Portfolio Landscape Architecture Chih Hao Liu (Alex)
Selected Works 2017-2021
Academic works
Professional works
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Eco- Compensation
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Eco- Echo
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Uni Keelung
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Crests & Currents
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Reviving the nature flow
2021-2023
Graduation Project Academic Works
01 Eco- Compensation Renewal Project for the Hsing-Ta No. 1 Power Plant
Type: Post-Industrial/ Restoration/ Phytoremediation/ Wetland/ Waterfronts Project Location: YongAn Dist., Kaohsiung, Taiwan Date: 09/2020 - 06/2021 Scale: 147.8ha Instructor: Yu Feng Wang Collaborator: You Yang Wu
Tsin-Ta No.1 Power Plant located in YongAn Dist., Kaohsiung. It covers an area of 147.8 hectares. As the largest and oldest power plant in southern Taiwan, Tsin-Ta No. 1 Power Plant will be gradually decommissioned from 2022 to 2025. Due to the renewable energy policy, Tsin-Ta No.2 Power Plant is under constructed. However the construction is selected above a wetland, and it's already inevitable.Longterm industrial development has had a significant impact on the surrounding environment, ecosystem, and human development of the area. Why don't we use the decommissioning Tsin-Ta No.1 Power Plant as an ecological compensation for this area? The program is to convert the industrial infrastructure into a place where ecology and humanity can coexist, find a new balance in ecology, leisure, and industrial production. By reversing the previous industrial space into the transformation of the environment, economy and society.
Black- faced spoonbill
Platalea minor
Family: Threskiornithidae Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Length: 85 cm Height: 60 cm Weight: 2.05 kg Wing Span: 110 cm Visit time: Sep - April
Pollution of Ash Pond In the ash pond, coal ash from hightemperature combustion contains heavy metals, making it a highly polluted substance.
Pollution of Soil under Ash Long-term outdoor storage of coal leads to soil pollution underneath, mainly due to organic contaminants, but the pollution severity is not extremely severe
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Area: 33.6 ha Length: 1080 m Width: 205 m Depth: 7.5 m Embankment Height: 7.5~9.1 m Capacity: 2,800,000 m3
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Ash Pond 2 Silo 3 Power Unit 4 Staff Office 5 Solar Power Plant 6 Outdoor Coal Stockpile
Area: 40.7 ha Length: 502.8 m Width: 403.9 m Depth: 0~0.3 m Dust Barrier: 18 m
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Shortleaf Lilyturf
Brassica juncea
Formosan Torenia
Alfalfa Leaf Thlaspi arvense L.
Sunflower
Restoration process for
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Ecocompen sation
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Ash Pond Recycling Plant
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Hydropower Tank
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Hydropower Tank
- habitat expansion & continuity
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Ecological Rehabilitation Incubator
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tourism
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Green corridor Coastal botanical garden square Phytoremediation field Freshwater artificial wetland Cannal irrigation Migratory birds rehabilitation wetland Forest Entrance for visitors Rain garden parking lot Visitor center Ocean swimming pool Bird-watching bridge (ex)
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Entrance for staff Gas turbine unit (standby) 3 Green factory 4 Administrative area 5 Switching plant (ex) 6 Solar power plant (ex) 7 Wastewater treatment plant (ex) 8 Seawater desalination plant (ex) 9 Water storage tank (ex) 10 Seawater desalination plant 11 Drainage outlet (ex) 12 Hsing- Ta Natural Gas Power Plant 1
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- limited opening of certain areas for tourism
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Ecological Rehabilitation Incubator
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Academic Works
02 Eco- Echo A Second Life of Silos ＊15th TILA Student Competition
- National 2nd Award -
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts - Rachel Carson, 1907-1964
Today's children often prefer playgrounds, get lost in the digital world, and indulge in indoor games. They frequently don't understand the importance of sharing and commonly lack imagination and creativity. Have they missed out on something crucial in their growth? Education through play isn't limited to children. Everyone challenges, explores, experiences, and learns through games. Indeed, "play" is one of the most fulfilling human experiences. The best arena for such play is undeniably nature. As the coal-fired power plant by the seaside is set to be decommissioned, the abandoned coal bunker offers opportunities for rejuvenation. Beyond traditional brownfield regeneration methods and the introduction of new spatial functionalities and activities, are there other possibilities?Why not create a natural incubator, a base where humans can interact with nature? Through the transformation of these structures, people could hear the sounds of wildlife, smell the scents of nature, experience seasonal changes, and learn the continuous laws of nature. This would truly embody the concept of education through enjoyment.
Junior Project Academic Works
Keelung Port is located at the northernmost tip of Taiwan and is one of the earliest developed ports in the region. In 1930, it became the third-largest city in Taiwan, following Taipei and Tainan, and in 1984, it rose to become the seventh-largest container port in the world. However, with the rapid changes of time, it entered a period of decline. Presently, Keelung City faces challenges such as an aging population, the outward migration of young and working-age individuals, and the decline of industries.
03 Uni Keelung Keelung Gateway Plaza Planning & Design
Type: Urban Design/ Squares & Plazas/ Waterfronts Project Location: Keelung City, Taiwan Date: 02/2020 - 03/2020 Scale: 2.1ha Instructor: Yin Ting Chen Collaborator: Wei Chang Liao
In recent years, with the rise of cruise ship tourism, there has been a gradual shift towards developing the tourism industry. This project aims to combine industrial functionality with urban leisure, leveraging Keelung's rich urban life and marine resources. It seeks to highlight the unique features of the port and portray a new image, not only in Taiwan but globally. The goal is to transform Keelung into an international tourist and ocean city, reshaping the image of the northern Taiwan marine gateway.
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Cruise ship & Canoe
Ocean & River
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Junior Project Academic Works
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The primary challenge of this project lies in identifying the unique characteristics of the settlement and determining the resort's position within it. The goal is to redesign Green Peak Villa, addressing both hardware improvements—such as external spaces, unused buildings, and abandoned trails—and software upgrades, including itinerary planning and agricultural experience activities. Through initiatives like environmental design, farmer's markets, agricultural schools, and hands-on farming experiences, the aim is to foster a sustainable community in this rural area.
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Green Peak Villa is located within the Sanzhong settlement in Yangmungshan National Park, Taiwan. Initially focused on operating a deer park, it gradually transitioned towards tourism. Like many other rural mountain resorts in Taiwan, it faces common challenges such as the outflow of young and middle-aged populations, the loss of traditional craftsmanship, and ineffective management.
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Type: Regional Revitalization/ Community Participation/ Edible/ Nature Paths Project Location: Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan Date: 03/2020 - 06/2020 Scale: 12.1ha Instructor: Hong jie Luo Group project: Team leader of group with 6 people
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Green Peak Villa: A Vision for Farmstay Experience
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Initial Proposal - design several nodes with potential for tourism Repair the old pavilion
Preserve the original open grassland area and provide space for variety of activities
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Grass slope Old hiking trail 3 Firefly conservation 4 Fern path 5 Wild vegetables 6 Fruit trees 7 Camping area 8 Swimming pool 9 Terrace hot spring 10 Terrace garden 11 Environmental education farm 12 Resident's farm 13 Ecological pond 14 Entrance terrace 15 Adventure jungle 16 Ancient trail entrance ruins 17 Green Peak Indoor hot spring 18 Green Peak Service Center 19 Green Peak Staff dormitory 20 Farming handicraft workshop 21 Café 2
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Exploring within the forest
Preserve the existing entrance space of the Green Peak Villa
Convert the abandoned terraced fields into an open-air hot spring
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Renovate the old mountain hiking trail
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The ecological pond provides environmental interpretation and education
Convert the vacant land next to the café into a parking lot
The vacant land in front of the café is open for outdoor dining activities, such as outdoor barbecuing
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Preserve the existing remains of old mountain hiking trail
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Professional Works
05 Reviving the nature flow Hwanggang River Restoration Project
Type: Riverbanks/ Infrastructure/ Residential Parks/ Streets/ Playground Project Location: BeiTou Dist.,Taipei City, Taiwan Date: 08/2021 - 12/2023 Scale: 5.8 ha Supervisor: Ta Tung Chen [Co- Founder of CNHW] Contribution: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation, Planting Design, Pavilion Design, Diagram, DD Drawing, Presentation Preparation
Climate change and frequent rainfall have caused flood prevention facilities to be unable to handle the sudden and turbulent water flow. The rapid urbanization and extensive land development have increased impermeable surfaces, rendering traditional high-bank flood control projects inadequate. In response, Hwanggang River Restoration Project enhancing flood detention capabilities. The design includes waterfront spaces that are both ecologically friendly and recreational, taking advantage of the natural terrain and fluctuations between the park and the river to restore the river's natural appearance and improve overall flood detention capabilities. While regulating floodwaters, this also creates natural landscape variations. Moreover, most of the existing large trees within the site will be preserved, making the green spaces vibrant areas for people's activities. This approach ensures that the waterfront serves multiple functions, including ecological preservation, recreation, and education, while also enriching the landscape with diverse vegetation layers.
Master Plan
Movement
Preservation of Banyan Trees
Car lane Pedestrian (3m) Pedestrian (1.5m) Pedestrian (4-5m) Bike Lane
Pavilion no.1
Pavement
Restroom Pedestrian Overpass
Playground
Wooden Boardwalk
Ecological Flood Retention Pond
Porous Pavers Porous Concrete Precast Concrete Asphalt Concrete Wooden Boardwalk
CarPorous Pavers (ex) Wooden Boardwalk (ex) Artificail Grass (ex)
Trees
Sanhe Temple Pavilion no.2
Pavilion no.3
Pedestrian Overpass
Dense Forest Plantation Pavilion no.4
Preservation of Protected Tree
The principle for selecting newly planted tall trees is to use 100% native species that attract butterflies or birds, and they are planted in various forms.
Ecological Flood Retention Pond
Bushes
Grass Shurbs Aquatic Plants Hanging Plants
Construct a pedestrian bridge over the river to offer various viewpoints of the waterway
Circumnavigate around the river, reestablishing the bond between people and the waterway
Create an engaging plaza space, offering a unique spatial experience
A pavilion to provide a resting space for people
Other Professional Works
Dafeng Park Renovation Project
Chuming Hospital New Construction Project Civic
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2021 Site: Beitou, Taipei City Contribution:3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation, Planting Design, Diagram
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2023 Site: Hsin Chu City Contribution: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation, DD Drawing, Diagram
Rebuild of the East Square of Taipei City Hall
Residential Landscape Project
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2021 Site: Taipei City Contribution: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2023 Site: Sanchong, New Taipei City Contribution: Planting Design, Diagram, DD Drawing, Presentation Preparation
Youth Social Housing New Construction Project
Development and Regeneration Plan
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2022 Site: Zhonghe, New Taipei City Contribution: Planting Design, Diagram, DD Drawing, Presentation Preparation
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2022 Site: South Songshan, Taipei City Contribution: Diagram, Presentation Preparation
Second National Sports Center Construction Project
Da Peng Park Entrance Sign Project
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2022 Site: Banqiao, New Taipei City Contribution: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation, Planting Design, Diagram
Role: Landscpae Designer Date: 2023 Site: Tauyuan City Contribution: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Presentation Preparation
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