TianXie Selected Works

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"preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community"

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CONTENTS 01 Garden of Migration Romantic meadow garden, Washington DC

02 Urban Nervous System Commun ity urban design, Philadelphia

03 Moccasin Bend Re-envision National park, Chattanooga, TN

04 Recirculating Circulation transformation of park, Shanghai

05 Co-Living Network Regional ecological planning, Tianjin, China

06 Other work

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01 Garden of Migration Traditional Horticulture Garden Location: National Arboretum, Washington DC, US Area: 3ha Type: Individual work Instructor: Karen M'Closkey

Global seeds and weeds migration Humans have surpassed natural forces as the principal global disperser of vascular plants. Some of the means of dispersal are accidental: Seeds and other plant disseminules and vegetative propagules are transported inadvertently in clothing; cling to or are ingested by our domesticated animals; and are found within and attached to all manner of commerce, particularly as contaminants in seed lots

Hardiness zone shift As temperatures rise and habitats shift due to human-caused climate change, these planting zones are shifting north. Compared to a 19511980 baseline, the average coldest temperatures of 1989-2018 are more than 3°F warmer for the average city.

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Planting Design National Arboretum

Landform & Character

The United States National Arboretum was formally established by an act of Congress on 4 M That particular area was well-suited for the arboretum because it had varied soils and physiog no permanent buildings were then present. One century later, it express USNA’s identity as a science laboratory and unique ecological and cultural resource for the city and the nation by a its four primary zones of character.

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Other Native Species

Native Symphyotrichum White heath aster Calico Aster New England aster northern bog aster eastern silver aster Lindley's aster common blue wood aster rice button aster largeflower aster New York aster aromatic aster hairy white oldfield aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides Symphyotrichum lateriflorum Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Symphyotrichum boreale Symphyotrichum concolor Symphyotrichum ciliolatum Symphyotrichum cordifolium Symphyotrichum dumosum Symphyotrichum grandiflorum Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Symphyotrichum pilosum

Non-native Aster Tatarian aster China aster Italian aster Monch Frikart's Aster Goldilocks aster yunnan aster Rhone aster

Plant organization

Butterfly Milkweed Cardinal Flower Northern Bush-honeysuckle Wild bergamot Oxeye sunflower Wild Blue Phlox Wild geranium Annual Phlox Mealy Sage smooth purple coneflower Sundrops Threadleaf Coreopsis New York ironweed Hairy Penstemon Golden Coreopsis Indian-grass

Aster tataricus Callistephus chinensis Aster amellus Aster Frikartii Aster linosyris Aster yunnanensis Aster sedifolius

Asclepias tuberosa Lobelia cardinalis Diervilla lonicera Monarda fistulosa Heliopsis helianthoides Phlox divaricata Geranium maculatum Zone 8 Zone Phlox drummondii Salvia farinacea Echinacea laevigata Oenothera fruticosa Coreopsis verticillata vernonia noveboracensis Penstemon laevigatus Coreopsis tinctoria Sorghastrum nutans

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Viola odorata Black-eyed Susan Pale Corydalis purple coneflower Foxglove Beardtongue Daffodils Dandelion 6Common Zone 5 Foxglove rosemary Snowdrops Hostas

Existing Species Bluestem White heath aster Dwarf Iris Arkansas bluestar

Mixed planting

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Other Naturalized Species

Exotic garden

Spontaneous Communities

Violain odorata this age, people are Rudbeckia fulgida making so much change Corydalis solida to the environment, Echinacea purpurea that means Penstemon digitalis Nature no Narcissus tazetta longer exists apart from Taraxacum officinaleSo the world we humanity.

Digitalis purpurea will inhabit is the one we Ceratiola ericoides havenivalis made, In this age, Galanthus Hostaclimate plantaginea is changing, plant

hardness zone is shifting, human being promote the global migration of seeds Andropogon gerardii and multiple and weeds, Symphyotrichum ericoides species are mixing and Iris verna continually creating new Amsonia hubrichtii ‘emerging ecosystems’ what I will do is to choose native meadow communities from 4 Hardiness zone and align them in one axis, also include species from other continents and put them around native communities as an implication of global seeds movement, also the most important, at some part of garden, gardeners are able to do mixed planting with all these plants from different regions

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3000ft Waterbody

Dendritic Ravine

Meadow

Wooded hills

Agrarian fields

Existing condition

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Plan

Seasonal: May to June

Native species

Seasonal: July to September planting zone

Seasonal: October to November

Exotic species planting zone

Generally, it follows the existing axis going through the column. And the main path might go across the whole site, leading visitors to move through the four planting zone, at some points, they can go into the zigzag path in the free meadow and wander around. The fall might be the best season for the garden, exotic asters and native species like aromatic aster, New England aster start to show flowers, and grasses turn yellow.

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A Romantic Garden Hybrid Planting

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Native garden

Exotic garden

Hybrid Planting

Plant list: Native & Non-native

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02 URBAN NERVOUS SYSTEM Location: Philadelphia, US Area: Community scale Type: Group work Instructor: Karolina Czeczek

Community health is the nexus of this project.

Whether it be physical or mental, health is at the forefront of each design element. With additional transit options, food security, planned green space, and research and development, a healthier community can emerge in the Kingsessing neighborhood and surrounding area

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Community Center Area Axon

Program Details: Community Marketplace

Program Details: Residential-block Pocket Plaza

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View: Community center

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View: Local Market

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03 Moccasin Bend Revisioning National Park Planning Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Area: 1280ha Type: Individual work Instructor: Lucinda Sanders Background intro Moccasin Bend Archeological District is an archeological site in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that is part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park unit. The National Park Service refers to it as one of the "most unique units found in the entire National Park Service." The area contains remnants of 12,000 years of continuous human habitation and therefore serves as a fascinating area with a rich history and unique cultural significance. For many years, there was little recognition of the historical significance of the area, and years of industrial development occurred on and around sites of archeological importance. After decades of campaigning by concerned citizens, private organizations, local officials, the Friends of Moccasin Bend National Park, and finally a state representative, the area was officially recognized as a National Archeological District in 2003. Moccasin Bend is currently undergoing a process of renovation and restoration that will allow the area to fulfill the National Park Service's mission of preserving "natural and cultural resources" for the "enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations."

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Plan

Manifesto The design initiative of Moccasin Bend will create a resilient park connected to a diverse native ecology as well as its natural and historic past. It will contribute to larger restoration projects, encourage residents to learn stories about nature, and educate the community on long-term management of native landscapes.

Development Intensity Succession Forest

Ecological Restoration area Recreation & Educational Area

Building and infrastructure

Ecological Restoration Most existing trees will be preserved, and most areas are used as natural succession areas.

All landscape spaces intervene in the existing site with minimal intervention.

Design numerous micro habitats, enhance the resilience of ecological species, and improve their long-term survival ability.

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Path System Primary Road(Vehicle+Ped+Bike)

Secondary Road (Ped+Bike)

Trails (Ped only)

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User and Programs Accessibility Programs

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04 Recirculating Circulation transformation of urban park Location: Yanan Park, Shanghai, China Area: 15ha Type: Individual work Instructor: Pingping Xie Background intro For me, a city dweller, the public park is not a place just to relax. As an essential part of a metropolis, parks should offer convenience for residents as well as bridge humans and nature. However, some of the parks in Shanghai do not pay attention to circulation but create barriers that cause traffic disorder. My site, Yanan park is supposed to meet people's expectations because it is located in Shanghai's busiest heart and arts district, but now the circulation is low-efficient and confusing. Accordingly, the proposal of design is to eliminate barriers between important nodes in this area by redirecting both people and water flow, thus improving the traffic efficiency as well as create various experiences for tourists and residents.

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Barriers in city Located in the center of Shanghai, the site is surrounded by different types of land and users. However, due to the incomplete and lowefficient road system, the site is bothered by serious traffic congestion. There are countless barriers on the site, which prevent people from getting to their destinations. Besides, this area is well-known for various art museums. However, the sightseeing routes were not carefully arranged.

Resident area Commericial district

Art Collection Museum

Contemporary Art Terminal

Resident area High school Resident area Railway station

Liuhaisu Art Museum University

Mom, I want to go to the park!

OK, but where is the entrance?

How can I get to the other side?

Hmm......There is no direct way between two museums.

I cannot travel across the waterlogged park!!

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Master Plan

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To link railway station and resident area, art museums, there should be a vertical transportation system. People can get to station mezzanine directly through quick path. Also, sightseeing path and platform on the roof of station enable tourists to enjoy landscape in park.

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Legend A Railway station B Art museum C Sightseeing path D Quick path（to railway station） E Rain garden F Center plaza G Entrance plaza H Vernal pond I Concrete structure J Restored lake K Children‘s playground L Activity lawn

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05 Co-Living Network Location: Gegu Tianjin, China Area: Regional planning Type: Group work Instructor: Muhan Cui, Nicola Saladino

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With the development of the steelmaking industry, human life is more and more separated from nature. When visiting the factory, it is difficult to find wild animals or native habitats, but the workers seem to be looking for nature through mural paintings. These drawings somehow reflected residents' inner desire to bring nature back to the area.

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Habitat Loss in Tianjin

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Framework

Development Intensity

Typology Study

Ecological Restoration Area

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Edge of Patches Bird Way

Corridors

Human Active Area

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Material Reuse Strategy

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Habitat restoration Strategy: Diverse & Native

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View: Ecological Reservior

Bird observatory Reuse waste structures from the factory

Daily event Waterfront Plaza will be a charming space for local residents and workers to enjoy their life

Small islands Prevent birds from nesting on dangerous electrical towers

Salinity tolerant species Those native species could easily adapt to increasing salinity level

Abandoned Pipes Pipes reuse as comfortable new homes for small mammals.

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View: Active edge

Protected wetland Share space and colive with wildlifes

New Housing project An newly-born, green and active community Community center

Market and Plaza Keep the local festival culture

Street rain garden Collect stormwater and recharge ground water

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Other work Underbridge playground design

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The park is located at the middle part of Xiaoyue River. In this scale, I focus on how to apply the land form prototype to the site. By studying the site context, I choose landform h as prototype of the site to deal with flood, pollution problems, at the same time encourage people to approach the river. The basic land form consists of three topographic parts, channel, pit and hill. Channels ensure the exchange of water between local runoff and river. Pits collect and hold rainwater after rainfall, which allow plants to grow in the site. Several years later, the site will become a wetland in city and attract more residents to spend their time in the park.

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Other work Grading

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Other work Handdrawing Grading

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