A Vigorous Landscape Architect

+People +Nature +Art

chenqu fu landscape architecture portfolio 2016

CONTENTS Portfolio of Works 2012-­‐2016

Community Garden for Schob Nature Preserve -­‐ Awakening Local Interest and Investigating Feasibility (MLA Final) Urban Agriculture

2016

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Culturally Sensitive Design-­‐ Chuxiong Nature Wellness Resort-­‐ Wedding Fairyland Commercial

2015

13-­‐15

2014

16-­‐21

2012

22-­‐24

2013

25-­‐28

2012

29-­‐31

2015

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2014

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12-­‐16

36-­‐39

Revitalization of Old Town Bryan Park & Open Space Aviation Electronics Industry Park Master Plan (BLA Final) Institution Thompson and Grace Medical City Nigera -­‐ Elementary School Master Plan Campus A Backyard Design Residential Garden SEC Lab & Pipe Installation Summer Internship LAND 614 Construction Package -­‐ Mixed Use Center Construction Documents Pen Drawing/ Design Charrette/ Photography

COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR SCHOB NATURE PRESERVE - AWAKENING LOCAL INTEREST AND INVESTIGATING FEASIBILITY 2016| MLA Final Project Instructor: Ming-­‐Han Li Location: College Station, TX Area: 7.4 ac Keywords: Urban Agriculture Community Garden Food Security Quadruple Net Value Analysis Urban Agriculture is a strategy for improving food security and establishing a sustainable environment. Urban agriculture reflects a healthy lifestyle that does the following: to be close to nature; to satisfy a social connectivity, and to develop healthy food habits.

As landscape architects, we are sensitive to low impact development and high landscape performance design. Urban agriculture, as one of the strategies, benefits a neighborhood; environmentally, socially, and economically.

Unhealthy Food Environment of U.S.

Limited Local Food Supply 0%-5% TX

Food Insecurity 16%-20% TX

SNAP Participants 13%-16% TX

We propose an urban agriculture program that is based at the Schob Nature Preserve.

The preserve will provide a community garden that serves to educate and inspire the community.

IMPROVE

FOOD ENVIRONMENT

Policymaker

Public Health

Food Policy Council

Administrator

Citizen

Obesity Rate 29%-31% TX

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Increasing Demand for Local&Organic

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Strong or moderate demand for organic products in 210 U.S. farmers’ markets, 2005

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U.S. organic food sales by category, 2005-­‐14E

Eastgate Neighborhood Area ‣ Schob Nature Preserve could serve most of the Eastgate Neighborhood in 0.5mile walking distance. ‣ There are more than 2,789 residents, 799 single-­‐family homes in the neighborhood(3% of all). ‣ 518,000 sqf of commercial and business space is along the perimeter of residential area. ‣ College Hills Elementary School is within 5 min walking distance. ‣ Age Distribution:Lower percentage of college-­‐aged students. Higher percentage of primary and secondary school-­‐aged children, and retirement aged residents.

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Quadruple Net Value Analysis

‣ Quadruple Net Value Analysis

is a tool for evaluating the four category values from a site design.

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Green Space/ Plant Material Environmental Certification Air Quality Impact Energy Conservation Storm Water Management Practices • Water Management Practices • Environmental Education

Environmental • • • • •

Environmental

Economic

Social/Cultural

Sensory

Sight Sound Touch Smell Taste

Sensory

MATRIX

Economic

Social/Cultural • • • • • • • • •

Safety and Security Public Access/Connectivity Health Education Public Visitation/Involvement Residential Proximity Public Art History Pedestrian Comfort

Value Matrix

Jerke, D., Porter, D. R., & Lassar, T. J. (2008). Urban design and the bottom line: Optimizing the return on perception.

Washington, DC: ULI -­‐ The Urban Land Institute.

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Property Value Revenues Conceptualization and Design Value Construction Value Operation and Value Real Estate Transactions/Investment Adjacent to the Project

The park design satisfies all the criteria. It considers stormwater management, energy saving, etc. The park will be devoted to providing ecosystem services that benefit people.

The park brings limited economic benefits to adjacent property. There is no economic production from the park, except for the economic impact to local economy by construction cost.

As an outdoor classroom of college students, the park has strong social and cultural value, regarding education and research activities. Accessibility and public involvement to residents need improvement.

The park has a strong sense of place; however, the 5 sense experience is limited. Taste, smell, and touch experiences can be improved.

Design Guideline Design guidelines are adhered to in order to retain and improve the four-­‐category value (Environmental, Social/ Cultural, Economic, and Sensory). ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣

Respect nature and existing site condition by following low impact development strategies.

Improve public access and involvement by creating physical spaces and events opportunities.

Quantify the direct economic value that generated from a community garden.

Create a sense of place in terms of the 5 senses.

Avoid potential safety hazards.

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Function Diagram

Private Zone • Student residence Public Zone • Students • Researchers

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Protected Zone • No touched

Two Alternatives N.T.S

Site Analysis - A1 (≈ 0.14ac)

Pedestrian Flow Design Boundary (≈ 0.17ac)

Existing Fence Existing Trees Shed

PRESERVED AREA

Bubble Diagram

Site Specific Function Diagram Social Area

Orchard

Parking

Entrance

Shed

Private Area

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Engaging Stakeholders for Project Success Schob Nature Preserve SPREAD Idea of Community Garden Extent of Interest FEEDBACK

Master Gardener-­‐ Education activity participant, Involve students from Dept. of Sociology.

Community Relations Coordinator -­‐ Experience on garden establishment and coordination.

College Hills Elementary School -­‐ Appreciate the idea and be willing to participate.

Student Resident & Neighbors -­‐ Ambassador of Schob Nature Preserve,

Resources

City of College Station &

Community Garden in Schob Nature Preserve PROJECT STATEMENT ✤ With the purpose of addressing healthier lifestyle, promoting

food awareness, and creating healthier living environments, we

important role to each participant

Children from College Hills Elementary School

propose an urban agriculture program that is based at the

Schob Nature Preserve using a community garden that serves

STAKEHOLDERS

to educate and inspire the community. The community garden will be used for demonstration and education. People of all ages could experience food growing and harvesting. More importantly, edible landscapes will create sustainable

landscapes, establish community culture, and enhance

City of

community cohesion.

College Station & Bryan

POTENTIAL USER GROUPS ✤ Residents who live within half miles walking distance will

Children

benefit from the project. Children from College Hills

Elementary School will also benefit from the school s

proximity. This project will be a great case for the City of College Station and City of Bryan to develop urban

Residents

agriculture programs. Schob Nature Preserve has the great

Texas A&M University

potential to be a more diverse educational base for college students of Texas A&M University.

CONTACTS

Ming-Han Li Professional Landscape Architecture Professor Department of LAUP-Texas A&M University Email: minghan@tamu.edu 979.845.1019 (LAUP Main Line)

Residents from Eastgate Neighborhood

Students from Texas A&M University

Chenqu Fu Graduate student (MLA) Department of LAUP-Texas A&M University Email: ega.1234@email.tamu.edu 979.229.8655

Project Flyer

Interview with Stakeholders MASTER GARDENER Dr. Sarah Gatson (Dept. of Sociology)

COLLEGE HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD AND STUDENT RESIDENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEIGHBORS COORDINATOR, CITY OF Josh Hatfield (Principal) Justin Haug COLLEGE STATION Barbara Moore

In order to understand the extent of food awareness and the extent of interest in edible garden, four potential user groups were identified. Residents who live within half miles walking distance will benefit from the project. Children from College Hills Elementary School will also benefit from the school’s

proximity. This project will be a great case for the City of College Station and City of Bryan to develop urban agriculture programs. Schob Nature Preserve has great potential to be a more diverse educational base for college students of Texas A&M University.

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Management by University Sc

Community Garden Operation Community Garden Type: • Collective & Allotment • Demonstration Raised Beds, Group Plots, Individual Plots.

Garden Committee: • Establish and Run the Garden • Coordinate & Organize Activities Garden Club: • Organize Participants • Communication Potential Partner Organization: • Urban Re-­‐rural Program • College Hills Elementary School • Community Development Department of CS • Master Gardener Program • Brazos Valley Chapter -­‐ Texas Master Naturalist Program Community Garden Insurance Program • Protect the Organization and Its Members

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ar Exp ert ise Directed Study m iculu Curr nt de i s Re nt e d Stu TASKS Community Building Promote local food Maintenance Academic Research Capacity Building Education Environmental Stewardship Community Garden Business Plan. Rep. Portland Parks & Recreation, 2009. Print.

Community Garden Best Practices Toolkit. Rep. Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2011. Print.

Projection of Food Production $2.00 / pound

0.5 pound / square Garden Area

• A well-maintained food garden • Over the course of growing season

SCHOB NATURE PRESERVE: 6098 sq ft (0.14ac) 1790 sq ft (0.04ac) 895 pounds of fresh produce Worth $1790

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In-season Market Prices

Butterfield, Bruce. The Impact of Home and Community Gardening in America. Rep. South Burlington: National Gardening Association, 2009. Print.

MOST COMMONLY CONSUMED VEGETABLES AMONG U.S. CONSUMERS, 2013

THE MOST POPULAR VEGETABLES

By Home Gardeners (%) 90

Pumpkins

Watermelon

Salad Greens

Radish

Potatoes

Sweet Corn

Peas

Lettuce

Hot Peppers

Onions

Summer Squash

Carrots

Beans

Sweet Peppers

Cucumbers

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Tomatos

22.5

Total

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Total

67.5

Source: USDA, Economic Research Service, Loss-Adjusted Food Availability Data.

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Timeline/Schedule CENTRAL TEXAS • Two growing seasons • 253 days annually (avg.)

Central Texas Community Gardening Manual. Prepared by World Hunger Relief, and the Heart of Texas Urban Gardening Coalition, 2011. Print.

WARM SEASON VEGETABLE GARDEN

FALL

Business Opportunities of Edible Flower MARKETING AND MARKET OUTLOOK Market fresh, dried, candied, or in prepackaged salads.

• Upscale restaurant chefs and caterers.

• Fine bakeries (candied flowers).

• Retail marketing through farmers markets.

Edible Flowers. UK Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky -­‐ College of Agriculture, 2012.

Deep-fried Squash Blossoms

Pansies Cake

Nasturtiums Salad

Edible flowers from San Diego’s Fresh Origins

Calendulas Pizza

Research on typical community garden management and operations will contribute to the practical issues of garden establishment. The university as the owner of Schob Nature Preserve has the responsibility to manage the parkland to be a communal park that provides education and demonstration capabilities. The initial steps on establishing garden operations will include selecting the type of garden, and forming a garden committee. The community garden’s food production value could be determined by counting the produce poundage into a dollar value. The research of regular gardening activities by month will be reflected in the master plan, in terms of the creation of reasonable public spaces that serve for different activities. Urban agriculture education could provide various programs that target all age groups. By researching the market outlook of edible flowers, the business opportunity of edible flowers is evident. It will bring benefits to the community garden, in terms of demonstration value and economic value.

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Master Plan - Alternative 1

Design & Budget - A1

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Detail Design - Raised Bed Table

Master Plan - Alternative 2

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CULTURALLY SENSITIVE DESIGN CHUXIONG NATURE WELLNESS RESORT WEDDING FAIRYLAND 2015| Academic Project Location: Chuxiong City, Yunnan, China Area: 24.8 ha/ 61.2 ac Keywords: Eco-­‐tourism Wedding Industry Terrace Commercial Street This project is very interesting for the topography. It’s located at Yunnan province, China. Terrace is a traditional farming type.

For stimulating tourism development, this area will be developed into a wedding industrial park.

Local Farm Land-­‐Terrace ( Yunnan, China)

Incan Agriculture-­‐Circular Terrace (South America)

Based on our market analysis and learning of local context, we saw the demand of the project. Food street and wedding photography base are great ideas to meet the demand. So, taking advantages from the terrace, I designed a flower field and provide great view for visitors from the food street. Connections between them are highly considered. Completed services are very important to a good design. Enough parking lots, ADA design, various landscapes, and resting places are provided. Dealing with the big elevation difference is a challenge.

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Tourism Market & Wedding Industry

Mission Statement ‣ Wedding Design a place for holding wedding ceremony and taking wedding photos.

Target on newly married couples. ‣ Recreation & Photography Do food street design to provide service of restaurant and recreation.

Make People enjoy contacting with nature.

CULTURE

ROMANT NATURE

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Grading Plan

Section A1 - Food Street

Section A2 - Terrace

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Site Analysis

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INDUSTRY PARK AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY PARK MASTER PLAN 2012| Final Project of BLA Location: Sichuan, Chengdu, China Area: 29.1 ac Keywords: Industry Park Aviation Specialist Modern Form Design This is the final project of my BLA program when I was in China. I was asked to make a plan for Aviation Electronics. It is the place where electronic specialists and people in higher education gathered. Modern, minimized, and interesting landscape design might satisfy their taste. The Industry Park was newly planned.

Based on existing condition, I add my ideas to the master plan. For learning purposes, I started to play with form design and really enjoyed it.

[Perspective| Provided by a architecture firm in China]

[Perspective| Provided by a architecture firm in China]

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THE EVOLUTION OF LINE

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Mater Plan

Gateway Design

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MEDICAL CITY THOMPSON AND GRACE MEDICAL CITY NIGERA - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MASTER PLAN 2013| Academic Project Location: Abak, Akawa Ibom, Nigeria Area: 1.6 ac Keywords: Health Safety Outdoor Classroom Children

Primary students are in the initial level of learning and development. Students at this age crave knowledge and healthy development. Students’ future life in this primary school will be full of interesting classes and interesting activities. In this proposed elementary school, students obtain opportunities to learn more about nature, and they are given the space for playing in a safe environment. Some outdoor-­‐class spaces are provided for them, such as Picking Garden and Planting class site where they can learn about plants, gardening, and the outdoors. The design also provides a unique feature; an Insect Tunnel created specifically to allow children to explore the underground world of insects.

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Goals SAFTY ‣ Design a one way road for vehicles, passing through school building for drop off and pick up. ‣ Bilk line is provided for children. Bike parking lead directly into school building by spiral stair. ‣ Reduces the conflict between pedestrian, bicycles and vehicles.

EDUCATION

Insect Tunnel

‣ Offer a learning opportunity that reconnects children to nature. ‣ Cultivate students’ outdoor survival skills ‣ Encourage exercise and cultivate children’s sportsmanship. ‣ Learn communication skill during various types of activities and class.

Jogging Trail

Outdoor Survival Skills Classroom

Soccer Field

Mini-­‐Golf

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Perspective - Main Building

Perspective - School Yard Farm

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Bird Eye View - Residential Area

Primary School Design

T&G Medical City Residential Area Plan ASLA 2014 Student Design Award Texas Chapter AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Residential Team: Chenqu Fu Ixchel Granada Kendall Raabe Philip Roberts Xin Shu

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RESIDENTIAL A BACKYARD DESIGN 2012| Real Project Location: Fangshan District, Beijing, China Area: 0.08 ac Keywords: Garden Design Sightline Planting Design Various Space This backyard design was finished during a internship in China. My job was to provide an alternative. The house is beautiful and well designed. Wood deck and outdoor furniture was very popular. I designed a continued wood deck which provides a small resting area with tree shadow, and highly convenient to connect with the building. A natural landscape was planned at south to make a buffer.

Space

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Existing Condition Analysis ‣ Space Analysis

Design Analysis

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Planting Plan

Planting Plan

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Summer Internship SEDIMENT EROSION CONTROL LABORATORY, TTI Pipe Installation: Location: Schob Nature Preserve, College Station, Texas.

Date: June to July, 2015 Goal: Install two 4-­‐inch pipes for a hydrological purpose, directing runoff from driveway to a rain garden in the preserve.

Open the Ground

Cut the Curb

Dig a Trench

Glue the Pipe

Test Bed

Spray Mulches

Install the Pipe

Bury the Pipe

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Construction Documents

Layout Plan

CONTENT: 1. Base Map and Key Section 2. Layout Plan 3. Grading and Drainage Plan 4. Water Use and Maintenance Plan 5. Planting Plan 6. Irrigation Plan 7. Details 7.1 Sandblasted Concrete Sidewalk 7.2 Concrete Curb and Gutter with Brick on Sand 7.3 Brick on Sand Sidewalk and Planting Bed 7.4 Concrete Steps 7.5 Porous Concrete Pavement 7.6 Permeable Pavement 7.7 Section of Brick Veneer Wall 7.8 Facade of Brick Veneer Wall 7.9 Tree Grate on Sidewalk 7.10 Living Wall 7.11 Bioswale 7.12 Extensive Green Roofs 7.13 Intensive Green Roofs 7.14 Arbor

Base Map and Key Section

LAND 614 CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE - MIXED USE CENTER

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Planting Plan

Grading and Drainage Plan

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DetailPorous Concrete Pavement Permeable Pavement

DetailConcrete Steps

DESIG CHARRETTE Design charrette is one of my favorite practices during the college. There are three reasons: the design area is relative small; the assignment description will point out several design challenges directly or indirectly; each designer is required to provide a reasonable and creative idea in a short time.

Area: 26 ac Time: 4 hours This is a riverfront park design.

The west and east of the site are other sections of this park which need a connection.

Time: 4 hours This is a courtyard design practice. West-­‐ garden and middle-­‐garden have entrance at north and south side, with the purpose of relaxing and landscaping. No access for east-­‐garden.

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Cable Car in NYC

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Phoenix

Antelope Canyon 38

Snow Biking in Alaska

Traveler in NYC

Resident in Portland 39

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