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PORTFOLIO ZOU YUJUN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT URBAN DESIGNER

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PERSONAL PROFILE

ZOU YUJUN Landscape Architect and Urban Designer Member of the Architectural Association, London

T. +1 236 869 9101 E. zou.yujun.zou@gmail.com

| WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2018-Present Shenzhen, CN

FOUNDING PARTNER ZDS | Weaing Gound Studio

ZDS| Weaving Ground

Led planning and landscape design of over 60 projects in various scales Managed projects in all design-relevant aspects from concept to completion Associated marketing and financial management with other partners

03/2017-06/2018 Zhuhai, CN

HEAD OF LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT PMA (PolyMorphArchitects) Managed all office affairs in Zhuhai, including recruitment and office expansion Led planning and landscape design of award-winning projects on various scales Coordinated with other departments and offices in China, Italy and the UK

03/2015-03/2017 Bangkok, TH

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT & PROJECT COORDINATOR T.R.O.P. Studio Led design in various commission projects from concept to completion Coordinated with clients and media in Thailand and Mainland China Associated office affairs, including recruitment and public presentation

03/2017-06/2018 Beijing, CN

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Plasma Studio Consulted with partners in charge to determine design direction Led design of 4 competitions and 2 commission projects within 9 months Coordinated with other offices and LDIs on multiple projects' collaboration

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| ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

09/2012-09/2013 London, UK

MASTER OF ART in LANDSCAPE URBANISM Architectural Association School of Architecture https://www.aaschool.ac.uk http://landscapeurbanism.aaschool.ac.uk

09/2008-06/2012 Suzhou, CN

BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE in LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Soochow University https://www.suda.edu.cn http://arch.suda.edu.cn

| SOFTWARE Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, Xmind, Teams Microsoft Office

| SKILLS Design Strategy and Creative Thinking Sketching, 3D Modeling and Rendering Design-based Research and Guideline Team Management and Coordination Construction Inspection and Detail Control

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SELECTED WORKS

| PUBLIC REALM Masterplanning and Open Space 2017 Zhuhai, CN

XIANGSHAN LAKE PARK

2018 Jiangsu, CN

TANGQUAN LAKE SPORT PARK

2017 Shenzhen, CN

LONGHUA CIVIL CODE PARK

2023 Huizhou, CN

DAYA BAY CULTURAL AND CREATIVE PARK

Urban Fringe Park and Ecological Restoration https://architectureprize.com/winners/winner.php?id=6023

Urban Park with Sport Facilities & Ecological Treatment https://www.gooood.cn/tangquan-lake-sport-park-china-by-zds.htm

Educational Park with Architecutal Development https://betterfutureawards.com/LON21/project.asp?ID=22570

Architectural Development with Urban Plaza and Park https://www.archiposition.com/items/20230914042529

| RENOVATION Urban Negative Space Renewal

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2019 Shenzhen, CN

SOUTH PLAZA OF SHUM-YIP UPPERHILLS

2022 Yancheng, CN

INTERNATIONAL BLOCK CULTURAL CORRIDOR

Transition from Urban Plaza to Landscape Feature https://www.gooood.cn/south-plaza-of-shum-yip-upperhills-china-by-zds.htm

Transition from Urban Plaza to Cultural Garden

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1000m

| PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Residence, Hotel & Commercial Property 2015 Huizhou, CN

LE MÉRIDIEN XIAOJING BAY

2016 Shenzhen, CN

CR CITY RUNFU RESIDENCE

2017 Xixian, CN

XIXIAN CHONGWEN ECO-RESTAURANT AND HOTEL

Hotel Garden, Access Connection and Exterior Leisure Facilities https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/huzlm-le-meridien-xiaojing-bay/overview/

Residential Garden and Public Interface https://en.crland.com.hk/cpyfw_25669/csgx/

Access and Landform as Part of Architecture https://architectureprize.com/winners/winner.php?id=1767&mode=hm&compID=12791

| DESIGN BASED RESEARCH Academic Study & Practical Guidelines 2013 Hazira, IN

HAZIRA LANDSCAPE URBANISM

2013 London, UK

TOTTENHAM HALE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Urban Development under Natural Risk and Rapid Industrialization http://pr2013.aaschool.ac.uk/LANDSCAPE-URBANISM/Hazira

Refabrication of Urban Blocks and Inclusive Connection http://landscapeurbanism.aaschool.ac.uk/programme/workshops/

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| PUBLIC REALM

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Xiangshan Lake Park

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Tangquan Lake Sport Park

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Longhua Civil Code Park

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Daya Bay Cultural and Creative Park

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Selected Works | PUBLIC REALM

XIANGSHAN LAKE PARK

Year

2017

Locaion

Zhuhai, CN

Area

34.6Ha

Firm

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URL

https://architectureprize.com/winners/ winner.php?id=6023

Role

Project Landscape Designer Construction Inspector with LDI

Tasks

in charge of masterplan development in charge of concept design in co-charge of schematic design inspection of design development inspection of construction with LDI

Plasma Studio PMArchitects

Status

Completed

Award

WAF China 2020 Excellent Design Award

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Image Index A. view towards the lake B. drone's view from the city C. systems and infrastructure layers D. masterplan E. spacial sections

Sitting at the heart of Zhuhai city and surrounded by high-rise residential buildings, Xiangshan Lake Park indicates a linkage when urbanization progress meets the ecological network and shows a possible way of discussing urban landscape. A streamlined design language is embedded, through which the design intends to restore the symbiotic relationship between the city and landscape while respecting the existing site conditions.

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Image Index A. drone's view from the city side B. paths acrossing water steps C. plan from drone's view D. overflow bridge with lotus pond

On the basis of nearly intact preservation of the current shoreline form, a 1500-meter light blue jogging track undertakes the mission of connecting the waterfront spaces.

There are three blade-shaped structures designed at the runway junction of the main entrance, one of which is enclosed by glass to form a temporary storage space for the public, and the other two are open pergolas line with strip seats, providing concentrated rest place for joggers.

The hydrophilic space in the south side, through redefining the relationship between human and water, this puddle area is designed as a three-stage ecological wetland and becoming the rainbow storage tank of the central lake during the wet period. The region also has become an important educational showcase for the city's original ecology by combing the use of local hygrophyte.

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Selected Works | PUBLIC REALM

TANGQUAN LAKE SPORT PARK

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URL

https://www.gooood.cn/tangquan-lake-sportpark-china-by-zds.htm

Nanjing, CN

Role

Design Director

Area

142500m²

Tasks

Firm

ZDS Studio

Status

Completed

in charge of overall planning in charge of concept design in co-charge of schematic design inspection of design development inspection of construction with LDI

Year

2021

Locaion

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Image Index A. topographical analysis B. masterplan C. hill track following the existing landform D. drone's view towards the amphytheator

The land of Tangquan Lake Sports Park owns a great range of topographical diversity with a central lake restoring runoff from its surroundings. The main task for design, on the other hand, is to carefully treat the geological existence by providing suitable conditions for proposed sports.

Following a parametric topographical layout, a reasonable track emerges to deduce soil transporting and mechanical work. As a result, paths grow along the slope.Different experience was assigned to various access of the slopes. for example, one could choose a gentle track to go gradually up to the top while another could go through shorter steps.

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After a thorough analysis of the rainwater catchment, a series of rain gardens are introduced through the coordination of terrain and landscape facilities. As the replacement of a direct drainage system, the rain garden provides seasonal changing greenery whilst containing and absorbing the runoff, to relieve the pressure on the municipal drainage system.

A bridge floating above the rain garden erects pedestrians up in the air, linking the jogging track on both ends.

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Image Index A. runoff analysis B. central lake C. bridge crossing rain garden D. jogging track on bridge E. drone's view of signage plaza F. signage in form of motion

For the iconic signage of the park, the design pursues a capture of motion, which could be seen moving while in formed materials. Thus several tests were carried out during the design of the overall space, so that it seems almost growing from the landscape.

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Selected Works | PUBLIC REALM

LONGHUA CIVIL CODE PARK

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Year

2020

Locaion

Shenzhen, CN

Area

16.8 Ha

Firm

URL

https://betterfutureawards.com/LON21/project. asp?ID=22570

PMArchitects

Role

Senior Landscape Designer

Status

Completed

Tasks

Award

IDA

in charge of overall planning in charge of concept design of 2 key knots inspection of construction with LDI

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Image Index A. overall rendering B. drone's view towards park C. front garden of architecture D. coded planter E. code wall and water plaza

The establishment of Civil Code Park innovatively takes the park as a new medium for the publicity of civil code which spreads the obscure and unfamiliar code to the public in a more interactive way while keeping the primary function as a diverse and recreational garden.

The park contributes to a larger discourse of the symbiotic relationship between ecology and culture, keeps the original characteristics of the site to the greatest extent, and upgrades and transforms them into a more dynamic urban space.

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Selected Works | PUBLIC REALM

DAYA BAY CULTURAL AND CREATIVE PARK

Year

18

2023 URL

https://www.archiposition.com/ items/20230914042529

Locaion

Shenzhen, CN

Area

71,000 m²

Role

Landscape Designer Consultant

Collaboration

CHAP&THUPDI

Tasks

Status

Short-listed

in co-charge of overall planning in charge of landscape design inspection of landscape rendering

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Image Index A. architectural sketch B. program planning diagram C. birdview rendering D. rendered perspective from park E. plantation analysis F. hardscape analysis

The construction of Daya Bay Cultural and Creative Park (Cultural Center) will focus on the goal of“Becoming a cultural highland in the southern part of Huizhou, and creating high-quality public social spaces”, aiming to build the project into a public cultural landmark with domestic appeal, cultural influence, and regional impact, as well as a popular cultural business card and spiritual home for the citizens.

Lawn

Mixed Planting

Permeable

Guiding / Permanent

Rain Garden

Rainwater Collecting

Landscape Seat

Paved Water Mirror/ Plaza

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selected works

| RENOVATION

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South Plaza of Shum-yip UpperHills

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International Block Cultural Corridor

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Selected Works |RENOVATION

SOUTH PLAZA OF SHUM-YIP UPPERHILLS

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URL

https://www.gooood.cn/south-plaza-of-shumyip-upperhills-china-by-zds.htm

Shenzhen, CN

Role

Design Director

Area

2000 m²

Tasks

Firm

ZDS Studio

Status

Completed

in charge of overall planning in charge of concept design in charge of schematic design inspection of design development inspection of construction with LDI

Year

2020

Locaion

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Image Index A. drone's view from the tree top B. drone's view towards plaza C. sculpture "Shang-ma" in previous site D. previous site as a plain lawn area E. renewed plaza

Located between the public green belt along Lianke 1st Road and the iconic towers of Shenzhen UpperHills, South Plaza is visually and functionally, a central anchor to the area. Additionally, “Shang-ma”(a heritage sculpture featuring a man jumping up to the back of a strong horse) was given to the site, making the plaza a link between the past and the present.

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Softness and hardness sing together with the contrast and complementary shapes and materials: curvy metal curbs softly hold grass with a sharp finishing line, representing the mountains around; water gently covers up the stone, reflecting the modern glass facade of the towers.

Those elements simultaneously interweave and synthesize a coherent roll of frames that is natural yet modern, soft yet sharp to a point.

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Image Index A. planter and pond intersection B. planter detail C. planter drawing D. light from planter E. drone's view during evening

And when it's at nightfall, the sharpness of the metal fringes turns into sparkling light beads.

Warm light is chosen for hills and the chill color is to the water-mirror as if temperatures of such textures could be felt and touched. In a way, a light-scape appears during night-time on the plaza.

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Selected Works |RENOVATION

INTERNATIONAL BLOCK CULTURAL CORRIDOR Year

26

Status

Under-Construction

Role

Design Director

Tasks

consultant of overall planning in charge of concept design in charge of schematic design inspection of design development

2023

Locaion

Yancheng, CN

Area

80000m²

Firm

ZDS Studio

C Pocket Garden

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Image Index A. previous site condition

‘Box’ Exhibition Kiosk

Main Corridor/ Path

B. design rendering C. diagram of space D. site under construction E. planting suggestion sketch

As a showcase of infrastructural transformation, the cultural corridor was proposed to become a more activated public open space from its original function as a grand paved plaza.

The design of the landscape keens to bring nature elements and softness back to the site with the introduction of a series of activities by which the public could be more included.

Layers of paths, pocket gardens, and exhibition kiosks are organized in a way the public can explore more by enjoying the rich greenery and cozy shades.

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selected works

| PRIVATE | DEVELOPMENT

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CR City Runfu Residence

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Le Méridien Xiaojing Bay

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Xixian Chongwen Eco-Restaurant and Hotel

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Selected Works | PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

CR CITY RUNFU RESIDENCE

Year

30

2016

Locaion

Shenzhen, CN

Area

15000m²

Firm

TROP Studio

Status

Completed

URL

https://en.crland.com.hk/cpyfw_25669/csgx/

Role

Co-designer and Coordinator

Tasks

in co-charge of schematic design in charge of project coordination inspection of design development inspection of construction with LDI

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Image Index A. overall CR City (Dachong) B. masterplan of residence C. drone's view to the garden D. pocket garden space

Under rapid renovation in Dachong, Runfu Residence is a high-end residential development project which has an excellent geographical location at the junction of Shennan Avenue and Shahe West Road in Nanshan District of Shenzhen.

The landscape design covers all exterior scope where transit its residence from public open space to private garden.

The idea is to create an envolope which wraps facilities into lush greenary.

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Image Index A. landscape steps in garden B. ramp with green terrain C. groundfloor steps to shops D. seats in reading garden

By proposing various accesses and speeds, different experiences are thereby created. One can always find a suitable place to take while walking through the garden without interrupting the others. Unique spaces are designed by connecting the architectural conditions, surroundings, and even the proper sunlight.

The plantation is also carefully chosen so that the garden changes with the reason, which provides a more charming scene outdoors.

One of the most important aesthetics of the design is to merge, rather than to add, each element to another so that all the components would form a minimal yet coherent language that gives a refreshing and tasteful environment.

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Selected Works | PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

LE MÉRIDIEN XIAOJING BAY

Year

2016

Locaion

Huizhou, CN

Area

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/huzlmle-meridien-xiaojing-bay/overview/

Role

Co-designer and Coordinator

Tasks

in co-charge of schematic design in charge of project coordination inspection of design development inspection of construction with LDI

30000m²

Firm

TROP Studio

Status

Completed

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URL

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Image Index A. architecture from beach-side B. drone plan C. view of pool from hotel room D. pool and lounge area E. reflection of sea and trees

Nestled on the beach overlooking Daya Bay as part of the Park Lane Harbour Complex, Le Méridien Xiaojing Bay is a destination for vacation and recreation.

As a blending section of the luxury facilities and relaxing natural elements, the landscape design intends to create a delicate and minimal interface from which the hotel guests could start exploring the hotel and surroundings by participating deeply in the original conditions and resources of the site.

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Selected Works | PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

XIXIAN CHONGWEN ECO-RESTAURANT AND HOTEL

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Year

2019

Locaion

Xi'an, CN

Area

6500m²

URL

https://www.archdaily.com/941357/xixian-newarea-chongwen-jing-river-eco-restaurant-andhotel-plsma-studio-plus-pma

Firm

Plasma Studio PMArchitects

Role

Co-designer and Coordinator

Status

Completed

Tasks

Award

Honorable Mention/ Recreational Architecture/Masterprize

in co-charge of schematic design in charge of project coordination inspection of design development inspection of construction with LDI

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Image Index A. masterplan B. drone's view towards architecture C. lighted during evening D. view from front plaza E. entrances as landscape

The design is triggered by the desire to build, a dialogue between the landscape and its architecture, and an exchange that can build local specificity generating a sense of strong identity. Such identity, however, instead of relying on iconoclastic imagination, finds its articulation in its placing within the site, stretching its boundaries onto the ground and producing a woven linkage with the landscape through elongated transitions - both spatial and functionally, it redefines its context and creates a new environment.

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selected works

| DESIGN-BASED | RESEARCH

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Hazira Landscape Urbanism

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Tottenham Hale Urban Renewal Proposal

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Selected Works | DESIGN-BASED RESEARCH

HAZIRA LANDSCAPE URBANISM INCLUSIVE WATERSCAPE

Year

2013

Locaion

Hazira, IN

Institution

AA School of Architecture

Exploration1 : Modification in the original terrain to widen the path of water on the top.

Exploration2:: Splitting the original land into parts to allow the movement of water

URL

http://pr2013.aaschool.ac.uk/LANDSCAPEURBANISM/Hazira

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Post-Graduate Thesis

Exploration3: Modification in the original land to widen the path of water at the bottom

Higher Speed

Exploration4: Extention of the land to channel the water flow

Lower Speed

Higher Pressure

Lower Pressure

Primary Canal Development

Secondary Canal Development

Development Area Buffer Thirdary Canal Development

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Water

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Image Index A. location of Hazira B. analysis on flow efficiency C. sections in response to test D. urbanism layers diagram E. conceptual rendering

Hazira, a port town under rapid industrialization, is a natural flood plain constricted by the construction of industries along the coast and the undulating terrain.

The proposal aims to create a water system that not only channels the flow of river water but also responds to the needs of other actors (agriculture, villages, other inhabitants, industries) by weaving them together, resulting in an inclusive system.

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Selected Works | DESIGN-BASED RESEARCH

TOTTENHAM HALE URBAN RENEWAL PROPOSAL

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Year

2013

Locaion

London, UK

Area

50 Ha

Institution

AA School of Architecture

Collaboration

Arup, Haringey Council

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1000m

URL

http://landscapeurbanism.aaschool.ac.uk/ programme/workshops/

Type

Group Workshop

Task

in charge of urban context analysis in co-charge of masterplanning in charge of massing development in association of presentation

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Image Index A. masterplan B. urban refabrication C. prototypical section index D. bridge sections E. design rendering

The 6-day workshop of Tottemham Hale Urban Renewal takes a close look at a typical area under redevelopment in London and seeks an overall proposal that gives visions for the entire regeneration area and its connections to the Lea Valley and the Walthamstow reservoirs by applying the theological and practical tools of Landscape Urbanism.

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THANKS T E

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+1 236 869 9101 zou.yujun.zou@gmail.com