windom bulb.

drainage bulb redesign - group - December 2022

This project is an environmental design studio project done in groups of 2. Of the drawings included, I made the plans and axonometric diagrams.

Project Statement: The Windom Bowl design celebrates the native and endangered Pawpaw tree, while also improving storm water management for the City of Kitchener.

Like a fruit bowl, the space can be shared throughout the community, improving the identity and stewardship of the neighborhood.

Qian Wan Portfolio | Page 12

Our site is a drainage bulb located in a cul-de-sac of a suburban neighbourhood in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. There are several spaces like it throughout the surrounding area. Drainage bulbs can be considered lost sites, as many are neglected or simply filled with lawns, missing opportunities for improved social, ecological and hydrological function. The design of this project can applied to other drainage bulbs in the area, increasing neighborhoods’ sense of community and environmental value throughout Kitchener.

Our site is a drainage bulb located in a cul-de-sac of a suburban neighbourhood in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. There are several spaces like it throughout the surrounding area. Drainage bulbs can be considered lost sites, as many are neglected or simply filled with lawns, missing opportunities for improved social, ecological and hydrological function. The design of this project can applied to other drainage bulbs in the area, increasing neighborhoods’ sense of community and environmental value throughout Kitchener.

Pipe through retaining wall

Hydrologic & Ecological Function

Beetle habitat is provided by stones, mulch and other organic material ensuring that the Pawpaws are pollinated.