, two championship mountain golf course, and a 30 acre park.

Huntington Residential Community – Miramar, Fl. Single Family Homes. 250 units. Responsible for all hardscape exterior design, and model center. (The Adler Companies)

Sawgrass Mills Residential Community @ Sawgrass – Plantation, Fl. - First Place Fame Award Our firm provided collaboration with architects in site planning for 5 of the residential parcels within this 1200 acre project located across from The Sawgrass Mills Shopping Mall. Responsible for all road layout, entrance fountain feature, landscape, irrigation, hardscape and recreational facilities.

Coral Lakes Residential Development – Miami FL

Special Judges Award – Best Project by the S. F. Builders Association

Barclay Club at PGA National – West Palm Beach, Fl. First Place Fame Award for Land Planning and Landscape Architecture

Kings Hill – Topeka, Kansas Provided Land planning for 275 residential lots on 50 acres along with all the landscape architectural services.

Estancia – Pembroke Pines, Fl. - First Place Fame Award

Design the entrance feature and bridge design, and roadway layout, site landscape, and model center. (The Adler Companies)

Town of Wellington – West Palm Beach

Greenview Shore - First Place Fame Award

Forrest Hills Blvd. Landscape – 4 miles of median and r/w landscape zone.

Binks Forest Golf Club and Golf Course Landscape with Johnny Miller Pro player.

Emerald Green Residential Community

Wellington Golf Club- First Place Fame Award

Big Blue Trace Roadway landscape – 5 Miles

Entry Monument Wall Designs to the Town of Wellington

Other Past Projects:

Large Scale projects: Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, Florida* (1990-1999)

*While Mariano Corral was a Principal/Partner at Corral/Howard Collaborative Partnership

• Main Entrance Design

• Roadway landscape

• Golf Course landscape and Clubhouse

• Various residential parcels entry design and community landscape

The Brooks, Estero, Florida,* (1990-1999)

*While Mariano Corral was a Principal/Partner at Corral/Howard Collaborative Partnership

• Main Entrance Design

• Roadway landscape

• Golf Course landscape and Clubhouse

• Various residential parcels entry design and community landscape

Card Sound Private Members Golf Course Renovations. Ocean Reef Resort, Fl.

• Renovations of existing 18 hole golf course

• Clubhouse landscape

Coral Bay Development – Margate, Fl. 1986 First Place Fame Award

• Site Planning and all Landscape Architectural Services-Hardscape and Landscape Design

Hideaway Beach, Marco Island, Fl.

• Habitat @ Hideaway Beach – Marco Island, Fl.

1. Main entry walls and Entrance

2. 75 condo townhome style units

3. Aquascape feature throughout the site

4. Recreation pool facility

• Royal Marco Pointe Condominiums – Marco Island, Fl.

1. Main Entrance Design with aquascape feature

2. 10 Luxury Ocean front Villas

3. High Rise Ocean Front Condominium

4. Community Recreation Pool and Boardwalk to Beach

Lago Mar Master Plan –West Kendall, Miami, Fl. (1989-1990) (Codina Development)

Gramacy Park – Miami Lakes, Fl. (Graham companies)

Shula’s Golf Course- renovations of Tee boxes and Greens – Holes 5, 6.7, & 16. ( 1988-89) ( Graham Companies)

Celebration Point, Miami Lakes, Fl. (Graham Companies)

Hibiscus Island Development- Weston, Fl. (1987) (Arvida Developers)

Macuchuni Golf and Country Club Master Plan (4000 acres) (1666 ha) – Estado Miranda, Venezuela (1989)

Swissco Headquarters – Miami Lakes, Fl. 1990 First Place Award

Univision Channel 23 Headquarters – Miami, Fl.

Royal Palm Residential Community – Miami Lakes, Fl. - 1989 First Place Fame Award

901 Ponce De Leon Office Building – Coral Gables, Fl.

Doral Country Club Pool Renovations– Miami, Fl.

Las Cascada Residential Community – Guayaquil, Ecuador

Doral Meadows Residential Community – Doral, Fl.

Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club – Bonita Springs, Fl.

• Master Plan for 900 Residential Units

• Main entrance Design

• Renovations to the existing 18 hole golf course

• New additional 9 holes (North Course)

Park Shores Condominium – Naples, Fl.

Solimar Condominiums – Miami Beach, Fl.

Westin Hotel (old Doral Hotel) – Miami Beach, Fl.

The Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts- Antaramian Development

Provided Schematic designs for hardscape and landscape for townhomes on the Wharf in an Urban Environment.

(Accomplished 1994)

LAND PLANNING

BARCLAY CLUB @ PGA NATIONAL ENCANTADA MAIN ENTRANCE 144 LOTS IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA PEMBROKE PINES, FL.

MASTER PLAN MAIN ENTRANCE

ESTANCIA, PEMBROKE PINES, FL.

CAPE MARCO DEVELOPMENT, MARCO ISLAND FLORIDA

AERIAL VIEW OF 6 LUXURY HIGHRISES AND TENNIS CENTER MAIN ENTRANCE WALLS

ROTONDA FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN WALLS AT ROTONDA ENTRANCE

COZUMEL ARRIVAL PLAZA AT 5TH LEVEL GATE HOUSE ENTRANCE The Court of the Lions and Cascading Fountains on Ramp The Rotunda Fountain in background

TENNIS CENTER at CAPE MARCO TAMPICO RECREATION POOL

Miami International Airport South Public Bus Transportation Facility

Palmar Del Rio Guayaquil, Ecuador

Entry Guardhouse Design and Landscape Fountain Design in background Typical walks through landscape

Roadway Landscape Covered Gazebo at the park Landmark entry design for each neighborhood

JADE BEACH CONDOMINIUM Sunny Isle, Florida

DUNE RESTORATION WITH SEASIDE PLANT MATERIALS

VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY LIBRARY Palmetto Bay, Florida

ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH MEDITATION GARDEN Three Acre Park - Miami, Florida

Personal Education and History

In 1971 Mariano Corral graduated from La Salle High school where he participated in various sports, but his passion still is in the game of Chess. As an avid Chess player, he was ranked 3rd best in Miami Dade County Florida in 1969-1970. He believes that by knowing the game it provides patience, planning, understanding of your opponent and the ability to look into the future as you would in the world of design and business. He also loves history and he is constantly reading and researching and exploits it as one of the techniques to plan ahead.

Immediately upon graduation from high school, he began working with architect Ted Gottfried, AIA. For two years he worked in various designs projects, from hospitals to multi-family residential to resort planning, before moving on to finish his career at LSU in Landscape Architecture. “Everyone in the design field has to start somewhere and learn the basics of the real world”. It was at Gottfried’s office where Mr. Corral learned about drafting, architectural design, collaboration with other discipline, and the politics that comes with it. He continued his studies and working at the same time with several architects, landscape architects, engineering companies, and landscape contractors to gain actual field experience and expand his career.

Mariano Corral received his Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University (LSU). He graduated in the top 10 of his class. During his tenure at LSU, the college was ranked and still is today as the number one school in the nation for Landscape Architecture. From this point he continued practicing his career in landscape architecture with the best company in the State of Florida and Louisiana such as: Walter Taft Bradshaw & Assoc., Ft. Lauderdale, Edward Jenkins & Assoc., Louisiana, and Albert Perez & Assoc., Miami, Fla., Bruce Howard and Associates, Inc. The latter became Corral-Howard Collaborative Partnership, Inc.

Mariano Corral obtained his licensure in 1981 in the State of Florida and in 1988 in the State of Kansas. During this time, he was recognized for his innovative ideas and creativity in the planning of large-scale residential projects, parks, urban design and resorts. He has received numerous accolades and awards during his 33 years of experience in the design field locally, nationally and internationally.

In 1982, Mariano Corral and Associates P.A., was established and becoming the fastest growing company in Landscape Architecture with a staff of 18 professionals within three years of operation. Mr. Corral in 1987 obtained a certificate diploma in Golf Course Design from Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. It was in 1992 that Mr. Corral met Eddie Elias of Elias Enterprises along with the famous Puerto Rican golf professional, Juan "Chi Chi Rodriguez" and a friendship was established and ultimately they selected Mr. Corral as Chi Chi Rodriguez personal golf course architect. Still to date Mr. Corral is the only Cuban-American in the world that designs golf courses. He has master planned communities and golf courses in Florida, Bahamas, Ecuador, El Salvador, Tenerife, Spain and Venezuela.

Mr. Corral has also had the pleasure of working with such notables Golf Professionals as Jack Nicklaus (La Gorce Country Club, Miami Beach), Johnny Miller (Binks Forrest, West Palm Beach), Tom Fazio, (Bonita Bay, Florida), and the PGA Tour Staff at Country Club of Miami. Mariano Corral has left his traces in various States in America and abroad. These are: Illinois, Kansas, Florida, Louisiana, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Tenerife, Spain, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Venezuela

He has appeared in numerous television shows in Miami, South America, and in Spain as well in newspapers and in magazines locally and internationally.

Mr. Corral has lecture in various cities throughout the USA and taught at Miami Dade Community College in plant materials and design. Mr. Corral helps to promote the field of Landscape Architecture in high schools. He believes that by talking to young men and women at an early age he helps to provide a bright future in the art and career of Landscape Architecture.

“Nothing is more important than our kids. They are our legacy and the future to our profession and country. It is our duty to help them and

provide guidance to become responsible adults and have a profession that they will be recognized for their contribution to society and enjoy for

the rest of their lives.”

Philosophy on Landscape Architecture and Golf Architecture Landscape Architecture is best described in the simplest term as the art of design and scientific knowledge which when combined will produce organized open spaces for the use by man and his enjoyment while protecting the environment. Through the use of design creativity and technical procedures, Landscape Architects must have knowledge in the cultural, science and political structure of the natural habitat to be able to apply his or her skills for the management of the planned constructed elements. These skills encompass many factors such as: safety, aesthetics, construction, technology, history, sociology, philosophy, soil science, plant and water sciences, horticultural practices, and energy conservation principles. Each facet needs the other for a truly successful and enjoyable sustainable built environment of usable space. Landscape Architecture has become such a specialized field in the last 40 years within the design community, that Landscape Architects are no longer a luxury but a necessity. “We must create sustainable environments which in the long run won’t create a hardship for our kids in the future. The world has become too small and the proper use of resources not only affects the environment here, but throughout the world. We are now inter-connected across the globe and we can no longer afford to be arrogant and selfish when it comes to protecting the planet”. Each project if treated as its own Eco-system will provide a myriad of benefits that would eventually link with each other to create a regional sustainable environment. Golf Course Architecture is the art and science of accumulating 18 individual expansive open spaces into one beautiful cohesive master piece which integrates and respects the sensitivity of the surrounding environment for the pleasure and enjoyment of man. Golf Course Architecture has evolved into a dynamic entity which requires extensive knowledge in marketing, agronomy, turf comprehension, soil science, sociology, technology, and water science plus much more. In fact all the principles of Landscape Architecture can be applied in Golf Architecture. “I see it as a huge park of approximately four (4) miles long which the lawn fairways are the pedestrian walkway which leads to a progression of visual enjoyment at every turn only to end and asking for more”. Each designer has his own vision of paradise, achieving it is only a test of time which has been accomplished by such great architects as Seth Rayner, Donald Ross, Allister Mackenzie, George Crump, Harry S. Colt, A.W. Tillinghast, H. Chandler Egan, and of course Old Tom Morris.

Today, Golf Course Architecture and Landscape Architecture are an integral part of each other. One cannot exist without the other. With humility and dedication, Mr. Corral is a master in the understanding of its customers and its processes. With experience in international work, Mariano Corral, adapts to the situations in each country using the technology and designs of today. It is important to have an understanding of the market for each country and the way people live, before introducing radical new ideas. By combining the new with the best of old ideas which people can relate to, it won’t be as shocking. Knowing the cost factors and the availability of indigenous materials and how it is applied is just as equally important, and that only comes from personal working experience. Respect and personal relationship with customers are very important and equally with workers who are performing the physical work and have an understanding "what are my ideas", and "what we are trying to accomplish in the end product". Arrogance will not lead to a better product, but

team work with strong leadership will always lead to success.

Supervision of projects is the key to success. Unsupervised projects cannot be guarantee that it will show off the best final product. "Concerns of security for the welfare of the public are one of my priorities”. “Before starting a project, we try to anticipate potential concerns to prevent dangerous situations for the welfare of the public. This also prevents any costs over runs”. We are not perfect, but if we address, anticipate, and identify and eliminate at least 90% of the problems before beginning any designs and construction work, that transfers to low costs in construction and a good return profit to the client. “My ultimate goals and primary duties are for the benefit, enjoyment and protection of the general public and beneficial to my clients”.

Awards, Professional Associations, Personal Accomplishments

• Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects

• Member of International Society of Arborists

• Landscape Architect of the Year Award by the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects-1998-1999

• Associate Vice President of the BASF ( Builders Association of South Florida) 1988-1989

• Associate of the Year Award by the BASF – 1989

• Past Executive and Board of Directors for BASF

• First Place Fame Awards by the Builders Association of South Florida

• Chairman of the 1989 Fame Awards Program

• Chairman of the BASF Golf Tournament - 1988

• City of Miami Beach Historical Preservation Award – 2006 for Copley Plaza Hotel ( Circa Hotel)

• The FNGA State Landscape Awards

• Spanish Commerce International Award , First Place Award - Almeria, Spain , for Cape Marco, Marco Island, Florida as the Best International Project of the Year.

• Grader examiner for the State of Florida Licensure Accreditation

• Taught at Miami Dade Community College Planting Design

• Writer for Latin Builders Association Proyecto Magazine (LBA)

• Guest Speaker at the Homestead Plant Exhibition and Conference (HPX Show)

• Member of the Cocoplum Design Review Board- Coral Gables, fl. From 1980-1992

• Member of The City of Miami Latin Quarters Design Review Board ( 1987-1989)

• Member of The City of South Miami Design Review Board – E.R.P.B.- (2012- current)

• Radio, Television and Magazine appearances: 1. Channel 2- Miami, Channel 6- Miami-Sunday Morning Show, Miami Herald Design Section and Diario Las Americas, National

Builders Magazine, Almeria, Spain- Radio, Television and Newspapers, Venezuelan Newspapers and Magazines, Ecuador Television Garden and Design show, and Newspapers.